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More than 20 productions offer $25, $45 and $65 tickets, Sept. 24 – Oct. 11
Did you know that Washington, DC has the second largest theatre community in the country?
Well, there’s no better time to explore the wonders of the stage than during Theatre Week, when DC theaters join together to offer $25, $45 and $65 tickets to productions at venues all over the District, Maryland and Virginia (DMV). You can also attend free events like a powerhouse concert on the District Wharf, a season preview conversation, a walking tour of Downtown DC theatres, and lots more.
Book your hotel for Theatre Week today and read up on why this year's rendition is going to be a smash.
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Take in a national or DC-area premiere
Theatre Week features several productions produced for the first time in the DC area...and in some cases, the country! Stay tuned for a full list of shows.
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Enjoy a fresh take on a classic story
Sometimes you want to see a modern twist on a story you know and love; fortunately, Theatre Week has a few. Expect plays that blend history, fiction and an array of other genres and concepts as well as contemporary reinterpretations of classic productions.
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Explore fresh perspectives on American history
There’s no better place to dive into American history on stage than in the nation's capital. These plays tell different stories about our country's past to help us think about, and shape, America’s future.
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Sample award-winning work
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
The Helen Hayes Awards are “DC’s Tonys” – or as we like to say, The Tonys are the Helen Hayes Awards of New York. During Theatre Week, you can see the work of some of the recent recipients of these prestigious awards on stage. You can also rest assured knowing some of the shows you see during Theatre Week will be the nominees you hear about in 2027.
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Belt along with DC theatre stars at a free concert
Theatre Week
How do we find joy and light? Through the arts, through culture, through theatre and through connection. Feel the energy of the great artists of DC theatre in Lights Up!, Theatre Week’s free musical theatre concert that celebrates the power of performance. Stay tuned for more details.
Discover more about DC's spectacular theater scene and check out some of the most exciting productions in DC this fall.