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Monday, March 14, 2022

WIT hit with lease cutoff, now seeking new home by News Desk

Washington Improv Theater will lose its space at Source Theatre at the end of August. WIT has been a resident company at Source since 2008.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:09PM[SHARE]
Friday, March 11, 2022

New community theater to offer 'Godspell' in the name of Hope by News Desk

The company stages its first full-scale theatrical production March 25 to April 10.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:02PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Theater J announces season of provocative drama and abundant joy by News Desk

At a time when hate crimes and antisemitism are on the rise, Theater J's 2022/23 season grapples with the timeless struggle for acceptance and love.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:49PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Essential Theatre to present two new faith plays during Lent by News Desk

'A Matter of Faith' by La'Chris Jordan and 'A Field of Thorns' by John Becker will rotate in free virtual on-demand presentations March 24 to April 24.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:07AM[SHARE]
Friday, March 4, 2022

A Venezuelan American's 'English with an Accent' to play GALA April 1 by News Desk

The original dance-theater work by Migguel Anggelo chronicles an immigrant caterpillar's quest for the 'American Dream.'

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:58PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Women's Storytelling Festival to be both live and virtual this year by News Desk

'This festival specifically celebrates female voices, putting our creativity and visions front and center.'

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:04PM[SHARE]

IN Series and Theater Alliance unite to celebrate the poet June Jordan by News Desk

'Her work imagines a future where Black people live well, where love and politics intermix, and where all people can coexist with harmony, justice, and equality.'

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:12AM[SHARE]
Monday, February 28, 2022

Avant Bard restarts 'Ada and the Engine' by News Desk

Stopped by COVID two years ago, Lauren Gunderson's whimsical scientific history returns.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:21PM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 24, 2022

Broadway at The National to kick off 2022-23 season of hit shows by News Desk

Coming to DC's National Theatre: 'Six,' 'The Tina Turner Musical,' 'A Christmas Carol,' 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'Aladdin,' 'Beetlejuice,' plus 'Chicago,' 'Cats,' and 'My Fair Lady.' 

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:12AM[SHARE]
Sunday, February 20, 2022

Guide to the Atlas Intersections Festival, February 26 to March 13 by News Desk

A three-weekend celebration presenting 20+ performances in story, movement, and sound.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:48PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Her Majesty & Sons returns with timely new 'Richard II' by News Desk

As America grapples with fallout from the January 6, 2021, insurrection, a once-banned Shakespeare history play asks: Who is a rightful leader?

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:21AM[SHARE]
Monday, February 14, 2022

Diverse, multi-abled Omnium Circus to play one special matinee by News Desk

'I'Mpossible' " a world-class, fully inclusive, fully accessible circus show " comes to Capital One Hall on Saturday.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:19AM[SHARE]
Saturday, February 12, 2022

Embracing Arlington Arts reports 2021 successes by News Desk

After a year focused on recovery from the 2020 shutdown, the arts-advocacy organization looks to a future Performing Arts Center in Arlington.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:00PM[SHARE]
Friday, February 11, 2022

Theatre Washington opens noms for new Victor Shargai award  by News Desk

In honor of the beloved DC-area theater champion, the award will recognize outstanding and creative leadership. 

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:30PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Prince William Little Theatre to present feel-good 'Sister Act' by News Desk

The musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film runs for two weekends.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:24AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 8, 2022

ArtsCentric to stream 'Last Five Years' directed by Kevin McAllister by News Desk

A musical for anyone who can relate to the ups and downs of love, starring company members Ryan Burke and Awa Sal Secka.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:04AM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 3, 2022

New musical 'Grace' at Ford's to celebrate African American food and family by News Desk

A story of the African American culinary tradition set to Jazz, R&B, rousing up-tempos, and raise-the-roof ballads.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:02PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 2, 2022

LA TI DO Productions returns to DC with an evening of music and spoken word by News Desk

The company will celebrate a decade in DC with a hybrid live/virtual show on February 5th at Union Stage

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:46PM[SHARE]
Friday, January 28, 2022

Studio Theatre bumps 'People, Places & Things' to next season by News Desk

Due to pandemic pressures, the production slated to open the new Victor Shargai Theatre has been postponed to the fall.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:38PM[SHARE]
Thursday, January 27, 2022

Synetic's deliciously horrific 'The Madness of Poe' is now streaming by News Desk

Edgar Allan Poe's unhinged reality blended with intoxicating imaginings of his stories into one heart-pounding thriller.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:10AM[SHARE]
Monday, January 24, 2022

Alex Hamburger's debut album lauds strong, unrelenting women by News Desk

DC-native flutist, composer, and vocalist conceived 'And She Spoke' recording as 'standing on the shoulders of giants.'

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:00PM[SHARE]

Kennedy Center names 'Next 50' cultural leaders, nine from DC by News Desk

New initiative celebrates 50 trailblazing leaders and organizations guiding society and the next generation into the future.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:59PM[SHARE]
Friday, January 21, 2022

Shakespeare Theatre Company postpones 'Our Town' and 'Much Ado' by News Desk

Season is paused in hopes omicron will subside in the spring.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:53PM[SHARE]
Monday, January 17, 2022

Pointless Theatre returns to stage with new translation of 'Rhinocéros' by News Desk

Eugene Ionesco's anti-fascist satire about herd mentality has a thing or two to say about today. With puppets.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:28AM[SHARE]
Thursday, January 13, 2022

Theater J program aims to diversify depictions of Jewishness onstage by News Desk

Seven $10,000 commissions available to racially and ethnically diverse Jewish playwrights to expand the canon.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:38PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Round House delays Natasha Gordon's 'Nine Night' due to COVID by News Desk

Cases detected within the company during regular testing protocols, show rescheduled for September.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:22AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, January 11, 2022

DC-area theaters unite to extend COVID vax and mask requirements by News Desk

Shows go on as Theatre Washington announces continued safety efforts.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:00PM[SHARE]
Monday, January 10, 2022

Signature's Stephen Sondheim tribute concert to stream free this weekend by News Desk

DC favorites Natascia Diaz, Tracy Lynn Olivera, Nova Y. Payton, Maria Rizzo, Awa Sal Secka, Bobby Smith, and more honor the musical theater giant.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:20PM[SHARE]

American Shakespeare Center gets new AD and sets new season by News Desk

With Artistic Director Brandon Carter and a new leadership structure, the troubled company rebounds and resumes performances in February. 

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:41PM[SHARE]

GMCW names its first director of development by News Desk

André Coleman picked to promote philanthropy for internationally recognized Gay Men's Chorus of Washington.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:12AM[SHARE]
Thursday, January 6, 2022

COVID surge prompts Ford's to cancel 'The Mountaintop' by News Desk

Full run of Dr. King drama called off. Next show, 'Grace,' still on.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:39PM[SHARE]

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