2021

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.

Broadway begins its reawakening with the reopening of the August Wilson Theatre

Wednesday, August 4, marked the highly anticipated reopening of Broadway, with the first preview performance of Pass Over at the August Wilson Theatre, located on W. 52nd Street, between Broadway and...

On directing R&J with a Deaf Romeo: A Q&A with Christine Mosere

Broadway veteran Joshua Castille (Deaf West’s ‘Spring Awakening’) comes to Frederick Shakespeare Festival and a classic gets a rethink.

Broadway reopens with ‘Pass Over’ at the August Wilson Theatre

Broadway is back! Live preview performances of Pass Over, produced by Lincoln Center Theater, Matt Ross, Jujamcyn Theatres, and others, began August 4, 2021, for a limited nine-week engagement that...

It’s time to say ‘No shot, no show,’ by Stephen Beaudoin

The executive director of The Washington Chorus calls on DC Metro performing arts organizations to make a vaccination policy rooted in respect.

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.

Exhibition of ‘Spectacular Costumes from Stage and Screen’ on 42nd Street

If you’re someone who’s dazzled by the design of a show and love the character-defining clothing worn by the cast, there’s a new must-see exhibition opening this week that shines a spotlight on...

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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.

Travis Nesbitt gives the 411 on The Boy Band Project’s debut at Feinstein’s/54 Below

On Sunday night, August 22, The Boy Band Project – the award-winning group of rotating musical-theater stars from on and off Broadway, recreating, reimagining, and revitalizing the sound, moves, and...

Original cast recording of Joe Iconis’s ‘Love in Hate Nation’ coming this Fall

Ghostlight Records and Two River Theater have announced that the label is recording an original cast album today (Monday, August 2), for release in the Fall, of the Joe Iconis musical Love in Hate...

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.

Summer reading selections for theater-lovers

With the imminent reopening of Broadway, theater-lovers can get back into the mood and in the know with these suggestions for summer reading. From recent plays to an independent take-off on a new...

‘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 great night of family-friendly Shakespeare from City of Fairfax Theatre

An impressive outdoor festival showcases six of the Bard’s most famous plays in excerpts performed by an ensemble of mostly young children.

For Quotidian’s farewell, an encore of its Horton Foote world premiere

Theater grande dame Jane Squier Bruns, starring in ‘The Day Emily Married,’ talks about the challenge of playing ‘the mother from hell.’

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.’

All of Broadway to require proof of COVID vaccination

Audience members, performers, backstage crew, and theater staff must show proof of shots or negative test at least through October 20.

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.

A surreal and unsettling trip down memory lane in ‘Samuel’ at The Tank

What starts off as a spirited dinner with four adult sisters – Charlie, Jane, Delia, and Wynette – sharing memories and laughs at their childhood home, quickly turns dark in Alexis Roblan’s Samuel, an...

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.

Theater-related podcasts gain popularity

Podcasts have been popular for a long time, but the shutdown has brought house-bound theater professionals many new reasons to create their own audio recordings. The combination of having more spare...

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.

Broadway legends James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim are ‘Putting It Together’ with The Town Hall

At the beginning of his career in 1982, playwright and director James Lapine met legendary Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Shortly thereafter, they decided to write a musical...

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.

Due to variant concern, DC theatergoers still reluctant to return, says new study

And 7 in 10 favor allowing only vaccinated patrons to attend.

News for developing actors and writers from Maggie Flanigan Studio and Theater Breaking Through Barriers

With the gradual reopening of the performing arts to live and in-person events comes news from two important NYC organizations that foster the development of the theater and its artists. Founded by...

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.

A new audio musical thriller with an all-star cast on Broadway Podcast Network

The eerie sound of the theremin – an electronic musical instrument patented in 1928 by its eponymous inventor and controlled by the movement of the hands of its player, without making any physical...

NYSAF continues its summer programming with new musicals by Michael R. Jackson and Billy Porter

New York Stage and Film (NYSAF), which has operated as a vital incubator for artists and their work for the past 37 years, continues its 2021 summer programming, running through August 2, with...

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

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

Final installment of the ‘Rhinebeck Panorama’ to debut in August at Hunter College

Playwright and director Richard Nelson’s Rhinebeck Panorama – a twelve-year series of a dozen plays following the lives of three families (the Apples, the Gabriels, and the Michaels) from the...

‘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.

A virtual revival of the Broadway musical ‘First Date’ streams live this weekend

Watch real-life married couple and American Idol alums Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young meet and try to find love all over again in this weekend’s livestream of First Date, presented exclusively on Stellar...

NYTF celebrates ‘A Yiddish Renaissance’ and Zalmen Mlotek’s 70th birthday

On Monday, July 26, beginning at 2 pm, more than 140 actors, singers, and musicians from across globe will come together remotely with the award-winning National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) for...

Watch Tony-winning stars in an encore streaming of the hilarious ‘Judgment Day’ on Stellar

In association with Stellar Events, Barrington Stage Company (BSC), located in Pittsfield, MA, is streaming an encore presentation of last summer’s audience favorite Judgment Day by Rob Ulin...

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.

Virtual Repertory Theatre to Zoom original adaptation of ‘The Great Gatsby’

The young bicoastal company retells F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic story about how the realities of money and class impact the ability to dream.

A benefit concert from Disney on Broadway reopens the New Amsterdam Theatre

Last night, Broadway’s historic New Amsterdam Theatre – built in 1902–03, and located at 214 West 42nd Street, in the center of Midtown Manhattan and the NYC Theater District – reopened with Live at...

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.

Tony-winner Lillias White releases her first solo album ‘Get Yourself Some Happy!’ on Friday

Internationally acclaimed for her work on both the stage and screen, Brooklyn native Lillias White – who won a Tony Award for Best Featured Performance by an Actress in a Musical for Cy Coleman’s The...

Disney on Broadway returns live this weekend

In advance of the return of its popular musicals to theaters this fall, Disney on Broadway presents Live at the New Am – a concert to benefit The Actors Fund and to celebrate the reopening of Broadway...

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.

Actors’ Equity Association opens membership with its new ‘Open Access’ policy

Effective immediately, Actors’ Equity Association (Equity) – the US labor union founded in 1913, representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theater – is implementing...

A live talk on his new book ‘In the Heights: Finding Home’ with Lin-Manuel Miranda

As part of the series Live Talks Los Angeles, Stellar is streaming An Evening with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes & Jeremy McCarter on Wednesday, July 21, beginning at 9 pm EST (6 pm PST)....