Cirque Brings COOLEST Show Yet to Capital One Arena
Cirque du Soleil is ditching the suburbs to make a very cool return to Washington with is ice performance, CRYSTAL. It’s exactly what you’re imagining… and more.
Arts/Theatre
STC Announces Simon Godwin to Succeed Michael Kahn
The Shakespeare Theatre Company announced today that after an international search, Simon Godwin has been appointed as its next Artistic Director. Godwin, who is currently serving as Associate Director at the Royal National Theatre, will succeed Michael Kahn, who has been at the helm of… Read More
Another Vote for ‘Dave’ at Arena Stage
If Mr. Rogers could have been president, his tenure might have looked a lot like Dave’s—the titular character of a new musical, now debuting at Arena Stage, based on the 1993 Academy Award-nominated film of the same name. A nerdy, passionate teacher of American history… Read More
Thousands of Masterpieces of “Fabergé Rediscovered” at Hillwood
The first comprehensive Fabergé collection to be organized and presented at Hillwood — Fabergé Rediscovered — is now on view. If you’re a fan of history, tradition and craftsmanship, you won’t want to miss it! “It’s been 22 years since Hillwood’s Fabergé collection was last… Read More
Take a Free Tour of These New Foggy Bottom Art Installations
Arts in Foggy Bottom presents its 6th biennial neighborhood installations, Absence and Presence. Co-curated by DC artists Helen Frederick and Peter Winant, Absence and Presence is a collection of 15 artist’s works, some sculptures, others varying public artworks, that share “the history of the neighborhood and stories of… Read More
Baltimore’s Walters Art Museum Reopens w/ New Stories, Direction, Art
After a multi-year transformation, 1 West Mount Vernon Place — also known as the 19th-century mansion, The Hackerman House — and home to the Walters Art Museum, is now re-opened. In the heart of Mount Vernon in Baltimore, the home originally served as a home during… Read More
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
Get set to have one juicy freaky Friday the 13th , because… It’s showtime, folks! BEETLEJUICE is coming to DC’s National Theatre for a 5-week limited engagement from October 14 thru November 18, 2018, and tickets for the pre-Broadway world premiere of the new musical comedy will go on sale that day at 10:00… Read More
DC Shorts Laughs Features Double Header of Comic Healing
Who doesn’t need a laugh these days? The DC Shorts International Film Festival’s DC Shorts LAUGHS is DC’s quintessential night of quick quips and comedy combining live stand-up performances with comedy shorts from past film festivals. DC Shorts LAUGHS takes place on on Friday, June… Read More
‘Waitress’ Bakes Up Sweet Singing, Life Lessons, and Loads of Laughs
I can’t lie: I love pie. And I loved Waitress, although this hit Broadway musical now on stage at National Theatre gave me all the feels (including some unpleasant ones). With music by Sara Bareilles and based on the motion picture, Waitress follows the lives of… Read More
Snow Child: A Haunting Lyrical Look at America’s Last Frontier
Snow Child at the Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater seems like the potential little sister to 2015’s breakout smash Dear Evan Hansen, destined to take wing from the boards of DC direct to the bright lights of Broadway. Under the sure direction of Molly… Read More
