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Kelly Colburn named Flying V’s executive director

Known for her work as a designer, digital producer, and director, Colburn has served as Flying V's Artistic Lead of Theatre since 2021.

Woolly Mammoth presents Justin Weaks’ workshop of ‘A Fine Madness’

The Helen Hayes award-winning actor writes and performs his personal reflections on being diagnosed with HIV.

Rebecca Ende Lichtenberg departs STC, rejoins Studio Theatre

Stepping down after a brief stint as Executive Director of Shakespeare Theatre Company, she resumes the Executive Director position at Studio Theatre.

Alex Edelman’s hilarious ‘Just for Us’ returning to DC March 21–22

In his solo show, the comedian sends up antisemitic white supremacists. And he is so sly about it, you will double over in laughter before it hits you. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

Mosaic Theater to present free H Street Oral History Project Festival...

The event will include readings of new work by three local playwrights, inspired by interviews with H Street residents past and present.

Broadway at the National announces 2024/25 season

Nine-show lineup features several DC premieres, including hotly anticipated arrival of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'

American Shakespeare Center announces departure of artistic director Brandon Carter

Carter's legacy at ASC includes visionary leadership and groundbreaking initiatives as he guided the Center through the pandemic.

Stars announced for June run of ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ at Kennedy...

Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, and Ephraim Sykes to lead the Broadway Center Stage production.

Perisphere Theater appoints new artistic leadership

Gerrad Alex Taylor and Lizzi Albert to serve as co-artistic directors, beginning April 1.

Keegan announces new play by Northern Ireland’s c21 Theatre Company

'Expecting' by Charis McRoberts interweaves spoken and sign language, creating opportunity for connection between deaf and hearing audiences.

Raymond O. Caldwell to receive Zelda Fichandler Award

Presented by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the award recognizes accomplishment with singular creativity and deep investment in a particular community.

Strathmore and Woolly Mammoth announce third year of Arts and Social...

Twelve area high school students chosen for 2024 cohort.

Theatre Prometheus announces 2024 season

10th-anniversary season features world premieres and new partnerships.

Avant Bard and Longacre Lea to co-produce Shakespeare’s ‘Coriolanus’

Joint venture will blend innovative approach to the classics with intellectually adventurous artistic vision.

Shaquille Stewart joins Silver Spring Stage as executive director

Silver Spring native returns to lead the community theater where he got his start in the industry.

Theater Alliance names Shanara Gabrielle next producing artistic director

Acclaimed DC theatermaker to succeed Raymond O. Caldwell in 2024.

Nathan Lane to receive Signature Theatre’s 2024 Stephen Sondheim Award

The three-time Tony Award-winning actor will be honored at a gala on April 29.

Folger Shakespeare Library to open new galleries, café, and shop June...

Following a four-year renovation, historic building reimagined with welcoming and accessible new amenities.

David M. Rubenstein to retire as Kennedy Center board chair in...

Following 14-year tenure as board chair, in 2025 Rubenstein will become head of the newly formed Kennedy Center Foundation, to provide national philanthropic support for the Kennedy Center.

Constellation Theatre to mount new musical ‘Desperate Measures’

The show shakes up Shakespeare’s 'Measure for Measure' and sets it in the Wild West.