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Monday, February 17, 2025

Theatre News: Signature Theatre to Recognize Mandy Patinkin with the 2025 Stephen Sondheim Award by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

The Tony and Emmy award-winning actor will be honored at the Sondheim Award Gala on April 14, 2025. Arlington, VA – On April 14, 2025, Virginia’s Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre�…

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Theatre News: Theatre Washington Announces the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

The nominees for the 41st Helen Hayes Awards were announced on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Theater J in the Edlavich DCJCC. Amy Austin, the president and CEO of Theatre Washington lead the …

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Saturday, February 8, 2025

Performing Arts News: A Statement From the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

    Throughout our history, the Kennedy Center has enjoyed strong support from members of congress and their staffs—Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Since our doors opened in197…

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Theatre News: Creative Cauldron Opens New Home on 24th Anniversary by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Falls Church, VA – Creative Cauldron announced today that it will officially open the doors to a brand-new theater in the Broad and Washington Development on February 13, 2025. A ribbon cu…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:18PM
Sunday, February 2, 2025

Theatre News: Hippodrome Theatre Announces 2025/2026 Broadway Series by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Thrilling lineup to feature three national tour launches, straight-from-Broadway debuts, sensational season options and more! BALTIMORE, MD – Ron Legler, president of the France-Merrick Pe…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:31AM
Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Theatre News: Capital Fringe Festival Ends After 20 Remarkable Years by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Celebrates Two Decades of Creativity and Growth, and Introducing a New Chapter WASHINGTON – It is with a heavy heart that Capital Fringe announces it will no longer produce the annual Fri…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:19PM

Performing Arts News: Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter to Step Down at the End of Year by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Rutter’s decade-long leadership of Nation’s Cultural Center was marked by bold campus expansion, artist-centered vision, expanded programming, unprecedented audience growth and fundraisi…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:01PM
Monday, January 27, 2025

Theatre News: 1st Stage Launches The Directors’ Residency and Commission, a New Program to Develop Early Career Regional Directors by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Tysons, VA— 1st Stage is launching the Directors’ Residency and Commission (DRaC) program to help develop early career directors who live and work in the region. This new residency pr…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:47PM
Sunday, January 26, 2025

Performing Arts News: Atlas INTERSECTIONS FESTIVAL 2025 by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Enjoy 37+ performances of story, movement, and sound over five weekends! Washington, D.C. — The Atlas Performing Arts Center proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated INTERSEC…

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Monday, January 20, 2025

Performing Arts News: Conan O’Brien to Receive the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Prize Will Be Awarded at the Kennedy Center at a Gala Performance on March 23, 2025 (WASHINGTON)—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 26th Mark Twain Prize f…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:30PM

Theatre News: Nominations of the 23rd Annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) Announced by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Due to weather concerns, the 2024 WATCH award nominations, celebrating the area’s community theater, were announced via ZOOM on January 19, 2025 at 6 pm. The Award Ceremony will be held on…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:17PM
Sunday, December 29, 2024

Performing Arts News: FREE DC Area Performing Arts Camp Fair at Arena Stage by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Come find YOUR summer camp! Join us for a free event to explore over a dozen area performing arts summer camps. Arena Stage will host a free, fun-filled afternoon where families can explore …

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Theatre News: The Colonial Players of Annapolis Announces Their 77th Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Annapolis, MD  – The Colonial Players, Inc. of Annapolis, Maryland is pleased to announce their forthcoming 77th Season, starting in September 2025. September 2025 Our Town Written by Tho…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:41PM
Sunday, December 22, 2024

Theatre News: Creative Cauldron Welcomes in the New Year with Annual ‘Passport Music Festival’ by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Falls Church, VA – Creative Cauldron’s popular “Passport Music Festival” concert series is back again for the 14th year. The festival features music from some of the most talented an…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:59PM

Theatre News: Arena Stage Casts Two-Time Tony Nominee Shoshana Bean to Lead Sarah Silverman’s ‘The Bedwetter – A New Musical’ by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

(Washington, DC) Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater today announced Grammy and Tony-nominated singer, songwriter, and actress Shoshana Bean will lead its upcoming producti…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:43PM
Sunday, December 15, 2024

Theatre News: Folger Theatre Announces Plays and Playwrights for Third Annual Reading Room Festival by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

A Four-Day Celebration of Staged Readings in Conversation with Shakespeare. All-Access Passes for the readings and a vibrant lineup of immersive and experimental events go on sale now.   (W…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:34PM

Theatre News: NextStop Theatre Company Announces Heather Lanza as New Producing Artistic Director by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Herndon, VA/Washington, DC – NextStop Theatre Company is proud to announce the appointment of Heather Lanza as its new Producing Artistic Director. Lanza, an accomplished NYC-based directo…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:20PM
Friday, November 29, 2024

Opera News: Annapolis Opera Kathy Swekel Honored for Decade of Outstanding Leadership by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Annapolis Opera is thrilled to announce that General Director Kathy Swekel has been honored by OPERA America for her ten years of exceptional leadership and service to the company. This reco…

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Theatre News: Imagination Stage Announces New Chief Managing Officer  by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Layne Holley to partner with Joanne Lamparter in co-leading organization  BETHESDA, MD (October 15, 2024) –  Imagination Stage Board President Kim W. Barnette, PhD announced today t…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:48AM
Sunday, September 22, 2024

Theatre News: The Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre announces the retirement of “Fuzz” James Roark as Artistic Director by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

In January 2025, James “Fuzz” Roark is retiring from his role as the Artistic Director for The Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre (Spotlighters). He will remain as part-time Managing Dir…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:19PM
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Theatre News: Nicole Hertvik stepping down as editor-in-chief and publisher of DC Theatre Arts by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

The board of directors and staff of DC Theater Arts are saddened to announce that Nicole Hertvik will be stepping down as editor-in-chief and publisher of DC Theater Arts on December 31, 202…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:55PM
Friday, September 13, 2024

Theatre News: Iron Crow Theatre Announces the 24/25 Season of Transgression by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Kicks off with “A Night Out: A Blueprint For Iron Crow Theatre.” Season features work not yet seen in the region and new fundraising event. BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, September 13, 2024) –…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:56PM
Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Opera News: Maryland Opera Names Jason Buckwalter as General Director by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Jason Buckwalter as the company’s first General Director. Jason has been a fixture in the classical music world in Baltimore and the surround…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:49PM

Opera News: Opera Lafayette Announces 30th Anniversary Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Highlights include a groundbreaking program of music and dance, a celebration of Maestro Ryan Brown’s three-decade tenure, and the much-anticipated world premiere of the 138-year-old, firs…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:59PM
Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Theatre News: Constellation Theatre Company Announces 18th Season, ‘Infinite Possibilities’ by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

With 19 Helen Hayes awards, CTC’s legacy as an established DC company continues, including a dedicated opener to the season designed to spotlight the best of DC’s top performers. WASHING…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:42PM
Monday, August 26, 2024

Theatre News: Synetic Theater Announces Season 23: The Exiles by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

After recently closing the final season of performances at the Crystal City venue where it has presented award-winning theater since 2010, Synetic Theater is pleased to announce a new season…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:18PM

Theatre News: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Announces Transition to Non-Profit and More Exciting Initiatives by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

At an exclusive media briefing on July 11, 2024, Riverside Center for the Performing Arts announced exciting and significant changes, featuring Patrick A’Hearn, Riverside Center CEO & …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:11PM

Theatre News: Theatre Washington Announces the Launch of Theatre Week 2024 by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

September 26-October 13, A Celebration of the DC-area’s Vibrant Theatre Community$20, $40, $60 tickets for 30+ productionsKickoff Fest Concert at The WharfDC-area theatre walking tour, bi…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:46PM
Friday, August 16, 2024

Theatre News: Everyman Theatre Introduces New Initiatives to Enhance the Patron Experience by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

(Baltimore, MD 08/16/24)– Everyman Theatre is thrilled to announce an array of exciting new initiatives for its upcoming 2024/2025 Season designed to enhance the theatergoing experience fo…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:49PM
Monday, August 12, 2024

Theatre News: Spooky Action Theater Announces 20th Anniversary Season, MYTHOGENESIS by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

  Washington, DC–Spooky Action Theater celebrates its 20th anniversary of producing inventive and boldly theatrical work, including its first musical, for the 2024-25 Season. This milesto…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:46PM
Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Performing Arts News: Atlas Performing Arts Center Names Jarrod Bennett as Executive Director by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Jarrod Bennett will lead the organization after Douglas Yeuell’s retirement. Washington, D.C. – The Atlas Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the appointment of Jarrod Bennett as…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:54AM