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The beloved franchise as a comedy in drag makes for a fabulous night out.
The dazzling Jennifer Holliday, who burst onto the Broadway stage with her Tony- and Grammy-winning role of Effie in the original 1981 production of Dreamgirls, has returned to 54 Below this…
Two stars in the local theater firmament share their feelings about appearing together in the Broadway production now on tour at Kennedy Center.
Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's coming-of-age alternative rock musical opens in Alexandria June 30.
The company now advances to the Eastern States Theatre Festival in April.
With talented playwright Doug Robinson, the company pooled their recollections of young love and collaboratively created a confetti-colored comic confection.
Jamyl Dobson, a NYC-based Pittsburgh native " as was Andy Warhol, who originated the well-known phrase "famous for fifteen minutes" " is breaking the clock with his acclaimed work on both th…
Better Said Than Done will host the festival March 24 to 26 both in-person in Fairfax City, VA, and online.
Every note is filled with a genuine hope and heart that spills into the audience from the moment the musical begins.
The latest American Pops Orchestra concert on PBS celebrates Black excellence through iconic stars and performances.
Making her first national tour stop presented by Washington Performing Arts at Sixth & I, the acclaimed singer and actress completely captivated the room.
Adapted for the stage by Sharr White from the eponymous 1992 memoir by photographer Larry Sultan, Pictures from Home uses wall-size projections of actual vintage stills, childhood home movie…
The visionary executive producer goes behind the scenes and reveals his dreams for 'Live on Stage' Black content.
What raises the rafters is the show's rousing gospel standards, and what makes it work like a charm is the authentic cast of vibrant church ladies.
The designer and the director of Prologue Theatre's resplendent production share their winning recipe for authenticity and astonishment.
From Hollywood to the halls of local high schools, playwrights talk about the joy of trying out new work for audiences eager to see live theater.Â
The third installment of the series Broadway Bound: The Musicals that Never Came to Broadway, co-hosted by podcasters Robert W. Schneider and Charles Kirsch, brought out an all-star roste…
Playwright Anna Ziegler returns to Roundabout Theatre Company with the New York premiere of The Wanderers, recounting chapters in the broken marriages of two Jewish couples " one Hasidic, on…
In 'Girlhood' at Round House Theatre, the playwright is providing a voice for the next generation of actors.
In a series called 'The Companies We Keep,' DC Theater Arts spotlights the good work done by theater companies in the DC region. This month we focus on two artists who use objects to make th…
In nonlinear short scenes involving multiple characters, the play probes the vagaries and mysteries of the human brain.
The classic Moliere farce unfolds with the quick grace of a flower blooming in fast motion.
Four female performers elevate the script and space with gorgeous interpretations of some of the best-known pieces in opera.Â
There are many lovely moments where decency and compassion are beautifully displayed.
With an acclaimed award-winning cast and team, expectations were high for Atlantic Theater Company's Cornelia Street, a world-premiere musical with a book by Simon Stephens (The Curious Inci…
