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Atlas Arts On Air is an 8-week long series of virtual performances and live radio interviews with artists and SiriusXM Radio Host Laura Coates. What is it like to be an artist in the era of Covid-19? How are local artists addressing the issues of our times like discrimination, sexism, and loneliness? We’ll dive into conversations with artists this March-May 2021 to find out. We hope you’ll stay tuned, subscribe, and share, but also feel, heal, and enjoy the upcoming free virtual performances and conversations available on Youtube and all our social channels. All performances are free to stream, click the artist page below to view the concert on our website or on our Youtube Channel. Radio interview transcripts are available upon request to info@atlasarts.org.


ExPats Theatre: Cold Country
September 27, 2025 – October 19, 2025
"Strangers are not good in difficult times," commands the pastor, his words echoing through the isolated Swiss mountain village. But Hanna'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 Hanna to confront the unspoken truths that bind her. As secrets unravel, Hanna's suppressed rage erupts, revealing the devastating price of enforced silence.
Capital City Symphony: 25-26 Season Subscription
October 5 - March 22
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!

DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival: TERROR COUNTER
October 9 6:30 pm
The 2025 DC Palestinian Film & Arts Festival is excited to kick off (and welcomes back) the festival’s opening night with DC based Palestinian performance artist Fargo Nissim Tbakhi. Fargo’s book is a debut collection of poems which acts against the many languages—interpersonal, legal, literary, rhetorical—constricting the lives and meanings of Palestinians.

Atlas Presents Rachel Potter: Live in Concert
October 13 7:30 pm
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
October 25
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.

Mosaic Theater Company: Code Red Workshop Presentation
October 25 – 26
CODE RED illuminates day-to-day life in an environment perpetually alert—the American public school system. Five women in rural upstate New York navigate teaching, parenthood, and friendship while trying to grapple with their greatest fear. When unfathomable situations make for breakroom banter, the question becomes—how do normal people do their jobs when nothing is normal anymore?

Daniel Barksdale’s The Family Reunion
November 1 7:00 pm
Daniel Barksdale Productions, LLC proudly presents Daniel Barksdale's The Family Reunion (The Stage Play).

Solas Nua: Lie Low
November 6 – 23
Lie Low - a critically acclaimed, award-winning show makes its North American premiere with Solas Nua.

Mosaic Theater Company: A Case For The Existence of God
November 13 – December 7
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.

Atlas Presents: Broadway Masterclass
November 15 1:00 pm
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!

Prometheus Ukrainian Male Chorus: For Ukraine!
November 15 6:30 pm
Join us for a moving and memorable evening of music, history, and culture as one of the world’s oldest Ukrainian male choirs takes the stage.

Capital City Symphony: Zoom!
November 16
Fast, fun, and full of heroes! Join us for a lively family adventure where music tells stories of bravery and quick thinking.
Faith & Culture Unite Us
November 22 3:30 pm
St. Tamar Georgian Orthodox Church in Washington, D.C. is proud to announce a special cultural performance in the nation’s capital, dedicated to sharing and celebrating the rich heritage of Georgia.

Atlas Presents: Navidad Flamenca
November 30 5:00 pm
Come celebrate the Holidays with us! Create a new tradition celebrating the holidays the Spanish way. This festive program will take you on a journey of some of the most festive holiday traditions as celebrated in Spain and Puerto Rico.

Atlas Presents: Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra
December 1 8:00 pm
Celebrate the holidays with performances of cool classics by Shorty Rogers, Thad Jones, Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn, Stan Kenton, and a handful of arrangements by BCJO Ghosts of Christmas Past.

Atlas Presents A Hoot for the Holidays!
December 5 8:00 pm
Join award-winning drag performer, and beloved DC fixture, Tara Hoot for festive fun! She's here to help you ring in the holiday season with songs, sing-a-longs, and stories to warm your hearts! What more could you want? Tara can't wait to welcome you and lift your spirits! Let's have a HOOT together!

Constellation Theatre Company: Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
January 23, 2026 – February 15, 2026
Bram Stoker’s iconic vampire tale takes on an outrageous new life in "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors" — a madcap, laugh-out-loud comedy full of camp, lusty encounters, and hilarious spectacle.

Constellation Theatre Company Subscription
January 23-June 7, 2026
Join us for a season of Laughter, Seduction, and Reinvention! Purchase a subscription to Season 19 and receive discounted tickets to both of our Season 19 productions.

Capital City Symphony: Shout!
March 22, 2026 5:00 pm
Young Stars Series - Raise your voice. Celebrate your power.

Mosaic Theater Company: Young John Lewis
March 26, 2026 – April 26, 2026
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.

Constellation Theatre Company: Or,
May 15, 2026 – June 7, 2026
Liz Duffy Adams’ play entitled "Or," is a fast-paced, witty comedy that blends history, feminism, and espionage in 1660’s England.

Mosaic Theater Company: Precarious
June 4 – 28, 2026
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.

Capital City Symphony: Persist!
October 5 5:00 pm
This season opener celebrates the power of perseverance and the joy that comes from pushing forward.

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

H Street Festival
September 20 12:00 pm
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!

The International Nerdlesque Festival
September 12 – 13
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.

2025 KANGDANIEL TOUR ACT: NEW EPISODE
September 5
Washington, DC! KANGDANIEL is bringing his 2025 KANGDANIEL TOUR <ACT : NEW EPISODE> to the U.S.

Songs of the Goat- Antigone
September 4 – 14
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?

World Preview Performance of Something Crazy
September 4 – 7
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.

Mosaic Theater Company: Dodi & Diana
September 4 – October 5
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).

The Theatre Lab: The Spongebob Musical
August 7 – 9

DHH Dance Collaborative: Introspection
August 2 – 3
The dancers of DHH Dance Collaborative celebrate their 10th Season with all new works presented in their full length, stage production, Introspection!

Atlas Presents City at Peace SYEP 2025
July 31 – August 1
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.

PRIVATE EVENT
July 26 7:00 pm
The Atlas Performing Arts Center is holding a private event! interested in booking your own event? Fill out this form to get started!

Come on in for a lively night of sketch comedy full of laughs, unhinged performances, and chaotic fun!!
The VIVA School: Summer Intensive Showing
July 25 6:30 pm
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.

VOCA: A Strange Loop
July 23, 2025 – August 10, 2025
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.

The Eternal Art Collective: ECHO
July 19 8:00 pm
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.

The Theatre Lab: Hadestown
July 10 – 12
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.

Atlas Arts Lab presents Anastasia Johnson’s Detangled Stories
June 22 4:00 pm
Color Me (Curly): Detangled Stories is a multidisciplinary performance that explores the complex cultural, emotional, and political landscape of Black hair. Rooted in storytelling, this original work amplifies various narratives through a fusion of movement, voice, and sound—creating an intimate and powerful reflection on Black identity.

Atlas Arts Lab presents RAWRA’S EAT ME, JOANIE
June 21 4:00 pm
It's Frida’s Saturn return, and the stars have served her: Joanie. For one night only, RAWRA with Feeling debuts multi-genre music and screenplay excerpts from Eat Me, Joanie about one late-bloomer reparenting their inner drag monster amidst crisis. In this Atlas Arts Lab staged reading and music showcase, RAWRA invites the audience to observe, question, and alchemize their inner darkness toward outward good.

Solas Nua: Enda Walsh Festival
June 20 – 21
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.

Atlas Arts Lab presents Shawn Shafner’s Sheldon Feldman Sings the Songs They Told Me Not To Sing
June 15 4:00 pm
Everything's coming up...Sheldon? Born at the start of the baby boom in postwar Brooklyn, Sheldon Feldman always obeyed his mother. He tried to please his wife. But after seventy-some years playing it safe, small, closeted and quiet, it’s Sheldon’s turn and he’s ready to sing out.

Atlas Arts Lab presents Rashaad Pearson’s Time Machine
June 14 4:00 pm
Rashaad Pearson, a dancer and cultural historian, will spend this residency creating “Time Machine: Black American Freestyle Dance,” a project that seeks to bridge the past and the present, using the power of dance to explore the enduring legacy of Black American culture.

Atlas Arts Lab: Rashaad Pearson – Workshop
June 13 4:00 pm
We're opening the doors for a free hip hop session led by me, Rashaad, and my daughters, Ayanna and Malaya.

The DIW Experience 2025
June 7 – 8
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.

Atlas Presents City at Peace: A Quiet Weight
June 6 – 7
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.

GMCW: WorldPride International Choral Festival
June 3 7:30 pm
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
June 1 5:00 pm
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.

Mosaic Theater: Andy Warhol in Iran
MAY 29 - JULY 6
“Riveting, brilliantly imagined!” -WTTW Chicago
“Highly watchable! Funny!” -Chicago Reader
“Complex and compelling!” -Chicago Tribune

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.!

Warrior’s Journey/Ami Brabson: Phenomenal Women “A Cabaret”
May 17 7:00 pm
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.

Private Event
May 15 – 16
The Atlas Performing Arts Center is holding a private event! interested in booking your own event? Fill out this form to get started!

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.

Atlas Arts Lab: RAWRA- Songwriting for Liberation
May 10 2:00 pm
A free workshop for any level of songwriter, artist, or human!

PRIVATE EVENT
May 7 7:00 pm
The Atlas Performing Arts Center is holding a private event! interested in booking your own event? Fill out this form to get started!

The VIVA School: IN/SPACES
May 2 – 3
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.

Arts Administrators of Color Happy Hour & Mixer
May 2 5:00 pm
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.

Atlas Gala 2025
April 23 6:00 pm
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!

Mosaic Theater: cullud wattah
APRIL 3 - 27
"Lyrical! Laced with humor!"—The New York Times
“A searing, intimate portrait of a family and city in crisis.” —ARTS ATL

Hexagon: Splitting Our Sides
March 28, 2025 – April 6, 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.

Capital City Symphony: Reflect & Revive
March 23, 2025 5:00 pm
Capital City Symphony continues its tradition of presenting outstanding young classical solo artists. We are thrilled to present Sophia Lin, 2024 winner of the Ylda Novik Memorial Concerto Competition on piano, performing Mozart, Concerto No. 20 in d minor.
INTERSECTIONS Festival Pass
February 15-March 16
Enjoy a Festival Pass for the Atlas Performing Arts Center's annual INTERSECTIONS Festival - and save!

ACCORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
March 16 6:00 pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening where music helps explore the meaning of freedom in today’s world.

Elements Urban Dance Collective
March 16, 2025 5:30 pm
Dance for Change: Youth Making a Difference showcases emerging choreographers from the DMV area, empowering youth to express social issues and inspire change through dance.

Kalanidhi Dance Company
March 15, 2025 8:00 pm
Bhoomi, which means “earth” in Sanskrit is framed by exploring humanity's connection to the five natural elements - space, air, fire, water, and earth.

Percussion Discussion
March 15 7:30 pm
First crushes. Big emotions. Dance parties. These moments in life connect us all using a backdrop of music, creating memories with those we love. Connect with us as we tap dance our way through a musical evening, led by DJ T-Real, Franny D on the mic, and other special guests.

ExPats Theatre: Testosterone
March 15, 2025 – 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.

Ronnique Antoinette & The Ramdance Movement
March 9 6:00 pm
“Love Tales” is a collection of vignettes celebrating the journey of love, self-discovery, and relationships. This production highlights the richness of self-love, relationship love, and the beauty of culture, family, and community.

Momentum Dance Theatre
March 9 5:30 pm
“Playing Through,” an evening of jazz dance, with commentary, showcases its history, its current manifestations, and intriguing places it is headed in the future.

Black Leaves Dance Company
March 8, 2025 8:00 pm
The unveiling of the black man by taking a look in the mirror and pulling back the layers.

DEVIATED THEATRE
March 8, 2025 7:30 pm
In DEVIATED THEATRE’s original dance opera ‘Beyond’, Luna the Astronaut discovers that getting lost (on Mars) is part of getting found.

Kendall Arin: Epiphany
March 8, 2025 7:30 pm
Follow us in Epiphany as we discover the powerful voices of individuals who understand what music, poetry, and dance can do for the soul. In this one-woman show, Kendall Arin brings to life diverse voices who used art to bring them through their darkest moments.

Imagination Stage
March 8 – 9, 2025

Family Fun Day 2025
March 8 10:00 am
Family Fun Day with Mr. Rob! Mr. Rob is a performer and music educator, who specializes in early childhood music education. Mr. Rob uses his performance experience to create highly engaging and interactive music education experiences.

chitra.MOVES
March 7, 2025 8:00 pm
LINKED is a dynamic, soulful dance production that brings together the movement languages of Bharatanatyam and Hip Hop culture to tell powerful stories of connection.

Moveius Contemporary Ballet
March 7 7:30 pm
Moveius presents a cutting-edge program that brings music and art to life through dance.

Barry Moton
March 7, 2025 7:00 pm
"Jazz Realities: Echoes of Strayhorn" explores Billy Strayhorn's legacy, blending his music with modern narratives to illustrate the intersection of art and real-world experiences.

Seth Kibel & The Kleztet
March 2, 2025 6:00 pm
Klezmer, jazz, swing, and more with woodwind wizard Seth Kibel

Capitol Movement
March 2, 2025 5:30 pm
Moving in many directions - exploring multiple generations, diversity, and art forms - that is CMI. Innovation to fearlessly move in many directions!

Amber Lucia Chabus
March 2 5:00 pm
Sana, Sana is a modern dance-theater work that explores themes of matrilineal relationships through magic, identity, and healing.

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington
March 2 5:00 pm
Planes, trains, and automobiles! Our popular cabaret returns with an all-new edition! Soloists from the Chorus will share hilarious and heart-warming stories and songs about the travel adventures they’ve had and hope to have!

Company | E
March 1, 2025 7:30 pm
A full-length (60 minute) work on 7 dancers incorporating choreography by 5 different choreographers all set to a score by Zoe Keating.

Candice Tiffany Gordon
March 1 7:00 pm
A young woman's struggle to cope with love, loss, and acceptance after losing her family home and sense of place.

Eco.Logic
March 1, 2025 7:00 pm
Two friends grapple with friendship amid an impending climate apocalypse as they learn to find hope and build resilience.

Max Rosado & Friends
February 28, 2025 8:00 pm
Max Rosado will be performing in a special night, some of the most popular 90s salsa classics.

This Is Everything Concerts
February 28, 2025 7:30 pm
A pianist and 4 vocalists from diverse backgrounds and diverse musical disciplines give a series of iconic show-stopping performances.

syBLINGS!
February 28, 2025 7:00 pm
TAK is a multimedia performance ritual exploring the intersections of what is seen ‘Human Understanding’ and unseen ‘Ancestral Knowing’ and how these powerful worlds overlap.

Jadyn Brick & Luisa Lynch
February 28, 2025 7:00 pm
Halo-Halo: Mixed-Mixed is about two individuals honoring each of their experiences of being mixed-race: all of their confusion, joy, excitement, struggle and everything in between.

JChris
February 23, 2025 6:00 pm
Celebrating the music of Latin divas and Latines in the LGBT+ Community. This event is also a RELEASE concert for urban Latin artist, JChris', new single!

Rex Daugherty
February 23 6:00 pm
An autobiographical musical that explores addiction and the hope of forgiveness. Rex Daugherty shares the hilarious and the heartbreaking in this intimate story and song cycle of all original singer-songwriter material.

Furia Flamenca
February 22 8:00 pm
Celebrate Furia Flamenca Dance Company's 20th Anniversary performance season with the first of a number of performances throughout the year showcasing some of the best from the company! Flamenco is a dance full of passion and fire.

Olive Ghardon
February 22 7:30 pm
Fueled by a gay wedding with an egregious dress code, "Bright Colors And Bold Patterns" is a hyper-verbal and tragicomic one-person show that asks essential questions about contemporary gay life.