1,352 stories from dctheaterarts.org
Theresa Cunningham delivers a gripping autobiographical journey through abuse, survival, and the search for healing. By NICOLE HERTVIK
An apartment sidewalk in New York serves as a microcosm of a troubled America. By BOB ASHBY
Yussef El Guindi’s play is a well-written, well-paced example of the thoughtful theater for which CATF is justly renowned. By BOB ASHBY
Kicking off District Fringe year two, the winner of the 2023 Capital Fringe Festival is a sure bet for a good time. By NICOLE HERTVIK
With Pay-What-You-Can offers, sensory-friendly performances, ASL interpretation, and more, local theaters are striving for inclusivity. By VALERIE J. MIKLES
The production is classic heartwarming family entertainment, with some edgier jokes and references. By MEGAN FRAEDRICH
The playwright takes us back to her teenage angst in the early aughts, and her music-cued storytelling cuts deep. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
The performers give every song energy and feeling and hit every comic and emotional moment spot on. By CHARLES GREEN
Playwright, director, and festival producer weigh in on one of the most anticipated shows in the 2026 Contemporary American Theatre Festival. By ARNOLD SALTZMAN
The musical returns to DC’s National Theatre, where it debuted eight years ago. A lot has changed. By JULIA TUCKER
Season includes five powerful plays and the 2026 Logan Festival of Solo Performance.
Eleven productions, including three MET Originals, celebrate the transformative power of storytelling through musicals, contemporary plays, and imaginative theater for audiences of all ages.
New partnership with Live Arts Maryland expands performance experience.
Part Gen X nostalgia trip, part angsty teen drama, this musical comedy can’t find its soul. By GEOFFREY MELADA
The bouncy songs are from Alanis Morissette’s 1995 album, and all the voices blend beautifully. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
The stylish production revives the Tony Award-winning musical with charm, precision, and theatrical flair. By CELIA WREN
As former Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif exits, starkly different perspectives emerge on what brought instability to DC’s premier regional theater. By NICOLE HERTVIK
Second season curated by Heather Lanza includes a world premiere, a U.S. premiere, and a collaboration with Flying V.
Four limited-run productions and five workshop readings explore identity, resistance, and reconciliation across two continents and nearly a century of history.
This jazzy and humorous musical makes a joyful noise about what it means when we dare to dream. By MARY V. HOLIMAN
From three-fifths of a person to negro to colored to African American, a serious story is told with sass and humor. By MARY V. HOLIMAN
A gaggle of gagsters was on hand to honor the winner of the 27th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. By CHRIS KLIMEK
Monumental mounts Richard O'Brien's cult classic as an immersive celebration of queer joy, self-expression, and theatrical mayhem.
Now in its fourth year, the touring program brings free theater to outdoor venues across Baltimore July 21-August 13.
Round House to present 50 free theatrical experiences throughout its 50th season, including staged readings, master classes, backstage tours, and more.
