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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Monumental Theatre Company Announces Cast for ‘Daddy Long Legs’ by News Desk

Monumental Theatre Company’s Daddy Long Legs tells the story of Jerusha Abbott, her mysterious young benefactor and the affection that grows between them by way of handwritten letters. Joh…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:24PM

Young Artists of America Launches ‘Hear the People Sing’ Civic Engagement Project with ‘Les Miserables’ by News Desk

Young Artists of America (YAA) is proud to announce that the Greater Washington Foundation’s (GWF) Donors InVesting in the Arts (DIVAS) Fund has awarded them a grant for a civic engagement…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:46AM
Thursday, February 7, 2019

Theater and Policy Salon Conversation on Criminal Justice to Follow ‘Twelve Angry Men’ at Ford’s Theatre by News Desk

Ford’s Theatre is partnering with the Theater and Policy Salon for a special post-performance discussion on “Justice” in Criminal Justice, following the 7:30 pm show of Twelve…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:48AM
Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Just in Time for Valentine’s Day: First-Ever #ShowLove Fest Comes to Gaithersburg Arts Barn by News Desk

“Don’t forget to show love!” Austin Perine reminds us, as he distributes food across the nation to homeless individuals. “President” Austin’s caped crusad…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:30PM
Monday, February 4, 2019

2019 Helen Hayes Nominations Are Announced by News Desk

Tonight, at a celebration honoring theater excellence on stages across the Washington area, theater artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered in the National Theatre’s …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:53PM
Sunday, February 3, 2019

Avant Bard Announces Casting for ‘Topdog/Underdog’ by News Desk

Avant Bard theatre announces that veteran screen actor Khalil Kain will star with award-winning stage actor Louis E. Davis in Suzan-Lori Parks’s acclaimed Topdog/Underdog, led by award…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:19PM
Thursday, January 31, 2019

Tracy Lynn Olivera To Perform One-Night Cabaret at BlackRock This Friday, Feb 1 by News Desk

BlackRock will be kicking off its jam-packed February with Broadway Gold, a musical cabaret spun together by Signature Theatre’s own Tracy Lynn Olivera. On Friday, February 1 at 8 PM, Oliv…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:18PM
Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Addison Janney’s ‘Yes, But I Have To’ To Premiere at Hard Bargain Amphitheater February 15-18 by News Desk

Yes, But I Have To, a new drama, will premiere at Hard Bargain Amphitheater in Accokeek, MD from February 15 to 18, 2019. Written and directed by emerging DC playwright Addison Janney, and s…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:23PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Big Apple Circus Returning to National Harbor by News Desk

The Big Apple Circus is back in the DC region for its second year. From February 14 through March 24, the Big Apple Circus will transform National Harbor into a big top with a modern twist …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:41PM

LA TI DO to present Joel Markowitz Award at ‘LUCKY: A 7th Anniversary’ by News Desk

LA TI DO will present its second annual Joel Markowitz Award at LUCKY: A 7th Anniversary on January 28, 2019. Washington, DC’s premiere cabaret series will award DC business owner Russwin …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:04PM
Sunday, January 20, 2019

WATCH Awards Nominations: 19th Annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors by News Desk

The nominees for the 19th Annual WATCH Awards were announced tonight at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. The post WATCH Awards Nominations: 19th Annual Washington Area Theatre Communit…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:15PM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Monumental Theatre Company Presents New Children’s Musical ‘Dress Up Day’ by News Desk

Monumental Theatre Company will present Dress Up Day beginning March 2, 2019, as part of the Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival and Monumental’s New Work Series. Dress Up Day follows a spunky f…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:43PM
Monday, January 14, 2019

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Presents ‘La Cage aux Folles’ by News Desk

The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is excited to present the Tony Award-winning La Cage aux Folles, beginning January 9th and running until Sunday, Marc…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:12PM
Thursday, January 10, 2019

Theater J Names Jojo Ruf New Managing Director by News Desk

Theater J, the nation’s pre-eminent professional Jewish theater, announced yesterday that Jojo Ruf will become its new Managing Director on January 28, 2019. Ruf joins Artistic Director Ad…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:17AM

Avant Bard Announces 2019 Scripts in Play Festival by News Desk

Avant Bard theatre is proud to announce the 2019 edition of Scripts in Play Festival, its signature play-reading series, February 8 to 24, 2019. This year’s selection features seven pl…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:11AM
Wednesday, January 2, 2019

‘Passport to the World of Music’ Kicks Off 2019 at Creative Cauldron by News Desk

Creative Cauldron invites you to join them on a musical tour of the world in their intimate cabaret space, with a diverse musical lineup specially curated by Ken Avis and Lynn Veronneau of …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:22PM
Sunday, December 16, 2018

‘Miss Saigon’ Cast Members to Perform in DC Concert by News Desk

Broadway Barkada is pleased to announce a concert celebrating Philippine Independence Day, featuring cast members of the US Tour Company of Miss Saigon, artists on Broadway and Off-Broadway,…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:23AM
Friday, December 7, 2018

DC-based Conductor Angel Gil-Ordóñez Brings Classical Music to 40th Annual Havana Film Festival by News Desk

When patrons of the 40th annual Havana Film Festival in Cuba enter the city’s Cine la Rampa on December 8, they’ll be treated to an unexpected viewing experience – a conductor and …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:21PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Call for Proposals for the 2019-2020 Theater Season at the Arts Barn by News Desk

Arts on the Green, the City of Gaithersburg’s home for the performing and visual arts which includes the Kentlands Mansion and Arts Barn, is now soliciting production proposals for the…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:30PM

2018 DC Queer Theatre Festival Runs December 7 and 8 by News Desk

The 2018 DC Queer Theatre Festival is presenting performances of 7 ten minutes plays on Friday, December 7, at 7:30 pm and Saturday, December 8 at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm at DC Arts Center. Wi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:51PM
Monday, November 19, 2018

Raymond O. Caldwell Named Theater Alliance’s Next Producing Artistic Director by News Desk

Theater Alliance announced today that Raymond O. Caldwell would be the company’s next producing artistic director. Caldwell currently serves as Theater Alliance’s Associate Artistic …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:11PM
Monday, November 12, 2018

A Great Weekend for Theater at George Mason University by News Desk

George Mason University Center for the Arts has three stirring works of theater November 15-18 on the Fairfax campus. Friday features A Rap on Race, a modern spin on a monumental conversati…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:56PM
Friday, November 9, 2018

Charm City Ballet Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’ December 15-16 by News Desk

While it’s Nutcracker season for most dance companies across the region, Charm City Ballet presents something unique: its original full-length ballet, A Christmas Carol. Directors, founder…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:07PM
Thursday, November 8, 2018

Ally Theatre Company Commissions Playwright Doug Robinson for Mapping Racism Project by News Desk

Ally Theatre Company is pleased to announce Doug Robinson as the commissioned playwright for our 2019 Mapping Racism Project, produced in partnership with the Hyattsville Community Developme…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:21AM
Thursday, October 25, 2018

Washington Stage Guild Founder Ann Norton Steps Down as Executive Director. Steven Carpenter Named Associate Artistic Director by News Desk

The Washington Stage Guild announced the stepping-down of Executive Director Ann Norton, one of WSG’s Founding Members. Norton’s 32 years in leadership roles helped nurture the WSG into …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:36AM
Thursday, October 18, 2018

Senator Chris Van Hollen Cuts Ribbon to Re-open Adventure Theatre MTC After Devastating Fire by News Desk

Adventure Theatre MTC announced its grand reopening on October 15th in Glen Echo Park after 7 months of renovations due to an electrical fire. Senator Chris Van Hollen joined executives from…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:40PM
Tuesday, October 2, 2018

BlackRock Center for the Arts Presents “Signature Theatre Cabaret: Streisand Songbook” by News Desk

  Barbra comes to BlackRock with Signature Theatre Cabaret’s Streisand Songbook BlackRock Center for the Arts officially kicks off its versatile 2018-19 season with Streisand Songbook…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:47PM
Thursday, September 27, 2018

Celebration of the Arts in Arlington This Weekend by News Desk

WHAT: The 2nd Annual Celebration of the Arts in Arlington WHEN: Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Enjoy live music from The Walkaways. Eat delicious food and desserts from 2…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:02AM
Monday, September 17, 2018

Adventure Theatre MTC Conducting DC-Wide Search for Teen Musical Theatre Stars by News Desk

Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC) seeks eight middle and high school students (aged 11 – 18) for the roles of Huckleberry Finn, Jim, Mary Jane, and Alice in Huckleberry Finn’s Big River, a w…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:03PM
Monday, September 10, 2018

Avant Bard Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for ‘Illyria’ by News Desk

Avant Bard theatre announces the full cast and creative team for its 2018/2019 season opener, Illyria, or What You Will, freely adapted from Twelfth Night by Jonelle Walker and Mitchell Héb…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:57AM
Saturday, September 8, 2018

C-c-c c’mon: Monumental Theatre Company Announces 2019 Season by News Desk

Monumental Theatre Company is not messing around: After their 2018 win at this year’s Helen Hayes Awards, Monumental is gearing up for a season guaranteed to impress. From off-Broadway ind…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:03PM

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