Synetic returns triumphantly to the Shakespeare Theatre with its epic wordless adaptation of Antony & Cleopatra. Featuring the unparalleled skills of the Synetic ensemble, this passionate love story is a collision of empires, as the ascension and assassination of Julius Caesar gives way to the sweeping love story of the Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra, and Caesar’s mighty captain, Antony. Vato Tsikurishvili and Irina Kavsadze star as the pair whose love shakes the foundations of empires.
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A world premiere comedy by Ken Levine, the Emmy Award Winning writer for Cheers, MASH, and Frasier. A would-be New Yorker cartoonist spends 27 years trying to impress a girl from college. Can his caregiver help him achieve the success he desires? Or does his heart belong elsewhere? Directed by Stan Levin.
A beautiful, movement-based show that revisits the classic film The Red Balloon and will delight audiences of all ages and speakers of all languages. Nothing can go right for the old man, whose days are gray and dreary, until he is visited by a friendly red balloon. In the playful physical style of 1930’s silent movies, the old man–an adult version of the boy in the film – regains his youthful spirit.
Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings invites you into an elegant, Regency-inspired evening where the beloved melodies from Netflix’s Bridgerton are reimagined in rich, romantic string arrangements beneath the soft glow of hundreds of candles. With the Kennedy String Quartet bringing the series’ most recognizable themes and pop-covers-turned-classical to life, the concert blends sweeping drama, intimate tenderness, and a touch of high-society sparkle—perfect for fans who want to feel the show’s glamour and emotional punch in a completely immersive, live-music setting.
Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons is a high-energy, candlelit concert that turns two arena-sized catalogs into something intimate and cinematic, as a live string quartet reimagines soaring choruses, pulsing rhythms, and big emotional hooks in elegant classical-style arrangements. Over the course of about an hour, you’ll hear favorites from both bands—think Coldplay staples like “Clocks,” “Fix You,” “The Scientist,” “Viva la Vida,” and “A Sky Full of Stars” paired with Imagine Dragons crowd-pleasers like “Radioactive,” “Believer,” “Bad Liar,” and “Follow You”—creating a fun, immersive “versus” experience where each song feels freshly dramatic under the warm glow of candlelight.
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More is an immersive classical concert that surrounds you with the warm glow of hundreds of candles while a live string ensemble brings some of the most vivid music ever written to life. Anchored by Vivaldi’s iconic Four Seasons, the program weaves in additional favorites—like the soaring “Méditation” from Thaïs, a modern, hypnotic reimagining of Vivaldi by Max Richter, and the passionate pulse of Piazzolla—creating a journey that moves from sparkling delicacy to thunderous drama and back again, with every melody feeling close, immediate, and richly cinematic.
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer is an immersive concert experience that reimagines some of modern film’s most iconic scores in elegant, emotionally charged string arrangements, all performed in a sea of flickering candlelight. Over roughly an hour, the program travels from the pulse-quickening intensity of Inception and The Dark Knight to the sweeping grandeur of Gladiator and Man of Steel, with unforgettable moments from The Lion King, Interstellar, Sherlock Holmes, and Pirates of the Caribbean woven in—creating a cinematic, goosebump-inducing night where every theme feels both epic and surprisingly intimate.
Candlelight: Tribute to Beyoncé is a dazzling, candlelit concert that reimagines Queen Bey’s biggest eras in rich, cinematic string arrangements, turning pop and R&B hits into something intimate, dramatic, and surprisingly emotional. Performed live by the Listeso String Quartet, the set glides from the euphoric lift of “Love On Top” and the swagger of “Crazy in Love” to the slow-burn intensity of “Drunk in Love,” the glow of “Halo,” and the crowd-pleasing punch of “Single Ladies,” with modern favorites like “Cuff It” and “Texas Hold ’Em” woven in—creating an hour of music that feels both luxurious and electric under the gentle shimmer of candlelight.
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac is a glowing, immersive concert experience that transforms the band’s timeless rock catalog into rich, cinematic string arrangements performed live in a room lit by hundreds of flickering candles. Over the course of about an hour, the Listeso String Quartet brings fresh emotion and intimacy to favorites like “Everywhere,” “Gypsy,” “You Make Loving Fun,” “Never Going Back Again,” “Don’t Stop,” “Gold Dust Woman,” “Go Your Own Way,” “Landslide,” “Little Lies,” “Songbird,” “Rhiannon,” and “The Chain,” creating a warm, transportive night that feels both familiar and beautifully reimagined.
From the creators of the hit comedy DRUNK SHAKESPEARE comes The Greatest (Drunk) Love Story Ever Told: DRUNK ROMEO & JULIET! The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy. One professional actor has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in Shakespeare's greatest love story: Romeo & Juliet. Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the remaining sober actors try to keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking...and what they're drinking!
Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman, his family and their tightknit community honor tradition but must contend with a changing world and a rise in anti-Semitism at their home in Czarist Russia. The glorious score with songs "Sunrise, Sunset" "If I Were a Rich Man" and "Matchmaker" unite with exquisite dance in this classic of the musical theater canon filled with humor, heart - and life.
How can we break the cycle that compels immigrants and their children to leave homes and families in search of security? From East, Like the Sun follows two generations in two families (and one 19th century ghost) searching for the mother lode - whether it’s gold, or a stable way of life.
On the eve of a visit from her estranged childhood friend, now an acclaimed painter, French ceramist Marie-Berthe Cazin recounts her life. From her early days as a gifted protegee discovering the art of pottery, to watching her husband rise to fame partly by claiming her work as his own, through the upheaval of World War I, Marie's unwavering spirit reveals the beauty in the broken.
Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning masterpiece takes audiences on a magical journey through the intertwining tales of Cinderella, Jack (and his beanstalk), Little Red Riding Hood, and a childless Baker and his wife. This enchanting yet poignant modern classic explores the price of our wishes and the consequences of our choices, making it the perfect show for the holiday season and beyond.
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Brian Curry has a secret. He's going to read your thoughts, predict your future and blow your mind. But what does that make him? A psychic, a mentalist, a magician or a very good liar? Packed with twists and turns and a sneak peak into the techniques of an incredible liar, this 60 minute performance will leave you astounded long after the curtain closes.
Eight people meet in a church basement and lock their phones in a box. This a capella chamber musical from Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812) follows an octet of people struggling with digital dependency, charting their compulsions using only the analog vibrancy of their own voices. Witty, dissonant, and lush by turns, Malloy's score plumbs the darkest corners of the internet alongside these characters' yearning for connection. Staged in the round in the Victor Shargai theatre, Octet asks how-in the face of the many ways to escape into our screens-we can choose to be present with each other.
Creative Cauldron's annual music festival has become a vibrant centerpiece of the season, celebrated for its cultural diversity and top-tier talent. Showcasing an eclectic mix of artists from the DMV and beyond, the festival invites audiences to "tour the world without ever leaving Falls Church." Curated by WAMMY Award-winning musicians Ken Avis and Lynn Veronneau, the lineup spans an array of genres-from folk and Latin to jazz, blues, and global traditions - offering a rich, immersive musical experience.
The stories and voices of 1940s Harlem intertwine in this immersive adaptation from Langston Hughes by director Gerrad Alex Taylor. Through poetry, movement, and music, these dynamic characters—including Hughes’ beloved Simple—evoke a rhythmic portrait of Black life.