Performing Arts: Noche Latina
It's not too late to get in on the Washington Ballet's celebration of Latin American dance, music and culture.
Performing Arts: The Normal Heart
Broadway and television stars take center stage in Arena Stage's new production.
Performing Arts: Breaking the ‘Hum’
Theater Alliance’s latest show explores modern communication through an allegorical lens.
Performing Arts: Rock of Ages Tour
26 April 2011
Tony Award Nominated ROCK OF AGES is going on its first national tour making a stop at the National Theatre.
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Performing Arts: Local Students Dance to National Title
19 April 2011
With a combination of mesmerizing presentation and a refreshingly supportive behind the scenes vibe, the West Springfield High School dance team is winning big, both on and off stage.
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Performing Arts: Jane Franklin Dance
29 March 2011
A professional artist panel from Jane Franklin Dance is hosting a one night performance at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.
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Performing Arts: Top Theatre Picks of The Week
14 March 2011
British actress, Rachael Pickup joins The Shakespeare Theatre Company and talks about her role and time in Washington as well as our top picks of the week.
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Performing Arts: Top Theatre Picks of the Week
07 March 2011
From Cold War inspired films to rhythmic mixed media plays , here are our top theater picks.
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Performing Arts: Top Theatre Picks of the Week
28 February 2011
Arena Stage kicks off its Edward Albee Festival with "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and “At Home at the Zoo”.
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Performing Arts: KenCen Aflutter Over Puccini’s Butterfly
25 February 2011
Puccini’s Madame Butterfly returns to The Kennedy Center as presented by the Washington National Opera.
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Performing Arts: Top Theatre Picks of the Week
21 February 2011
The Weir, One Flea Spare and On The Razzle are on our radar for top theatre picks this week.
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Perfroming Arts: Ben Cunis’ Favorite Theaters
16 February 2011
We asked the Synetic Theater actor (and The Young and The Guest List nominee) Ben Cunis where some of his favorite theaters were. He obliged us with these three theatrical gems.
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Performing Arts: Top Theatre Picks of the Week
14 February 2011
Bring on the drama! Our top Washington-area theatre picks for the upcoming week.
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Performing Arts: Signature Theatre’s Cabaret
03 February 2011
Two stars grace the stage of Signature Theatre for February cabaret shows, providing a distinct element of entertainment experience to the audience.
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Performing Arts: STOMP at Warner Theater
28 January 2011
STOMP brings down the house at the Warner Theater and you have until the end of January to see (and hear) what all the commotion is about.
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Performing Arts: Shen Yun at Kennedy Center
24 January 2011
Shen Yun Performing Arts makes a stop in DC for an energetic dance and vocal show with live orchestra at The Kennedy Center.
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Life of the Party: Holiday Cheer with HHA
22 December 2010
Theatre community members enjoy a night out with the Helen Hayes Awards.
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Performing Arts: Theatre Lover’s Winter Schedule
20 December 2010
DC theatre lovers rejoice! We have your guide to the jam-packed metro area performances for the winter season.
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Performing Arts: Last Call for Theatre Tickets
20 December 2010
Time is running out to catch some of DC's top-selling tickets like Oklahoma!, Candide, South Pacific and Sunset Boulevard.
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Performing Arts: Arena Stage Throws Open its Doors
30 November 2010
Washington's acclaimed and beloved Arena Stage has thrown open its doors for the business of theatre at its new Mead Center for American Theater on the Southwest DC Waterfront.
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Performing Arts: The Suzanne Farrell Ballet
23 November 2010
The Suzanne Farrell Ballet treated guests to a traditional and modern blend of works many from famed choreographer, George Balanchine.
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Access Pollywood: Capital Talent Agency
18 November 2010
Get ready D.C. – there's a new agency in town
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Performing Arts: Holiday Spirit
15 November 2010
Get into the holiday spirit with these seasonal performances.
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Performing Arts: Oklahoma! at Arena Stage
08 November 2010
Arena Stage opens their 60th season with an American classic.
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Performing Arts: Welcome Home Arena Stage!
04 November 2010
Celebrating its 60th Anniversary, Arena Stage moves into its newly remodeled complex at the Mead Center for American Theater in Southwest D.C.
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Performing Arts: STC Brings London to DC
03 November 2010
D.C. theatre-goers are enjoying a second season of London theatre with NT Live at the Shakespeare Theatre Company.
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Performing Arts: The Odd Couple at Theater J
29 October 2010
Neil Simon's dry wit and big heart are at their best at Theater J.
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Performing Arts: A Fox on the Fairway
29 October 2010
Women, money and golf – Ken Ludwig's new play at Signature has it all.
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Performing Arts: Henry VIII at Folger Theatre
20 October 2010
As this Folger Theatre production demonstrates, a lifetime of devoted service isn’t enough to save you in King Henry VIII’s court.
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Performing Arts: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
12 October 2010
Charlie Brown and his friends rock the H Street Playhouse.
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Performing Arts: Sabrina Fair at Ford’s Theatre
11 October 2010
After five years in Paris, the Larrabee's chauffeur's daughter comes home, turning the heads of the family’s two sons.
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Performing Arts: Arena Stage’s Historic Homecoming
04 October 2010
The new Mead Center for American Theater marks a turning point for Arena Stage.
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Performing Arts: The Saint Plays
22 September 2010
Magical storytelling and Catholic tradition meet in Factory 449's new production.
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Performing Arts: The Great Game at Shakespeare
21 September 2010
Exploring the history of Afghan-Anglo conflicts from 1842 to the present.
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Performing Arts: Mae West Reborn
20 September 2010
In this refreshing production, Mae herself returns from the beyond to salvage an impersonator's act-and her own legacy.
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Performing Arts: The Talented Mr. Ripley
17 September 2010
An amoral conman pushes the limits of the American Dream.
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Performing Arts: All’s Well That Ends Well
15 September 2010
An unwilling lover, impending war, plots and intrigue – the Shakespeare Theatre has it all.
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Performing Arts: Circle Mirror Transformation
15 September 2010
Annie Baker explores the difficulty of human interaction at Studio Theatre.
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Performing Arts: Cold War Chess
09 September 2010
At the height of the Cold War, America and Russia moved the ideological battle to the chessboard.
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Performing Arts: Something You Did at Theater J
08 September 2010
Theater J presents Something You Did, a gripping emotional drama examining the consequences of youthful ideals.
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Performing Arts: A Stimulating Night at Woolly
01 September 2010
The electrical age collides with mid-Victorian sensibilities as Woolly Mammoth presents Sarah Ruhl’s In the Next Room or the vibrator play.
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Performing Arts: Satire at Scena
27 August 2010
Scena Theatre presents Steven Berkoff’s Sink the Belgrano!
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Performing Arts: Twelfth Night at Shakespeare Theatre
25 August 2010
Shakespeare Theatre’s annual Free For All reprises Twelfth Night.
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Performing Arts: One-on-One with Marsha Mason
24 August 2010
Marsha Mason sat down with Washington Life to talk about her upcoming role in All’s Well That Ends Well.
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Performing Arts: A Classic, Served With a Twist
02 August 2010
Scena Theatre explores double lives and gender identity in its summer production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest.
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Performing Arts: WAPAVA Builds a Performing Arts Archive
28 July 2010
Capturing the history of Washington's performing arts scene as it unfolds, WAPAVA is a small organization building a huge legacy.
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Performing Arts: Avenue Q at the Lansburgh
22 July 2010
Avenue Q, the three time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, is wrapping up its national tour at the Lansburgh Theatre.
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Performing Arts: One Man LOTR at Woolly
13 July 2010
Charles Ross presents an adaptation of the Lord of the Rings at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.
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Performing Arts: Jeremy Skidmore Wins DAINTY Award
09 July 2010
At the first annual DAINTY Awards, No Rules Theatre Co. honored Jeremy Skidmore for his contributions to the D.C. theatre scene.
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Performing Arts: D.C.’s Thriving Theatre Scene
02 July 2010
D.C. has always played a part on the national political scene. Now our theatre scene is taking center stage.
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Performing Arts: Michael Kaiser Hits the Road
17 June 2010
The Kennedy Center's President has been on the move for over a year. Here's a look at what he's been doing.
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Performing Arts: Mrs. Warren’s Profession
16 June 2010
The Shakespeare Theatre presents George Bernard Shaw's Mrs. Warren's Profession, starring Elizabeth Ashley.
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Performing Arts: Moliere in the Garden
10 June 2010
In its inaugural production, hosted by the Dumbarton House in Georgetown, the Picnic Theatre Company presented Moliere's The Hypochondriac with partial proceeds benefiting Clowns Without Borders.
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Performing Arts: History (and Mystery) at Arena Stage
08 June 2010
Arena Stage presents D.W. Jacobs' R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE.
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Performing Arts: Q&A With Lisa Ann Walter
08 June 2010
WL chats with actress and Silver Spring native Lisa Ann Walter
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Performing Arts: Sycamore Trees at Signature
07 June 2010
An emotional look at one family's journey through six decades, Sycamore Trees is an unflinching look at the triumphs and heartaches of life.
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Performing Arts: Behind the Scenes with Elizabeth Ashley
06 June 2010
Elizabeth Ashley opens up about her role in Mrs. Warren's Profession, D.C. and acting.
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Performing Arts: Mamet’s American Buffalo at Studio Theatre
21 May 2010
Founding Artistic Director Joy Zinoman presents her final production at Studio Theatre – David Mamet's searing drama American Buffalo.
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YGL: Beer & Ballet … Really
19 May 2010
Looking for a night of culture in D.C. that wont break the bank? Look no further than a $25 ticket to Beer & Ballet.
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Performing Arts: Swingin’ Community Engagement
19 May 2010
Famed choreographer Maurice Hines and the cast of Swingin' with Sophisticated Ladies wow at the 18th annual Arena Stage Community Engagement benefit.
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Performing Arts: Wolf Trap Kicks Off the Summer Season
13 May 2010
Three little maids from school are set to entertain as Wolf Trap launches its summer season with Gilbert & Sullivan's Mikado.
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Performing Arts: Edgeworks’ Power of Male Dance
05 May 2010
Edgeworks Dance Theater embraces the diversity of black male identity.
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Performing Arts: Seduction Reigns At Synetic
27 April 2010
Anastasia Rurikov Simes' designs give extra edge to Synetic Theater's wordless but highly passionate productions.
