Upcoming Theater & Performing Arts

Broadway-bound productions, cutting-edge performances & more coming to Washington, DC

Must-See Fall Plays, Musicals & More
Now - December 30, 2018 • Times Vary
A new season of critically acclaimed theater, including Broadway-bound musicals, comes to DC.
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Format: 09/23/2018
Format: 09/23/2018
Happening Today All Today's Events
Now - October 7, 2018 • All Day 'Gloria'
September 23, 2018 • All Day Passion
Now - September 29, 2018 • All Day UrbanArias: The Last American Hammer
Can't Miss Weekend Events All Weekend Events
Alt Text Now - January 4, 2023 • All Day Masterpieces of American Furniture from the Kaufman Collection, 1700-1830
Now - November 12, 2018 • 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Mark Bradford: Pickett's Charge
Now - December 31, 2018 • All Day Clouds in a Bag
More on DC's Theater Scene

Whether you’re seeing a cutting-edge drama or the world premiere of a joyous musical that's Broadway-bound, DC’s theater and performing arts scene is sure to leave you breathless. 

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Must-See Museum Exhibits, Events & More Ending Soon in Washington, DC

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Free Things to Do: Theater & Performing Arts in Washington, DC

There is no shortage of free theater in Washington, DC, from shows with no admission charge to events and concerts. Some of...

Free Theater and Performing Arts Experiences in Washington, DC - Luce Unplugged at the Luce Foundation Center for American Art in DC
The Need-to-Know Guide to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

The History of the Kennedy Center President John F. Kennedy famously loved and promoted the arts, inviting authors and...

Outside the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC - Guide to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts