Washington, DC Theatre Newsroom

Amy Oppenheimer will present her solo performance at Capital Fringe, showcasing a unique blend of storytelling and personal experiences. Join her for an engaging and thought-provoking theatrical experience.

Get a first look at Signature Theatre's production of Where the Mountain Meets the Sea in an all-new video.

Today’s subject Simon Godwin is currently living his theatre life as the Artistic Director of DC’s Tony Award winning Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). He assumed the position in 2019 succeeding the company’s founder Michael Kahn after a stunning 43-year reign.

GALA Theatre is proud to announce a special weekend presentation of Zavala-Zavala, a chamber opera in five cuts composed by Brian Arreola and written by Anna Deeny Morales. This poignant production will grace the stage for one weekend only, from June 21 to June 23, 2024, featuring the remarkable baritone Efraín Solís in a lead role.

The debut of Studio Theatre's innovative new revival of George C. Wolfe's classic play The Colored Museum, including some returning stars from Studio's blockbuster production of Fat Ham earlier this season, will begin rehearsals soon.

Washington Performing Arts has announced its 2024/25 season, In Harmony, running from September 2024 through June 2025 in seven indoor and outdoor venues across the Washington, D.C., region.

What did our critic think of THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM at Keegan Theatre?

Renowned choreographer and director Mark Morris has joined the creative team for What Belongs to You, an opera for tenor and chamber orchestra by GRAMMY Award-nominated composer David T. Little.

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2024 include The Matchbox Magic Flute, Bye Bye Birdie, and more!

Things at Teatro de la Luan feel familiar, and from May 31 - June 9th, they are showing their one-woman show, Mi Escoba por un Reino, or God Save the Queen, starring Patricia Meneses, written by Kado Lostzer, with direction by Mario Marcel. 

Today’s subject Stephen Cole is an accomplished lyricist, performer, and book writer. You can now add novelist to that already impressive list of accomplishments. Stephen Cole’s latest literary endeavor takes us back to the Golden Age of Broadway with his first novel entitled Mary & Ethel…and Mikey Who?. The book is now available everywhere for purchase in both hardcover and digital versions.

Wisdom Heart Theater, a new theater company in Norfolk, Virginia has announced its inaugural production of the chilling psychological thriller 'Little One' by acclaimed Canadian playwright Hannah Moscovitch.

Signature Theatre’s production, Where The Mountain Meets the Sea, is a touching narrative that explores the complex dynamics between a father and son, set to the soulful sounds of mountain music. You don’t want to miss out on this original musical, which will stay with you in your heart, even after you leave the theatre.

Join the Congressional Chorus for an evening of diverse musical selections with Jukebox in Washington, DC. Enjoy a performance celebrating various genres and eras. Lear how to purchase tickets.

Comedian Katt Williams will bring his Heaven on Earth Tour to Scope Arena in Norfolk. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Research shows that arts education is crucial to a well-rounded education, but U.S. schools too often don't provide consistent access to robust education by qualified arts educators. The nation's five arts education associations have officially joined together to work toward changing this.

Americans for the Arts has revealed interim leadership changes to guide the organization through its next phase. Learn about the new appointments and the vision for the future of arts advocacy.

The Keegan Theatre has announced the opening of Priyanka Shetty’s acclaimed one-woman play THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM, making its DC Premiere June 1-23, 2024.

Theater Alliance presents POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE: THE JUNE JORDAN EXPERIENCE, bringing performances into communities throughout Washington, DC.

ArtsFairfax has launched the Fairfax Regional Artist Survey to assess the needs and obstacles of local artists. Learn more!

Rubell Museum in Texas has unveiled a new exhibition showcasing contemporary women artists. Explore diverse works highlighting unique perspectives and artistic expressions. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Monumental Theatre Company launches into rehearsal this week for its 2024 mainstage production American Psycho.

Step Afrika! celebrates its 30th anniversary with a gala featuring a special performance by Smokie Norful.

Creative Cauldron stages a positively effervescent musical, THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN, a coming-of-age story that ably balances light humorous moments with pointed questions of growing up a Black woman in the latter part of the 20th century.

On May 25th, Olney Theater unveiled the world premiere of the musical Long Way Down at the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab. The piece was adapted from Jason Reynolds's novel of the same name, which has received accolades such as the National Book Award and a Newbery Medal, and was written (books, music, and lyrics) by Dahlak Brathwaite, with additional writing (books, music, and lyrics) by Khiyon Hursey.