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This two-hander explores the author’s real experience working for Francis Biddle at his home in Washington, DC from 1967-1968. Judge Biddle, Former Attorney General of the United States under Frankl... [more+]

This two-hander explores the author’s real experience working for Francis Biddle at his home in Washington, DC from 1967-1968. Judge Biddle, Former Attorney General of the United States under Franklin Roosevelt and Chief Judge of the American Military Tribunal at Nuremberg, is notoriously hard on his staff as he tries to cement his legacy. Can the old, Philadelphia aristocrat and his young, Canadian assistant bridge the generational divide and come to understand one another in this “comic and touching” play ("The New York Times")? [less-]

“One of this country’s most original and illuminating writers” ("The New York Times") shines his light on the 15th-century play "Everyman" with startling results. Everybody -- a role assigned ea... [more+]

“One of this country’s most original and illuminating writers” ("The New York Times") shines his light on the 15th-century play "Everyman" with startling results. Everybody -- a role assigned each night from a small cast of actors by lottery live on stage -- is a happy person, a free person, a person who believes nothing but the best lies ahead. Then Death comes calling and Everybody must go on the journey of a lifetime. Obie Award winner and MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient Branden Jacobs-Jenkins ("An Octoroon_) has created an irreverent, rollicking ride that asks deep questions of all who see it. Remixing the archetypal medieval morality play into an explosive experiment of wit and emotion, Everybody “fills the heart in a new and unexpected way” (_The New Yorker"). [less-]

Decades after the Civil War had ended, the supposed Reconstruction gave ground to a tide of segregationist policies and politics in the South. As a result, The Great Migration began to turn Northern c... [more+]

Decades after the Civil War had ended, the supposed Reconstruction gave ground to a tide of segregationist policies and politics in the South. As a result, The Great Migration began to turn Northern cities into hubs for rising black culture. Chief among them, of course, was New York City, where the Harlem Renaissance ushered in new waves of powerful black thought, literature, fashion and music. Jazz evolved quickly in this fertile artistic environment, which saw the stride piano of Fats Waller and James P. Johnson, and the bold voicings of Ethel Waters and Billie Holiday—all becoming key catalysts for the United States’ most original music. A century later, the Harlem Renaissance remains a key period of progress in the United States’ slow push for equality—and in the advance of its arts. With "Harlem 100", a collaboration with Harlem’s National Jazz Museum, undeniable showman Michael Mwenso leads his band, the Shakes, through an ecstatic multimedia celebration of that legacy. A refugee of Sierra Leone’s civil war, a teenaged Mwenso caught the attention of James Brown and became a regular guest at his London appearances before he relocated to New York to curate late sets at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at the request of another famous fan, Wynton Marsalis. Those concerts ultimately led to the Shakes, a highly adaptable and endlessly energetic outfit that plays with the zeal of perennial discovery. At The Clarice, they revisit the sights and sounds of the Harlem Renaissance, bringing the songs of Waller, Ellington, Holiday and the like back to life, showing that the force and fun of these standards remain. [less-]

With "The Royale", Emmy-nominated playwright Marco Ramirez ("Orange Is the New Black", "Sons of Anarchy") takes the real-life story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight boxing champ... [more+]

With "The Royale", Emmy-nominated playwright Marco Ramirez ("Orange Is the New Black", "Sons of Anarchy") takes the real-life story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight boxing champion, and puts it through his own powerful fictionalized lens, resulting in a "stylized, blazingly theatrical triumph." ("Miami Herald") [less-]

A preacher and a poet are both in love with the same woman. The former is her husband, the latter wants to woo her away and both are shocked by her ultimate choice and the reasons for it. A very “Pl... [more+]

A preacher and a poet are both in love with the same woman. The former is her husband, the latter wants to woo her away and both are shocked by her ultimate choice and the reasons for it. A very “Pleasant Play” indeed by WSG's favorite playwright, GB Shaw! [less-]

Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you... [more+]

Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know--the original storybook heroines have come to life to set the record straight. "Disenchanted" won the Outer Critics Circle Award for “Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical,” and has played to sold-out houses around the globe. Now, Creative Cauldron presents the regional premiere. [less-]

“Here she is, Miss Ghana…” Pretty, popular Paulina longs to hear those words, and she’ll do whatever it takes to seize the crown. But the queen bee of the Aburi Girls Boarding School didn’t ... [more+]

“Here she is, Miss Ghana…” Pretty, popular Paulina longs to hear those words, and she’ll do whatever it takes to seize the crown. But the queen bee of the Aburi Girls Boarding School didn’t count on her reign being threatened. Ericka arrives from America and immediately challenges the ruling class with Western sensibilities and imported beauty products. With hilarity and insight, Jocelyn Bioh’s award-winning comedy dissects how “mean girls” are created — and cured. Fresh off two sold-out, extended Off-Broadway runs, this “ferociously entertaining morality tale” ("Hollywood Reporter") is sure to strike a chord with anyone, anywhere, who has ever been a teenage girl, raised a teenage girl, or met a teenage girl. [less-]

If there's one thing you'll immediately learn about the hardworking citizens of Washington, D.C., it's that they love a good happy hour! Urban Adventures helps you sip your way through the Capitol's v... [more+]

If there's one thing you'll immediately learn about the hardworking citizens of Washington, D.C., it's that they love a good happy hour! Urban Adventures helps you sip your way through the Capitol's vibing craft cocktail scene, where you'll sample sweet libations at hidden gems and even learn how to make your own drinks. Get a history lesson too on how prohibition shaped D.C., and discover the speakeasies that still thrive here today. [less-]

Playwright Alesha Harris has described her acclaimed new work as a ritual, a dance party, and "a space in the theater that is unrepentantly for and about black people." While this cathartic, participa... [more+]

Playwright Alesha Harris has described her acclaimed new work as a ritual, a dance party, and "a space in the theater that is unrepentantly for and about black people." While this cathartic, participatory experience is open to people of all races, it boldly challenges participants to face the injustices committed against black people in our society. [less-]

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have "The 39 Steps," a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Dram... [more+]

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have "The 39 Steps," a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance! [less-]

The Providence Players present what is considered one of the best murder mysteries ever written. "And Then There Were None" is Agatha Christie’s best-selling masterpiece and acclaimed stage play. Te... [more+]

The Providence Players present what is considered one of the best murder mysteries ever written. "And Then There Were None" is Agatha Christie’s best-selling masterpiece and acclaimed stage play. Ten strangers, apparently with little in common, are lured by a cryptic invitation to a cliffside mansion on an otherwise deserted island and left stranded there with only two household servants for company. Ten little soldier statues adorn the great room along with a nursery rhyme that describes how each of the ten soldiers dies, “until there were none.” As the guests gather for dinner, an unseen recorded voice accuses each person of hiding a guilty secret. That evening, one of the guests is found murdered by a deadly dose of cyanide. The tension escalates as the guests realize the killer is not only among them but is preparing to strike again… and again… and again. [less-]

Comedians Andie Basto & Gigi Modrich present Jokes That Give Back!: a monthly stand-up comedy show dedicated to supporting charities in the DMV and beyond. This month's charity is The Wounded Warrior ... [more+]

Comedians Andie Basto & Gigi Modrich present Jokes That Give Back!: a monthly stand-up comedy show dedicated to supporting charities in the DMV and beyond. This month's charity is The Wounded Warrior Project Every warrior has a next mission. We know that the transition to civilian life is a journey. And for every warrior, family member, and caregiver, that journey looks different. We are here for their first step, and each step that follows. Because we believe that every warrior should have a positive future to look forward to. There’s always another goal to achieve, another mission to discover. We are their partner in that mission. [less-]

Just try and stump the talented singer-piano duo on stage each night at Bobby McKey's. Whether it's Beyoncé or Beethoven, Jay Z or ZZ Top, Meatloaf or Mozart, these guys are sure to have it covered. ... [more+]

Just try and stump the talented singer-piano duo on stage each night at Bobby McKey's. Whether it's Beyoncé or Beethoven, Jay Z or ZZ Top, Meatloaf or Mozart, these guys are sure to have it covered. DC's only dueling piano bar hosts these entertaining and interactive shows, where the wait staff has been known to jump on stage to perform choreographed dance routines and where you and your friends are encouraged to get in on the action as well. Plus, Bobby McKey's boasts a full bar with specialty drinks, beer on tap and plenty of snacks and sandwiches to order. [less-]

It's another day in another southern country-fried town … but something's missing. All the Black residents have mysteriously disappeared! With unexpected holes left in the town's daily operations, a... [more+]

It's another day in another southern country-fried town … but something's missing. All the Black residents have mysteriously disappeared! With unexpected holes left in the town's daily operations, a whirlwind of panic rushes through the town, moving the remaining residents to recognize how much their Black neighbors contribute to the town's vitality. A reverse minstrel show, Ward's 1965 script provides a comedic and pointed commentary on systemic racism that still bears relevance today. [less-]

Jamie Loftus is a comedian and cartoonist living in Los Angeles originally from Boston. She's a nationally touring stand-up comic, a writer for "Robot Chicken" on Adult Swim, and co-host of "The Bechd... [more+]

Jamie Loftus is a comedian and cartoonist living in Los Angeles originally from Boston. She's a nationally touring stand-up comic, a writer for "Robot Chicken" on Adult Swim, and co-host of "The Bechdel Cast" on the Howstuffworks Network. Jamie's writing has appeared in the "New Yorker, Vice, Motherboard, The Boston Globe, Splitsider, Man Repeller, Playboy Magazine" and "Paste" magazine. [less-]

Explore Washington's most iconic landmarks through an architectural lens on a two hour walking tour of the National Mall. Take in the towering Washington Monument, sobering Vietnam Wall and awe-inspir... [more+]

Explore Washington's most iconic landmarks through an architectural lens on a two hour walking tour of the National Mall. Take in the towering Washington Monument, sobering Vietnam Wall and awe-inspiring Lincoln Memorial while learning fro your expert guide about the designers and politicians that helped shape this monumental core of the nation's capital. Hear stories of the history, heroes and hopes of the United States on a stroll through the heart of D.C. You'll also see the White House, the WWII Memorial, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial on this informative walk. [less-]

Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy... [more+]

Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy — giving their boss the boot! While he remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept... [less-]

It’s December of 1939. Gone with the Wind is having its world premiere, and Hitler is invading Poland, but Atlanta's elitist German Jews are much more concerned with who is going to Ballyhoo, the so... [more+]

It’s December of 1939. Gone with the Wind is having its world premiere, and Hitler is invading Poland, but Atlanta's elitist German Jews are much more concerned with who is going to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season. Especially concerned is the Frietag family. The family gets pulled apart and then mended together with plenty of comedy, romance, and revelations along the way. Events take several unexpected turns as the characters face where they come from and are forced to deal with who they really are. [less-]

Chills, thrills and intriguing mysteries crowd the haunted and historic homes of Washington's Lafayette Park in this tour presented by Washington Walks. Violent quarrels, vicious attacks, murder, suic... [more+]

Chills, thrills and intriguing mysteries crowd the haunted and historic homes of Washington's Lafayette Park in this tour presented by Washington Walks. Violent quarrels, vicious attacks, murder, suicide -- there's a lot going on in this seven-acre stretch of the city. On this eerie tour, you'll see the homes of Navy hero Stephen Decatur, as well as man of letters Henry Adams and his troubled wife Clover. Relive the fateful night of April 14, 1865, when the grim reaper stalked more than Abraham Lincoln. The tour begins at the house considered the most haunted home in the city: The Octagon. While this walk does not include interior visits to any of the buildings featured, the stories behind them will leave you happy to simply view them from the outside. [less-]

Not only does H Street have rich, cultural history, but it's also blossomed into one of the most diverse culinary scenes of the Capitol. Grab a little mix of everything, from Italian to Middle Eastern... [more+]

Not only does H Street have rich, cultural history, but it's also blossomed into one of the most diverse culinary scenes of the Capitol. Grab a little mix of everything, from Italian to Middle Eastern and American, on this Washington, D.C. food tour. A local guide will give you the inside scoop on the cuisines, the Corridor's sites, the juicy gossip of H Street and beyond. The fun begins at Union Station's Main Lobby. [less-]