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Located in Arlington, Virginia, Signature Theatre is recognized nationally for its high-quality productions and its unparalleled championing of musicals. In this indie-rock extravaganza based on the hit movie, an ambitious journalist answers a bizarre classified ad for a time-travel partner and finds herself embarking on an expedition like no other.

DC's Arena Stage is a Tony-winning institution known for featuring a thrilling mix of classic revivals and bold new works that have been launched onto Broadway stages and beyond. In this classic courtroom drama inspired by the infamous Scopes "Monkey" Trial, a verbal war between two legal giants proves even a small-town debate can determine the right to free thought.

Dedicated to provocative new writing that brings audiences face-to-face with the most urgent stories of our time, Studio Theatre presents this darkly funny play about a boarding school student seeking a fresh start. It explores the complexities of survival, the weight of secrets, and the profound power of human connection.

The award-winning Shakespeare Theatre Company is renowned for its world-class productions of the Bard's comedies and tragedies as well as bold interpretations of other dramas. Based on the 2020 novel that was also adapted into a major motion picture, this play is a fictitious interpretation of the private family tragedy that inspired William Shakespeare to write Hamlet.

The Tony Award-winning Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is a national innovator in the development of boundary-breaking new works. This new show, written and performed by RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Sasha Velour, is a captivating and timely tribute to the disruptive and political power of drag. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that’s part performance art, part cinema, and part call to action.

Located just half a mile from the White House, Ford’s Theatre is dedicated to producing works that celebrate the legacy of Lincoln and the history and culture of the United States. Get immersed in history with this humorous musical drama and witness as John Adams desperately struggles to rally the divided Continental Congress toward a unanimous vote for American independence.

Housed in a renovated 1938 Art Deco movie theatre, Atlas Performing Arts Center is a community-based organization that is a staple of the DC arts scene. This new musical is a powerful biography focusing on the formative years of the late congressman detailing how the murder of Emmett Till fueled John Lewis to lead the charge for Civil Rights alongside Dr. King.

Signature Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked). In this circus-fueled extravaganza, a young prince struggling to find his place in the world is taken in by a mysterious performance troupe. He dives into war, passion, and even murder only to find himself disillusioned at every turn.

Wendall Pierce stars as the titular role in Shakespeare’s masterpiece at DC’s Shakespeare Theatre Company. This searing tragedy follows Othello’s rapid descent into a jealous rage after his vengeful lieutenant manipulates the entire Venetian world into chaos and betrayal.

From the producers of Baby Reindeer and Fleabag comes this critically-acclaimed one-man dark comedy about a painfully single stand-up comedian who meets “Mr. Right” and proceeds to do everything wrong. Playing at the award-winning Studio Theatre, this play tackles modern fears, insecurities, and relationships.

The hottest event of the summer comes to Arena Stage in DC! This highly-anticipated new musical tells the (mostly) true story of TLC’s rise to the top of the 90s music scene. Featuring their multi-platinum Billboard hits like “No Scrubs,” “Waterfalls,” and “Unpretty,” this is a musical event like no other. Expect impeccable dance movies, killer vocals, and a remarkable tale of sisterhood.

Join Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia for a heartfelt portrait of siblinghood. This play follows a brother and sister across their lifetime, detailing how their contrasting immigrant and American-born perspectives shaped their beings.