Expats Theatre to present ‘Cold Country’ by Swiss playwright Reto Finger
Directed and translated by Expats founder Karin Rosnizeck, the play runs September 27 to October 19 at Atlas Performing Arts Center.
Folger Theatre announces cast and creative team for ‘Julius X’
Al Letson reworks 'Julius Caesar' through the lens of the Civil Rights Movement, drawing parallels between ancient Rome and 1960s Harlem.
Arena Stage unveils ‘Chez Joey,’ bold reimagining of ‘Pal Joey’
The vibrant new take on the Rodgers and Hart musical brings a complete book revision, brand-new arrangements, and choreography by Savion Glover.
‘Hadestown’ returns to DC this fall at National Theatre
Multi-Tony-winning touring Broadway production plays at the National from November 18-23; tickets are on sale now.
Kennedy Center announces 48th class of Honorees
George Strait, KISS, Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor, and Sylvester Stallone to be recognized for lifetime artistic achievements.
Richard Thomas to star in ‘Mark Twain Tonight!’ at National Theatre
Thomas is the first and only actor authorized to perform the play, written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook.
Remembrance of protests past in Rorschach Theatre’s ‘Vox Populi’
The stirring participatory experience is a scavenger hunt for the soul of a city. By GREGORY FORD
STC announces cast and creatives for Ibsen’s ‘The Wild Duck’
Ibsen's classic is the third collaboration between Shakespeare Theatre Company and New York's Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA).
Rorschach Theatre announces 2025 KLECKSOGRAPHY event: ‘Vox Populi’
30 of the DMV area's most exciting emerging theater artists combine to create 7 new short plays inspired by a single work of art, August 16 and 17.
Solas Nua sets North American premiere of Ciara Elizabeth Smyth’s ‘Lie...
The dark comedy runs November 6 to 23 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center and is the company’s first full production of Smyth’s work.
Washington National Opera kicks off 70th season with ‘Opera in the...
DC’s beloved summer tradition will feature free screening of 'Porgy and Bess,' plus pre-show family fun, on Saturday, August 23.
Mosaic Theater Company to present DC premiere of ‘Dodi & Diana’
Set during the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana’s and Dodi Fayed’s deaths, Kareem Fahmy's play delves into the marriage of an imaginary couple, while drawing parallels to the real-life relationship between Diana and Dodi.
Kennedy Center’s 2025/26 theater season promises musicals, magic, and more
Season includes three Best Musical Tony winners, plus DC premiere performance by Northern Ireland's Shamrock Tenors, improv, illusions, and more.
Voices Festival Productions announces three-play ‘Voices from a Changing Middle East...
New musical play 'November 4' commemorates the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Rabin. Also in the 2025/26 festival: 'Imperfect Allies: Children of Opposite Sides' and 'Apeirogon: Rami and Bassam.'
Arena Stage launches 75th season with 21st-century revival of ‘Damn Yankees’
Arena announces all-star lineup for its new adaptation of the classic musical, opening September 9.
Spooky Action Theater announces 2025/26 season, ‘Counter-Narratives’
Spooky Action's 21st season aims to challenge the status quo with bold works from the past and present that speak to the future.
Ford’s Theatre Society announces cast and creatives for world premiere of...
Chess Jakobs' play was originally commissioned through The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions, and now comes to life on stage with a cast making their Ford's debuts directed by Aaron Posner.
Theater Alliance announces 2025/26 season
Theater Alliance continues to deliver bold and deeply human new work in its popup performance space in Southwest DC.
GALA Hispanic Theatre launches 50th season with ‘Kiss of the Spider...
First a novel, then a 1983 stage play, later a Broadway musical starring Chita Rivera, and soon to be a Hollywood film starring Jennifer Lopez, Argentine playwright Manuel Puig’s story continues to resonate.
Shakespeare Theatre Company announces cast and creative team for ‘Merry Wives’
Felicia Curry, Oneika Phillips, and Lance Coadie Williams lead the cast as Jocelyn Bioh's adaptation reimagines Shakespeare's farce in modern Harlem.