Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Metro is closed today, but, according to our survey, all shows in the Washington DC area are going on as scheduled. Forum Theatre, which is presenting The Pillowman, is offering a 50% disco…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:32PMFriday, March 11, 2016
As Washington National Opera heads into its ambitious staging of Richard Wagner’s four opera Ring Cycle, the company, led by Francesca Zambello, announced six major productions f…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:46AMWednesday, March 9, 2016
Some of the most beloved music of our time has been featured in movies, which is why the Congressional Chorus will present TINSELTOWN: A Hollywood Cabaret, March 17-20 for its 10th year caba…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 03:15PMSaturday, February 27, 2016
Free tickets, anyone? Hop aboard the Comp Train, Goldstar’s popular two-day promotion that features complimentary tickets to tons of fun events throughout the country (so feel free to pass…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:30AMTuesday, February 23, 2016
Two plays recently seen on Washington area stages were honored in London yesterday. On February 22nd at London’s National Theatre, Lynn Nottage received the prestigious Susan Smith B…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:52PMFrom the creative mind of Roald Dahl who created such masterpieces as “Matilda,” “The Fantastic Mr. Fox,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and lots mor…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:42AMThursday, February 18, 2016
We have seen Nancy Robinette and Lee Mikeska Gardner don the costumes of infamous singer Florence Foster Jenkins in Stephen Temperley’s wickedly funny Souvenir. Now comes news that M…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:27AMWednesday, February 17, 2016
Fringe performance artist Brian Feldman, whose pieces were often designed for an audience of one (BFF and Dishwasher) was brutally attacked this past weekend after exiting a bus near his ho…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:02PMFriday, February 12, 2016
Thanks to everyone who suggested lines for this year’s series of Valentine’s Day cards, all of which were spoken (or sung) on stages in the Washington area this year. We hope yo…
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SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:49AMMonday, February 8, 2016
Opera as a genre is ripe for reinvention, as artists seek to engage audiences that have more entertainment options than ever. In Series’ Carmen in Havana gives a bold new spin on B…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:32AMThursday, February 4, 2016
If ever you feel that local talent can never be as good as what you’ll see and hear in New York or LA, consider this: sometimes people come here to see new stuff. ‘Local’ i…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:54AMTuesday, February 2, 2016
Last night, theatreWashington released the nominations for the 2016 Helen and Hayes Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement for all professional productions in 2015. We’ve turned …
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:28PMSunday, January 24, 2016
With the city of Washington still cleaning up from the weekend’s historic storms and even the Federal government closed for Monday, January 25, the Washington theatre community will ne…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:52PMFriday, January 22, 2016
It’s official. The snow is here, and by tonight (Friday) will be of blizzard proportions. How can we be so sure? The Kennedy Center, along with every other venue in town, has ca…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:44PMTuesday, January 19, 2016
Specially Priced Previews UNDER THE SKIN January 20 – February 21 – PWYC Tues, Jan 19 at 7:30. Cash only. Pay at the door. Everyman Theatre 315 W. Fayette Street Baltimore, MD 2…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:00AMFriday, January 15, 2016
The Francesca Primus Prize, awarded annually to an emerging woman playwright and administered by The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA), has been awarded to playwright Sharyn Rothst…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:42PMTuesday, January 12, 2016
Specially Priced Previews EQUUS January 13- February 14 4 previews for this Peter Shaffer classic, featuring Michael Kramer, Ross Destiche and Michael Tolaydo. PWYC at the door: Wed and Thu…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:40AMWednesday, December 30, 2015
Dear readers, Undoubtedly, your inbox, like mine, is overflowing with worthy last minute appeals. We, too, want to ask you to give this one a minute of your time, for, at its end, you̵…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:27PMFriday, December 11, 2015
With screenings of theatrical productions becoming more popular – London’s NT Live just reported that Benedict Cumberbatch’s performance in Hamlet has brought in just over $4.5…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:44AMThursday, December 10, 2015
Daddy Long Legs, the two person musical now playing off-Broadway, will be live streamed from New York tonight from the Davenport Theatre on 45th Street. While we’ve become accustomed t…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:29AMWednesday, December 9, 2015
What to give the theatre lovers in your life this holiday season? We’re here to help with suggestions from the sublime to the silly, and prices as low as $5. Prices shown are as of Dec…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:26AMThursday, December 3, 2015
Dear Readers, I want to thank you. Because of you, DC Theatre Scene is celebrating its 10th birthday. In 2005, we launched a simple website with a simple goal: to bring attention to the work…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:22AMWednesday, December 2, 2015
What happens when you invite Harvey Fierstein to freshen up the book for the TV debut of the Broadway musical The Wiz? Viewers will find out when they tune in NBC at 8pm (EST) Thursday, Dece…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:37PMMonday, November 23, 2015
Experience the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, starring Sir Kenneth Branagh and Dame Judi Dench, captured live from the worl…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:50AMWednesday, November 18, 2015
Today, November 18, has been declared Love Theatre day and 300+ theatre companies in the UK and elsewhere are celebrating through the live Twitter feed #LoveTheatre. The award winning part…
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