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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 ...

Jonathan Larson's semi-autobiographical musical is a reminder of what we tragically lost too soon. It is astonishing to think that Jonathan Larson, the visionary composer, the voice of a new ...

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 ...

Lynn Nottage's thought-provoking play strikes a masterful balance of comedy and poignant reflection. Lynn Nottage’s play Clyde’s, currently at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia, is a ...

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 ...