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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Theatre Washington announces 2022 Helen Hayes nominations by News Desk

'On Your Feet!' at GALA Hispanic Theatre and 'The Color Purple' at Signature Theatre lead with most nominations. Award ceremony will be May 22 at the Anthem.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:32AM
Saturday, January 28, 2023

Creating anti-racist theater is topic of three convos on Zoom Mondays at noon by News Desk

George Mason University School of Theater's Guest Artist Series features LGBTQ+ theater-makers who are leading practices around anti-racism and inclusion in theatrical spaces.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:53PM
Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Theater J names Hayley Finn new artistic director by News Desk

The accomplished director and producer comes from 16 years at Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis, where she served as associate artistic director.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 08:21PM
Thursday, January 19, 2023

Recipients of annual $5,000 Anderson Hopkins Award announced by News Desk

Felicia Curry, Helen Huang, Kate Eastwood Norris, and Lawrence Redmond are recognized for their excellence in theater arts and long-term commitment to creating theater in DC.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 08:56PM
Monday, January 16, 2023

Flying V announces ‘lucky’ 13th season by News Desk

The company is 'connecting the dots' in 2023 with interdisciplinary, collaborative, and creative storytelling from its Theatre, R&D, and Fights wings.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:40PM

WATCH Award nominations announced for outstanding community theater by News Desk

98 productions from 27 community theaters were adjudicated in 40 categories for 2020/2022. The award ceremony will be March 19.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 11:30AM
Thursday, January 12, 2023

Round House Theatre’s smash hit ‘Tempest’ is now streaming on demand by News Desk

In-person and virtual performances must end on January 29.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 08:26PM

Kennedy Center announces ‘Songbook,’ an online series starring young people by News Desk

In each 10-minute episode launching January 21, Randy Preston sets a middle school student's original poem to music.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 08:06PM

Woolly Mammoth to host free evening of work by Native artists by News Desk

The January 29 event, supporting the company’s commitment to Indigenous communities, is part of the national tour of Madeline Sayet’s 'Where We Belong.'

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 05:31PM
Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Baltimore Center Stage announces artistic director change by News Desk

Stephanie Ybarra to leave after five transformative years, Ken-Matt Martin to serve as interim artistic director during nationwide search for new AD.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 12:22PM
Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Gabriele Jakobi, Scena’s renowned director, died January 2 at age 69 by News Desk

The native of Germany is survived by her husband, Robert McNamara, founder and artistic director of Scena Theatre.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 08:04PM
Monday, January 9, 2023

Signature in the Schools to premiere ‘Voices on Blackwell Island’ by News Desk

Set in the notorious women’s asylum, the play is written Dani Stoller and directed by David Zobell and features guest artist Holly Twyford with a cast and crew of students.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:23PM
Sunday, January 8, 2023

Signature Theatre announces three new plays for SigWorks series by News Desk

Works by local playwrights Audrey Cefaly, Jennifer Barclay, and Nayna Agrawal have been selected for the seventh season of Monday night readings.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 01:16PM
Monday, January 2, 2023

Avant Bard Theatre announces world premiere of ‘Billy and George’ by News Desk

A dramatic portrait of the nation's first president and his closest companion, the enslaved person named William 'Billy' Lee.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 07:04AM
Friday, December 30, 2022

4615 Theatre Company announces double bill of one-act debuts by News Desk

The world premiere of 'Life Jacket' by Caridad Svich will be paired with the DC-area premiere of 'paper backs' by Tristan B. Willis.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:00AM
Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Ford’s ‘Christmas Carol’ gifts $47,000 to For Love of Children by News Desk

Ford’s yearly fundraising drive has raised more than $950,000 for DC-area charities since 2009.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 08:46PM

Mosaic launches inaugural Catalyst New Play Festival January 19–22 by News Desk

Anchored by 'Max and Willy’s Last Laugh,' the festival features award-winning talent and new works by Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi and Annalisa Dias.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 05:31PM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Leslie Odom Jr. to headline free ‘Let Freedom Ring’ tribute at Kennedy Center by News Desk

The event on January 16, 2023, will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 07:30PM
Friday, December 16, 2022

Synetic Theater swaps ‘Beauty and the Beast’ for ‘War of the Worlds’ by News Desk

Magical, darkly Gothic production to play March 3 to April 2, 2023.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 08:42PM
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Anacostia Playhouse seeks new plays for New Voices, New Works Festival by News Desk

Submissions on the theme of Love will be accepted through January 15, 2023.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:18PM

Folger announces new projects and programs for the new year by News Desk

Preparing to reopen its historic building after a multi-year renovation, the library will amplify new voices at venues across the District.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 11:17AM
Tuesday, December 13, 2022

LA TI DO to throw ‘I Love & I Hate the Holidays’ party December 19 by News Desk

The 10th-anniversary event will be an in-person gathering at Union Stage with a streaming option.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 11:36AM
Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Story District to celebrate the season with true heartwarming stories by News Desk

The December 17 event will feature first-person stories inspired by classic holiday movies like 'It’s a Wonderful Life.'

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:00AM

Broadway hit ‘Into the Woods’ coming to Kennedy Center in February by News Desk

The Tony-winning triumph will play three weeks in the Opera House with several cast members reprising their roles.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 04:00AM
Thursday, November 24, 2022

Signature announces ‘So Many Possibilities: A Season of Sondheim’ by News Desk

Season features three new Sondheim productions and additional special events including sing-along nights.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 10:30AM

Anacostia Playhouse announces tenth season by News Desk

The centerpieces are the DC premiere of 'Breakthrough' by Verna Craighead Green and the Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘'night, Mother' by Marsha Norman.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 10:25AM
Friday, November 18, 2022

Theater Alliance announces family-friendly 20th season by News Desk

Innovative anniversary season seeks to reach audiences of all generations.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 07:21AM

4615 Theatre announces transition to shared leadership by News Desk

Founder Jordan Friend will leave artistic director role and become board chair, as existing leadership team forms new model.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:36AM
Thursday, November 17, 2022

Woolly announces Kristen Jackson as associate artistic director by News Desk

Her appointment marks Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company’s commitment to Connectivity, its community, and civic engagement.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 08:08PM
Friday, November 11, 2022

Howard Community College to shut Rep Stage after final two shows by News Desk

'Ghost/Writer' by Dane Figueroa Edidi and 'Falsettos' coming in spring 2023.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 07:42PM
Thursday, November 10, 2022

Theatre Washington joins 24 arts service organizations in collective statement of support for Nataki Garrett by News Desk

The artistic director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival has faced death threats for her programming choices lifting up diverse artists.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 08:58PM

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