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The cast and crew of "Annie" at Theatre@CBT had a hard-knock tech week, missing a few vital nights to the winter storm, but they stuck out their chins and grinned and put on an impressive, s…
Looking up at the sky and wondering what is out there is an activity as old as time. One can't help but wonder about our place in the bigger universe. Astronomers such as Henrietta Swan Leav…
Most dance audiences are content with the usual outlets for expressing appreciation: applause, shouts of bravo and an occasional demand for an encore. Fans of the Alvin Ailey American Dance …
If you're looking for subtle storytelling and emotional restraint, "Rock of Ages" at Toby's Dinner Theatre politely suggests you exit the theater. This is musical theater with the volume up,…
An admitted horror buff, I was quite excited for the opening of the Shakespeare Theatre Company's "Paranormal Activity." I was still skeptical that theatre could truly deliver the jump scare…
It takes more than two hands to stage a ballet production. Many hands are needed to sew costumes, build sets, hang lights, wire speakers, print tickets and calm a furrowed brow or two. When …
Signature Theatre is thrilled to honor Broadway, music, television and film star Vanessa Williams. For more than four decades, Vanessa has been entertaining and captivating audiences with he…
Experienced regional director and producer to become the theatre's first new artistic leader in 35 years. The Board of Directors at Everyman Theatre in Baltimore, Md. has named Houston-based…
Through wintery weather and freezing cold temps, the show must go on. Facing down a massive January storm, the Folger Shakespeare Theatre's Fourth Annual Reading Room Festival went on as sch…
"Something's cooking at the Spitfire Grill" on the stage of the Bowie Playhouse, and my goodness, is it something delicious! The incredibly talented troupe at 2nd Star Productions is serving…
"Clue" is coming to DC's National Theatre, January 27 " February 1, 2026. A fast-paced and hilarious murder mystery based on the 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Has…
"Enough to Let the Light In" by Paloma Nozicka is a "psychological thriller" focusing on two friends, Marc and Cynthia. They celebrate one night but find they must deal with buried secrets w…
It was two weeks past New Year's Eve and some 320 miles away from Times Square. Yet on January 16, 2026 at Richmond's historic Art Deco Henrico Theatre, Joe Enroughty and His Royal Virginian…
I have to say, my first theatrical experience at Laurel Mill Playhouse was definitely a memorable one. A true gem, this intimate venue put on an immensely powerful show. Evan Carrington's "S…
"Content is not connection, is not consensus, is not contentment." In a time where even the most diligent of brains have misplaced their ability to differentiate between social and parasocia…
Ah, the ubiquitous balloon! The festive party decoration and magical childhood toy is the centerpiece of "Balloonacy" at Imagination Stage. This whimsical production is a reimagined renditio…
Featuring vocalists Chester Gregory, Darren Lorenzo, and Michael Lynche, with instrumentalists Douglas Marriner (drums) and Tim Lappin (electric bass). This BSO Pops program presented a musi…
On January 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm, the the 24th Annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) were announced. In total, 94 productions (37 musicals, 57 plays) were adjudicated in 2025…
"Shakespeare in Harlem," originally a collection of poems by Langston Hughes, first opened in New York City in 1960. Though it was widely loved, its run was cut short due to politics of the …
The acclaimed actor, writer, and director will spend a week in Washington, DC engaging with the community and utilizing the Folger's collection. (Washington, DC) " The Folger Shakespeare …
Sensational lineup to feature new national tour launches, market debuts and returning favorites Starting at just $343, eight-show subscription packages include Maybe Happy Ending, Hell…
Chamber Dance Project's performance at Arena Stage's Finchandler Theatre was a charcuterie board for dance lovers. The nine brief works, including two world premiers, offered glimpses into l…
"A Man for All Seasons" by Robert Bolt follows the career of Sir Thomas More in England during the reign of Henry VIII. Moore was a friend of Henry's and rose to the role of Lord Chancellor.…
From its opening fight sequence and throughout the many that punctuate nearly every scene, Synetic Theater's "Antony & Cleopatra" makes one thing unmistakably clear: power during the tri…
Familial relationships are complicated at their best and toxic at their worst. Award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and television producer, Jon Robin Baitz, knows this. His storied caree…
