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1. First show you saw: The first show I saw was Beauty & The Beast on Broadway with my grandparents. I believe I was 7 or 8 at the time. It was magical. Who do…
The Wright Stuff
We think of playwrights as writers but the spelling of their title reveals a deeper meaning. The rarely seen “wright” is an old word, and speaks to people who ma…
Each week, theatreWashington will provide you with a list of suggestions for things to do for the upcoming weekend. This week, we feature the productions being staged this weekend at Cultura…
1. First show you saw: I remember seeing my older brother in a Cactus High School production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. It was hilarious and suc…
When Co-Artistic Directors Joshua Morgan and Brian Sutow decided to call their company “No Rules,” they really meant it. It is the only theatre company in the nation that operate…
From a world premiere to a Broadway revival, this week's Roundup features 14 productions that just opened over this past week. Check out the list below.
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Every Wednesday, theatreWashington will provide you with a list of suggestions for things to do for the upcoming weekend. This week, we feature 10 productions that retell and re-imagine clas…
We at theatreWashington are incredibly moved by the power of the Washington theatre community. Following an unprovoked attack on beloved performer Frank Britton (more informat…
In this Theatre Roundup, we spotlight the theatres that are now accepting enrollments for summer classes and workshops. Check out the list below, and visit our Education Explorer p…
From two couples struggling with their relationships on the days leading up to 9/11/01 to one man's indecision to reunite with his ex-boyfriend or continue his new-found relationshi…
From six awkward adolescents singing about their quest to be crowned champion of the county spelling bee to the infamous Blue Man Group, this week's Roundup features 14 pr…
The Wright Stuff
We think of playwrights as writers but the spelling of their title reveals a deeper meaning. The rarely seen “wright” is an old word, and speaks to people who ma…
If queer avant-garde British filmmaker Derek Jarman had made a performance piece about his own life 20 years after his passing, it would likely look like force/collision’s multimedia p…
“theatreWeek Theatre!"
In honor of theatreWeek, we're spotlighting ALL of the shows currently on stage. From comedies, to dramas, to everything in between. Theatre is for…
theatreWeek is well underway, and with so many contests, deals, and events happening each day, we want you to be apart of ALL of the fun! Want a shot at winning a pair of tickets to Monday&#…
I've been working in the Washington theatre community for two decades now, which means I'm just a few years shy of actually seeing Helen Hayes at the Helen Hayes Awards. I wish I'd been ther…
The Wright Stuff
We think of playwrights as writers but the spelling of their title reveals a deeper meaning. The rarely seen “wright” is an old word, and speaks to people who ma…
From a brother and a sister who discover a house made of delicious treats, to an ogre who must save a princess from a fire-breathing dragon, this week's Roundup features f…
Walk into the Anacostia Playhouse on a weekday morning and you’ll be welcomed by Harley, a rescue mutt who takes about 30 seconds to warm up to you. Drawings from students at nearby Ba…
With April 21st being just around the corner, this week's roundup recognizes six productions that feature the work of some of the nominees for the 30th Annual Helen Hayes Awards. Check o…
From six adolescents competing in a spelling bee to three world leaders seeking peace in the Middle East, this week's Weekend Roundup features seven productions whose character…
The Wright Stuff
We think of playwrights as writers but the spelling of their title reveals a deeper meaning. The rarely seen “wright” is an old word, and speaks to people who ma…
Meteorologically speaking, Washington doesn't seem to know what season we're in. As we anxiously await the Spring's arrival, here's a season we know we can cou…
From a grief-stricken prince dealing with the mysterious death of the former King, to two sisters plotting to end the maltreatment received from their abusive father, thi…
In partnership with theatreWashington, The Washington Post today announced that Adele Robey and Julia Robey Christian, co-founders of Anacostia Playhouse, will receive The Washington Post Aw…
