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The DC institution creates satirical musical comedy in the hope that humor is still a potent cure for our politics-driven anxieties. There is perhaps no harder time to write political satire sketches ...

Founded as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble in 1974, Ailey II – the second company of groundbreaking dancer, choreographer, director, and activist Alvin Ailey (1931-89), representing the next ...

The celebration of women and gender-nonconforming spoken-word artists is available online until April 28, and ticket sales close April 9. Better Said Than Done produced its annual Women’s Storytelling ...

In exclusive interviews, local theater leaders respond to his banning of DEI, takeover of Kennedy Center, crackdown on immigrants — all the alarums. President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders ...

Director Paige Hernandez brings exuberance to the precious gal-pal salutations, and the actresses embody their characters with zeal and wonderment. What’s better than peeking into the brain of a Black ...

Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information about workshops, readings, and short-run/single-performance events. Play readings and workshops offer a chance to see exciting new work at ...

Neil Simon's 1965 play is still filled with laughs and male bonding. Those who believe opposites attract have never met Oscar Madison (Louis B. Murray) and Felix Ungar (Paul Bellard). Neil Simon ...

Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' is very much an ensemble show, and the depth of LTA’s cast is impressive. Set in a present-day New Orleans bar, the Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) production ...

The production's embrace of bilingualism fosters connection and inclusion among the young performers and audiences. Creative Cauldron’s Snow White/Blancanieves is more than just a reimagining of the ...

CATF to host five world premiere plays by trailblazing playwrights, plus over 40 special events, from July 11 to August 3 in Shepherdstown, WV. “The plays on CATF’s 2025 season question who we are as ...

The nation’s premiere Jewish theater announces the lineup for its 35th season, including collaborations with Woolly Mammoth and Olney Theatre Center. Theater J is thrilled to announce its 2025-2026 ...