Shows in DC: Current DC Theatre Productions

With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, 9 to 5 is based on the smash hit movie. Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can’t do! Pushed to the boiling point, the female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot!

As the curtain rises, Alice slides into view at the end of her long fall down the rabbit-hole. It is a more delightful place for the audience than for Alice, who is trying desperately to get back home. She tries to get help from the Mad Hatter, the Rabbit, and from the very nice Cheshire Cat.

In this intimate and pitch-black comedy from Martin McDonagh (author of The Lieutenant of Inishmore), In the mountains of Connemara, County Galway Maureen cares for her manipulative, ailing mother, Mag in a seemingly endless cycle of spite and mutual loathing. When an old friend arrives from Maureen's past, will he be enough to break the cycle?

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).

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.

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!

You are cordially invited to a meeting of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. In a hidden speakeasy, five classically-trained actors assemble for their sacred ritual. One actor takes five shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespeare play. Hilarity and mayhem ensue as the remaining sober actors attempt to keep the play on track. Every night is different depending on who's drinking ... and what they're drinking! Drunk Shakespeare is a New York Times' Critics Pick and "the best thing to ever happen to the theater" according to Slate Magazine. Craft cocktails are served throughout the show.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Elvis is in the building! Riverside Center will be rockin' this winter as HEARTBREAK HOTEL takes center stage. From the creator of the Tony Award-winning smash-hit Million Dollar Quartet, this high-energy Elvis bio takes an in-depth look at the incomparable icon whose impact shaped the history of music and culture. Trapped in a moment of crisis, Elvis' younger self guides him through pivotal moments of his life that led him to become "The King of Rock and Roll." HEARTBREAK HOTEL features over 40 Elvis hits and iconic songs including, "That's All Right," "All Shook Up," "Burning Love," "Hound Dog," "Love Me Tender," "Don't Be Cruel," "Jailhouse Rock," "Are You Lonesome," and "Blue Suede Shoes."

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.

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.

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).

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.

Best friends Bogie and Zane visit their local record store and leave with so much more than a stack of vinyl in this smart and touching romcom. Have you ever watched a play inside a record store? Just in time for Valentine's Day, this new romantic comedy about exploring records and relationships in the digital era will be performed at Byrdland Records in Union Market!

Matilda Wormwood is an exceptionally gifted child with an extraordinary love of books, an incredibly vivid imagination, and just plain rotten luck in the parental department. Along with her friends and her teacher, Miss Honey, Matilda stands up for justice against the headmistress (appropriately dubbed "The Trunchbull") and other adults who "can't be bothered with the affairs of "wretched, filthy children." (Estimated) 2 hours and 30 minutes with an intermission.

Join us for this Puppet Co. Legacy favorite, with a new spin! This English and Russian bilingual production will incorporate the classic music in this two-person small marionette romp. Directed by Liz Dapo.

Sometimes we all feel a little stuck. In this captivating, humorous, and thought-provoking new play - hailed as a New York Times Critic's Pick - we meet Kenneth, a shy and gentle man who is forced to rejoin society after being fired from his bookstore job. With the help of his best friend Bert and a few new friends he meets along the way, he slowly finds the courage to overcome his grief and find joy in new beginnings.

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 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.