We have seen the deployment of a police and military force against U.S. citizens, against the will of the people and the government of DC.

Artistic Director Patrick Quigley’s inaugural season at the helm of Opera Lafayette features women's voices of power and passion.

This revolutionary comedy takes on a world of significance, and presenting it now constitutes a profound act of resistance.

A remarkable bond in our beholding — between soloist and audience — forms the foundation for an autobiography and politics that is breathtaking.

Enjoying live theater as a family is great, but there’s a particular magic when children experience their peers perform.

Even those who are not fans of Warhol will enjoy this look at a celebrity's insecurities and humanity.

Everything in this production — the acting, music, and singing — comes together.

'Akira Kurosawa Explains His Movies and Yogurt (with live and active cultures!)' — Julia Izumi’s play about Japanese American identity — is powerful.

Vibrant festival of theater shows celebrates WorldPride and uplifts queer voices and stories.

Washington National Opera's production makes a radical and joyful declaration of the power and resiliency of community.

Lineup features seniors fighting the apocalypse, a supernatural time-hopping history, a fertility musical comedy, the political power of drag, a clown who can solve all your problems, and more.

Tarell Alvin McCraney's new play is an affirmation of the right to exist, an immersion in healing, and an awful lot of fun to watch.

Despite the musical's dated book, this is a high-energy production set to a nostalgia-tinged soundtrack.

The lovably oddball Tony-winning musical features a uniformly excellent cast.

Uniting two richly layered musical works is the viscerally expressed desire for freedom by the African peoples of the world.

A deep well of tenderness and sensitivity flows through this production, propelled by poetic memories of an adolescent infatuation.

Running June 3-6 at Woolly Mammoth, festival features updated definitive edition of Larry Kramer's 'The Normal Heart' along with five new works by LGBTQ+ playwrights.

July festival will feature 9 full-run productions and 7 one-night-only shows by local artists, from first-time playwrights to established producers.

Teo's production at Folger is about the complexity and layers of love and all the ways in which love goes beyond gender.

In a riveting, heartfelt interview at the Library of Congress event, Julie Taymor candidly told of the obstacles she faced as a woman in theater and film.

Gustavo Ott's world premiere adaptation of Rubén Leon's immersive musical takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through love, breakup, and self-love.

'Akira Kurosawa Explains His Movies and Yogurt (with live and active cultures!)' — Julia Izumi’s play about Japanese American identity — is powerful.

Director Kathleen Akerley's gender-bending re-imagining brings fresh twists to the Prince of Denmark and the characters around him.

The production leaves no doubt about why the show is among the most beloved musicals of recent decades.

Vibrant performances, participatory community gatherings, and visual art installations celebrate and uplift queer community and culture.

Winners will be selected during a ceremony on Saturday, May 17 at The National Theatre.

The direction swings big and misses, but the actors save the day.

Rajiv Joseph's slam-dunk exploration of friendship and fandom runs May 28-June 22 at Round House.

LTA's 91st season features four musicals and three plays.

Developed from true love stories gathered through community storytelling workshops, 'DC, I Love You' invites audiences on an immersive, romantic comedy journey — where the streets, businesses, and spa...

The Summer Repertory is off to a great start with this new adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel.

From soulful ballads to upbeat anthems, the musical review will take audiences on a journey through the emotions that color our lives.

Tarell Alvin McCraney's queer love story feels like a feast, an affirmation, a revival, and a welcoming home of prodigal sons and daughters.

Signature's 36th season highlights the theater's commitment to produce new works and reimagined classics and includes five musicals and two plays, four of which are DC premieres.

Season features seven world-premiere works.

Season includes several recent critically-praised Broadway and Off-Broadway hits and continues Studio’s commitment to producing powerful, provocative contemporary plays.

With superb music by The Go-Go’s, the show is a romantically inspiring, feel-good experience.

Pearl Cleage’s poignant drama brings to life five characters who engage the racial and social consciousness of the 1920s and ’30s.

The creators and performers deliver a touching love story, a powerful history lesson, and a cautionary note about continuing bias.