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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.

Hippodrome Theatre announces 2024/25 Broadway Series

Lineup includes national tour launches, straight-from-Broadway debuts, and more!

Rockville Little Theatre wins big at Maryland Community Theatre Festival Association

'Funeral for the Cat,' by local playwright B.G. Craig, wins multiple awards including Outstanding Production.

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.