‘Frankenstein’ Isn’t Your Average Retelling. It’s a Relationship Drama 
• June 18, 2025

By Caroline Woodward “Frankenstein” is taking on new life (get it?) at the Shakespeare Theatre Company with a new and exciting reimagining of the gothic tale. Written and directed by […]

Weekend Roundup: June 18-22
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This weekend, we celebrate Juneteenth, which is tomorrow. Friday through Sunday, check out the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, the RalRose Rum & Rosé Fundraiser and don’t miss ‘Twelfth Night’ […]

Weekend Roundup: Nelly & The Nats, Last Chance to Catch ‘Forever Fearless’
• June 12, 2025

Another weekend awaits with plenty to do! Check out a community-driven performance at Folger, see Nelly after the Nats game Friday and don’t miss the last chance to see the […]

The Room Where It Happened: The 78th Tony Awards Recap
• June 9, 2025

Those who attended the 78th Annual Tony Awards were lucky enough to be in the room where it happened—the 10th anniversary of “Hamilton” and its Broadway debut “mixtape” celebration that […]

The Washington Ballet Announces 2nd Season Under Liang
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“Dense with moments for the cast to shine in everything from solos to groups sections, if you were to offer up just one ballet to exemplify the breadth and beauty […]

June Onstage, Georgetown
• June 5, 2025

By Mark Edelman June, as Oscar Hammerstein put it, is busting out all over. As the temperatures climb, why not spend a cool summer night at one of these great […]

Weekend Roundup: Pride, Global Rhythms & Gospel Choirs
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World Pride continues this weekend with some of the biggest events of the festival. The Nats host a night OUT, Pride heads to the Wharf, Pride Plays will be performed […]

GALA Theatre Artistic Director to Speak at June 19 Breakfast
• June 2, 2025

On Thursday, June 19, The Georgetowner’s Cultural Leadership Breakfast Series will present a talk by playwright Gustavo Ott, artistic director of GALA Hispanic Theatre. Admission to the event, at 1310 […]

Bucoy-Calavan’s Vision: Choral Arts as the Ambassador Chorus
• May 29, 2025

Along with excerpts from (as a social media post put it) “all the choral bangers” — Handel’s “Messiah,” Beethoven’s Ninth, the Mozart, Brahms and Verdi Requiems and Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms” […]

Weekend Vibes: Fun Things to Check Out May 29-June 1
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If you’re living for the weekend, you’ll be excited about this one! It’s officially outdoor movie season; Project GLOW is at the RFK Festival Grounds and there are many WorldPride […]