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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Gabriele Jakobi, Scena's renowned director, died January 2 at age 69 by News Desk

The native of Germany is survived by her husband, Robert McNamara, founder and artistic director of Scena Theatre.

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Signature in the Schools to premiere 'Voices on Blackwell Island' by News Desk

Set in the notorious women's asylum, the play is written Dani Stoller and directed by David Zobell and features guest artist Holly Twyford with a cast and crew of students.

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Sunday, January 8, 2023

Signature Theatre announces three new plays for SigWorks series by News Desk

Works by local playwrights Audrey Cefaly, Jennifer Barclay, and Nayna Agrawal have been selected for the seventh season of Monday night readings.

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Monday, January 2, 2023

Avant Bard Theatre announces world premiere of 'Billy and George' by News Desk

A dramatic portrait of the nation's first president and his closest companion, the enslaved person named William 'Billy' Lee.

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Friday, December 30, 2022

4615 Theatre Company announces double bill of one-act debuts by News Desk

The world premiere of 'Life Jacket' by Caridad Svich will be paired with the DC-area premiere of 'paper backs' by Tristan B. Willis.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Ford's 'Christmas Carol' gifts $47,000 to For Love of Children by News Desk

Ford's yearly fundraising drive has raised more than $950,000 for DC-area charities since 2009.

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Mosaic launches inaugural Catalyst New Play Festival January 19"22 by News Desk

Anchored by 'Max and Willy's Last Laugh,' the festival features award-winning talent and new works by Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi and Annalisa Dias.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Leslie Odom Jr. to headline free 'Let Freedom Ring' tribute at Kennedy Center by News Desk

The event on January 16, 2023, will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Friday, December 16, 2022

Synetic Theater swaps 'Beauty and the Beast' for 'War of the Worlds' by News Desk

Magical, darkly Gothic production to play March 3 to April 2, 2023.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Anacostia Playhouse seeks new plays for New Voices, New Works Festival by News Desk

Submissions on the theme of Love will be accepted through January 15, 2023.

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Folger announces new projects and programs for the new year by News Desk

Preparing to reopen its historic building after a multi-year renovation, the library will amplify new voices at venues across the District.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

LA TI DO to throw 'I Love & I Hate the Holidays' party December 19 by News Desk

The 10th-anniversary event will be an in-person gathering at Union Stage with a streaming option.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Story District to celebrate the season with true heartwarming stories by News Desk

The December 17 event will feature first-person stories inspired by classic holiday movies like 'It's a Wonderful Life.'

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Broadway hit 'Into the Woods' coming to Kennedy Center in February by News Desk

The Tony-winning triumph will play three weeks in the Opera House with several cast members reprising their roles.

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

Signature announces 'So Many Possibilities: A Season of Sondheim' by News Desk

Season features three new Sondheim productions and additional special events including sing-along nights.

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Anacostia Playhouse announces tenth season by News Desk

The centerpieces are the DC premiere of 'Breakthrough' by Verna Craighead Green and the Pulitzer Prize-winning play ''night, Mother' by Marsha Norman.

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Theater Alliance announces family-friendly 20th season by News Desk

Innovative anniversary season seeks to reach audiences of all generations.

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4615 Theatre announces transition to shared leadership by News Desk

Founder Jordan Friend will leave artistic director role and become board chair, as existing leadership team forms new model.

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Woolly announces Kristen Jackson as associate artistic director by News Desk

Her appointment marks Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company's commitment to Connectivity, its community, and civic engagement.

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Howard Community College to shut Rep Stage after final two shows by News Desk

'Ghost/Writer' by Dane Figueroa Edidi and 'Falsettos' coming in spring 2023.

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Theatre Washington joins 24 arts service organizations in collective statement of support for Nataki Garrett by News Desk

The artistic director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival has faced death threats for her programming choices lifting up diverse artists.

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Monday, November 7, 2022

'The Band's Visit' book writer to receive Theater J's new Jewish play prize by News Desk

The award, named for Trish Vradenburg, will go to Itamar Moses at Theater J's benefit on November 15.

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

DC-area theaters now going off half-masked by News Desk

Attendance is down, COVID protocols are going their own way, and Theatre Washington and Limelight Insights release new survey on mask-wearing.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Flying V Theatre to workshop new musical 'Vanishing Girl' by News Desk

The new work, which 'explores the intersectionality of the nerd experience,' will be performed January 28 and 29, 2023, at Silver Spring Black Box.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Joanna Henry returns to Vienna Theatre Company to direct 'Doubt: A Parable' by News Desk

Veteran director's first VTC show in 25 years runs through November 6.

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Rorschach Theatre launches call for local playwright submissions by News Desk

'Magic in Rough Spaces' new play lab accepting submissions from DC-area playwrights through November 28.

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

Theater Alliance and affiliated artists to lead Arts Envoy to India by News Desk

U.S. State Department"commissioned project, originally slated for spring 2020, finally launching live in Kolkata.

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Theater J picks 7 playwrights to diversify portrayal of Jewishness on stage by News Desk

Theater J, the nation's largest and most prominent Jewish theater, announces the selection of seven Expanding the Canon commissioned playwrights who over the next two and a half years will c…

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Friday, October 21, 2022

Scena Theatre to premiere play based on H.G. Wells' 'Time Machine' by News Desk

A timely commentary on escalating conflicts between Russians and Ukrainians as well as harsh divisions between liberals and conservatives in the U.S.

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Solas Nua to stage U.S. premiere of new 'Playboy of the Western World' by News Desk

Opening November 3 at Atlas: A timely take on J.M. Synge's classic created by Nigerian-Irish playwright Bisi Adigun and Irish novelist Roddy Doyle.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Monumental Theatre to host bottomless drag cabaret by News Desk

Two performances only, featuring local musical theater talent and singing drag queens, a three-piece band, and bottomless signature drinks.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 11:51AM[SHARE]

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