Nominations announced for 22nd annual WATCH Awards

Nominations announced January 21 for local community theater awards ceremony, which will take place March 17 at The Birchmere in Alexandria.

Theatre Washington announces nominees for 2024 Helen Hayes Awards

Nominations in 41 categories were announced at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. The awards ceremony will be May 20 at The Anthem.

STC announces lineup of National Theatre Live productions

Six screenings of live theater, filmed from Britain's most exciting stages, at Shakespeare Theatre Company from February 2 to March 3.

Mosaic is among five theaters to share $2.5 million Mellon Foundation...

Each company will receive $500,000 over two years to support ongoing innovation, cultural change-making, and ambitious artistic programming.

Ford’s announces second First Look Festival and next Legacy Commissions

Free public readings of three new works to be offered on January 26 and 27.

Rebecca Medrano to receive 2024 Victor Shargai Leadership Award

The GALA Hispanic Theatre co-founder will be recognized for her exemplary leadership in the DC-area theater community.

Claybourne Elder’s acclaimed cabaret to play one night at Signature Theatre

The Broadway actor returns to Signature with 'If the Stars Were Mine.'

15th annual Atlas Intersections Festival now playing

The festival will explore critical issues of our time through 34 performances encompassing story (theater), movement (dance), and sound (music).

‘Broadway’s Leading Men: A Musical Celebration’ filmed live this February from...

Celebrating the iconic roles that have shaped Broadway with a cast of seasoned performers and award-winning actors, performing alongside The American Pops Orchestra.

Theatre Lab’s Deb Gottesman named Washingtonian of the Year

'Washingtonian' magazine noted the co-founder's work developing Life Stories Institute to amplify voices of underrepresented populations.

Woolly Mammoth to premiere Vivian J.O. Barnes’ ‘The Sensational Sea Mink-ettes’

Virginia-born playwright developed the new work in Woolly's Weissberg Commissions program.

Creative Cauldron announces ‘Passport to the World of Music’ festival lineup

Curated by Wammy Award-winning artists Ken Avis and Lynn Veronneau, the 14th-annual festival features folk, Latin, jazz, blues, and more.

Faction of Fools to remount foolish favorite ‘A Commedia Romeo and...

Last performed in 2012, the Commedia dell’Arte take on Shakespeare returns for the company's 15th anniversary.

American Shakespeare Center names Vanessa Morosco new executive director

Her journey with the ASC began as a performer in over 25 productions on the Blackfriars Playhouse stage.

Flying V announces ‘Animate Reality,’ its 2024 season

Flying V’s 14th season draws from the art of animation to bring bold expressions, vibrant visions, and colorful characters to life.

Star-studded cast announced for ‘tick, tick… BOOM!’ at Kennedy Center

Neil Patrick Harris directs Brandon Uranowitz, Denée Benton, and Grey Henson in highly anticipated Broadway Center Stage production.

GALA’s new artistic director Gustavo Ott makes first DC appearance

The playwright and longtime GALA Hispanic Theatre collaborator will assume leadership in January 2024.

Alan Paul returns to direct ‘Next to Normal’ at Round House...

The former STC associate artistic director is now AD at Barrington Stage, which is co-producing the groundbreaking rock musical.

First look at the 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors to air December...

Photos from the special taped Sunday night saluting Barry Gibb, Dionne Warwick, Renée Fleming, Billy Crystal, and Queen Latifah.

Holiday shows to enjoy with your kids

From theater to music to dance, the DC area is full of spectacular seasonal performances for all ages to enjoy.