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The Little Theatre of Alexandria launches dynamic new season

The company’s 2021-22 lineup includes comedies, thrillers, mysteries, an August Wilson classic, and more.

‘Short Gems’ from Alliance for New Music-Theatre let art into our hearts

Composers and librettists create inspiring short films inspired by artworks at The Phillips.

Keegan Theatre delays ‘Good People’ two weeks as COVID precaution

Season opener by David Lindsay-Abaire rescheduled to prepare policies and procedures that comply with safety guidelines and regulations.

Mosaic suspends season opener as not COVID safe

‘My Father, My Martyr, and Me’ — a solo show with audience participation and dancing in an intimate space — could not meet current requirements.

COVID resurgence prompts major changes at NextStop

‘An Act of God’ opening postponed one week; ‘Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood’ and ‘Disaster (the Musical)’ postponed to 2022.

Solas Nua’s ‘Side-Walks’ is a wonderful visual and audible literary experience

A story about finding yourself and your path, engrossing and beautifully told.

Fierce acting envisions Black Pride in ‘The Bluest Eye’ at Dominion Stage

Nobel Prize–winning author Toni Morrison’s story travels back to before Black is Beautiful.

Quotidian’s going-away gift of artistry in ‘The Day Emily Married’

The treasured theater company’s final production is the Horton Foote play it premiered.

Solas Nua debuts gay-themed visual short story set in Dublin and DC

A digital hybrid of literature, animation, and theatrical storytelling by DC-based artist Jeremy Keith Hunter and Dublin-based artist John King.

Black gay men share achingly real truths in ‘The B Word’ from The Welders

A brave new work by Jared Shamberger explores beauty and Blackness.

‘Blackest Battle’ from Theater Alliance is a monumental accomplishment

Psalmayene 24’s graphic novel come to life is delightful in its form and harrowing in its emotional impact.

Constellation to open ‘Moon Man Walk’ both in person and streaming

A sweet, soulful tale by award-winning playwright James Ijames that goes to the moon and back.

DMV theaters unite to require proof of COVID vaccination

Policies in effect through December also mandate masks for audiences.

Sterling Playmakers’ ‘Godspell’ is a heartfelt call for peace in times of strife

The cast shares the musical’s message with the audience in a warm embrace.

Signature’s ‘Detroit ’67’ is a fiery history lesson that grooves and moves

Played out in a basement bunker, this uplifting virtual show spins on nostalgia and desire.

Norm Lewis brings his smooth vocal genius to Wolf Trap

With the National Symphony Orchestra at the performing arts national park, a perfectly cool evening of Broadway hits.

‘The Bluest Eye’ to open Dominion Stage’s 72nd season

Lydia R. Diamond’s adaptation of the acclaimed Toni Morrison novel explores the legacy of racism for a community, a family, and an innocent girl.

A heart-stopping duel makes ‘Macbeth’ a thriller at American Shakespeare Center

Nothing warms the heart like a brilliantly executed crossing of swords.

Olney’s 83rd season keeps promise to reflect whole community

Shows include two world premieres, two area premieres, ‘The Music Man’ with a deaf-and-hearing team, and a groundbreaking ‘Beauty and the Beast.’

Jane Franklin Dance to kick off season in art gallery August 27

A new dance by Roxann Morgan Rowley about resilience will be performed by dancers over 40.

1st Stage announces live theater lineup, outdoors and in

The 2021–2022 season begins with three solo shows outside at The Boro, then returns to home stage for four premieres.

Free family-friendly theater from Synetic to pop up in parks

Beloved by audiences of all ages, ‘The Miraculous Magical Balloon’ tells of a traveling actor and his trunk full of toys, tricks, and surprises.

GALA’s daring and diverse new season to tackle freedom

The local landmark for Latino performing arts announces three main stage productions, a flamenco festival, theater for young audiences, and more.

Rorschach’s enchanting ‘Distance Frequencies’ ends in beauty and love

Full of mystery, passion, heartache, and hope, the monthslong mailbox story comes to life outdoors.

Six art-inspired films kick off Alliance for New Music-Theatre season

In-depth cross-cultural collaboration and community engagement to include Black Georgetown Cemeteries Project and Youth Chorus pilot program.

‘Blackest Battle’ from Theater Alliance promises a visual knockout

Filmed as half music video and half graphic-novel-come-to-life, Psalmayene 24’s hip-hop musical looks to be a stunner.

American Shakespeare Center’s ‘Henry V’ is tremendous fun

In repertory through Thanksgiving, a funky, hilarious, and irreverent take on the Bard.

‘Rumors’ swirls with mischief and mayhem at Little Theatre of Alexandria

A solid reason to return to live theater for an outlandish peek at the ups and downs of married life.

Sterling Playmakers to stage ‘Godspell’ for our time in need of healing

The updated script comes from the Broadway revival. The show can be enjoyed both live and online.

Ford’s to present free ‘Come From Away’ concert at the Lincoln Memorial

The event September 10 commemorates the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

Studio Theatre to stage eclectic five-play season in revamped building

UPDATED WITH RUNDATES. Highlights include the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, a three-dimensional graphic novel, a world premiere, and the new Victor Shargai Theatre.

Creative Cauldron presents Roz White and The Kennedys live this weekend

All-outdoor 2021 Summer Cabaret and Concert Series starts with Helen Hayes Award–winning star.

Big Tony and Trouble Funk bring first Go-Go to Wolf Trap

On the 50th anniversary of the landmark National Park Service music-and-entertainment center, DC’s Official Music takes center stage.

Theater Alliance to premiere Psalmayene 24’s hip-hop musical ‘The Blackest Battle’

A love story that calls attention to Black-on-Black gun violence, the film is half music video, half graphic-novel-come-to-life.

‘Clowntime’ takes down politics with smart snark and belly laughs

Saving the world from its grim humorless political maneuverings through comedy feels right at this moment.

‘She Kills Monsters’ from Silver Spring Stage is a roleplay pleasure

A fun tribute to Dungeons & Dragons, the production combines comedy with deep emotion.

Jared Shamberger on the urgency of embracing ‘The B Word’

The third Welders playwrighting collective launches with a look at Black gay men and beauty.

Chamber Dance Project takes bold step back to normalcy

An evening of choreography titled ‘Tear the Edge,’ featuring four world premieres, comes to National Cathedral Sunday, July 18.

Neil Simon’s classic farce ‘Rumors’ up next at Little Theatre of Alexandria

It’s not home alone on Zoom; it’s live on stage where comedy belongs.

Signature Theatre picks Matthew Gardiner as AD, sets 2021/22 season

Coming soon to Shirlington: ‘RENT,’ ‘She Loves Me,’ ‘The Color Purple,’ two world premieres, a DC premiere—plus ‘KPOP’ musical at The Anthem.

Imagination Stage brings free kids show to Olney Outdoors

Enchanting dance theater piece ‘Paper Dreams’ to play weekend mornings.

Dominique Morisseau’s riveting ‘Detroit ’67’ to stream from Signature

A Black family’s simmering disagreements explode as their city erupts in riots.

Hear voices of Generation COVID in ‘Waiting Room’ from Arena

New film highlights stories of more than 100 student artists during the pandemic.

Rorschach Theatre’s ‘Distance Frequencies’ to finish live on lawn

An original work of site-specific magic realism with a sound track of DC punk and go-go culminating a season-long immersive experience.

The Playwright Zone to create digital theater with paid local talent

Project creator John Becker says its tone will be ‘the Coen brothers meet The Twilight Zone.’

Round House Theatre to reopen with six-play round-the-world season

Shows include the U.S. premiere of a hit West End dramedy, a festival with two world premieres, and the regional premiere of new play by Jocelyn Bioh.

Producing on stage for the small screen: How Round House did it

A visit with the creative team as it wraps its first virtual season with ‘We’re Gonna Die’ (now extended through July 25)

Solas Nua’s award-winning ‘Silent’ to stream July 11 to 18

UPDATE: Solas Nua’s Silent will stream on demand July 11 to 18, 2021, in a film adaptation of the Olivier Award–winning and Helen Hayes Award–winning production last seen live in DC two years ago....

In Studio’s lyrical ‘Tender Age,’ our country’s crime against migrant kids

George Brant’s play lays out in inescapable terms what the inhumane policy of separating children from their parents means for the moral state of Americans.

Theater J announces new season, life-affirming and in person

Six shows, including two standout solo performances, a rarely performed classic Jewish play, and a special holiday musical.