Photos: The Billie Holiday Theatre's 50th Anniversary Major Presentation BLACK GENIUS IN THE AMERICAN THEATER
by A.A. Cristi - February 21, 2023 See photos from The Billie Holiday Theatre's first major presentation of its 50th Anniversary season with the world premiere of Black Genius in the American Theater: A Concert Reading....
Washington Ballet's Nutcracker to Return to THEARC & Warner Theatre for 37 Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 07, 2022 The Washington Ballet's production of The Nutcracker will return with performances at THEARC, November 12–13, and the Warner Theatre, November 25–December 30. In addition to 37 scheduled performances, signature events include The Nutcracker Tea Party (December 4), Military Appreciation Night (Decemb...
Local Performers Can Apply Now For New LIVE & LOCAL Series At Washington Pavilion
by A.A. Cristi - April 26, 2023 The Washington Pavilion is creating a new local performance series called Live & Local. The monthly performances will showcase a lineup of local talent, including singers, dancers, comedians, actors, musicians, artists and others, who can apply to perform now through June 5....
Kerry Washington to Embark on Eight-City International Book Tour in Support of Her Upcoming Memoir 'Thicker Than Water'
by Michael Major - July 05, 2023 Readers will spend an evening with one of Hollywood's most influential stars for an intimate conversation spotlighting her experiences both on and off-screen. Kerry Washington will take audiences behind the scenes of her extraordinary life - as an artist, an advocate, an entrepreneur, a mother, a da...
Maleek Washington Makes His NYC Premiere Next Week
by Stephi Wild - June 02, 2023 The 92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Center's 2022/23 Mainstage Series concludes with Maleek Washington, bringing his compelling creative voice to 92NY for the first time. Washington, a 2021 New York Live Arts Fresh Track grantee, was also nominated for a Bessie as an “Outstanding Breakout Choreographer...
Kerry Washington to Embark on Eight-City International Book Tour in Support of Her Upcoming Memoir 'Thicker Than Water'
by Michael Major - July 05, 2023 Readers will spend an evening with one of Hollywood's most influential stars for an intimate conversation spotlighting her experiences both on and off-screen. Kerry Washington will take audiences behind the scenes of her extraordinary life - as an artist, an advocate, an entrepreneur, a mother, a da...
2022-23 Pavilion Performance Season Tickets Go On Sale Soon
by Grace Cutler - July 06, 2022 Broadway fans can purchase tickets to single shows in the 2022-23 Pavilion Performance Season starting next week. Next season’s fabulous lineup includes both new blockbusters and fan favorites....
Washington Square Park Outdoor Art Exhibit Returns in September
by A.A. Cristi - August 17, 2021 The Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit makes its return with its 90th Fall Show, taking place Labor Day weekend, September 4, 5 & 6, and continuing the following weekend, September 11 and 12. A long-time tradition that unofficially marks the end of summer, the incredibly popular showcase has long...
Theatre Washington Will Move Headquarters
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2023 Theatre Washington has announced that they are relocating their headquarters and office space to Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company at 641 D Street NW, Washington, DC....
THE PIANO LESSON Film to Be a 'Cinematic' Adaptation of the August Wilson Play
by Josh Sharpe - August 19, 2024 The upcoming adaptation of The Piano Lesson will mark a cinematic departure from the stage version. Co-writing the screenplay with Virgil Williams, director Malcolm Washington opened up the world of the story for the movie, utilizing flashbacks and other filmmaking techniques to sometimes take viewe...
Video: Kamasi Washington and Jenn Nkiru Debut 'Get Lit' Short Film
by Josh Sharpe - June 20, 2024 Kamasi Washington and artist and director Jenn Nkiru have debuted the short film for “Get Lit”, starring legendary musician Saul Williams, longtime bandmember Patrice Quinn and Washington himself, with appearances from funk icon George Clinton, Inglewood rapper D Smoke, Willow Smith, Raphael Saadiq,...
Washington Conservatory Of Music To Feature Prize Winners In 2024 Bach Room Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - January 02, 2024 Washington Conservatory of Music has announced a new partnership with the Friday Morning Music Club Foundation to present string competition winners of the 2022 Washington International Competition....
Inaugural Washington Pavilion Gala Set For June 2
by A.A. Cristi - April 21, 2022 The Inaugural Washington Pavilion Gala is scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Paladino Hohm Sculpture Garden and Mary W. Sommervold Hall stage, and tickets are nearly sold out. ...
Denzel Washington Hopes to Bring August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON to the Screen Next
by Stephi Wild - October 02, 2020 Denzel Washington has revealed that he wants to bring August Wilson's play The Piano Lesson to the screen next!...
Photos: Odyssey Theatre's Revival Of PICNIC Opens Tonight
by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2023 Picnic, the sensual, passionate and delightfully funny Pulitzer Prize winning play by William Inge, opens tonight at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble in an all-new production directed John Farmanesh-Bocca. Check out the photos, below. ...
VIDEO: Kerry Washington Reveals How She Talks to Her Kids About Politics
by Sarah Leiber - November 05, 2020 Kerry talks about the great election turn out, working hard on the campaign for Joe Biden, traveling to meet with volunteers, watching the returns come in, talking to her kids about politics, her father Earl, her parents teaching her the importance of voting from a young age, speaking at the Democra...
Washington Conservatory Of Music To Feature Prize Winners In 2024 Bach Room Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - January 02, 2024 Washington Conservatory of Music has announced a new partnership with the Friday Morning Music Club Foundation to present string competition winners of the 2022 Washington International Competition....
Discover WASHINGTON STATE WINES for Diversity, Accessibility and Quality
by Marina Kennedy - June 03, 2024 Washington State Wines deliver exceptional quality across grapes that consistently surpass expectations at a range of price points for every palate and occasion. The diverse portfolio showcases over 80 varieties, inviting wine enthusiasts to embark on a captivating journey and learning experience....
Actor Sues 1776 Tour Producers for Racial Discrimination and Retaliation
by Cara Joy David - January 16, 2024 Over the years, I’ve heard several black actors complain about how their preferred hair plan was dismissed by producers. Now one is suing producer NETworks Presentations, 1776 Touring, and several of their employees, claiming that increasing tensions led to her being terminated after she expressed a...
Photos: Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Brooks, and the Company of THE PIANO LESSON Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - September 08, 2022 The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson begins next week at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre for its 17-week engagement. Performances will begin on Monday, September 19, 2022. Check out photos of the cast meeting the press here!...
Kerry Washington, Tracee Ellis Ross, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and More Join Democratic National Convention Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 17, 2020 Deadline has reported that Eva Longoria, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kerry Washington and Julia Louis-Dreyfus have been added to the Democratic National Convention lineup. ...
Washington Pavilion's LIVE & LOCAL Series Gearing Up For New Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2024 Get ready for a new season of LIVE & LOCAL series at Washington Pavilion, showcasing the best of local talent....
Photos: First Look at Charlotte d'Amboise, Mark Evans, Alex Newell & More in the World Premiere of THE LAST SUPPER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 01, 2022 Photos from the new musical comedy The Last Supper at South Orange Performing Arts Center starring Charlotte D’Amboise, Mark Evans, and Alex Newell are now available. Get a first look here!...
BEETLEJUICE, MEAN GIRLS And More On Sale At Washington Pavilion, July 22
by A.A. Cristi - June 28, 2023 The Washington Pavilion has announced the on-sale schedule for single tickets to its 2023-24 Pavilion Performance Season. Close friends of the Washington Pavilion, including donors, subscribers, members and Facebook followers, receive early access....
Kerry Washington to Release First Memoir
by Michael Major - January 31, 2023 Little, Brown Spark, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company, announced the planned publication of THICKER THAN WATER by Kerry Washington, celebrated actor, director, producer, and activist. Washington will give readers a look into her public and private worlds—as an artist, an advocate, an entrepre... |