Great Shows to See in the DC Area in Early November

As autumn takes hold and the air grows crisp, Washington’s theatres are buzzing with stories that range from heartfelt dramas to explosive musicals. Early November offers something for everyone—whether you crave high-energy rock, classic Broadway charm, or thought-provoking new works, the DC theatre scene is alive and thriving with unforgettable productions.

Furlough’s Paradise at Theater Alliance

Oct 30 – Nov 23
Theater Alliance presents the DC Regional Premiere of Furlough’s Paradise, a powerful story about family, forgiveness, and the search for freedom. When Sade is granted a brief furlough from prison, she returns home to find her world—and her cousin Mina—forever changed. Winner of the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, this poetic drama paints a vivid picture of love and resilience within a community trying to heal from the past.

Lizzie The Musical at Keegan Theatre

Oct 31 – Nov 30
Get ready for an all-out rock spectacle as Keegan Theatre unleashes Lizzie The Musical. Inspired by the infamous Lizzie Borden case, this electrifying punk-rock retelling tears into themes of rage, repression, and female empowerment. With an all-female band and a score that hits like a thunderclap, Lizzie transforms a 19th-century legend into a rebellious, blood-soaked anthem of liberation.

Fiddler on the Roof at Signature Theatre

Nov 4 – Jan 25, 2026
Signature Theatre brings to life one of Broadway’s most beloved classics, Fiddler on the Roof. Follow Tevye, the humble milkman, as he wrestles with tradition, faith, and change in a small Russian village on the brink of upheaval. Featuring timeless songs like “Sunrise, Sunset” and “If I Were a Rich Man,” this new production radiates warmth, humor, and heart while exploring the endurance of family and community.

Hello, Dolly! at Olney Theatre Center

Nov 6 – Jan 4, 2026
The inimitable Nova Y. Payton steps into the shoes of the legendary Dolly Levi in Olney Theatre Center’s vibrant new staging of Hello, Dolly!. Overflowing with wit, charm, and dazzling musical numbers, this production celebrates the unstoppable spirit of one woman who makes the world bend to her will. From matchmaking to making magic, Hello, Dolly! promises joy, laughter, and toe-tapping spectacle for audiences of all ages.

Lie Low presented by Solas Nua at Atlas Performing Arts Center

Nov 6 – Nov 23
In Lie Low, Solas Nua delivers a wickedly funny and unsettling new play about trauma, denial, and family dysfunction. After a terrifying home invasion, Faye insists she’s fine—despite twenty sleepless nights and a diet of cereal and nerves. Her brother Naoise tries to help, but his own secret threatens to push them both over the edge. It’s a darkly comic dive into how we cope when our world no longer feels safe.

Trouble In Mind at Fells Point Corner Theatre

Nov 7 – Nov 30, 2025
Trouble In Mind offers a sharp, satirical, and deeply moving look at race and representation in the theatre world. When a seasoned Black actress finally lands a leading role in a “progressive” Broadway play written by a white playwright, tensions simmer beneath the rehearsal room’s surface. What begins as a comedy of manners soon exposes the hypocrisies and systemic barriers that still echo through the industry today.

From bold new dramas to iconic revivals, DC’s early November theatre lineup showcases the extraordinary depth and diversity of the region’s performing arts. Whether you’re drawn to the pulse of punk rock or the comfort of classic musicals, there’s no better time to take your seat and let the lights dim on a night of unforgettable storytelling.

To see a full list of shows now playing, visit our Shows Now Playing in DC page.