‘Best Line Wins’ at Contemporary American Theatre Festival
An entertaining new work about the legendary comedy team Nichols and May, as well as an in-depth look at the discrimination women experience. By ARNOLD SALTZMAN
2026 District Fringe Review: ‘Swallowing My Shout’ by Theresa Cunningham (3...
Theresa Cunningham delivers a gripping autobiographical journey through abuse, survival, and the search for healing. By NICOLE HERTVIK
Come one, come all: how DMV-area community theaters approach accessibility and...
With Pay-What-You-Can offers, sensory-friendly performances, ASL interpretation, and more, local theaters are striving for inclusivity. By VALERIE J. MIKLES
‘Best Line Wins’ brings new life to iconic comics Mike Nichols...
Playwright, director, and festival producer weigh in on one of the most anticipated shows in the 2026 Contemporary American Theatre Festival. By ARNOLD SALTZMAN
Calendar: Play Readings, Workshops, and Short-Run Theater Events in the DMV
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1st Stage announces 2026/27 season
Season includes five powerful plays and the 2026 Logan Festival of Solo Performance.
A sweet ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ with some bite at...
The production is classic heartwarming family entertainment, with some edgier jokes and references. By MEGAN FRAEDRICH
A grateful farewell to our New York correspondent, Deb Miller
For nearly a decade, Deb Miller has covered New York theater for DC Theater Arts superbly. By NICOLE HERTVIK
Calendar: Play Readings, Workshops, and Short-Run Theater Events in the DMV
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