Scena Theatre to premiere play based on H.G. Wells’ ‘Time Machine’

A timely commentary on escalating conflicts between Russians and Ukrainians as well as harsh divisions between liberals and conservatives in the U.S.

Solas Nua to stage U.S. premiere of new ‘Playboy of the Western...

Opening November 3 at Atlas: A timely take on J.M. Synge's classic created by Nigerian-Irish playwright Bisi Adigun and Irish novelist Roddy Doyle.

Monumental Theatre to host bottomless drag cabaret

Two performances only, featuring local musical theater talent and singing drag queens, a three-piece band, and bottomless signature drinks.

Arena Stage’s ‘My Body No Choice’ to go national

20 theaters and universities nationwide will stage one-night readings of eight, female-authored monologues about bodily autonomy and choice.

Spooky Action Theater hires Gavin Witt as Richard Henrich retires

A temporary transition consultant will step in for the company's departing artistic director.

Kennedy Center announces additional cast for ‘Guys and Dolls’

Opening in October for 10 performances only, a Broadway Center Stage production with star-studded cast.

After a COVID stop in 2020, ExPats Theatre brings back ‘Einstein’s...

What if Albert and Mileva Einstein could go back in time? A bold take on the tale of a gifted woman in the shadow of a brilliant man.

Story District to celebrate 25 years with birthday bash

October 1 celebration to feature live performances from fan-favorite storytellers.

Signature Theatre casts ‘Both Sides Now: Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen’

Musicians Robbie Schaefer and Danielle Wertz to headline cabaret tribute.

‘My Body No Choice’ to be Molly Smith’s last show as...

Monologues from eight of America’s most exciting playwrights will reflect on women’s choices past, present, and future.

Mosaic Theater to stage Ifa Bayeza’s groundbreaking ‘The Till Trilogy’

The series celebrating the life and legacy of Civil Rights icon Emmett Till will play in rotating repertory paired with a citywide Reflection Series.

Spooky Action Theater returns to the boards with ‘Maple and Vine’

In search of elusive happiness, a disenchanted couple seeks refuge in an idealistic 1950s community.

Essential Theatre to present ‘A Night with Jackie “Moms” Mabley’ comedy...

Charisma Wooten plays the famous standup comic once billed as 'The Funniest Woman in the World.'

Classic meets funky in Shakespeare Theatre Company’s new look

The company's new logo is an interplay of a classic typeface and a modern typeface aimed at honoring the past while illuminating the future.

LeeAnét Noble is new artistic director of Adventure Theatre MTC

The visionary choreographer, director, and educator joins ATMTC after a transformational career at Shakespeare Theatre Company and Disney Theatrical Group.

‘Abortion Road Trip’ returns post-Roe as Theatre Prometheus staged reading

The 2017 Capital Fringe Festival comedy hit now meets the moment since SCOTUS screwed up.

National Chamber Ensemble plans 2022/23 season of cultural expressions

Each of the five concerts can be enjoyed in person or via high-quality video.

Washington Improv Theater lucks into a one-year residency at Studio Theatre

After unexpectedly losing its lease at Source, WIT finds a temporary home.

Rorschach Theatre announces 2022/23 season

Rorschach Theatre's new season will immerse audiences in stories new and reimagined, including the launch of its latest Psychogeographies Project, 'Dissonant City.'

Theatre Prometheus to premiere all-women ensemble-devised production

'Family and Other Fractured Fairytales' looks at notions of femininity, parenthood, family, and identity.