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Recent and soon-to-be-released albums from Broadway and its stars

A selection of new cast albums and recordings of songs from Broadway’s greatest hits and performers includes an array of shows, themes, and styles that offer fans the opportunity to hear their ...
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Electrifying ‘Damn Yankees’ at Arena Stage hits it out of the park

This Broadway-bound ‘revisal’ keeps every ounce of the original’s zeal and is packed with powerhouse performances. A night at the theater that doubles as a trip to the ballpark — what could be better?
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Bluegrass and romance star in ‘Bright Star’ at Fauquier Community Theatre

For Southern lore, catchy music, and winning performances, you can’t go wrong. When a celebrity like Steve Martin co-writes a musical, it’s probably worth a look. From his early days as the “wild and ...
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Underground Railroad goes south of the border in historic hip-hop musical ‘Mexodus’ at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre

While the history of the Underground Railroad that helped slaves from below the Mason-Dixon line escape to freedom in the North and Canada has been well-documented and taught, few have heard of the ...
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A humorous, heartfelt ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at ARTfactory

The classic, quirky, and quixotic musical from Actors Theatre is just in time for spooky season. How far might we be willing to go to improve our circumstances in life? How much might we be willing to ...
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‘Spanking Machine’ at 1st Stage is both damn funny and healing

I’ve always felt that the power of comedy is underestimated. Humor can be grasped universally and understood as an insider’s secret at the same time. By way of a joke, and the laughter that comes with ...
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Appalachian music helps heal a broken family in ‘The Porch on Windy Hill’ at NYC’s Urban Stages

When Mira (a 26-year-old bi-racial Korean American classical violinist) and her boyfriend Beckett (who plays multiple acoustic string instruments, sings, and is a wealth of information about the ...
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Shakespeare Theatre Company announces casting for ‘Guys and Dolls’

Star-studded holiday production of the classic musical runs December 2-January 4 in STC’s Harman Hall. Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the casting for its holiday presentation of Guys and ...
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For The Merely Players, all of WIT’s a stage this fall

Director Shawn Westfall riffs on DC’s very own improvised Shakespeare group. If you’re a fan of improv, chances are you’ve heard of The Improvised Shakespeare Company®, who perform regularly in DC as ...
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Meet the Cast of ‘The Second Shepherds’ Play’ at Folger Theatre: Part 3: Matthew R. Wilson

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of Folger Theatre’s The Second Shepherds’ Play, meet Matthew R. Wilson. Matthew R. Wilson. Photo courtesy of Folger Theatre. Sophia: Please introduce ...
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Theater J announces ‘Eureka Day’ as final addition to 2025/26 season

Tony-winning Jonathan Spector play will run from March 11 to April 5, 2026. Theater J is thrilled to announce the final play of its 35th year of producing thought-provoking, dynamic, and impactful ...