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.
NOVEMBER 2026
Liberty Tree Players presents Semiquincentennial, a concert featuring folk and popular songs celebrating 250 years of our nation’s history and highlighting major events and turning points from the people’s perspective, Sunday, November 22 at 6:00 PM at Greenbelt Arts Center, 123 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD. Tickets are $24 general admission, $22 seniors/military, and $12 children/students and available here.
Washington National Opera presents We the People: A Musical Celebration of Liberty and Independence, Sunday, November 22 at 4:00 PM at DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St NW, Washington, DC. Tier and box seats are $34 (fees included) via Ticketmaster, with limited premium seats ranging from $219-$311 available through WNO. Details and tickets here.
Virginia Opera presents Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo, Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, November 22 at 2:00 PM at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts, Fairfax Campus, 4373 Mason Pond Dr, Fairfax, VA. Tickets range from $45-$115 (fees included), with half-price tickets available for students through grade 12, and are available here.
George Mason School of Theater presents Frankenstein: A Radio Drama, Friday, November 20 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, November 21 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM in the TheaterSpace in the deLaski Performing Arts Building, 4502 Aquia Creek Ln, Fairfax, VA. Tickets are $20 ($10 for students, staff, seniors, and groups) and available here.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra presents Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda, Friday, November 20 at 8:00 PM at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD. Gonzalez will also perform Saturday, November 21 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, November 22 at 3:00 PM at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD. Tickets are $31-$143 at Strathmore and $29-$133 at the Meyerhoff; purchase here.
L.A. Young & Soul Society present The Phyllis Hyman Songbook, a tribute to Tony-nominated singer and actress Phyllis Hyman, with two performances Thursday, November 19 at Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC. Tickets are $42 (fees included). Purchase tickets for the 7:00 PM show here and the 9:30 PM show here.
Prologue Theatre presents the November gatherings of afterword, Prologue’s play reading and discussion group. In November, the group is reading Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse and The Humans by Stephen Karam. Join afterword in person Monday, November 16 at 7:00 PM at 6408 Williamsburg Blvd, Arlington, VA, or on Zoom Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 PM. Register (free!) for either event here; registrants will receive the scripts via email.
The Voxel presents The Stars (NOWISWHENWEARE), an immersive theatrical light and sound installation by Andrew Schneider, November 12-29 at The Voxel, 9 West 25th St, Baltimore, MD. Tickets are $32.40 general admission, $21.90 for students and artists, and $16.65 for children (all fees included) and available here.
The Drama Committee of the Arts Club of Washington presents iMusical by Washington Improv Theater, Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 PM at the Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St NW, Washington, DC. Tickets are $25 ($20 for Arts Club members) and available here.
Dr. Steve Taubman presents Mind Magic: A Night of Laughter and Astonishment, Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 PM at Silver Spring Black Box Theatre, 8641 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD. Tickets are $37 ($57 VIP) and available here.
The Outlaw Ocean Project presents the U.S. premiere of Rhapsody on the Outlaw Ocean, an animated rap-musical documentary with vocals by members of the Broadway cast of Hamilton, Sunday, November 8 at 10:30 AM at the Burke Theatre at the U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC. Tickets are $17.79 (fees included), with pay-what-you-can options, and available here.
New Renaissance Arts and Dr. Renaissance Productions present ‘Til Death Do Us Part: The Final Chapters, Saturday, November 7 at 6:30 PM and Sunday, November 8 at 2:00 PM at Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd, Mt. Rainier, MD. Tickets are $35 for a single ticket and $65 for two, and are available here.
Voices Festival Productions presents three workshop readings of The Halal Brothers by Alauddin Ullah, Friday, November 6 at 7:30 PM, Saturday, November 7 at 8:00 PM, and Sunday, November 8 at 3:00 PM at Universalist National Memorial Church, 1810 16th St NW, Washington, DC. Tickets are $21.75 (fees included) general admission, $11.50 (fees included) for young adults under 30, and available here.
GALA Hispanic Theatre presents Fuego Flamenco XXII, its 22nd annual flamenco festival, November 5-22 at GALA, 3333 14th St NW, Washington, DC. The lineup includes:
- La velada by Spain Flamenco Arts, November 5-8
- Entre dos sombras (World Premiere) by Flamenco Aparicio Dance Co, November 13-15
- Danzas solemnes by Torito Artists, November 20-22
Tickets and information are available here.
Strathmore presents FRESH AIR: Artists in Residence Class of 2027 Debut Concert featuring six exceptional emerging artists in Strathmore’s Artists in Residence program, directed by award-winning Broadway music director, conductor, and pianist Mark G. Meadows, Tuesday, November 3 at 8:00 PM at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD. Tickets are $35 ($15 for students and artists) and available here.
