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Best known to theater audiences for her Pulitzer Prize-winning play "How I Learned to Drive", Paula Vogel's "The Baltimore Waltz" centers on Anna, an unmarried schoolteacher diagnosed with ATD, Acquir... [more+]

Best known to theater audiences for her Pulitzer Prize-winning play "How I Learned to Drive", Paula Vogel's "The Baltimore Waltz" centers on Anna, an unmarried schoolteacher diagnosed with ATD, Acquired Toilet Disease, a fatal new malady with a high risk factor for elementary school teachers. She and her brother, Carl, fly off to Europe to find a cure... and an adventure. Anna decides she wants to drown herself in the sensuality of food and sex, while Carl becomes involved in a wild espionage scheme to find a cure for his sister. But it becomes clear something's not quite right when Anna shows slides of their trip to Europe where each frame looks exactly like Baltimore. Experience the comedy-drama "The Baltimore Waltz" at Washington, DC's Keegan Theatre. [less-]

Bill and Sherri are the white, progressive-and-proud headmaster and dean of admissions at Hillcrest, a mid-tier New Hampshire boarding school. Over the last fifteen years, they’ve worked to diversif... [more+]

Bill and Sherri are the white, progressive-and-proud headmaster and dean of admissions at Hillcrest, a mid-tier New Hampshire boarding school. Over the last fifteen years, they’ve worked to diversify the school’s mostly white population. But when their high-achieving son Charlie’s Ivy League dreams are jeopardized, the family's reaction blasts open a deep rift between their public values and private decisions. A no-holds-barred look at privilege, power and the perils of whiteness from the author of "Bad Jews", "Admissions" comes to the Studio Theatre's Mead Theatre in Washington, D.C. [less-]

Still head-banging on Broadway, "School of Rock" is ready to raise the roof at The National Theatre in DC. This "New York Times" Critics' Pick was adapted from the 2003 film that launched Jack Black a... [more+]

Still head-banging on Broadway, "School of Rock" is ready to raise the roof at The National Theatre in DC. This "New York Times" Critics' Pick was adapted from the 2003 film that launched Jack Black as a full-blown star, and just happens to feature 14 new songs from the King of the Musical, none other than Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. All the original tunes from the film are included too, and "Entertainment Weekly" called this stage version "an inspiring jolt of energy, joy and mad skillz." The show follows Dewey Finn, who was kicked out of his band and is struggling to make ends meet when he finds himself in the most unlikely of jobs -- teaching at a prestigious prep school. When he discovers his students' talent for classical music, he decides to steer them over to rock 'n' roll, turning this class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, mind-blowing, kick-ass band. Awesomeness ensues. [less-]

Playwright-performer Keith Hamilton Cobb, directed by Drama Desk nominee Kim Weild, uses his love of language and 30 years of experience in the American theatre to explore Shakespeare, race and Americ... [more+]

Playwright-performer Keith Hamilton Cobb, directed by Drama Desk nominee Kim Weild, uses his love of language and 30 years of experience in the American theatre to explore Shakespeare, race and America, not necessarily in that order. His 85-minute award-winning play, "American Moor," that considers the dilemma of a seasoned African-American thespian auditioning for a role fraught with racial animus, Othello, is an unapologetic peer into a hindering industry irony that stands as metaphor for our most pressing societal condition: a white culture dictating rules of conduct to a non-white one from an often inadvertent place of privilege. Cobb, with a facility for poetry entertains, and with the pathos of a veteran tragedian engages while asking questions that demand answers, and answering questions that too seldom get asked. [less-]

The acclaimed "[title of show]" is a musical about four friends writing a musical ... about four friends writing a musical. Jeff and Hunter, two struggling writers, hear about a new musical theatre fe... [more+]

The acclaimed "[title of show]" is a musical about four friends writing a musical ... about four friends writing a musical. Jeff and Hunter, two struggling writers, hear about a new musical theatre festival, but the deadline for submissions is a mere three weeks away. With nothing to lose, the pair decides to try to create something new with the help of their friends Susan and Heidi. Follow four friends on their hilarious journey through the gauntlet of creative self-expression when NextStop Theatre Company brings "[title of show]" to the D.C. area. [less-]

Imagine a Muslim political party with Islamist and patriarchal values winning the 2022 France Presidential election with the support of Europe’s socialist party. "The Submission" at the Atlas Perfor... [more+]

Imagine a Muslim political party with Islamist and patriarchal values winning the 2022 France Presidential election with the support of Europe’s socialist party. "The Submission" at the Atlas Performing Arts Center explores this possible reality and its consequences. Based on Michel Houellebecq’s best-selling novel in France, Germany and Italy, it will engage and provoke your mind and heart. [less-]

On the eve of her 25th birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with h... [more+]

On the eve of her 25th birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions, the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire, and the attentions of Hal — a former student of her father's who hopes to find valuable work in the notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father's madness, or genius, did she inherit? Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize, "Proof" can be enjoyed at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. [less-]

"Visions of Love" is a stage adaptation of Charlie Chaplin's iconic film "City Lights". Using puppets and movement, the ensemble of performers takes the audience on a journey of innocent love, self-di... [more+]

"Visions of Love" is a stage adaptation of Charlie Chaplin's iconic film "City Lights". Using puppets and movement, the ensemble of performers takes the audience on a journey of innocent love, self-discovery, and human kindness. The Tramp and the Blind Woman -- two individuals who have been pushed to the fringes of society -- embark on a love story filled with obstacles and plot twists. The Helen Hayes-nominated creative team that produced Pointless' critically-acclaimed "Doctor Caligari" brings another stage adaptation of a classic American film to DC's Dance Loft on 14 using their signature blend of puppetry, theater, dance, music and design. [less-]

Raleigh and May have been married for years, and his success as a writer has allowed them to move away from Kentucky. But Kentucky, in the form of their families, follows them to Florida, as both moth... [more+]

Raleigh and May have been married for years, and his success as a writer has allowed them to move away from Kentucky. But Kentucky, in the form of their families, follows them to Florida, as both mothers have moved in with them. Social changes offer the couple a surprising challenge … and opportunity. Returning in their roles as May and Raleigh in this, the final installment in the Washington Stage Guild’s popular romantic trilogy by Arlene Hutton, are Lexi Langs and Wood Van Meter. Escape to "Gulf View Drive" at the Undercroft Theatre in Washington, DC. [less-]

What if Shakespeare hadn't written "Macbeth" in 1605 and instead wrote about the foiled Gunpowder Plot, where conspirators attempted to blow up the King and Parliament? Bill Cain's playful and witty c... [more+]

What if Shakespeare hadn't written "Macbeth" in 1605 and instead wrote about the foiled Gunpowder Plot, where conspirators attempted to blow up the King and Parliament? Bill Cain's playful and witty comedy poses the question and explores the moral obligation of artists to resist the manipulations of those in power. The sovereign has commissioned a play on the plot, but as Shakespeare and the King's Men acting troupe investigate the story they discover that the King’s version might, in fact, be a cover-up. Do they speak truth to power -- and perhaps lose their heads? Or take the money and lie? Or a third option -- equivocation? Find out at the Silver Spring Stage. [less-]

"Xuanzang's Pilgrimage", China's first traditional concert drama performed by the China National Traditional Orchestra, comes to The Kennedy Center Opera House in D.C. The piece tells the true-life st... [more+]

"Xuanzang's Pilgrimage", China's first traditional concert drama performed by the China National Traditional Orchestra, comes to The Kennedy Center Opera House in D.C. The piece tells the true-life story of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang (602-664), who travelled the length of the Silk Road across China on a 17-year pilgrimage to India. Xuanzang documented his experiences of the differences within Buddhism that he encountered along the way. His 17-year journey was driven by his desire to discover religious texts that had not yet come from India to China. His story is brought to life with an 80-piece traditional Chinese orchestra, 24 performers and strikingly elaborate costumes. "Xuanzang's Pilgrimage" is part of Image China, a high-level cultural exchange program presented by China Arts and Entertainment Group that introduces traditional and contemporary Chinese performing arts to audiences around the world. [less-]

Enjoy an evening of misdirection, magic and deceit with master magician Mark Phillips and mentalist Brian Curry in "A Gentleman and a Liar". This exclusive show gives you an up close and personal chan... [more+]

Enjoy an evening of misdirection, magic and deceit with master magician Mark Phillips and mentalist Brian Curry in "A Gentleman and a Liar". This exclusive show gives you an up close and personal chance to catch two of DC’s most sought after performers in the act. Hot after the success of DC’s most popular magic show -- "The Magic Duel" -- Phillips and Curry are bringing their magic to the small stage of The Mayflower Hotel. This show will leave you breathless. [less-]

"Much Ado About Nothing" is one of William Shakespeare's most popular comedies. Catch this tale of romance, confusion and happy endings at the Dr. A. J. Ferlazzo Building in Woodbridge.... [more+]

"Much Ado About Nothing" is one of William Shakespeare's most popular comedies. Catch this tale of romance, confusion and happy endings at the Dr. A. J. Ferlazzo Building in Woodbridge. [less-]

It’s Dad’s turn to tell his three rambunctious kids their bedtime stories, but when he gets fuzzy on the details, the classics get creative: a prince with a snoring problem spices up "The Princess... [more+]

It’s Dad’s turn to tell his three rambunctious kids their bedtime stories, but when he gets fuzzy on the details, the classics get creative: a prince with a snoring problem spices up "The Princess and The Pea"; "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" cries dinosaur instead; and Rumpelstiltskin helps turn all that pesky gold into straw. You may think you know your fairy tales… but not the way Dad tells them. Enjoy "Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up)" with your young ones at Ashbury’s StageCoach Theatre Company. [less-]

Join APO favorite Hilary Morrow (known most recently for her role as Detective Fix in APO’s "Around the World in 80 Days"), in a madcap retelling of this classic children’s story. Watch as this ol... [more+]

Join APO favorite Hilary Morrow (known most recently for her role as Detective Fix in APO’s "Around the World in 80 Days"), in a madcap retelling of this classic children’s story. Watch as this old woman’s appetite for strange objects transforms her quiet afternoon into a wildly spectacular tale! [less-]

A trip to an art museum can be overwhelming. What do you focus on? What are the must-see pieces? Professional museum tour guide Stephen Mead takes you through the National Gallery of Art's highlights,... [more+]

A trip to an art museum can be overwhelming. What do you focus on? What are the must-see pieces? Professional museum tour guide Stephen Mead takes you through the National Gallery of Art's highlights, historical showstoppers and fan favorites. He'll stop to discuss each piece's symbols, stories and background. Mead lived in London until about six years ago, where he led exhibit tours of the Victoria and Albert Museum and gave talks for the U.K. National Arts Collection Fund. Since moving to D.C., he has combined his love of museums with his professional storytelling skills, making his tours both educational and enjoyable. Mead is a Washington, D.C. certified tour guide and part of the team at Adventures for Creative Tourists, which specializes in private tours of the arts, culture, and historically inspired sites. [less-]

A mouse take center stage as the topic of upcoming children's performances by Jane Franklin Dance at Theatre on the Run in Arlington. Adapted from the book by Elizabeth Spires, "Mouse in House" is abo... [more+]

A mouse take center stage as the topic of upcoming children's performances by Jane Franklin Dance at Theatre on the Run in Arlington. Adapted from the book by Elizabeth Spires, "Mouse in House" is about a friendship between a lively mouse and reclusive 19th-century poet Emily Dickinson. Moved by Emily’s evocative words, the mouse becomes determined to be a poet herself. Youth groups open each show: January 19, CMI Kidz; January 26, Perfect Pointe; February 2, Melina’s Dancing Garden. At under an hour, these fun performances are perfect for the youngest dance fans. [less-]

Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, "Annie" became a worldwide phenomenon and won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan... [more+]

Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, "Annie" became a worldwide phenomenon and won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin features some of the greatest musical theater hits ever written, including the quintessential "Tomorrow." With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie warms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She's determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel and embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the big city. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations ... and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. "Annie" is the perfect musical for a fun-filled family outing. See it at Congregation Har Shalom in Potomac. [less-]

"Three Sistahs" is an intimate musical that exposes the souls of three strong, independent women as they gather together in the family home one last time. They reflect on the past, present and their h... [more+]

"Three Sistahs" is an intimate musical that exposes the souls of three strong, independent women as they gather together in the family home one last time. They reflect on the past, present and their hope for the future with powerful music and insights about their lives and relationships. A musical tapestry of gospel, rhythm and blues, bebop and funk, it is a hauntingly beautiful score by William Hubbard with lyrics by Thomas W. Jones II. A smoldering family drama inspired by Chekhov’s masterpiece and set at the height of the civil rights and anti-war movements of 1969, it is iconic and unforgettable. See "Three Sistahs" at MetroStage in Alexandria. [less-]

The world's most famous monster truck and freestyle competition tour rumbles its way into DC's Capitol One Arena for major car-crushing action and one-of-a-kind racing. The "Triple Threat" series brin... [more+]

The world's most famous monster truck and freestyle competition tour rumbles its way into DC's Capitol One Arena for major car-crushing action and one-of-a-kind racing. The "Triple Threat" series brings Monster Jam Speedsters, ATVs and trucks together for one awesome event, boasting some of the biggest names in the sport: Grave Digger, Wonder Woman, El Toro Loco, Pirate's Curse, Megalodon, Max-D, Monster Mutt Rottweiler, Zombie and Blue Thunder. These 12-foot tall, 10,000-pound beasts are set to tear up the track with breathtaking stunts, adrenaline-pumping action and thunderous sound, making for an unforgettable live experience. [less-]