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Washington will chip away at the bronzed and marbled image of America's first President and bring to life the man whose name is known to all, but whose epic story is understood by few.

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VIDEO: FENCES' Denzel Washington Wins 2017 SAG Award; Watch Acceptance Speech
by Caryn Robbins - January 29, 2017

Denzel Washington has won the 2017 SAG AWARD for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for FENCES....


The Washington Ballet to Present CARMINA BURANA, 4/13
by Matt Smith - March 02, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Ballet (TWB) presents Carmina Burana with Balanchine's Theme and Variations- a theatrical tour-de-force performance that includes 100 voices of the Cathedral Choral Society under the direction of J. Reilly Lewis at the Kennedy Center April 13-17....


Denzel Washington's FENCES Delivers Strong Box Office Showing in Limited Release
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2016

Over the weekend, Denzel Washington's big screen adaptation of August Wilson's FENCES took in $128K in its limited opening...


Denzel Washington to Adapt August Wilson's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM for HBO
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2016

August Wilson's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM will be the next project that actor and director Denzel Washington will adapt for the screen. The play, which recently ran at theUK's National Theatre, will be part of Washington's previously announced plan to bring all 10 of the playwright's works to the scr...


Asolo Rep to Present THE WASHINGTON TRILOGY
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2017

This season at Asolo Rep, in celebration of the fifth and final year of its American Character Project, the theatre's three winter repertory shows are all set in the political hotbed of the nation's capital: Washington, D.C. The winter rep season began on January 13 with THE GREAT SOCIETY, Robert Sc...


VIDEO: First Look - Denzel Washington & Viola Davis Star in Film Adaptation of FENCES
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2016

The first official trailer for FENCES, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis has arrived. Directed by Washington from a screenplay by August Wilson, the film is adapted from Wilson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play...


Asolo Rep to Present THE WASHINGTON TRILOGY
by A.A. Cristi - February 01, 2017

This season at Asolo Rep, in celebration of the fifth and final year of its American Character Project, the theatre's three winter repertory shows are all set in the political hotbed of the nation's capital: Washington, D.C. The winter rep season began on January 13 with THE GREAT SOCIETY, Robert Sc...


FENCES Film Coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack & Digital HD
by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2017

Academy Award® winner* Denzel Washington directs and stars in the powerful and moving drama FENCES, arriving on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand March 14, 2017 from Paramount Home Media Distribution....


Celtic Thunder Brings Legacy to Sioux Falls This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2016

The Washington Pavilion is pleased to welcome international megastars CELTIC THUNDER tothe Washington Pavilion's Mary W. Sommervold Hall on October 4, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. with LEGACY, a brand new show that celebrates the influence of Irish and Celtic music around the world.  Tickets are still availabl...


Washington Nationals Racing Presidents Perform in Washington Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Washington Ballet is pleased to announce a special performance of Septime Webre's The Nutcracker tonight, December 17 at 7PM, featuring the Washington Nationals Racing Presidents. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft w...


Photo Coverage: Denzel Washington & Viola Davis Walk the Red Carpet for FENCES NYC Premiere
by Walter McBride - December 20, 2016

Fences, starring Tony winners Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, doesn't arrive in movie theatres until December 25, but the cast just gathered last night the celebrate the NYC premiere. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night, and you can check out photos below!...


Washington Ballet to Hold Gala Celebrating David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, 4/29
by Matt Smith - February 25, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Washington Ballet will hold THE BOWIE QUEEN BALL to support education and community engagement programs including THEARC and the extensive public school program DanceDC. Sponsorships are available. The annual gala enables hundreds of children at THEARC in Ward 8 and in the Danc...


Baby #2 on the Way for SCANDAL Star Kerry Washington
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2016

Sources have confirmed to E! News exclusively that SCANDAL star Kerry Washington is expecting her second child with husband Nnamdi Asomugha....


Washington Pavilion to Host NIGHT AT THE PAVILION This Friday
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015

?The Washington Pavilion will be hosting "Night at the Pavilion" an exciting game night for students from Harrisburg South Middle School on Friday, November 20 from 6-12pm. "Night at the Pavilion" is a partnership with Harrisburg South Middle School that will involve about fifty 6th, 7th, and 8th gr...


Baby #2 on the Way for SCANDAL Star Kerry Washington
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2016

Sources have confirmed to E! News exclusively that SCANDAL star Kerry Washington is expecting her second child with husband Nnamdi Asomugha....


VIDEO: First Look - Denzel Washington & Viola Davis Star in Film Adaptation of FENCES
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2016

The first official trailer for FENCES, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis has arrived. Directed by Washington from a screenplay by August Wilson, the film is adapted from Wilson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play...


VIDEO: FENCES' Denzel Washington Talks Diversity in Hollywood & More on 60 MINUTES
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2016

Oscar winner Denzel Washington spoke with reporter Bill Whitaker on last night's 60 MINUTES....


City Theatre Presents the World Premiere of FEEDING THE DRAGON
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2016

Fresh on the heels of the raucous comedy, Hand to God, City Theatre turns in a different direction to present Feeding the Dragon, an intimate and magical world premiere by the award-winning stage and screen actress, Sharon Washington. The production marks Washington's playwriting debut. Feeding the ...


Hasty Pudding Theatricals Name Kerry Washington 2016 Woman of the Year
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2016

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces Golden Globe and Emmy Awards nominated actress, KERRY WASHINGTON as the recipient of its 2016 Woman of the Year Award....


VIDEO: Mykelti Williamson, Russell Hornsby Talks New Film FENCES on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - December 21, 2016

TODAY's Sheinelle Jones and Al Roker sit down with actors Russell Hornsby and Mykelti Williamson, who reveal that director and star Denzel Washington handpicked each cast member....


Washington Pavilion to Offer $20 Rush Tickets for RENT
by A.A. Cristi - November 28, 2016

The Washington Pavilion is excited to announced that all three rows of the orchestra pit will be available for $20 for every performance of RENT, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical. The $20 tickets are available for in-person purchases at the Washington Pavilion Box Office, located at...


Denzel Washington to Adapt August Wilson's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM for HBO
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2016

August Wilson's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM will be the next project that actor and director Denzel Washington will adapt for the screen. The play, which recently ran at theUK's National Theatre, will be part of Washington's previously announced plan to bring all 10 of the playwright's works to the scr...


UPDATE: Additional Critics Weigh In on Denzel Washington's FENCES
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2016

Denzel Washington and Viola Davis reprise their roles in a big screen adaptation of August Wilson's 1983 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play FENCES. Washington directs the film, hitting theaters on Christmas Day, December 25th from Paramount Studios....


Celtic Thunder Brings Legacy to Sioux Falls This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - September 21, 2016

The Washington Pavilion is pleased to welcome international megastars CELTIC THUNDER tothe Washington Pavilion's Mary W. Sommervold Hall on October 4, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. with LEGACY, a brand new show that celebrates the influence of Irish and Celtic music around the world.  Tickets are still availabl...


FENCES' Viola Davis Wins Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress
by Caryn Robbins - January 08, 2017

Viola Davis has won the Golden Globe Award for Best supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for FENCES....






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