Solas Nua and Mosaic to present ‘My English Persian Kitchen’
Critically acclaimed play by Hannah Khalil chronicles one woman's search for community and connection through cooking.
In ‘Leftover Lazzi,’ Faction of Fools reheats shtick with a twist
The commedia dell’arte ensemble reimagines a cabaret that leans into the Broadway songbook. By LISA TRAIGER
Spooky Action Theater announces 2026/27 season
Spooky Action's 22nd season, 'Remix,' features ambitious new works exploring themes of storytelling for survival, family drama and power, and revolution.
Meet your Frank-N-Furter: Christian Montgomery returns to Monumental
‘The Rocky Horror Show’ will be a fully immersive theatrical event that blurs the line between audience and performer. By CARSON COLLINS
A fun-filled world of wonder in ‘Twelfth Night’ from STC Academy
Congratulations to the class of 2026 as it celebrates the mysteries of love, the pleasures of mischief, and the true nature of folly. By SOPHIA HOWES
A tightly run, well-acted, well-designed ‘Macbeth’ from STC Academy
The future shines bright for the class of 2026. By DERYL DAVIS
Tour director Catie Davis on bringing ‘Beetlejuice’ to the stage
The musical returns to DC’s National Theatre, where it debuted eight years ago. A lot has changed. By JULIA TUCKER
‘Beetlejuice’ on tour at the National Theatre is stuck in limbo
Part Gen X nostalgia trip, part angsty teen drama, this musical comedy can’t find its soul. By GEOFFREY MELADA
At Arena Stage, artists and staff describe a workplace in crisis
As former Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif exits, starkly different perspectives emerge on what brought instability to DC’s premier regional theater. By NICOLE HERTVIK
Voices Festival Productions announces 2026/27 season: ‘Breaking the Binary’
Four limited-run productions and five workshop readings explore identity, resistance, and reconciliation across two continents and nearly a century of history.
Bill Maher honored at Kennedy Center as politics overshadows the Mark...
A gaggle of gagsters was on hand to honor the winner of the 27th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. By CHRIS KLIMEK
Monumental Theatre Company to present ‘The Rocky Horror Show’
Monumental mounts Richard O'Brien's cult classic as an immersive celebration of queer joy, self-expression, and theatrical mayhem.
Nu Sass Productions to present ‘Brontë Sister House Party’
Written by Courtney Bailey and directed by Kathleen Barth, Nu Sass's production runs August 14 - September 12 at Van Ness Main Street.
Scena Theatre’s droll fresh take on Sartre’s famously dour ‘No Exit’
Appealingly, the actors play their damned characters as if in air quotes. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
Hana S. Sharif steps down as artistic director of Arena Stage
Board of Trustees confirms Sharif's resignation, effective June 30.
‘CrazySexyCool’ at Arena Stage finds the heart behind TLC’s hits
The world-premiere musical transforms a catalog of chart-toppers into a moving story of sisterhood, grief, and resilience. By SHERRITA WILKINS
Read the full resignation letter from Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana...
The letter, obtained by DCTA, went to the Board of Trustees just hours before the world premiere opening of 'CrazySexyCool: The TLC Musical.'
Keegan Theatre announces 2026/27 season
30th anniversary season features 5 plays, 2 musicals, and 1 world-premiere concert performance.
Woolly Mammoth to present free ‘We the Woolly: Remixing 250’
Monthlong celebration invites Washingtonians to celebrate, question, remix, and reimagine America's 250th birthday.
Arena Stage to present free ‘I Dream DC’
Regionwide arts and civic engagement project to premiere at THEARC June 27.