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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Alan Sharpe on making Black LGBTQ+ theater against the odds by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

Readings of his short plays on May 29 will mark the 30th anniversary of the African-American Theater Collective he founded.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:23PM
Friday, April 29, 2022

How Nu Sass fell in love with Jenny Lane’s ‘To Fall in Love’ by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

A poignant, tender play is the company's second world premiere of the season.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:02PM
Wednesday, April 20, 2022

#ENOUGH! 1st Stage to stream new plays by teens against gun violence by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

On April 20, the 23rd anniversary of Columbine, 1st Stage will release readings of eight new plays by teen writers who say: 'Enough is enough.'

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:29AM
Thursday, February 24, 2022

Studio Theatre gives its building upgrade a ‘Hi, sign!’ by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

New exterior signage lights up to mark completion of a $20-million renovation.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:07PM
Friday, February 18, 2022

Now is no time for theaters to quit mask and vax requirements by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

Continuation of COVID safety policies is crucial to local theaters’ economic health and survival.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:55PM

Juliet Lloyd has the perfect post-lockdown song by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

The acclaimed singer/songwriter's new release sings of theater's resilience.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:01AM
Saturday, February 12, 2022

Theater camps and classes to keep your kids active this summer by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

Now's the time to pick and choose for them a creativity experience.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Wednesday, February 2, 2022

‘To tell a Black story by a Black artist’: Henery Wyand on directing ‘Blue Door’ by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

Coming soon from Perisphere Theater: Tanya Barfield's play with songs traces the effects of American racism on a Black family from 1851 to 1995.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:21PM
Thursday, January 6, 2022

DCMTA 2021 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Performances in Professional Theater Productions by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

These performances made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:25AM
Tuesday, January 4, 2022

DCMTA 2021 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Design Elements in Professional Productions by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

These professional design elements made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:41AM
Sunday, January 2, 2022

DCMTA 2021 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Design Elements in Community Theater Productions by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

Here are the design elements that made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:42PM

DCMTA 2021 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Performances in Community Theater Productions by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

Here are the performances that made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:10PM
Monday, December 27, 2021

WIT to require booster shots and medical-grade masks by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

Becomes first local theater to tighten COVID safety protocols light of omicron.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:41PM
Sunday, December 26, 2021
Tuesday, December 21, 2021

DCMTA 2021 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Digital Theater by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

29 online productions that wowed us and got us through theater shutdown.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:16AM
Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Landless Theatre drops weird ‘Latchkey Kid’s Christmas Album’ today by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

From the folks who created sock-puppet 'Urinetown' comes a comedy band called The Bingle Jells.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Sunday, November 28, 2021

DC theater mourns the passing of Stephen Sondheim by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

A gathering of tributes shared on social media to a musical great who will live on — on our stages and in our hearts.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:51AM
Friday, November 26, 2021

DCMTA’s 2021 Holiday Theater Guide by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

A wishlist of great offerings in the DMV for every taste and price range.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:49AM
Saturday, November 6, 2021

GMCW’s ‘Holiday Show’ to ring in a season celebrating LGBTQ+ grit by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

Now in its 41st year, the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington returns to live performance to sing of the community's perseverence.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:03AM
Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Joseph Ritsch to perform as his drag persona, Sunrize by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

For three nights only, a loving satire of contemporary musical theater divas created by the Rep Stage producing artistic director.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:34AM
Monday, September 27, 2021

Final inning for ‘Toni Stone’ is a fans’ outing at Nats Park by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

Views from the free streaming event courtesy of Arena Stage

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:00PM
Friday, September 24, 2021

Four safe, fun shows for fall from NextStop by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

Revised season programming and rigorous health protocols.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:14PM
Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Woolly Mammoth commits its ‘badass theater’ to ending ableism by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

For the entire season, accessibility will be built into productions from the get-go rather than tacked on at the end.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:13PM

ExPats Theatre to stage gut-wrenching war drama Pankrác ’45 by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

In a prison in Prague in 1945, five women stand accused of Nazi collaboration.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:59AM
Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Emergent Seed to showcase grant winners at Art All Night on Saturday by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

Free music, spoken word, and visual art in an unmatched setting.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:20AM
Tuesday, August 3, 2021

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

‘Blackest Battle’ from Theater Alliance promises a visual knockout by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

Filmed as half music video and half graphic-novel-come-to-life, Psalmayene 24's hip-hop musical looks to be a stunner.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:17AM
Thursday, July 15, 2021

Neil Simon’s classic farce ‘Rumors’ up next at Little Theatre of Alexandria by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

It's not home alone on Zoom; it's live on stage where comedy belongs.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:16AM
Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Theater Washington: No HHAs this year, major restructuring to come by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

In an announcement online today, Theater Washington announced suspension of Helen Hayes Awards for 2021 and major internal changes to the nomination process going forward. A statement on the…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:05PM
Thursday, May 13, 2021

Monumental adopts landmark policy against discrimination and harassment by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

Monumental Theatre Company takes "a definitive, proactive step to empower its community members and create a culture of safety, equity, and inclusivity." The post Monumental adopts landmark …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:18PM
Sunday, May 2, 2021

Making actor-centric art, new Virtual Repertory Theater Collective goes ‘Wilde’ by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

Fans of Oscar Wilde will be treated to The Importance of Being Earnest in two livestream performances by Virtual Repertory Theatre Collective on Zoom May 8 and 9, 2021. The new company, foun…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:35PM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards