Holiday shows for all ages to enjoy (updated)

A roundup of spectacular seasonal performances to capture the imagination of audiences young and old this holiday season. By HANNAH ESTIFANOS

Creative Cauldron to welcome the new year with ‘Passport Music Festival’

14th annual festival features local and international favorites across musical genres.

Arena Stage casts Shoshana Bean to lead Sarah Silverman’s ‘The Bedwetter’

Grammy- and Tony-nominated singer, songwriter, and actress to star as Sarah's mother, Beth Ann.

DC Theater Arts announces new leadership appointments

The team is committed to promoting and celebrating the dynamic theater community in the nation’s capital.

NextStop Theatre welcomes Heather Lanza as new artistic director

The accomplished NYC-based director, producer, and arts educator succeeds Evan Hoffmann.

Previewing the 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors to air December 22

Photos from the special taped Sunday night recognizing Francis Ford Coppola, The Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval, and The Apollo.

Olney Theatre Center selects 2024/25 Vanguard Arts Fund projects

Three collaborative projects will be developed through weeklong workshops.

All-in-the-family fun in ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ from Triune Entertainment

The musical tells a story of unexpected grace, kindness, and loving thy neighbor.

Kennedy Center announces cast for world premiere of ‘Schmigadoon!’

Hotly anticipated Broadway Center Stage production, based on Emmy-winning Apple Original series, opens January 31.

Raymond O. Caldwell named artistic director of Los Angeles’ Fountain Theatre

The former artistic director of DC’s Theater Alliance most recently directed 'Romeo & Juliet' at Folger.

Shakespeare Theatre Company announces ‘Duel Reality’

Romeo and Juliet-inspired acrobatic show takes to the air over the Harman Hall stage in July 2025.

Shakespeare Theatre Company announces ‘Leopoldstadt’ cast and creative team

STC brings Tom Stoppard's 'most personal play' to life in collaboration with The Huntington.

Arena Stage announces cast and creative team for ‘Death on the...

World-premiere adaptation of Agatha Christie's timeless murder mystery marks Arena Artistic Director Hana Sharif's DC directorial debut.

Young Artists of America to present ‘Disney in Concert’ at Capital...

November 17 premiere to feature Disney classic and contemporary favorites.

Two DC legends to share stage in ‘Summer, 1976’ at Studio...

Kate Eastwood Norris and Holly Twyford to star in David Auburn's two-woman tour de force.

The Second City returns to Woolly Mammoth with ‘Dance Like There’s...

The hilarious 90-minute show includes improv, songs, and sketches celebrating all things DC, including music, institutions, and culture.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre announces winter and spring 2025 programming

The company celebrates its 45th year of theater-making and 20th year in Downtown DC with three new shows and a birthday party.

Michael Russotto to sub for Paul Morella in solo ‘Christmas Carol’...

In its 15th year, the production will continue to use Morella’s adaptation, which is 99% Dickens’ original language.

Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Luzia’ to perform in DC in 2025

Tickets are on sale now for Cirque's latest touring production — a visually stunning glimpse into Mexico 'between dreams and reality.'

IN Series to present circus version of censored Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’

The second production in IN Series’ 'Illicit Opera' season features a circus band and a bawdy new English text by Bari Biern.