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Dodi and Diana By Kareem Fahmy | Directed by Reginald L. Douglas September 4 - September 28, 2025 While commemorating the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana’s and Dodi Fayed’s tragic deaths, Egyptian actress Samira and her white financier husband, Jason, are forced to reckon with their own complicated relationship and how their fate may already be written in the stars. A taut and thrilling new play by award-winning playwright Kareem Fahmy, whose work has been called “intrinsically compelling” (New York Times) and “enlightening and very entertaining” (OutWord Magazine).

​In the war-torn city of Thebes, Antigone is resolved to defy her uncle King Kreon's edict. Her brothers have killed each other in battle, and Kreon, labeling one a traitor, forbids his burial. As Thebes' citizens cower, ignoring prophecies and divine will, Antigone's act of defiance meets headlong with the stubbornness and poor judgement of a fragile King. In a city desperate for peace, who pays the price for pride and obstinance?

From lightsabers to lingerie, The International Nerdlesque Festival (TINF) returns in 2025 for its most immersive and ambitious year yet—bringing its signature blend of fandom, glitter, and body-positive performance to the nation’s capital.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the H Street Festival at the Atlas! Grab a drink at our bar, chill under the marquee, and enjoy live performances in our lobby from Tara Hoot, Capital City Symphony, Capital Piano Conservatory, Furia Flamenca, and DJ Nexus. The Cultural Hub of the Corridor is the perfect place to celebrate!  

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Café Flamenco. This popular, cabaret-style event features traditional flamenco dance and live music featuring Furia Flamenca Dance Company.

"Strangers are not good in difficult times," commands the pastor, his words echoing through the isolated Swiss mountain village. But Hannah's world is already crumbling. Two years after her brother's mysterious death, and under the pastor's unsettling gaze, her voice is stifled by the community's rigid silence. When hikers from the city arrive, they become unwitting catalysts, prompting Hannah to confront the unspoken truths that bind her. As secrets unravel, Hannah's suppressed rage erupts, revealing the devastating price of enforced silence.  

This season opener celebrates the power of perseverance and the joy that comes from pushing forward.

In uncommon times, we find uncommon strength. Enjoy a subscription to 2 or 3 Capital City Symphony concerts in the 2025-26 Season - and save!

Broadway and Nashville star Rachel Potter takes the stage with songs from her brand-new album Stages—already streamed over 100,000 times and celebrated with two sold-out release shows—plus fan-favorite hits. Known for her crystalline vocals and acclaimed roles in Wicked, The Addams Family, and Evita, Rachel brings her powerhouse talent to an unforgettable evening of music. A night of Broadway brilliance and Nashville soul—perfect for all ages!

Trap Orchestra Live! is a one-of-a-kind musical experience that fuses the raw energy of trap music with the elegance of live orchestra instruments supported by a band. This event takes you on a journey through trap music’s biggest hits.  

Lie Low - a critically acclaimed, award-winning show makes its North American premiere with Solas Nua.

Inside a small office in southern Idaho, two men struggle to understand the confounding terms of a mortgage loan while connecting over the joy and pain of fatherhood. The pair form an unlikely friendship through their “specific kind of sadness,” using humor to find hope in the face of heartbreak.

Go behind the curtain at the Atlas! Broadway stars Christine Dwyer (Wicked, Waitress) and Matt DeAngelis (Hair, American Idiot) lead a master class with Theatre Lab students—coaching on stage presence, song selection, and performance. Then, enjoy a special mini-concert as Christine and Matt light up the stage with Broadway favorites. A rare chance to learn and be inspired in one unforgettable evening!

Fast, fun, and full of heroes! Join us for a lively family adventure where music tells stories of bravery and quick thinking.

Light up your season with music that shines!

Young Stars Series - Raise your voice. Celebrate your power.

It’s time to make some Good Trouble! This new hip-hop and soul musical honors the legendary “Conscience of Congress”: the late Congressman John Lewis.

A fresh new comedy about starting out, starting over, and the enduring love of family. Recently retired Violet is ready to chart a new path forward, but her daughter Tilly and a summer heatwave seemingly stand in her way. A world premiere, Precarious offers insightful reflections on climate change and generational divides while imagining a brighter future.

Washington, DC! KANGDANIEL is bringing his 2025 KANGDANIEL TOUR <ACT : NEW EPISODE> to the U.S.  

New York, 2020. As the city locks down in the chaos of the COVID-19 outbreak, a nearly bankrupt restaurant becomes an unexpected refuge for four New Yorkers—a fierce immigrant mother, a blinded chef, a misunderstood daughter, and a weary cop—along with one unfinished story of love and forgiveness.

The dancers of DHH Dance Collaborative celebrate their 10th Season with all new works presented in their full length, stage production, Introspection!

Inspired by the real stories of this summer’s SYEP cast, Let’s Go Live follows Leanna and Carter, two young people navigating love, grief, and purpose in a world full of shifting ground. As family pressures and uncertain choices test their strength and loyalty, the play explores how we hold on and who we hold on to when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

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Come on in for a lively night of sketch comedy full of laughs, unhinged performances, and chaotic fun!!

The VIVA School Summer Intensive Showing is an extraordinary celebration that represents four weeks of intensive training, exploration and artistic growth. This special showing is a window into the profound creative process that unfolds when passionate students work alongside VIVA's distinguished faculty and acclaimed guest artists from across the country. From innovative movement explorations to ensemble collaborations, together we experience the beautiful and courageous work alive at VIVA.

Meet Usher: a Black, Deaf queer writer writing a musical about a black, Deaf queer writer. This blisteringly funny masterwork exposes the heart and soul of a young artist grappling with desires, identity, and instincts he both loves and loathes. All performances will be in spoken English, American Sign Language (ASL), and captions.  

ECHO is a collection of rare and unique movement experiences that attempts to embody the reverberations of the actions and experiences we encounter throughout life.

Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate and the line between love and loss is dangerously thin. Performed by extraordinary teens from The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts, Hadestown is more than a musical — it's an experience that explores timeless themes of hope, sacrifice, and resistance against all odds.

Readings, workshops, film screenings, and discussions with Enda Walsh and other special guests exploring significant works from across the career of this groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning Irish artist.  

We extend a warm invitation to families, esteemed patrons, and valued supporters to attend our spring concert, The DIW Experience, showcasing the talents of our pre-professional dancers.

A Quiet Weight follows ambitious, smart and talented young people torn between safety and self-expression. Their dreams are loud, but the voices in their heads feel louder—each one adding to the weight they quietly carry. They have everything—resources, talent, opportunity—but with so much at stake, even dreaming feels dangerous.

World Pride International Choral Festival performance presented by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC, featuring DC Labor Chorus and Seasons of Love singing songs of Pride and joy.

Decolonized Beatz Indigenous World Pride 2025 (DBIWP) will take center stage at the Atlas Performing Arts Center as part of Washington, D.C.’s hosting of World Pride. This landmark event will amplify the voices of Indigenous and multiply-marginalized 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, celebrating their beauty, creativity, and defiance in the face of colonialism.

"Diary of War" is a powerful benefit reading highlighting the harrowing and inspiring experiences of Ukrainians affected by the full-scale Russian invasion. Join us for this moving performance and hear DC’s most acclaimed actors use their voices to share true stories of Ukraine's resilience.

WorldPride 2025 is coming to Washington from May 17 – June 8, 2025, bringing an estimated 3 million people to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Pride in D.C. The WorldPride 2025 Film Festival will showcase films from around the world, as well as highlighting our amazing homegrown D.C. region filmmakers. Join us for this cinematic spin around the globe, May 27 - 29.  

The J.O. Wilson Cardinal Drama Players proudly return for their 4th annual spring production with a whimsical staging of Beauty and the Beast Jr.!

PHENOMENAL WOMEN reminds each of us to be mentors and guides to listen to others and share our wisdom to speak our truths because we just might inspire some one else to speak theirs.  

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On May 14, TNR’s editor, Michael Tomasky, and staff writers Matt Ford, Timothy Noah, Tori Otten, and Greg Sargent will host the next in our series America in Crisis.

"We are thrilled to witness the artistic prowess of selected emerging and established Washington, DC, choreographers as they explore a myriad of themes and movement styles, addressing issues that resonate deeply with our society," remarks Vladimir Angelov, founder and executive director.

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The VIVA School’s latest main stage production, is a bold reclamation-an unapologetic assertion of our right to occupy, to shape, and to belong. This electrifying curation of works is an exploration of presence, urging us to embrace the undeniable truth that we not only exist within space, but profoundly transform it through authenticity and curiosity.

Hey family — y'all doing alright? —are y'all seeing this? This year has been a wild ride for us all, especially those of us in the heart of DC, and we’re overdue for a night to connect, unwind, and just be in community.

Join us on April 23, 2025, for a magical night of live music, featuring Broadway’s Christine Dwyer and Rachel Potter, at the Atlas Gala 2025!

At times like these, you can only laugh—and we’re here to help! A 70-year tradition returns with a new D.C. venue… a new cast… and a new show: “Splitting Our Sides!” March 28-April 6, 2025.

Testosterone takes the Grimm Brothers' "The Story of a Boy Who Went Forth to Learn Fear" and turns it on its head with hilarious results. This sharp social satire explores the clash between two brothers: Ingo, the "good son" living a life of comfortable security, and Raul, the "bad son" embracing the chaotic "bad neighborhood." Their confrontation exposes the absurdities of toxic masculinity and the pitfalls of privileged do-gooding, shaking everyone's moral compass.

Join Palestinian multi-instrumentalist Zafer Tawil and oud player Rabbi Zachi Asher for an intimate evening of music that transcends time and borders.

The New Republic has been leading important conversations about our culture, politics, and beyond, for over 100 years. America in Crisis: Navigating The Dark Road Ahead will be filled with timely presentations about the state of America today, and what we can expect in the days and months ahead. This event will gather some of America's most influential thought leaders with TNR's most engaged readers and enthusiastic DC supporters.

DC’s Scena Theatre presents an epic modern reimagining of the famous tragedy AJAX by Sophocles. This production is reset in today’s war-torn Middle East. John Tipton's acclaimed translation showcases the plight of today's US soldier with raw vitality and deep compassion.

Join us at the Atlas Performing Arts Center for the DCPS Dance Festival, a dynamic evening showcasing the extraordinary talent and creativity of student dancers from across Washington, DC. This uplifting performance is the culmination of a yearlong journey, bringing together a diverse group of young artists who have explored various dance styles, honed their technique, and discovered their personal artistic voices under the guidance of dedicated teaching artists and community leaders.