Play readings and workshops offer a chance to see exciting new work at various stages of development. Want to see the next big thing while it’s still being crafted? Get in on the ground level and see the creative process in action. Featuring new plays and musicals by local and national artists, here are the upcoming play readings and workshops in the DMV.
JANUARY 2026
Wishing Star Productions presents Curious George: The Golden Meatball, Saturday, January 31 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall at George Mason University’s Fairfax campus, 4373 Mason Pond Dr, Fairfax, VA. This production is recommended for ages 4-9. Tickets are $24 and available here.
Aquila Theatre presents The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sunday, January 25 at 4:00 PM at George Mason University’s Hylton Center for the Performing Arts, Merchant Hall, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA. Tickets are $35-$55 (half price for youth up to grade 12), and available here.
Strathmore presents Tony and Grammy-nominated Broadway singer and actress Judy Kuhn in concert with the Hellenic Music Ensemble, Friday, January 23 at 7:30 PM at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD. Tickets range from $52-$166 and are available here.
Signature Theatre presents public performances of This Ends in Blood by Dani Stoller, the 2026 Signature in the Schools play, Monday, January 19 at 7:00 PM and Monday, January 26 at 7:00 PM at Signature, 4200 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA. Tickets are $15 and available here.
Classical Arts Entertainment presents Swan Lake, featuring ballet artists from Moldova, Spain, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, United Kingdom, Brazil, Poland, United States, Japan, Turkey, Armenia, Tajikistan, and Belarus and Principal Dancers from Ukraine, Saturday, January 17 at 7:00 PM at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD. Tickets range from $45-$105 and are available here.
Voices Festival Productions presents a reading of Apeirogon: Rami and Bassam, adapted by Avner Ben-Amos from the novel Apeirogon by Colum McCann, Thursday, January 8 through Sunday, January 11 at Universalist National Memorial Church, 1810 16th St NW, Washington, DC. Tickets range from $10-$30 and are available online.
Teatro de la Luna presents Día de los Reyes Magos, a free community event featuring music, dance, arts and crafts, and more, Tuesday, January 6 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM at the Rita Bright Community Center, 2500 14th St NW, Washington, DC. Details and RSVP here.
GALA Hispanic Theatre presents La Fiesta de los Reyes Magos, a free community event, Sunday, January 4 at GALA, 3333 14th St NW, Washington, DC. The event begins with a parade around the block at 1:30 PM, followed by a performance by local musicians and dance troupes in the theater at 2:00 PM. Tickets are free (limit 4 per family) and must be picked up at the box office between 12:30-1:30 PM on January 4. Details here.
Astro Pop Events presents the 15th anniversary performance of Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club, January 1-3 at GALA Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th St NW, Washington, DC, and January 9-10 and 16-17 at Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD. For audiences 21+. Tickets start at $35 and are available online.
DECEMBER 2025
MetroStage presents Mayhem and Musical Merriment at the Old Bull and Bush, Sunday, December 21 at 4:00 PM and Monday, December 22 at 7:00 PM at The Lyceum: Alexandria’s History Museum, 201 South Washington St, Alexandria, VA. Tickets to this classic British music hall experience are $30 and available here.
