Les Misérables Brings Broadway Spectacle to D.C. 
• June 30, 2025

By Caroline Woodward  In 1986, “Les Misérables” made its American premiere at the Kennedy Center Opera House in a pre-Broadway trial run. The musical would go on to play for […]

Weekend Roundup: Day of Archaeology, Anyone?
• June 26, 2025

The heat promises to break (just a bit!) this weekend, so why not get out and about and enjoy? Here are some events and things to do on this perfect […]

Help Award-Winning Local Vocal Students
• June 25, 2025

The community is invited to help support Duke Ellington School of the Arts award-winning vocal students travel to France and Italy this July for a historic musical and cultural exchange. […]

Multi-Platinum Artist James Arthur To Take Wolf Trap Stage
• June 24, 2025

Multi-platinum recording artist James Arthur is stopping by Wolf Trap July 2 for a concert of his hits like “Say You Won’t Let Go” and “Rewrite the Stars” from The […]

July and August Onstage, Georgetown
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By Mark Edelman “Summertime and the living is easy” Ira Gershwin would have us believe in his groundbreaking lyrics for the Gershwins’ “Porgy and Bess,” a recent hit at the […]

Juneteenth Celebrated with a Night of Music at Blues Alley
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By Caroline Moore Juneteenth took center stage last night as Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va) performed along with the David Kline band and Abena Koomson-Davis at Blues Alley in Georgetown. The […]

Fête de la Musique Brings Live Music to the Streets of Georgetown 
• June 23, 2025

By Annabel Taylor  D.C., a city influenced by French urban planning and built by French architect Pierre Charles L’Enfant, shares more than just a layout with Paris. In 1982, France’s […]

GALA Theatre’s Gustavo Ott: ‘We Are Ready’
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“I left everything in Texas and I came here,” GALA Hispanic Theatre Artistic Director Gustavo Ott told attendees at The Georgetowner’s June 19 Cultural Leadership Breakfast, held at 1310 Kitchen […]

‘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’ […]