‘Angels in America, Part One’ at Arena 
• April 13, 2023

The subtitle of part one of “Angels in America,” at Arena Stage through April 23, is “Millennium Approaches.” Set in the fall of 1985, the first half of Tony Kushner’s […]

‘King Lear’ at Shakespeare Theatre
• March 23, 2023

Shakespeare’s “King Lear” is based on a story of a mythical King Lear and his three daughters — but the play is no fairytale. The first production of “King Lear,” technically […]

Ford’s Theatre Presents ‘Shout, Sister, Shout!’
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What becomes a legendary artist most is to be celebrated in the art of subsequent generations. The guitar-playing gospel great Sister Rosetta Tharpe (1915-1973) has recently been portrayed in the […]

Washington Concert Opera’s ‘Nabucco’ 
• March 8, 2023

After a standing ovation, Washington Concert Opera’s 2022-23 season ended on March 4 with a sing-along in Lisner Auditorium: Artistic Director and Conductor Antony Walker led the orchestra, chorus and […]

‘Romeo and Juliet’: Perfect Valentine’s Ballet, to See with a Guy Too …
• February 16, 2023

The American Ballet Theatre brought the perfect ballet to the Kennedy Center for Valentine’s week: “Romeo and Juliet.” Perfect not only because its tragic love story is one of the […]

Presidents Day Weekend Roundup, Feb. 16 – 20
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Happy Presidents’ Day weekend! There are lots of ways to honor our presidents this weekend, including events at Mount Vernon and The National Portrait Gallery. There’s also a fun show […]

2023 Helen Hayes Nominations Announced; 37th Awards Show Returns Live at Anthem May 22
• February 9, 2023

And now, returning live, let’s give it up!  For the first time since the pandemic began the Helen Hayes Awards will be returning live for a 37th Awards gala at […]

Q&A with PostClassical Ensemble Founder Angel Gil-Ordoñez  
• February 8, 2023

Maestro Angel Gil-Ordoñez, Spanish-born American conductor, founder of the PostClassical Ensemble — and our February cover model — spoke with The Georgetowner about his passion for music, what he loves […]

Weekend Roundup, Jan. 26 – 29  
• January 26, 2023

Another weekend is upon us! Can you believe January is winding down? There is of course lots to do, from performances at The Kennedy Center to the Architecture and Design […]

Weekend Roundup, Jan. 19 – 22 
• January 19, 2023

This week, we’ve got lots to do and see. Visit The Mosaic Theater for their new “Catalyst New Play Festival,” enjoy The Wharf’s Fire & Ice Festival, see an exhibit […]