Sowt al Ard blends opera, Arabic instrumentation, Levantine dabke, projections, and sensory immersion into a ritual of remembrance, asking what stories the earth holds.
Spirits whisper warnings, a haunted family, and a world between life and death collide in a dance opera of aerial silks, foreboding whispers, and kinesthetic precision.
A symphonic adventure centered around human connection, the power of community to overcome, and, through music, the healing and hope that is possible.
What lies beneath the glitter. The allure is only the beginning.
A visceral dance reimagining of A Raisin in the Sun, exploring Black dreams, survival, and identity through contemporary movement and theatrical storytelling.
One man. One name. Too many assumptions. A sharply funny solo show about identity, discomfort, and surviving post-9/11 America — with jokes.
Time Machine is a family performance honoring Black American freestyle dance, rhythm, and legacy through storytelling, movement, and the shared journey across generations.
A multidisciplinary performance that celebrates the meeting points of music, dance, and culture through the lens of the blues.
An interactive music/theater performance sharing transgender singer Ari’s voice transformation with testosterone. Join us to hear yourself anew and be part of the choir!
"Sheldon Feldman Sings the Songs They Told Me Not to Sing” is an interactive musical theater cabaret from a tone-deaf septuagenarian urging audiences to take center stage in their lives, and never look back.
galax movement duo invites you to an evening of dance and film featuring other members of the DMV dance community! For one night only, experience the different relationships of humanity through movement and art.
Reflections revisits 20 years of powerful performances while exploring today’s pressing social issues through movement, memory, and the enduring resilience of our communities.
Rhythm Refix blends intricate footwork, contemporary music, and cinematic storytelling. It reimagines tap as a vibrant art form, celebrating Black cultural heritage with innovative choreography.
Blends traditional Chinese melodies with jazz harmonies and improvisation, creating a fresh fusion that honors tradition while exploring new musical paths.
Chandini Darby, Kyoko Fujimoto and Umami Playground Dance Inc.- Three choreographers will present a dynamic triple bill exploring how cities and cultures shape identity, inspired by DC, NYC, and Tokyo.
A vulnerable, autobiographical song cycle reflecting on self-discovery, grief, and compassion, blending personal reflections with the voices of chosen family in an intimate, collaborative performance.
Recess follows 5 elementary school students throughout the school year as they dip their toes into life's big questions, navigating family, friends, and politics.
A cabaret of story and song (at about an hour long) about one person's journey into the second act within a newly discovered queer body.
Project Fusion Saxophone Quartet performs new chamber music by living composers and music from video game adventures, in collaboration with the Good Beats Ensemble.
A vibrant dance journey honoring the freedom of childhood joy—remembering when it was safe, boundless, and shared, and calling for its return in today’s world.
In a toxic city where birth is banned, a nonbinary doctor fights for life. A dystopian drama of slime, protest, and impossible choices.
A multidisciplinary performance using movement, voice, and sound to explore Black hair’s cultural, emotional, celebrating identity, challenging bias, and honoring history, resilience, and self-love.
Children of immigrants lead “We Are Somebody’s Ancestors,” a dance showcase exploring inheritance and the ways we harness our own stories. Choreography by Lauren DeVera, Ishanathan Guteng, Tim Huynh, Tulani Janae, and Anushka Raje.
Family Fun Day with The Great Zucchini! Free interactive performances led by The Great Zucchini, crafting stations, and other exciting surprises.
A bathroom. A bassline. A beast. Frida’s secret shame festers behind closed doors until Joanie, their inner drag-monster, screams for attention.
Our annual cabaret, this year titled "Bawdy," featuring stories and songs sung by soloists from GMCW.
"Keeping Time" is a captivating tap dance exploration of the intricate relationship between rhythm, music, and the journey of life.
Clocked in is a stylized comedy show with live music that offers a hilarious and quirky satire of office and work culture in modern America.
In this comedy-drama, Danny, 26, American, and his Tel Aviv neighbor, Maya, 52, start an affair during the Gulf War. How serious can it get?
High Heels…Higher Notes! – Channeling the Queen in Me to Bring You Songs of the Most Iconic Female Vocalists of All Time!
Experience Flamenco's vibrant fusion of cultures, celebrated through music, song, and dance in a dynamic, multifaceted performance honoring its rich evolution.
Through breathtaking aerial artistry, ETHEReality presents inspiring stories about the courage it takes to be different enough to transcend a world that demands sameness.
Original contemporary works weaving identity, resilience, and community textured movement from intimate solos to ensemble surges.
The Church Bizness Meeting is a hilarious gospel comedy about a community church facing closure due to ineffective leadership and a rapidly changing Washington, DC.
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