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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Free preview: New opera ‘Blue’ by Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson by News Desk

Now available online in a recording and documentary, their acclaimed new work written in response to the senseless murder of Black people.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:24AM
Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Anacostia Playhouse welcomes Stephawn Stephens as executive artistic director by News Desk

Succeeding Playhouse founder Adele Robey, he will manage all day-to-day operations and lead artistic and community engagement initiatives.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:20PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022

GALA Hispanic Theatre to produce world premiere of On Your Feet! in Spanish by News Desk

On Your Feet! la historia de Emilio y Gloria Estefan en español! will play May 5 through June 5. Previous GALA Helen Hayes winners Luis Salgado (director) and Walter "Bobby" McCoy (musical …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:17PM

In support of Ukraine, Synetic Theater to host benefit April 29 by News Desk

All proceeds go to United Help Ukraine. Performance includes Lyrica Classic's 'Prayer for Peace' concert and Synetic’s 'The Servant of Two Masters.'

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:11PM
Tuesday, March 29, 2022

DC theatergoers not yet ready to take off masks, says new survey by News Desk

Theatre Washington extends Unified Mask and Vaccination Policy to April 30 and will review it monthly through launch of fall season.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:07AM
Friday, March 25, 2022

Young Artists of America to perform ‘Aida’ at Strathmore April 3 by News Desk

'If you've never seen a YAA production, you won't believe these are students!' —Director Kevin S. McAllister

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:40AM
Thursday, March 24, 2022

The Coil Project to open ‘Fiveplay’ about modern polyamory by News Desk

A new play from local playwright Erica Smith in which being in a chosen family gets...complicated.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:54AM
Monday, March 21, 2022

A night of new one-acts from Arlington Players and Little Theatre of Alexandria by News Desk

Three winning plays: 'Guinea Pig Apocalypse' by Tony Pasqualini, 'Wild Horses' by Brandy Victoria Durham, and 'Across a Crowded Room' by F. J. Hartland.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:43PM
Sunday, March 20, 2022

Round House month-long new play fest starts April 5 by News Desk

Two fully staged world premieres plus readings of four plays in development.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:29PM

Nu Sass to debut gothic fairy tale by rising playwright Tiffany Antone by News Desk

Performances of world premiere 'Twigs & Bone' will be limited to 18 audience members.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:08PM
Monday, March 14, 2022

WIT hit with lease cutoff, now seeking new home by News Desk

Washington Improv Theater will lose its space at Source Theatre at the end of August. WIT has been a resident company at Source since 2008.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:09PM
Friday, March 11, 2022

New community theater to offer ‘Godspell’ in the name of Hope by News Desk

The company stages its first full-scale theatrical production March 25 to April 10.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:02PM
Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Theater J announces season of provocative drama and abundant joy by News Desk

At a time when hate crimes and antisemitism are on the rise, Theater J’s 2022/23 season grapples with the timeless struggle for acceptance and love.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:49PM
Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Essential Theatre to present two new faith plays during Lent by News Desk

'A Matter of Faith' by La’Chris Jordan and 'A Field of Thorns' by John Becker will rotate in free virtual on-demand presentations March 24 to April 24.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:07AM
Friday, March 4, 2022

A Venezuelan American’s ‘English with an Accent’ to play GALA April 1 by News Desk

The original dance-theater work by Migguel Anggelo chronicles an immigrant caterpillar’s quest for the 'American Dream.'

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:58PM
Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Women’s Storytelling Festival to be both live and virtual this year by News Desk

'This festival specifically celebrates female voices, putting our creativity and visions front and center.'

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:04PM

IN Series and Theater Alliance unite to celebrate the poet June Jordan by News Desk

'Her work imagines a future where Black people live well, where love and politics intermix, and where all people can coexist with harmony, justice, and equality.'

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:12AM
Monday, February 28, 2022

Avant Bard restarts ‘Ada and the Engine’ by News Desk

Stopped by COVID two years ago, Lauren Gunderson's whimsical scientific history returns.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:21PM
Thursday, February 24, 2022

Broadway at The National to kick off 2022-23 season of hit shows by News Desk

Coming to DC's National Theatre: ‘Six,’ ‘The Tina Turner Musical,’ ‘A Christmas Carol,’ ‘Jagged Little Pill,’ ‘Aladdin,’ ‘Beetlejuice,’ plus ‘Chicago,’ ‘Cats,�…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:12AM
Sunday, February 20, 2022

Guide to the Atlas Intersections Festival, February 26 to March 13 by News Desk

A three-weekend celebration presenting 20+ performances in story, movement, and sound.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:48PM
Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Her Majesty & Sons returns with timely new ‘Richard II’ by News Desk

As America grapples with fallout from the January 6, 2021, insurrection, a once-banned Shakespeare history play asks: Who is a rightful leader?

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:21AM
Monday, February 14, 2022

Diverse, multi-abled Omnium Circus to play one special matinee by News Desk

'I’Mpossible' — a world-class, fully inclusive, fully accessible circus show — comes to Capital One Hall on Saturday.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:19AM
Saturday, February 12, 2022

Embracing Arlington Arts reports 2021 successes by News Desk

After a year focused on recovery from the 2020 shutdown, the arts-advocacy organization looks to a future Performing Arts Center in Arlington.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:00PM
Friday, February 11, 2022

Theatre Washington opens noms for new Victor Shargai award  by News Desk

In honor of the beloved DC-area theater champion, the award will recognize outstanding and creative leadership. 

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:30PM
Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Prince William Little Theatre to present feel-good ‘Sister Act’ by News Desk

The musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film runs for two weekends.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:24AM
Tuesday, February 8, 2022

ArtsCentric to stream ‘Last Five Years’ directed by Kevin McAllister by News Desk

A musical for anyone who can relate to the ups and downs of love, starring company members Ryan Burke and Awa Sal Secka.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:04AM
Thursday, February 3, 2022

New musical ‘Grace’ at Ford’s to celebrate African American food and family by News Desk

A story of the African American culinary tradition set to Jazz, R&B, rousing up-tempos, and raise-the-roof ballads.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:02PM
Wednesday, February 2, 2022

LA TI DO Productions returns to DC with an evening of music and spoken word by News Desk

The company will celebrate a decade in DC with a hybrid live/virtual show on February 5th at Union Stage

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:46PM
Friday, January 28, 2022

Studio Theatre bumps ‘People, Places & Things’ to next season by News Desk

Due to pandemic pressures, the production slated to open the new Victor Shargai Theatre has been postponed to the fall.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:38PM
Thursday, January 27, 2022

Synetic’s deliciously horrific ‘The Madness of Poe’ is now streaming by News Desk

Edgar Allan Poe’s unhinged reality blended with intoxicating imaginings of his stories into one heart-pounding thriller.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:10AM
Monday, January 24, 2022

Alex Hamburger’s debut album lauds strong, unrelenting women by News Desk

DC-native flutist, composer, and vocalist conceived 'And She Spoke' recording as 'standing on the shoulders of giants.'

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:00PM

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