George Mason

EdTA Reveals 2026 Annual Award Recipients in Theatre Education
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026

The Educational Theatre Association revealed 16 individuals and three schools as its 2026 award recipients, honoring educators, administrators, researchers, and advocates for their impact on theatre education.

ArtsFairfax Unveils 2026 Awards Honorees for Fairfax County Arts Recognition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026

ArtsFairfax, the nonprofit designated as Fairfax County's local arts agency, has revealed the 2026 ArtsFairfax Awards recipients, elebrated as the annual event to recognize visionary contributions to the arts countywide.

WHO IS EARTHA MAE? Will Come to Urbanite Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

Urbanite Theatre will present WHO IS EARTHA MAE?, a solo work created and performed by Jade Wheeler, at its Sarasota venue. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Palm Beach Symphony Welcomes Three New Board Members
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

PALM BEACH SYMPHONY announced the addition of three new members, Carol Baxter, Mary Demory, and Percy Kavasmaneck, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors, enhancing its leadership team.

Previews: ARKANSAS COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS at Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 24, 2026

Country music fans across the Natural State will want to mark their calendars, because one of Arkansas’s biggest nights in music is tuning up for an unforgettable celebration.

Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Will Headline ARTS BY GEORGE! 2026 Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) has announced the ARTS by George! benefit event, headlined by acclaimed actor and musician Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.

GALA Theatre to Stage Bilingual Children's Play SÉNECA, RATÓN DE BIBLIOTECA in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026

GALA Theatre will continue its 50th anniversary season with GALita's production for young audiences Séneca, ratón de biblioteca (Séneca, The Library Mouse), a bilingual play by Chilean playwright Jorge Díaz.

Silkroad Unveils SANCTUARY: THE POWER OF RESONANCE AND RITUAL Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026

Silkroad has announced SANCTUARY: THE POWER OF RESONANCE AND RITUAL, a new touring program curated by Rhiannon Giddens. The U.S. tour will feature performances blending global musical traditions rooted in ritual and community.

Feature: GMU'S HEART AND MUSIC: THE SONGS OF WILLIAM FINN Has It's Cast Learning from The Best
by Elliot Lanes - Jan 27, 2026

George Mason University (GMU) in Fairfax VA has one of the fastest growing Musical Theater programs in the area. Over the last eight years, the program has grown in leaps and bounds from being a certificate-based program to a degree-based one. One of the biggest reasons for the program’s success is definitely the faculty, including the two who are the subjects of this interview.

Post Kennedy Center Split, Washington National Opera Sets Stephen Schwartz Hosted WEST SIDE STORY Gala & More
by Joshua Wright - Jan 16, 2026

Washington National Opera announces spring 2026 performances at venues across the D.C. area, including Treemonisha, The Crucible, and additional concerts during its 70th anniversary season.

Video: In Rehearsals for THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Milwaukee Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for Milwaukee Repertory Theater's production of The Lehman Trilogy running in the Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse Theater. 

Manhattan Arts Center Commissions New Work By NYC Playwright Andrew Michael Reid
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025

Manhattan Arts Center has commissioned a new original play by New York City-based playwright Andrew Michael Reid. The organization presents five mainstage productions annually and serves as a regional hub for theatre, visual art, and arts education.

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to be Presented at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will continue its record-breaking season in the new Associated Bank Theater Center with the upcoming production of The Lehman Trilogy.

Feature: REFLECTIONS ON RUSSIA: GMU CAST MEMBERS ON AN EPIC COLLEGE THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 26, 2025

Every once in awhile you go to see a show not knowing what the final product is going to be. The epic musical Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 was one of those musicals that was very specific to its original staging because of it’s tent location. It was totally immersive. When the show moved to Broadway, it didn’t have the same effect.

Silkroad To Tour SANCTUARY: THE POWER OF RESONANCE AND RITUAL In March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025

Silkroad will launch SANCTUARY: THE POWER OF RESONANCE AND RITUAL in March 2026 under the artistic direction of Rhiannon Giddens. The program will explore how communal music-making supports healing, cultural understanding, and connection across traditions.

The Laurie Berkner Band To Return To The DMV With Family Halloween Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

Legendary children's musician Laurie Berkner and The Laurie Berkner Band will bring two performances of their 'Greatest Hits Halloween' concert to DC area families. Learn more.

Interview: Theatre Life with Kanysha Williams
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 27, 2025

Today’s subject Kanysha Williams is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Miss Mary in Play On!. The Duke Ellington/Shakespeare infused extravaganza runs through October 5th in Signature’s MAX space.

Spotlight: DARREN CRISS LIVE at Center for the Arts
by BWW Special Offer - Jul 18, 2025

Don't Miss Darren Criss Live in Fairfax on 9/27! Tony Award-winning star of stage and screen Darren Criss will headline ARTS by George! ARTS by George! has raised more than $4.6 million since it began in 2006

ArtsFairfax Board Of Directors Names Michael Liberman As Board Chair
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2025

ArtsFairfax has named new members and new officers to its Board of Directors, including Michael Liberman as Board Chair. Learn more about the company and the changes here!

The Paul Taylor Dance Company Hires Three New Dancers
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025

At an audition attended by 90 men at the new Taylor Studios, Taylor Dance West in New York City on June 14, three dancers were invited to join the Paul Taylor Dance Company by Artistic Director Michael Novak.