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Three spunky golden girls have gathered to take a lesson from a 19-year-old surfer dude. (Cue the cougar jokes.) By JOHN STOLTENBERG

Shining with stories both light and dark, a new musical about reopening a cabaret bar amid the 2024 election has much potential for power. By DANIELLA IGNACIO

With a sharp, witty, and laugh-out-loud hilarious book, this veritable hit parade tracks the pioneer journalist’s iconoclastic career. By D.R. LEWIS

This magical underwater Disney classic is the perfect evening for all ages. By CONSTANCE BEULAH

The showstopping musical is a timeless testament to the idea that real change requires addressing the root causes of inequality and injustice. By ISABELLA ARTINO

The entire production is a fantastic experience and a true testament to creativity, talent, and professionalism. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI

Andrea Stolowitz’s sensitive new autobiographical drama chronicles her quest to uncover her relatives' hidden histories after World War II. By AMY KOTKIN

In a time when American men report increased feelings of isolation, this warm-hearted play shows how sports can still be a glue for meaningful male friendship. By DERYL DAVIS

Superb casting enlivens the family-friendly show, and showstoppers abound. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

This 'creature' (as Director Emily Burns calls her world-premiere adaptation of the gothic classic) isn’t really sure what it wants to be. By DERYL DAVIS

This revolutionary comedy takes on a world of significance, and presenting it now constitutes a profound act of resistance. By MEGAN WILLS

Even those who are not fans of Warhol will enjoy this look at a celebrity's insecurities and humanity. By CHARLES GREEN

A remarkable bond in our beholding — between soloist and audience — forms the foundation for an autobiography and politics that is breathtaking. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

With a riot of physical talent, punk-inspired artists deliver acrobatic feats, risqué performances, and a wild, subversive joyride. By JULIAN OQUENDO

Tarell Alvin McCraney's new play is an affirmation of the right to exist, an immersion in healing, and an awful lot of fun to watch. By GREGORY FORD

Despite the musical's dated book, this is a high-energy production set to a nostalgia-tinged soundtrack. By JULIAN OQUENDO

Gender fluidity, kink culture, unconventionality in all its forms — this production, directed by Mei Ann Teo, is a feast for the senses. By SOPHIA HOWES

A deep well of tenderness and sensitivity flows through this production, propelled by poetic memories of an adolescent infatuation. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

Director Kathleen Akerley's gender-bending re-imagining brings fresh twists to the Prince of Denmark and the characters around him.  By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

Check out these stage plays, festivals, short runs, single performances, and special events celebrating queer joy and artistry in the DC area.