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Native Gardens
Native Gardens Jan 23 - Feb 16, 2025

Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a deep-rooted D.C. couple with an impeccably trimmed backyard. But when a questionable fence line puts a prize-worthy garden in jeopardy, neighborly rivalry escalates into an all-out border dispute, challenging everyone's notions of race, privilege and where to draw the line on good taste.

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical Jan 24 - Jan 26, 2025

This new musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of racism, sexism and ageism to become the global Queen of Rock n' Roll. TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity.

Guac
Guac Jan 25 - Feb 16, 2025

What do you do when you lose a son? Take it from Manuel Oliver, the father of Parkland shooting victim Joaquin Oliver: you have to do what you do best. Fearless, funny, and pulling zero punches, GUAC is a one-man tour-de-force theatrical experience about a father turned activist, his undying love for his son, and the story of an immigrant family in search of the American Dream only instead to be confronted by a uniquely American Nightmare.

Job
Job Jan 28 - Mar 16, 2025

A young woman whose screaming breakdown at work has gone viral must receive an evaluation from a crisis therapist before she can return to her job at a well-known tech firm. During the appointment, however, secrets emerge, and filters strip away as doctor and patient edge toward an epic showdown.

Escape from the Asylum: A Madcap Mystery
Escape from the Asylum: A Madcap Mystery Jan 30 - Feb 23, 2025
Washington Stage Guild at Undercroft Theatre

Will the women outsmart the men AGAIN?! Dual adventures ensue in this sequel to last season's sell-out, The Victorian Ladies' Detective Collective. Three intrepid lady detectives hatch a plan to free a perfectly sane woman explorer shut away in an asylum by her husband. If that weren't enough, they also try to identify who is stealing the explorer's inheritance. Follow the clues to solve two mysteries amid a Victorian seance, a pre-Freudian alienist, some cross-dressing, and barriers to gender equality at every turn. Welcoming back Stage Guild's Victorian Ladies' cast and director!

The Lake Effect
The Lake Effect Jan 30 - Feb 16, 2025

A drama of family secrets by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph. During a fierce Cleveland mid-winter storm, estranged siblings are reunited by their father's sudden death. In the midst of closing his failing Indian restaurant, they must confront the painful memories and secrets that drove them apart. With witty dialogue, richly drawn characters, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships, The Lake Effect is a must-see.

The Garbologists
The Garbologists Jan 30 - Feb 23, 2025

A fresh, quirky buddy comedy about two unlikely partners, thrown together in the cab of a nineteen-ton garbage truck. They spend their first shifts one-upping each other and sparring about when house rules outweigh union rules, but as their lives become increasingly intertwined, these two essential workers from different worlds discover there's more that binds them than picking up the trash.

Come From Away
Come From Away Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2025

The true story of the small town that welcomed the world. Broadway's COME FROM AWAY has won Best Musical all across North America! The New York Times Critics' Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don't miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by this year's Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, "It takes you to a place you never want to leave!"

Schmigadoon!
Schmigadoon! Jan 31 - Feb 9, 2025

Introducing Schmigadoon!, the world-premiere musical of the Emmy Award®–winning hit show. New York doctors Josh and Melissa go backpacking in a last-ditch attempt to save their failing relationship, but instead get lost in the woods and end up trapped in Schmigadoon, a magical town that’s a classic Golden Age musical come to life!

The America Play
The America Play Jan 31 - Feb 15, 2025
Perisphere Theater at Writer's Center

Following a pivotal election year, just outside the nation's capital, the staging of Suzan-Lori Parks' The America Play takes on profound significance. This production will illuminate vital aspects of African-American history, resonating deeply with contemporary themes of identity, representation, and belonging. Parks, a trailblazing figure in American theater, shattered barriers as the first African-American woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Her profound insights into the Black experience have earned her recognition as one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people.

Hand To Go
Hand To Go Feb 1 - Mar 2, 2025

After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry, in the devoutly religious, relatively quiet small town of Cypress, Texas. Jason’s complicated relationships with the town pastor, the school bully, the girl next door, and — most especially — his mother are thrown into upheaval when Jason’s puppet, Tyrone, takes on a shocking personality all its own. HAND TO GOD is an irreverent comedy that explores the startlingly fragile nature of faith, morality, and the ties that bind us.

Paw Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure
Paw Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure Feb 1 - Feb 2, 2025

This all-new live stage show picks up where the PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie left off, promising a high-stakes super-powered adventure for fans of all ages. Audiences will join the "PAW-some" pack in Adventure City and witness the pups charged up like never before, as they work together to super-save the day. With heroic action, catchy tunes, and "bark-loads" of interactive fun, this electrifying new experience is sure to leave tails wagging and audiences cheering!

The Bedwetter
The Bedwetter Feb 4 - Mar 16, 2025

Faced with a new school, her parents’ divorce, and an embarrassing secret you’ll never guess (unless you read the title), Emmy winner Silverman’s bestselling memoir comes to life in The Bedwetter - A Musical featuring a book co-written by Silverman and Tony nominee Joshua Harmon (Prayer for the French Republic) and music by Grammy and Emmy winner Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend).

The Simon and Garfunkel Story
The Simon and Garfunkel Story Feb 5

The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the '60's to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous "The Concert in Central Park" reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance.

Constellations
Constellations Feb 6 - Mar 9, 2025
Constellation Theatre Company at Source

In a swirling multiverse, star-crossed lovers travel through a myriad of experiences - from barbecue to ballroom dancing, bar-hopping to beekeeping. Through the magic of quantum physics and time travel, this vivid love story illuminates destiny, adversity, and hope within infinite possibilities.

Fuenteovejuna
Fuenteovejuna Feb 6 - Mar 2, 2025

Fuenteovejuna stands as a resonant exploration of the people's right to rise against tyranny and oppression. Written in 1613 by Lope de Vega and based on historical events, the play tells the story of the villagers of Fuenteovejuna, who suffer under the brutal rule of a corrupt and arrogant commander. Driven to the breaking point, the citizens led by women discover strength in unity and seize power.

Dragons Love Tacos
Dragons Love Tacos Feb 7 - Mar 30, 2025

You know what Dragons really love? Tacos of course! A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve to dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa…watch out!

In The Heights
In The Heights Feb 11 - May 4, 2025

Lights up on Washington Heights, NYC where the streets are full of music, and everybody's got a dream. With the neighborhood on the brink of gentrification, and a life-changing winning lottery ticket somewhere in their midst, the vibrant inhabitants share hope, loss and love as they plan their futures while cherishing their home.

Waitress
Waitress Feb 13 - Mar 30, 2025

The beloved musical by Grammy Award-winner Sara Bareilles ("Brave" "Lovesong") is yet another Olney Theatre Center Regional Premiere. Tony-nominated director Marcia Milgrom Dodge returns to the Roberts Mainstage (Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Once) for a new serving of one of the most mouth-watering American musicals of the century. Jenna is stuck in a lousy marriage and dreaming of an escape while she bakes pies and waits tables at her small town's local diner. But it "Only Takes a Taste" of something different to spark some drastic changes - but are they for better or worse? With the help of her fellow waitresses and a cast of colorful characters, Jenna learns the winning recipe's been hers from the start.

Games Women Play
Games Women Play Feb 13 - Feb 15, 2025

Step into a world where love and ambition collide, trust is tested, and nothing is as it seems. Je'Caryous Johnson's Games Women Play is a laugh-out-loud, emotionally charged journey through the complexities of modern relationships-and the games we play to win at love, power, and self-discovery.

Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias Feb 13 - Mar 9, 2025
Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace Falls Church

Welcome to Truvy's Beauty Salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, a hot spot where six brassy southern women come to laugh, gossip, and share the most intimate details of their lives and loves. This smash hit play, became a smash hit movie which is now celebrating its 30th anniversary. Creative Cauldron has assembled a talented and racially diverse sisterhood to tell this heartfelt and hilarious story. Steel Magnolia's is a lasting testament to the power of sisterhood that continues to charm and beguile audiences everywhere.

The Figs
The Figs Feb 14 - Mar 16, 2025

A fig-obsessed king's bizarre contest sets off a whirlwind adventure featuring quirky farmers, a lovesick innkeeper, and a chaotic storyteller. The Figs is a complex fable that deconstructs traditional storytelling with self-aware humor, queer characters, and unexpected twists.

John Crist: Jokes for Humans
John Crist: Jokes for Humans Feb 15

John Crist is one of today's fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over five million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar's Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold. Widely known for viral videos like "Honest Football Coach," "Every Parent at Disney," "Brands that need to be CANCELLED" plus hundreds more. John Crist has performed all over the world and in 2021 began his multi-city national theater tour called "Fresh Cuts" selling out theaters all over the United States. John has been seen on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Barstool Sports, and Buzzfeed just to name a few.

Kunene and the King
Kunene and the King Feb 16 - Mar 16, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company at Michael R. Klein Theatre

It’s a quarter century since the first post-apartheid democratic elections, and Jack Morris has just been given a career-defining role as King Lear—and a life-changing diagnosis. As the celebrated classical actor faces his own mortality, he clashes and connects with his at-home caregiver, Lunga Kunene (Kani), in this “poignant two-hander” (The Guardian).

Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour
Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour Feb 22

As one of today's premiere stand-up comics Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing at a Las Vegas coffee house. The comedian, who pulls inspiration from his family, specifically his son, sells-out arenas and theaters across the world.

Shucked
Shucked Feb 25 - Mar 2, 2025

SHUCKED is the Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls "flat out hilarious!" Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy Award-winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater.

The Scenarios
The Scenarios Feb 26 - Apr 6, 2025

Angie, an actor, has just landed her weirdest gig yet: improvising scenes with active-duty cops, helping to train them to respond to people in acute mental crisis. But when the backstage tensions and workplace hijinks begin to pull focus from the training's actual goal-to save lives-Angie tries making things a little more real. Funny and compassionate, this world premiere looks at the intricacies of empathy and asks what it costs to pretend to be someone else.

The Age Of Innocence
The Age Of Innocence Feb 28 - Mar 30, 2025

Against the lavish backdrop of 1870s New York, where hypocrisy thrives and hidden passions simmer, Karen Zacarías brings Edith Wharton's timeless masterpiece, The Age of Innocence, to the stage. This adaptation unveils a searing critique of high society's suffocating norms, presenting a riveting tale of forbidden desires. Surrounded on all sides by an ocean of societal conformity, love clashes with duty, and innocence is sacrificed. Follow the compelling journey of Newland Archer as he grapples with the rigid constraints of privilege, torn between tradition and the allure of forbidden passion.

Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors Feb 28 - Mar 30, 2025

Rounding out the season is this charmingly tongue-in-cheek musical comedy. Follow Seymour Krelborn, a meek floral shop assistant who discovers a strange plant named "Audrey II." Little does he know, this plant has a soulful R&B voice and a thirst for humans. This New York Drama Critics Circle and Drama Desk Award winner is a delightful blend of humor and science fiction.

Mother Goose
Mother Goose Mar 1 - Apr 13, 2025

Through innovative puppets, props, and original music, eight classic Mother Goose rhymes come gently and tunefully to life. The magical Mother Goose invites the children in the audience to join in with each rhyme's story, teaching them that the very best way to do what needs to be done is to do it together. Among the rhymes the children will experience are "The Itsy Bitsy Spider," "Mary Had a Little Lamb," "Old King Cole," and "Humpty Dumpty."

Eureka Day
Eureka Day Mar 4 - Mar 22, 2025

Jonathan Spector's play, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is set in a private California elementary school with a Board of Directors that values inclusion above all else-that is, until an outbreak of the mumps forces everyone in the community to reconsider the school's liberal vaccine policy. As cases rise, the board realizes with horror that they've got to do what they swore they never would: make a choice that won't please absolutely everybody.

A Room In The Castle
A Room In The Castle Mar 4 - Apr 6, 2025

How does a woman survive the court of Denmark? A Room in the Castle finds Ophelia, her handmaid, and her Queen Gertrude on the other end of a wild prince’s antics and realizing just how dangerous life in this castle has become. As Ophelia withstands Hamlet’s assaults and insults, Gertrude comes to see how far gone her son truly is. What is she willing to risk to save Ophelia and herself if it means turning against her problematic child?

It's a Motherf**king Pleasure
It's a Motherf**king Pleasure Mar 6 - Mar 30, 2025

PR firm "Rize" faces accusations of ableism, unleashing a whirlwind of spin, changing narratives, and PC-culture. Enter Ross, a Blind influencer with his star on the rise, who is ready to profit off the guilt of non-disabled, anxious people. Will Rize and Ross come out on top, or will they get derailed by the shitstorm?

The Margriad
The Margriad Mar 6 - Mar 29, 2025
Avant Bard Theatre at Gunston Arts Center

Avant Bard Theatre presents The Margriad, a compelling adaptation that spotlights one of Shakespeare’s most formidable characters, Queen Margaret of Anjou. Conceived by Séamus Miller, this production weaves together four of Shakespeare’s history plays—Henry VI Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Richard III—to tell the complete, epic story of Margaret’s rise and fall. With six actors taking on all the roles, and three different actors embodying Margaret at various stages of her life, The Margriad offers a powerful and streamlined exploration of ambition, power, and tragedy. This production invites audiences to experience Shakespeare’s history plays as a cohesive narrative, centered around the indomitable spirit of Queen Margaret.

Alton Brown Live: Last Bite
Alton Brown Live: Last Bite Mar 8

In Alton Brown Live: Last Bite, the famed foodist reflects on his decades in food media, presents several of his favorite culinary mega-hacks, sings some of his funny food songs, and in general offers a culinary variety show the likes of which human eyes have never seen.

Clyde's
Clyde's Mar 8 - Apr 6, 2025

In CLYDE’S, a truck stop sandwich shop offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption. Even as the shop’s callous owner tries to keep them down, the staff members learn to reclaim their lives, find purpose, and become inspired to dream by their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich.

Your Name Means Dream
Your Name Means Dream Mar 12 - Apr 6, 2025

Blending magical realism with science fiction, Rivera's Your Name Means Dream marries the tension of a thriller with the emotional rewards of a quest. Aislin's body may be aging, but her mind cannot help but actively seek connection and grow an appetite for true friendship. Stacy's body was designed to fulfill the role of a caregiver but fails to qualify as being alive. The relationship these women find in each other is both surprising and moving, taking us on a journey that challenges us to know the Other as we attempt to discover more about ourselves.

Hang
Hang Mar 13 - Mar 30, 2025

One crime. One room. Three people. A woman's unspeakable decision as the criminal's fate hangs in the balance. Set in a haunting world where every word is a revelation and every silence speaks volumes, this electrifying production will take you on a journey through the complexities of justice and human nature. This 2015 hit from London's Royal Court is provocative, touching, and darkly humorous.

Heather McMahan: The Bamboozled Tour
Heather McMahan: The Bamboozled Tour Mar 13 - Mar 14, 2025

Prepare for The Bamboozled Tour with hometown hero, Heather McMahan. Described by The Hollywood Reporter as an "auditory David Sedaris for the millennial set," McMahan is known for her authenticity and broad humor. Get ready to laugh until it hurts-this tour promises to bring all the funny and then some!

Sister Act
Sister Act Mar 14 - May 17, 2025

Sister Act is a riotous musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! To escape the mob, a nightclub singer hides in a convent. While there, she helps her new sisters to discover their powerful voices while she finds her own. This uplifting, Tony-nominated musical features original music by Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors). It is directed and choreographed by Jeff Calhoun (Broadway: Newsies, Ford's: Violet, The Civil War, Freedom's Song, Shenandoah).

Insidious: The Further You Fear
Insidious: The Further You Fear Mar 14 - Mar 15, 2025

Brace yourself for the scare of a lifetime, as the world of Insidious jumps off the screen and into your theater seat with INSIDIOUS: THE FURTHER YOU FEAR - an immersive live horror experience that brings your darkest nightmares to life right before your eyes. Insidious: The Further You Fear is an all-new, thrilling story set in the Insidious universe. Hosted as a live show by the "real" Specs and Tucker, the actual paranormal investigators who inspired the original movie, the event soon takes a turn for the terrifying. When a paranormal demonstration goes horribly wrong, dark forces are unleashed, and the horror becomes all too real.

Testosterone
Testosterone Mar 15 - Apr 6, 2025

Ingo resides in a high-tech security fortress to protect his own family from the "bad neighborhood", a barbaric dog-eat-dog world that is rampant with crime, gang wars, and violence. It is the home of his fearless brother Raul and when their worlds collide, chaos erupts, turning everyone's lives upside down, shaking their concepts of love, courage, and justice to the core, and blowing up their moral categories. It is a "dark parable" disguised as comedy with strong farcical elements-translation by Neil Blackadder and directed by Karin Rosnizeck.

Golden Girls The Laughs Continue
Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Mar 16

The Golden Girls are back in an all new show! 2024 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose created CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from her much younger, sex-crazed love interest who turns out to be the district attorney prosecuting Sophia. What could possibly go wrong! Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends! This new comedy is for fans 18 and older.... because they're not the same girls from the 80's. Produced by Murray & Peter. Get tour info at GoldenGirlsTour.com

Jimmy O. Yang Big & Tall Tour
Jimmy O. Yang Big & Tall Tour Mar 21

JIMMY O. YANG is a comedian and actor best known for SILICON VALLEY, CRAZY RICH ASIANS, LOVE HARD and SPACE FORCE, where he also served as a writer. He will be starring in the upcoming limited series INTERIOR CHINATOWN (Hulu), directed by Academy Award winner Taika Waititi and written by Charles Yu.

Bill Bellamy
Bill Bellamy Mar 22

Renowned American actor and stand-up comedian, Bill Bellamy, is celebrated for his magnetic stage presence and distinctive comedic flair. Emerging from his beginnings at MTV, Bellamy has entrenched himself as a cornerstone of the comedy landscape, enchanting audiences with his quick wit, affable charm, and perceptive humor. Spanning several decades, his illustrious career is adorned with memorable roles across film and television. As a stand-up comedian, Bellamy consistently delights audiences, effortlessly drawing crowds with his uproarious anecdotes and astute observations.

#Charlottesville
#Charlottesville Mar 22 - Apr 13, 2025

A tour-de-force performance about the power of witnessing, constructed from interviews with residents of Charlottesville impacted by events surrounding 2017’s “Unite the Right” rally and counter-protests. Award-winning performance artist, Priyanka Shetty, was away that August and could only decipher the trauma through Twitter. She returns to interview, assessing the personal toll, while following up from recent trials of the co-conspirators.

Sleepova
Sleepova Mar 26 - Apr 27, 2025

This fringe hit from London makes its U.S. Premiere in the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab! Whether or not sleepover parties with friends were part of your upbringing, you're invited to join Elle, Shan, Funmi, and Rey at theirs. These four Black British teenagers are growing up fast, each coping with their unique challenges of disability, sexuality, religion, and family. Their sleepover parties are a complex dance of adolescent bluster and aspirational performance, interspersed with moments of intimate honesty that seem to take them all by surprise. Most of all, Sleepova is a testament to the joys of friendship, centering a quartet of young women tentatively making their way in the world.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey - The Greatest Show On Earth
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey - The Greatest Show On Earth Mar 28 - Apr 6, 2025

Bringing to life an arena spectacle at unbelievable scale, The Greatest Show On Earth will debut stunning feats of real human achievement, musical performances blended with aerial artistry, modern comedy, and never-before-seen acts on highwire, trapeze, bicycles, and more. The reimagined American icon will captivate families through a multi-platform, 360-degree experience that brings fans into the action, creating real connections between audiences and performers from all over the world

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello!
Sesame Street Live! Say Hello! Mar 29

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! In Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, you can sing and dance with your favorite furry friends while enjoying fun surprises along the way. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street!

Uncle Vanya
Uncle Vanya Mar 30 - Apr 20, 2025

When the distinguished elderly owner of a rural estate returns with a new, young wife, Yelena, chaos erupts. Tensions run high, marriages reach their limits, confessions-and vodka-flow freely, and weapons are drawn. Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington) plays Uncle Vanya, in this heartbreaking comedy about the eternal battle between futility and change.

Bad Books
Bad Books Apr 2 - Apr 27, 2025

When a troubled teen is given a controversial book, his mother visits the local library to discuss "appropriate" reading material with the librarian. However, their reasonable discussion quickly turns into a heated confrontation, sparking a dramatic chain reaction of unexpected consequences. With both heartbreak and humor, Sharyn Rothstein offers compassion and empathy as an antidote to the deep debates that divide us. Staged in the round, this brilliant world premiere challenges us to see past our political divisions and first impressions, and asks us what it truly means to care for our children.

Fake It Until You Make It
Fake It Until You Make It Apr 3 - May 4, 2025

In Larissa FastHorse's uproarious comedy, a collision of friends and foes within the non-profit sector sets the stage for a whirlwind of competition, chaos, and comedic revelation. Meet Wynona, the Native American proprietor of N.O.B.U.S.H., and River, her white counterpart at Indigenous Nations Soaring. Their escalating rivalry ensnares colleagues and bystanders, leading to the unraveling of secrets that highlight the absurdities of ambition and authenticity. Amidst the laughter, genuine connections form, emphasizing the value of unexpected paths to success. Fake It Until You Make It is a humorous exploration of ambition, demonstrating that laughter often accompanies the pursuit of goals.

cullud wattah
cullud wattah Apr 3 - Apr 27, 2025

It is 2016 and it has been 936 days and counting since Flint, Michigan, has had clean water. Third-generation General Motors employee Marion finds herself on the cusp of a promotion until her sister begins participating in protests accusing the company of poisoning the water. Forced to confront their past and weigh their limited options for the future, the family finds their tight-knit unit threatened by more than just the toxicity of the water.

Sofonisba
Sofonisba Apr 10 - May 4, 2025
Washington Stage Guild at Undercroft Theatre

She was one of the first known female artists. And one of the first women artists to establish an international reputation. A student of Michelangelo, 27-year-old noblewoman and renowned portrait artist Sofonisba Anguissola travels from Italy to Spain to paint for King Philip II. In her 20 years at the Royal Court, she must play to and against the expectations of the king, friendship with and service to a 14-year-old Queen Isabel, and navigate the tricky waters of court politics as an unmarried woman. A play about the hunger for creation - of birth and of art - and what it costs.

Annie
Annie Apr 11 - Apr 20, 2025

Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production - just as you remember it and just when we need it most.

Shane Gillis Live
Shane Gillis Live Apr 12

Shane Gillis is kicking off the new year with his biggest tour yet: Shane Gillis Live. Gillis will embark on a global arena tour hitting 27 cities bringing his unmistakable comedic style to some of the biggest venues across North America and Europe. Gillis' tour, in partnership with Outback Presents, includes stops at iconic arenas such as Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. on April 12th.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Apr 15 - Jun 22, 2025

With killer heels and a fabulous wig, Hedwig tours the country, trailing the ex-lover who stole her songs and made it big. Tonight, Hedwig will tell her story on her own terms, in an unforgettable show about growing up in Communist East Germany, the botched sex change operation that allowed her to come to the United States, and life beyond the binary.

Blippi - Join The Band Tour
Blippi - Join The Band Tour Apr 18

Join Blippi to make music in Tysons, VA in the brand new live Blippi: Join the Band Tour! Blippi will be joined onstage by Meekah along with their singing and dancing buddies and LIVE musicians. They'll explore what makes music, including sounds, rhythms and instruments, with fan-favorite Blippi hits. So grab your drumsticks, tune up your guitar, and move those feet with Blippi and get ready for a musical performance that's fun for the whole family!

Dog Man The Musical
Dog Man The Musical Apr 26 - Apr 27, 2025

Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, "Dog Man: The Musical" is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world's most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?

Paradise Blue
Paradise Blue Apr 30 - Jun 8, 2025

Detroit, 1949. Welcome to Paradise, a jazz club that's seen better days. Blue, the club's trumpet-playing owner is ready to leave this town and his family demons behind. But his house band and his best girl have dreams of their own, so when hardboiled widow Silver enters the picture looking for some business and some pleasure, Love, lust, and legacy collide in the fight for Paradise. Studio transforms the Victor Shargai theatre into a jazz club for Dominique Morisseau's (Pipeline, Skeleton Crew) music-filled drama about resilience, self-preservation, and community.

Katt Williams: Heaven on Earth Tour
Katt Williams: Heaven on Earth Tour May 9 - May 10, 2025

On the heels of his explosive Netflix comedy special, WOKE FOKE, critically acclaimed comedian Katt Williams announces the HEAVEN ON EARTH TOUR. Produced by North American Entertainment Group, the upcoming tour with new material.

Falsettos
Falsettos May 10 - Jun 15, 2025

A tour-de-force performance about the power of witnessing, constructed from interviews with residents of Charlottesville impacted by events surrounding 2017’s “Unite the Right” rally and counter-protests. Award-winning performance artist, Priyanka Shetty, was away that August and could only decipher the trauma through Twitter. She returns to interview, assessing the personal toll, while following up from recent trials of the co-conspirators.

Senior Class
Senior Class May 16 - Jun 22, 2025

Senior Class introduces us to two Broadway-obsessed high school seniors in New York City searching for the perfect Eliza Doolittle for their brand-new, musicalized Pygmalion. But theatrical elitism and privilege get flipped on their heads when a Harlem-born-and-bred subway dancer named Alize arrives with a few lessons of her own to teach. Amy Anders Corcoran, who recently directed our blockbuster production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at Olney Theatre directs this World Premiere Musical full of optimism, energy, and a dedication to the principle that "the show must go on!"

We Are Gathered
We Are Gathered May 16 - Jun 15, 2025

Wilson and Free met in a dark park searching for fun not expecting to find love, light, and each other. Now a milestone anniversary has got them wondering if they have met Mr. Right or a long one-night stand with a lovely Mr. Maybe? With a little support and a lot of confusion from family, friends, and a stranger in the dark, the question remains: will Free and Wilson find their way together or will they let fear, and a secret lead them asunder?

Kimberly Akimbo
Kimberly Akimbo May 20 - May 25, 2025

Kim, a bright and funny Jersey teen who happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. And yet her aging disease may be the least of her problems. Forced to maneuver family secrets, borderline personalities, and possible felony charges, Kim is determined to find happiness in a world where not even time is on her side.

Frankenstein
Frankenstein May 27 - Jun 22, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company at Michael R. Klein Theatre

Emily Burns (adaptor of STC’s Macbeth and Much Ado About Nothing), reimagines Mary Shelley’s romantic gothic science fiction masterpiece as a chilling exploration of what it means to create a new life. Visceral and provocative, this production reveals the inner lives of Elizabeth and Victor Frankenstein in bold new ways. Riding the edge of cinematic thriller and intense drama, Frankenstein redefines the legend we know, the name we fear, and the monstrous act at the heart of the story.

King James
King James May 28 - Jun 22, 2025

At first glance, Shawn and Matt couldn't be more different. However, when they discover they are both diehard Cleveland Cavaliers fans, they quickly form a close bond over their shared love of basketball-and the breathtaking talents of NBA star LeBron James. Over the course of many years, their relationship ebbs and flows with the fortunes of their beloved team. This witty and energetic comedy is a "wonderfully daring, imaginative, and compassionate" (The New York Times) celebration of the enduring power of sports fandom and unexpected friendships, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo).

Andy Warhol in Iran
Andy Warhol in Iran May 29 - Jun 29, 2025

It's 1976, and less than 3 years before her exile, the Empress Farah beckons Andy Warhol to begin pop-art portraits of the royals in Tehran. When a fascinating University student takes Warhol hostage to publicize his group's demands, a life or death struggle ensues over revolution, responsibility and the arts.

Chicago
Chicago May 30 - Jun 1, 2025

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago's slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids.

The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical
The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical Jun 3 - Jul 13, 2025

A collision of politics, counterculture and rock and roll in human form, Hunter S. Thompson is impossible to pin down. Careening from the 1940s to 2005, Thompson invents Gonzo journalism, attempts to take down a corrupt president, and quests for equality for his fellow weirdos, outsiders and freaks. However, this anti-hero's drug-fueled tornado leaves a trail of destruction as he grapples with his legacy in a world that has left him behind.

The Berlin Diaries
The Berlin Diaries Jun 4 - Jun 22, 2025

Oregon Book Award-winning playwright Andrea Stolowitz opens the pages of her great-grandfather's journal to discover a previously unknown genealogy in The Berlin Diaries. How do you find home when a family history is scattered like the torn pages of a journal entry released to the wind? Two performers become generations of characters in an attempt to stitch together clues and restore memories formerly lost to time.

The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson Jun 5 - Jun 22, 2025

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this haunting, luminous play is fourth in Wilson's famous American Century Cycle. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, Berniece and her brother, Boy Willie, navigate the complexities of their past and the weight of their future, all centered around an heirloom piano with a story of its own. "Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking." -The New York Times

Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde Jun 6 - Jun 15, 2025

The fabulous, feminist modern classic! When the effervescent Elle Woods is dumped by her boyfriend, she follows him to Harvard Law School, determined to win him back. But what starts as a plot to regain her relationship turns into much more as Elle realizes her true potential—in law, love, and life. Legally Blonde is a hilarious, inspirational romp that proves you don’t have to change who you are to achieve your dreams.

Les Miserables
Les Miserables Jun 11 - Jul 13, 2025

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Miserables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice, and redemption-a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities, and 22 languages, Les Miserables is unquestionably one of the world's most popular musicals.

A Wrinkle In Time
A Wrinkle In Time Jun 12 - Jul 20, 2025

Meg Murry's father was experimenting with time travel and the fifth dimension when he mysteriously disappeared. Now, Meg, her friend Calvin, and her younger brother Charles Wallace must race to rescue him. Can they outwit the forces of evil they will encounter on their heart-stopping journey through space? Join Meg on this epic quest in an adventurous new musical adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's Newbery Medal-winning classic novel that will energize your spirit, expand your imagination, and inspire you to believe that love, friendship, and courage can conquer all.

Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer
Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer Jun 13

When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn't say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 16. Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop. In Late Bloomer, Sarah's brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other. Plus, lots of stuff about dinners and lady gardens.

Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations Jun 17 - Jun 22, 2025

Don't miss the electrifying new musical about "the greatest R&B group of all time." With their signature dance moves and harmonies, The Temptations rose to the top of the charts, and their moving story still resonates five decades later. The show features such iconic hits as "My Girl," "Just My Imagination," "Papa Was a Rolling Stone," and many more.

Dory Fantasmagory
Dory Fantasmagory Jun 18 - Aug 3, 2025

It's tough being the youngest! Dory's siblings won't play with her and there are monsters to battle all over the house, like the hair-raising Mrs. Gobble Gracker. With the help of her fairy godfather, Mr. Nuggy, her monster-friend, Mary, and her mighty imagination, Dory sets out to win what she wants most: her family's attention.

Wipeout
Wipeout Jun 18 - Jul 27, 2025

Claudia is giving herself an early birthday present: Surf lessons. Floating in the Pacific isn't entirely her speed, but she's grounded her drifting friendship triad for years, and birthday celebration is a surefire way to get both of her best friends to show up. Joined by a surfbro instructor, Claudia and her friends face their Golden Years by catching some waves, settling some scores, and navigating their smallness in the vastness of the ocean and life. A funny and moving play about endings and beginnings. 

Kim's Convenience
Kim's Convenience Jun 25 - Jul 27, 2025

The inspiration for the hit Netflix series of the same name, Ins Choi’s award-winning comedy, introduces us to the Kims, a Korean immigrant family whose foibles belie serious tensions between assimilated daughter Janet and her parents. Located in Toronto’s rapidly gentrifying Roger’s Park, Appa has been offered a lucrative buy-out for his store. With Janet more invested in her photography career and his son Jung long-estranged, it may be his only option. Choi leavens the clash of old ways and new opportunities with a heavy dose of humor as Appa, Umma, Jung, and Janet attempt to heal old wounds.

The Wiggles: Bouncing Balls! Tour
The Wiggles: Bouncing Balls! Tour Jun 27

That's right, the world's most popular children's entertainment group, The Wiggles are back for their biggest global tour ever! For the first time in over 5 years, The Wiggles will be returning for an extensive tour of the UK, US and Canada with their new show, based on their smash hit single Bouncing Balls!

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny Jun 29

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny. Jimmy is a household name in UK television, well known for hosting Channel 4's 8 Out Of 10 Cats, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Big Fat Quiz Of The Year in addition to presenting Comedy Central's Roast Battle UK and Your Face Or Mine. He is a regular on all the top panel shows, including QI and A League Of Their Own, has performed as part of The Royal Variety Performance three times, hosts Channel 4 gameshow I Literally Just Told You and in 2025 will also host Last One Laughing UK on Amazon Prime.

Duel Reality
Duel Reality Jul 1 - Jul 20, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company at Sidney Harman Hall

Experience the passion and tragedy of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers in this exhilarating production set in an acrobatic sporting arena. Crackling with electric energy, Duel Reality brings highflying theatricality to the feud between the Montagues and Capulets. Reimagining sword fights with aerial grace and leaps of faith as literal leaps across the Harman Hall stage, betrayal, intrigue, and doomed love remain at the heart of this action-packed retelling of Romeo and Juliet. This international spectacular has been hailed by critics as “entertaining, gratifying, and a fantastic experience” (Berkeley Beacon).

You've Got a Friend: Women Pop Songwriters
You've Got a Friend: Women Pop Songwriters Jul 2 - Jul 13, 2024

From Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, and Carly Simon to Brandi Carlile, Alicia Keys, Sara Bareilles and Adele, Signature celebrates the amazing women who not only sing but write their own music. From pop standards to newer hits, revel in the singer/songwriters who composed "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," "Rolling in the Deep," "If I Ain't Got You," "You're So Vain" and "Cactus Tree."

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Jul 8 - Jul 13, 2025

Cursed Child is the official eighth story in the Harry Potter franchise and the first to be officially presented on stage. The events of Cursed Child take place nineteen years after those of the final J.K. Rowling novel "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" and the production features dazzling illusions, bringing the Wizarding World to life before your very eyes.

Apropos Of Nothing, A Comedy
Apropos Of Nothing, A Comedy Jul 12 - Aug 3, 2025

Owen confesses, apropos of nothing, that he’s in love with his best friend’s wife. But it’s just “a passing phase,” he tells him. “Forget I even said it.” Unfortunately, no one can. And now that it’s out there, everyone’s lives are suddenly turned upside down. With the help of a precocious millennial all parties are soon forced to examine their lives and relationships for the first time. In a comedy about love, irony, and cliche, five friends struggle with… well… love, irony, and cliche.

A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream Jul 17 - Aug 10, 2025

For over twenty years, in-the-know DC audiences have thrilled to the magic of wordless Shakespeare from Synetic Theatre, called by the Washington Post "the region's premier troupe for physical theater." Now, Olney Theatre Center introduces Maryland audiences to Synetic's thrilling, kinetic performances with one of their most acclaimed, groundbreaking productions! Love-drunk teens stumble upon a troupe of wannabe actors and find themselves caught in a war between the Fairy King and Queen...and that's before one wily sprite intent on mischief-making sprinkles a little fairy dust. What could possibly go wrong?!

Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern Jul 22 - Aug 3, 2025

Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern is the game you love, but bigger and better than ever. Control the quest as you journey through an ever-changing campaign set in the heart of the Forgotten Realms. Find a new home at the Tavern, where laughter flows like ale and your new best companion is right beside you. Solve puzzles, explore hidden secrets, and conquer in action-this is the adventure you've been waiting for!

Parade
Parade Aug 19 - Sep 7, 2025

Leo and Lucille Frank are a newly wed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, it propels them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice, and devotion. Riveting and gloriously hopeful, PARADE reminds us that to love, we must truly see one another.

The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music Sep 9 - Oct 5, 2025

Sixty-five years after its original stage debut, a critically acclaimed North American tour of The Sound of Music will transport the next generation of theatergoers to the hills of Austria. Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, the smash-hit musical classic will once again grace stages across the country, captivating audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience, and the power of music.