‘Bernstein: MASS’ to perform as celebration and rejoinder Sept. 4 and...
Following Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center, a collective regional response to the desecration of a living memorial. By GREGORY FORD
‘A storytelling community built on kindness’: Jessica Robinson on Better Said...
The award-winning founder shares the transformative power of authentic personal narrative. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI
Susan Galbraith previews Alliance for New Music-Theatre’s transformative Cabaret Series
The artistic director tells how the company will use music as a catalyst for change next season — plus a review of Alan Naylor’s unconventional ‘Songs We Need Now.’ By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI
How Theater Works: Stage Managing
Signature Theatre’s resident stage manager answers the question ‘But what does a stage manager actually do?’ By KERRY EPSTEIN
My agonizing (and relieving) decision to leave DC theater
Before starting classes at Yale, a Gen Z writer reflects on what he has learned during his five years working in DC’s theater industry. (18-minute read) By NATHAN PUGH
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 Theater Festival. By ARNOLD SALTZMAN
Tour director Catie Davis on bringing ‘Beetlejuice’ to the stage
The musical returns to DC’s National Theatre, where it debuted eight years ago. A lot has changed. By JULIA TUCKER
At Arena Stage, artists and staff describe a workplace in crisis
As former Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif exits, starkly different perspectives emerge on what brought instability to DC’s premier regional theater. By NICOLE HERTVIK
Bill Maher honored at Kennedy Center as politics overshadows the Mark...
A gaggle of gagsters was on hand to honor the winner of the 27th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. By CHRIS KLIMEK
‘Fearless art and diverse stories’: Peggy McKowen on the Contemporary American...
The artistic director talks about her 20-year journey with the festival and how she picked this year’s lineup. By JULIA TUCKER
Kelli O’Hara on patriotism, performing, and PBS’s Fourth of July concert
The Tony Award winner will join other luminaries for ‘America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together.’ By NICOLE HERTVIK
One day to plan a gala? No problem for Olney Theatre!
When Sutton Foster became ill 24 hours before her performance at Olney’s annual gala, DC talent saved the day. The result was extraordinary. By NICOLE HERTVIK
‘Shear Madness’ is closing. Long live ‘Shear Madness.’
As the comedic whodunit closes after 39 years at the Kennedy Center, generations of artists reflect on how the show improved their lives. By NICOLE HERTVIK
Jacob Ming-Trent on his ‘bold and raucous ride through the past’...
A real-talk interview with the author and star of ‘How Shakespeare Saved My Life,' onstage June 9 to July 5. By MARC FJOR
Chris D’Angelo: From local community theater to the ‘Jeopardy!’ stage
Meet the DC-area actor and director who is the current champion on the long-running TV game show. By HANNAH ESTIFANOS
At these DC bars, theater kids rule the day (for a...
The enduring spirit of musical theater lives on in local showtune nights. By. D.R. LEWIS
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
With ‘Aguardiente’ at GALA, Luis Salgado adds ‘playwright’ to his résumé
The famed director/choreographer and the lead actor Samuel Garnica introduce their new musical about the courage to create something new. By JULIA TUCKER