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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Kennedy Center announces American College Theater Festival awardees by News Desk

Student and faculty artists nationwide are recognized for outstanding work.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 08:01AM[SHARE]

Rockville Little Theatre Wins Big at ESTA by News Desk

The theater's production of 'Pride@Prejudice' was selected as Outstanding Production by Eastern States Theatre Association.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:49AM[SHARE]
Saturday, April 15, 2023

New play from Essential Theatre to mark third anniversary of George Floyd's death by News Desk

On May 30 the company's Women's Works Program premieres 'Dissonance'"a two-woman play about race, love, friendship, and the impact of Floyd's murder.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 04:25PM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 6, 2023

Baltimore Center Stage announces 2023/24 season by News Desk

Stephanie Ybarra's final season as BCS Artistic Director includes world premieres, fresh takes on classics, local and national partnerships, and more.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 07:00AM[SHARE]

Broadway at The National announces 2023/24 season by News Desk

The lineup of musicals features highly anticipated DC premieres and beloved Broadway favorites.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:55AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 5, 2023

The Welders playwrights' collective names next generation by News Desk

Four talented DC theater artists to become Welders 4.0 in January 2024.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:31PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 4, 2023

WIT to host 'Queer Variety Cavalcade' one night stand April 7 by News Desk

Presented by Washington Improv Theater at Studio, QVC features music, dance, drag, magic, burlesque, spoken word, ventriloquism...and of course, improv!

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 11:48AM[SHARE]

Broadway superstar Megan Hilty to join Tony Award winner Lea Salonga for third annual 'Broadway in the Park' by News Desk

Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap collaborate for another summer night of acclaimed musical theater show tunes under the stars!

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 11:32AM[SHARE]

Woolly Mammoth names Kimberly E. Douglas new managing director by News Desk

The DC native begins her tenure with the company as co-leader alongside artistic director Maria Manuela Goyanes on April 10.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 11:22AM[SHARE]
Sunday, April 2, 2023

Round House Theatre announces 2023/24 season by News Desk

Season includes four Broadway hits, two Pulitzer Prize winners, two world premieres, and the third annual National Capital New Play Festival.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:18PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Signature Theatre announces cast and creative team for 'Passing Strange' by News Desk

Director Raymond O. Caldwell leads a cast and creative team brimming with local talent.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:47PM[SHARE]
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Signature Theatre re-releases popular online 'Simply Sondheim' by News Desk

In honor of Stephen Sondheim's birthday, the show headlined by Norm Lewis, Solea Pfieffer, Conrad Ricamora, and Emily Skinner streams on Marquee TV.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 07:12AM[SHARE]
Monday, March 20, 2023

Little Theatre of Alexandria announces 2023/24 season and 90th anniversary by News Desk

Proud of its history of producing musicals, dramas, and comedies and weathering the pandemic, the company plans an ambitious seven-show lineup.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:06PM[SHARE]
Sunday, March 19, 2023

And the winners are in… 2023 WATCH Award results! by News Desk

The Arlington Players' 'Newsies' and Silver Spring Stage's 'Perfect Arrangement' take home the night's top prizes.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 11:29PM[SHARE]
Saturday, March 18, 2023

Keegan's Boiler Room Series announces seven new play workshops by News Desk

The workshops will culminate in Pay What You Can public table readings from April 10 to May 15.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Rorschach Theatre announces free staged readings of three new plays by News Desk

As part of the company's 'Magic in Rough Spaces' new play lab series, the readings will be held April 1-2 at Atlas Arts Center.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 01:32PM[SHARE]
Thursday, March 9, 2023

Elizabeth Dinkova named new Spooky Action Theater artistic director by News Desk

Her first project with the company will be a week-long developmental workshop of 'Syrena,' a haunting mermaid tale set in a refugee detention center.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 07:01AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Arena Stage announces 2023/24 season full of heart and hope by News Desk

The lineup features two original musicals, an acclaimed play with music, an uproarious comedy, Arena's 11th Power Play, and a return by audience-favorite Step Afrika!

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 08:47PM[SHARE]
Sunday, March 5, 2023

Reston Community Center welcomes renowned theater artist Ping Chong by News Desk

Ping Chong and Company will partner with local artist Tuyết Thị Phạm to create 'Generations Rise: Reston,' based on the real-life stories of five Reston residents.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:43PM[SHARE]
Friday, March 3, 2023

Studio names Danilo Gambini new associate artistic director by News Desk

The native of São Paulo, Brazil, most recently received acclaim for directing the one-person show 'Ni Mi Madre' at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in New York.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 03:53PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Woolly Mammoth announces first recipients of Weissberg Commissions by News Desk

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is proud to announce the first recipients of the Weissberg Commissions. The commissioned artists are Vivian J. O. Barnes, Gethsemane Herron, Jenn Kidwell, and …

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 12:30PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Rorschach Theatre names finalists for Magic in Rough Spaces play lab by News Desk

Final three plays will be announced on March 10 and read on April 2 and 3.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 03:52PM[SHARE]

Kennedy Center to stage uproarious and cheeky hit musical 'Spamalot' by News Desk

The Broadway Center Stage production in May will star Alex Brightman, James Monroe Iglehart, Leslie Kritzer, and Rob McClure.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 11:31AM[SHARE]
Saturday, February 25, 2023

Avant Bard to debut dramatic new take on 'Julius Caesar' by News Desk

Director Kathleen Akerley's adaptation modernizes the story's politics by removing Caesar from the stage.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 08:42PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Monumental Theatre Company to present 'Spring Awakening' by News Desk

Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's coming-of-age alternative rock musical opens in Alexandria June 30.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:00PM[SHARE]

Rockville Little Theatre's 'Pride@Prejudice' wins Outstanding Production at Maryland Community Theatre Festival by News Desk

The company now advances to the Eastern States Theatre Festival in April.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 04:08PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 20, 2023

2023 Women's Storytelling Festival to feature 27 performers by News Desk

Better Said Than Done will host the festival March 24 to 26 both in-person in Fairfax City, VA, and online.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 04:02PM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 9, 2023

Molly's Salons are back " now live at Arena Stage by News Desk

Join Arena for this series of one-night-only in-person conversations " the "farewell tour" of the inimitable Molly Smith.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 11:13AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

American Shakespeare Center announces 35th anniversary season, celebrating 400th anniversary of the First Folio by News Desk

Season kicks off in February with Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' and Sarah Ruhl's 'Eurydice,' performed in repertory with a stellar cast of ASC veterans and newcomers.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 10:00AM[SHARE]

Signature Theatre to recognize Chita Rivera with Stephen Sondheim Award by News Desk

The DC native shot to Broadway stardom in 'West Side Story.'

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:00AM[SHARE]
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[SHARE]

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