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Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Jackson Malmgren - Feb 20, 2025

In Washington Heights, Usnavi (Ángel Lozada) sings to us about life in the neighborhood while carrying out his day-to-day activities involved in operating his bodega (“In the Heights”). There’s Sonny (Nicolas Garza), the young aspiring entrepreneur who helps Usnavi run things; Abuela Claudia (Rayanne Gonzales), Usnavi’s elderly neighbor who’s “not really [his] abuela;” and Vanessa (Adriana Scalice), a woman Usnavi is too shy to talk to, but who is trying to move out of Washington Heights as soon as possible.

Video: Watch a First Look at IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

Signature Theatre has released a video preview of In the Heights, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Encanto) and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes (Daphne’s Dive, Water by the Spoonful).

Video: Inside Rehearsals For IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Michael Major - Feb 11, 2025

See inside rehearsals for In The Heights at Signature Theatre! The new video features a look into choreography rehearsals, as well as interviews with the cast and creative team, a first look at the set design, and more.

Video: 'In the Heights' from IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 8, 2025

Watch Ángel Lozada and the cast of IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre perform the title song in the video here! Performances will run from February 11 – May 4, 2025.

Video: Signature Theatre's IN THE HEIGHTS Cast Rehearses 'Carnaval del Barrio'
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2025

Watch the cast of Signature Theatre's In the Heights rehearse 'Carnaval del Barrio.' The video features Ángel Lozada, Berto Fernández and more! The musical features music by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Encanto) and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes.

Cast & Creative Team Set for IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for In the Heights, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Krystina Alabado in MYSTIC PIZZA at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Marina Kennedy - Jan 14, 2025

We had the pleasure of interviewing Krystina Alabado who stars as Daisy Arujo in Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of 'Mystic Pizza.'

Review: BROADWAY IN THE PARK at Wolf Trap
by Roger Catlin - Jul 2, 2024

The intent of Wolf Trap’s annual “Broadway in the Park” event is to blend the star power of the Great White Way (if it’s still called that) with the rising stars of the local co-presenter, Signature Theatre.

Stephanie J. Block, Rob McClure, and More Receive 2024 Helen Hayes Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

On May 20, 2024, the 40th Helen Hayes Awards took place at The Anthem on the District Wharf, with over 1,600 theatre-makers and theatre supporters in attendance. Learn more about the winners here!

Laura Benanti and Jordan Fisher Will Headline BROADWAY IN THE PARK
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts have announced the headliners for the fourth annual musical theater collaboration, Broadway In The Park.

Theatre Washington Will Host 2024 Helen Hayes Awards Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024

The 40th Helen Hayes Awards will take place on Monday, May 20, 2024 at The Anthem, on the District Wharf, with a celebratory party to follow.

Review: MYSTIC PIZZA at Lesher Center For The Arts
by Steve Murray - Feb 18, 2024

What did our critic think of MYSTIC PIZZA at Lesher Center For The Arts?

Photos: Harris Center For The Arts Presents MYSTIC PIZZA West Coast Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2024

As part of its West Coast Premiere, Harris Center For The Arts will present six performances of MYSTIC PIZZA. 

Review: Fun-Filled Musical Remake of MYSTIC PIZZA Debuts at La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - Jan 25, 2024

A lively, vibrant new jukebox musical based on the 1988 film, La Mirada Theatre's fun and entertaining new production of MYSTIC PIZZA—now playing through February 11, 2024—is a charming, if forgivably predictable coming-of-age tale featuring 80's/90's hits and a cast of likable actors and characters that will easily win audiences' affections.

Photos: Get a First Look at MYSTIC PIZZA at Center Repertory Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024

Get a first look at Mystic Pizza at Center Repertory Company

SPAMALOT, SWEPT AWAY And More Nominated for 2024 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024

Tonight, at a celebration honoring outstanding theatre on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered at the ATLAS Performing Arts Center for Theatre Washington's announcement of nominees for the 40th Helen Hayes Awards.

Photos: First Look at MYSTIC PIZZA at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 20, 2024

Check out production photos for the West Coast premiere of the new musical MYSTIC PIZZA here!

Center Repertory Company presents "Mystic Pizza" musical
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2024

Center Repertory Company presents Mystic Pizza, a piping hot musical based on the beloved Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer romantic comedy that starred Julia Roberts, Lili Taylor, and Annabeth Gish. See photos from the production.

VIDEO: Casey Hushion on Directing MYSTIC PIZZA
by Joshua Wright - Jan 12, 2024

Watch as the director of MYSTIC PIZZA, Casey Hushion talks about bringing the production to La Mirada before the production begins previews on Friday, January 19. The show runs through February 11, 2024 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

VIDEO: Cast of La Mirada's MYSTIC PIZZA Talks About Their Connection To The Film
by Joshua Wright - Jan 8, 2024

Watch as the cast of MYSTIC PIZZA talks about their connections to the original film before the production begins previews on Friday, January 19. The show runs through February 11, 2024 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.