A mother searches for her disappeared son in mythic ‘Ghost Limb’...

Set in 1970s Argentina, when a military dictatorship waged war against its own people, Maria Treviño Orta’s striking play dramatizes one family’s suffering. By BOB ASHBY

A mother searches for her disappeared son in mythic ‘Ghost Limb’...

Set in 1970s Argentina, when a military dictatorship waged war against its own people, Maria Treviño Orta’s striking play dramatizes one family’s suffering. By BOB ASHBY

WNO’s ‘West Side Story’ at Strathmore: a musical meditation on violence 

Performed in concert with no set, Washington National Opera’s no-gimmicks production was riveting. By MARC FJOR

A critic revisits his review of ‘The Shark Is Broken’ at...

Reflecting on his experiences of the MET production and the Broadway production, the author comes to a moving realization. By GEOFFREY MELADA

Stephen Schwartz on mentoring: changing young artists for good

The Academy Award–winning composer came to town to support Young Artists of America as they performed his musical ‘The Prince of Egypt.’ By NICOLE HERTVIK

A critic revisits his review of ‘The Shark Is Broken’ at...

Reflecting on his experiences of the MET production and the Broadway production, the author comes to a moving realization. By GEOFFREY MELADA

Theatre Washington celebrates 42nd annual Helen Hayes Awards

Theatre Washington celebrated the region’s vibrant professional theater community on Monday, May 18, 2026, during the 42nd Annual Helen Hayes Awards at The Anthem...

Calendar: Play Readings, Workshops, and Short-Run Theater Events in the DMV

Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information about workshops, readings, and short-run/single-performance events.

Winners of the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards for dance and choreography

Tonight (Monday, May 18), starting at 7:30 pm, the Chita Rivera Awards - the only awards dedicated specifically to honor excellence in dance and...

‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ fizzes with energy at Little Theatre of Alexandria

The sparkling production is a funny, entertaining showcase of immense talent, but even more, it’s a reminder of the power of the arts.  By MEGAN FRAEDRICH

Theatre Washington celebrates 42nd annual Helen Hayes Awards

Theatre Washington celebrated the region’s vibrant professional theater community on Monday, May 18, 2026, during the 42nd Annual Helen Hayes Awards at The Anthem...