2021

Celebrate the 4th of July with ‘Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music’ from the South Street Seaport Museum

Founded in the heart of NYC’s historic seaport district in 1967, the South Street Seaport Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of New York as a great port city. In addition...

Benefit auction of Hirschfeld prints signed by Broadway stars

In partnership with top auction houses Christie’s and Charitybuzz, The Al Hirschfeld Foundation is offering 20 limited-edition prints by the eponymous caricaturist for an online auction, with proceeds...

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.

Adventure Theatre’s first in-person show to be two fairy tales, outdoors

Maryland’s premiere musical theater academy and family theater to open ‘Fairy Tales in the Sun’ July 11.

New solo satire ‘Clowntime’ debuts at Dance Loft on 14

Playwright and performer John Feffer imagines an alternate universe where comedy is not only king but dictator.

See Jackie Hoffman live in ‘Fruma-Sarah’ at the cell

Stage and screen star Jackie Hoffman – known for her Emmy-nominated role of ‘Mamacita’ from FX’s Feud: Bette and Joan, her critically acclaimed Off-Broadway appearance in the Yiddish production of...

Colonial Players to address dressing in ‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore’

Funny, wistful, and heart-to-heart stories about the nostalgic power of women’s clothing.

An online exhibition of canine stars of the stage and screen by Al Hirschfeld

Canines take center stage in the latest virtual art exhibition from The Al Hirschfeld Foundation, The Dog Show: Hounds by Hirschfeld. Running through Sunday, August 15, the exhibit features drawings...

In-person performance to resume at Ford’s Theatre in October

Season to feature Civil Rights icons Marian Anderson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., world premiere musical ‘Grace,’ and return of ‘A Christmas Carol.’

The Ride’s world premiere of ‘Eyes on New York’ opens in July on Staten Island

Honored with a Drama Desk Award nomination in the category of Unique Theatrical Experience and widely lauded as one of NYC’s most exciting and in-demand bus-tour entertainment attractions, the...

IN Series sets season of live theater centering DEI

Marking its 40th year, the innovative company plans new collaborations and world premieres to play a dozen DC and Baltimore venues.

Two online picks for Pride weekend from The Seeing Place and Playbill

Continue the celebration of Pride month with two new virtual programs streaming from NYC this weekend. Off-Broadway’s The Seeing Place Theater continues its online presentation of the world-premiere...

New dance platform launches this weekend

This weekend, June 25-27, at 7 pm, NYC-based non-profit performing and teaching organization Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company – founded by the eponymous producer, director, educator, filmmaker, dancer,...

It’s a win-win for ‘George Salazar & Joe Iconis: Two-Player Game’ at Feinstein’s/54 Below

Everyone was a winner in George Salazar & Joe Iconis: Two-Player Game, a series of six reopening-week shows at Feinstein’s/54 Below, playing June 17-24. Both brought their A-game to “Broadway’s living...

Synetic to produce next season both in person and on film

The award-winning physical theater will welcome audiences back to its Crystal City venue while delivering Synetic-curated content to home TVs.

The return of ‘Jim Caruso’s Cast Party’ to Birdland

With the reopening of NYC performance venues comes the long-awaited return of Jim Caruso’s Cast Party to Birdland Jazz Club, live and in person every Monday, at 8 pm, beginning on July 5, with Billy...

Tonight’s the ‘Night of A Thousand Judys’ Pride concert and fundraiser!

The ninth annual Night of A Thousand Judys – the Pride concert honoring icon Judy Garland with tributes and songs from her legendary career as a movie star, recording artist, and stage performer –...

Woolly Mammoth, Spit Dat, and THEARC join for ‘Homegrown’ live July 7–11

What is home to you?’ Local legends of DC’s spoken word scene answer the question together with emerging Ward 7 and 8 spoken word artists.

Hip-hop improv sensation ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ returns to Broadway

Not only is Freestyle Love Supreme, the highly-acclaimed hip-hop improv hit created by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Anthony Veneziale, the recipient of a 2020 Special Tony Award for its...

Faction of Fools embraces collaboration with new season of ‘Foolish Fridays’

In the summer of 2020, Faction of Fools Theatre Company bravely forged into the world of virtual Commedia dell’Arte with the first season of Foolish Fridays, a series of dynamic, short, fun videos...

Feinstein’s/54 Below goes up on the roof with ‘Broadway Live Cinema Festival’ at AMC

This summer’s inaugural Broadway Live Cinema Festival, the new film and live performance events honoring Broadway and movie musicals, will make its debut next month at AMC Empire 25, located in the...

Corbin Bleu slated to host ‘The Jimmy Awards’ on July 15

It was just announced that stage, film, and television star Corbin Bleu, who most recently appeared on Broadway in the 2019 hit musical revival of Kiss Me, Kate, will host the 2021 National High...

Stars align to ‘Save LAByrinth Theater Company’ with a virtual fundraiser

Producers Tim Guinee, Tom D’Angora, and Michael D’Angora – the team that raised over $1 million in the past six months with a string of virtual benefits and GoFundMe campaigns to save four NYC venues...

New comedy about the afterlife from new company born during COVID

Laurence Klavan’s hilarious ‘What Comes Next’ premieres as audio play from 21st Century Players.

Timely new play from Studio Theatre to confront U.S. immigration crisis

George Brandt’s ‘Tender Age’ looks back to Trump-era policies to ask how much has truly changed.

Foursome to sing ‘Songs for a New World’ from Monumental

Jason Robert Brown’s powerhouse song cycle comes to a screen near you.

A 90th anniversary benefit for the Library of the Performing Arts’ Billy Rose Theatre Division

Last week, it was announced that multiple Tony Award-winning actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein, the son of a librarian, donated $2.5 million to The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts...

Lauren Marcus brings it all to Feinstein’s/54 Below

Her voice and style are unmistakable, her stage presence and emotions irrepressible, her talent and personality irresistible, and her full house of fully vaccinated fans was immeasurably entertained...

A Juneteenth benchmark of local #WeSeeYouWAT action

A measure of antiracist work underway and a reminder of work yet to be done.

An achingly beautiful ‘Last Five Years’ from Constellation Theatre

The solid voices of Adelina Mitchell (as Catherine) and Alex Stone (as Jamie) convey the evening’s exhilaration, hope, and grief.

It’s a busy summer for Jaime Lozano

Mexican-born musical multi-hyphenate Jaime Lozano is having a blockbuster summer, with both online and live appearances, in addition to his work on the hottest film to hit the screens. As part of the...

‘White Rabbit, Red Rabbit’ hops next to NextStop

A different actor reads the script cold for the first time each performance. There’s no director, no set, and it’s 100 percent unrehearsed.

‘We’re Gonna Die’ at Round House is a thin take on a big theme

After the harrowing events of the last year, the production is a noble effort—but something of a misfire.

Arena Stage to roar back with mix of bubbly and soul

2021/22 season to feature inspiring dramas, a high-energy musical, contemporary dance, electrifying music, diverse voices.

Enjoy a summer of Broadway stars under the stars, outside the city at Bristol Riverside Theatre

With the reopening of theaters and the return of live shows, this summer is offering not just a variety of performances by top Broadway talents, but also the opportunity to see your favorites on day...

The fun begins ‘After Midnight’ in big band musical from Signature

The singing, dancing, and songs are all highpoints. The filming, editing, and lighting are all superb.

Juneteenth and Pride come together in IVC’s Saturday jubilee

In partnership with Hi-Arts and The Africa Center, the queer- and Black-led grassroots arts and activist coalition Intersectional Voices Collective (IVC) has announced the second iteration of last...

‘Always…Patsy Cline’ live from Creative Cauldron is heady and sweet

If you’re a fan of live music and looking to reenter society after a long and stressful year, this show is a great choice.

Celebrate Juneteenth live and online

Beginning on Friday, June 18, NYC artists will be observing Juneteenth – the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the US, dating back to 1865, when Union soldiers, led...

Olney Theatre’s open-air summer is open invitation to all

‘Olney Outdoors’ offers something for everyone, live on the Root Family Stage.

A concert, a reading, and a gala to start the week

An all-star concert, a classic reading, and an Off-Broadway gala number among the latest events streaming from NYC this week. Starting tonight, a star-studded line-up performs eponymous show tunes...

Opera Lafayette to offer 12 hours of free classical music online June 20

The international Fête de la Musique, marking the start of summer, comes to DC.

Online offerings from Keen and LCT, and a virtual ‘In the Heights’ fundraising auction

Among this weekend’s digital selections are a new audio production of a classic radio play, an archival tape of a past hit filmed live on stage, and an online benefit auction of items from a...

TCG’s THRIVE! to provide support for US-based Theaters of Color

As part of THRIVE! Week – a virtual convening from June 7-11, with programming by, for, and about theater-makers who identify as BIPOC, POC, or People of the Global Majority (representing 80% of the...

‘Will on the Hill’ asks, ‘What’s the deal with Shakespeare?’

Members of Congress and A-list actors join Shakespeare Theatre Company in fun and frolic for a good cause.

Broadway sensation Lin-Manuel Miranda hits the screens and reopens an iconic bookstore

Far from a one-hit wonder (though any one of his hits would be more than enough to ensure his eternal fame), the multi-hyphenate Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning composer, lyricist, actor, and...

An enthralling story of love in ‘Berta, Berta’ from Everyman Theatre

I could not help but root for these two lost and lonely souls to find solace in each other.

Flushing Town Hall opens its ‘Pride Trilogy’ concert series this week

To celebrate Pride Month, Flushing Town Hall is presenting a Pride Trilogy, livestreaming for three consecutive Thursdays, beginning on June 10, at 7 pm. The music series, featuring a stellar line-up...

Silhouette Stages’ bold ‘BKLYN the Musical’ is a true tearjerker

A scrappy young theater company streams a fairy tale performed by an energetic, cute, and enthusiastic cast.

Celebrate dance this week with Ballet Hispánico, Nai-Ni Chen, and DUMBO Dance Festival

Three significant events are streaming this week from NYC, highlighting the contributions of Latino, Asian American, national, and international artists in the contemporary world of dance. Founded by...