Current and Upcoming Projects
Cullud Wattah Mosaic Theater Company, April 7 - 27
It is 2016 and it has been 936 days and counting since Flint, Michigan, has had clean water. Third-generation General Motors employee Marion finds herself on the cusp of a promotion until her sister begins participating in protests accusing the company of poisoning the water. Forced to confront their past and weigh their limited options for the future, the family finds their tight-knit unit threatened by more than just the toxicity of the water. Tickets available HERE
American Fast Theater Allience, March 20 - April 14
Women’s Basketball, March Madness, American Ramadan. Our heroine finds herself in the spotlight as a young Muslim woman balancing the pressures of faith, fame, and family. This intergenerational story is a thrilling, fast-paced examination of what it means to be true to yourself. Tickets!
Dragons Love Tacos Adventure Theatre, February 7th - March 30th
You know what Dragons really love? Tacos of course! A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve to dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa…watch out! Tickets!
The America Play Perisphere Theatre, Opening January 31st
DC Area Premiere! Perisphere will present The America Play, by Suzan-Lori Parks, with performances from January 31-February 15, 2025. The America Play centers around an African-American gravedigger and Abraham Lincoln impersonator and his estranged family. Parks found one of her early career successes in this play that explores the way Blackness is represented and erased in mainstream narratives of United States History. TICKETS!
Native Gardens Next Stop Theatre, Opening January 25th
Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a deep-rooted D.C. couple with an impeccably trimmed backyard. But when a questionable fence line puts a prize-worthy garden in jeopardy, neighborly rivalry escalates into an all-out border dispute, challenging everyone’s notions of race, privilege and where to draw the line on good taste. TICKETS!
She Persisted Adventure Theatre, October 4th - November 3rd
An empowering and touching story following a young girl as visits the women in history museum. She is quickly swept up in a time travel journey to that brings her to different moments in history, where she learns from six different women in history. This show is an important reminder, to audiences of all ages, that no one is perfect and trying your best, believing in yourself, and asking for help is all you need to do to find your way. This incredibly talented cast gives so much life to this incredible musical! Don’t miss it!
LAS 22+ BODAS DE HUGO – The 22+ Weddings of Hugo Gala Hispanic theatre, September 5 - 29
From Gala: Why in the world does Hugo, a quiet postal clerk, keep getting married? Based on a true story, The 22+ Weddings of Hugo Multiple by Gustavo Ott is a raucous tale of “a beautiful crime” that delves into several hidden themes of our day, from empathy and immigration, to love in times of hatred, and the universal need to find refuge in a place, person, or a feeling.
Knuffle Bunny Adventure Theatre, June 21 - August 20th
The funnest cutest show about a girl and her lost stuffed rabbit that you will ever see!
Poetry for the People Theatre Allience, Now - June 23rd
A compelling and brilliantly told story about the Poet June Jordan’s life. Told through a series of poems, interviews, and songs. Absolutely brilliant, relevant, and moving.
Crazy for You Classic Theatre of Maryland, Now - July
A classic musical full of the best of Gershwin’s music. A real spectacle of singiNg dancing, tapping, and love.
Momia en el Clóset GALA Theatre, Now - June 9th
The unbelievable true story of Eva Peron’s mummified body moving through Argentina and Europe after her death. This at times, gory, funny, and heart-wrenching story is not only captivating and shocking, but surprising relevant to our world today.
Golden Fish Synetic Theatre, Opening December 8th
A cute and funny story about a man who finds a magical fish, and his wife, who abuses the fish’s powers. A whimsical cautionary tale about greed and kindness. Tickets available here.
Ride the Cyclone Next Stop Theatre, October 28th - November 26th
You’ve no doubt heard of this popular musical, and it is well worth a watch! Ride the Cyclone tells the story of 6 recently deceased choir kids competing for the chance to live again as fasilitated by a mechanical fortune teller on the verge of death himself. This show is full with a spectacular variety of song and dance that help the audience learn who these kids were, and ultimitely leaves the audience with a melencolly fondness for this odd group. A must see Musical.
Exit Persued by a Bear
Everyone should see this funny and powerful show by Luaren Gunderson. I can’t rave enough about this story. It speaks so strongly to friendship, bad relationships, and how hard it is to fight your way back to yourself after slowly loosing who you are for years, and how to reclaim a belife in yourself and how to do what you need to to survive in this world. all told with humor heart, and a flare for the theatrical. Simply brilliant and heartfelt.
The 39 Steps NextStop Theatre co., September 8th - Oct 8th
The 39 steps is a classic action, spy, thriller, comedy, and I cannot stop laughing, I’ve been watching/ teching this show for a week strait and its still funny (and different) every time. A truly impressive and enjoyable spectacle of theatre! Tickets available HERE
From NextStop’s website: The 39 Steps is a hysterical comedy based on one of Alfred Hitchcock's first hit films. It is the thrilling saga of a handsome, yet unassuming gentleman who gets swept up in the high stakes world of international espionage. Not only do four actors play dozens of characters, in this bold new production, our brave cast will be flipping a coin just 5 minutes before each performance to see who plays which role! Every night will be a completely new adventure, featuring daring escapes, speeding trains, plane crashes, and plenty of mistaken identities, you won't want to miss this one of a kind production of The 39 Steps!
Cyrano de Bergerac Synetic Theatre, July 14 - August 13
A story taking us through the life of Cyrano. We see his Childhood, his struggles, his desire for love, war, dance, circe, survival. Above all this story is about time and how time changes all things and we are helplessly subject to time’s constant movement pulling forward through our own lives.
The Tempest Classic Theatre of Maryland, July 6 - August 23
Shakespeare’s Tempest with a Happy potter esk twist. A fun and magical production filled with magic, storms, and creatures. Ultimately centered around 2 families who learn to forgive each other.
Maple and Vine October 10 - 24 at Spooky Action theatre
You do not want to miss this one. This complex story follows a young mixed race couple as they navigate the fast paced a modern era until they decide to leave it all behind and move to a town that exists exclusively in 1955. This show is so layered, so weird and unnerving, and takes you in unexpected directions, while really making you think about your own time and place and the issue that come with it. Go see it if you can! Tickets Available here
Fantastigirl and the Math Monster Playing at Adventure Theatre Through August
A fun new musical telling the Story of a young girl and her monster and how they learn from each other. You absolutely must see this show. Brilliant on all fronts.