"Keeping Time" is a captivating tap dance exploration of the intricate relationship between rhythm, music, and the journey of life.
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.
The Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble Anniversary Show is a vibrant celebration, honoring years of preserving and sharing the rich traditions of Central and Eastern European folk dancing. This special performance brings together dancers, musicians, and cultural enthusiasts for an unforgettable evening that reflects the spirit, resilience, and beauty of folk dancing.
Mirror, mirror, on the screen, who gets the most views and likes of all? Poisoned Apple? is a bold, interactive contemporary dance work that reimagines the classic Snow-White narrative through the high-pressure lens of modern digital life. In this world, the fairy tale is not just a story told to you.
We depend on Black women whether it be when we least expect it, at our worst, for an election, or to razzle dazzle our lives. This show dives into the hilarity, awkwardness, and fun of how Black women show up in today’s America while not taking themselves too seriously. This laugh out loud experience will leave audiences feeling like slightly better allies.
An 8-week Hip Hop experience with father and daughter Rashaad Hasani and Ayanna Mahal exploring groove, freestyle, musicality, and the roots of Black American dance culture. Through movement, storytelling, and community, students will build confidence, creativity, and their own unique style. All levels welcome.
"No Exit" by Jean-Paul Sartre ranks as one of the classics of the modern theatre. It is a one-act philosophical play by French Nobel Laureate. Jean-Paul Sartre and was first performed in 1944 in Occupied Paris and later published in 1945. Its original French title "Huis clos" is sometimes translated as "In Camera" or "Dead End."
Welcome to the Renaissance, DC! Set in the 1590s, Something Rotten! is a wildly entertaining musical farce that imagines the chaotic birth of the very first musical. This production of Something Rotten! is the culmination of The Theatre Lab’s renowned Musical Theatre Institute for Teens (MTIT), an intensive four-week training program in which participants rehearse and perform a full musical production under the guidance of the area's most esteemed theatre professionals.
Key Changes: Supreme Chord Turns 18 is an acapella celebration of milestones in life. Turning 18 symbolizes many changes and transitions, and we are excited to share some music to embrace these changes. Key Changes is presented by Supreme Chord, a talented, dynamic, fun-filled a cappella group.
Romeo, oh Romeo! Where have you been? This fast-paced all-male production takes Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love and loss and reimagines it through the power and intimacy of dance. “Romeo and Juliet” are now “Romeo and Julian.” In this bold new staging, Romeo unfolds through breathtaking movement and physical storytelling showing the profound connection between two men whose love challenges the world around them. Set to the music of popular artists like Rihanna, Maneskin, Madonna, Garbage, and The Irrepressibles, dancers masterfully blend sultry storytelling with the timeless emotions that come with finding true love. Through soaring duets, electrifying ensemble work, and emotionally-charged choreography, this is Romeo as you’ve never seen it before.
An All-Star cast celebrates the profound journey of Being Human through music, dance & imagery. The Joy of Love. The Pain of Loss. The mysterious wonder of being alive.
MAKE AMERICA HOME By Rola Z is an experiential one-woman show blending stand-up comedy, storytelling, and BELLYDANCING! We'll have audience engagement to explore belonging. The show touches on humor as resilience in the face of displacement, aging with audacity, collective healing, the body as witness, and the true meaning of home. Guest performers are also featured, fostering an inclusive and communal atmosphere.
Vamos a bailar? is a dance work that investigates nightlife as a site of community, resilience, and collective release. Join us for a exploration of friendship, queerness exploration, and community uplifting.
In need of a Wonderland? Be inspired, surprised and delighted with our unique version of the Alice story. Momentum Dance Theatre presents ALICE: Why We All Need A Wonderland, our dance theater version of the beloved Lewis Carroll books with original script by Artistic Director Roberta Rothstein and Mr. Carroll.
With its story taken from India’s most famous dramatic work, Kalidasa’s 5th century play Shakuntala, itself made into an opera by composers such as Alfano and Schubert, this new opera by IN Series Artistic Director Timothy Nelson fuses Western baroque instruments with Indian classical instruments to create a “dance-opera” on the themes of love, loss, and redemption.
The DIW Experience (spring concert) is a culminating event showcasing the talents of our pre-professional dancers. This production offers a glimpse into the rigorous training and educational endeavors undertaken by our dancers, as they demonstrate their proficiency through meticulously curated works derived from their technique classes. With a focus on precision, artistry, and dedication, this event underscores our commitment to nurturing emerging talent within the dance industry.
Free community dance event! Come and join us for a special gathering in community to celebrate and cultivate friendships, belonging, and joy.
“17 and Shining” is a special dance concert celebrating 17 remarkable years of passion, dedication, creativity, and excellence within D'Amour School of Dance. This milestone production honors the journey of our dancers, instructors, alumni, and families who have helped build a strong and inspiring dance community over the years.
The Cardinal Drama Players proudly present Frozen JR., the enchanting modern classic from Disney brought to life by our talented student performers.
Join the Wine & Crime Gals with special guest Ashwin Muthia of Unpinned Wine Club for a night of true crime, incredible wine, and, of course, a rip-roaring good time!
Presented by Solas Nua and Atlas Performing Arts Center James Joyce’s epic story, Ulysses, chronicling one day in Dublin, is brought to life in this inventive new show. Ireland’s most notorious book now playfully re-told for audiences aged 8 and upwards, and to all those who haven’t got around to reading it yet.
A Whip-Smart Theatrical Romp of Power, Passion, and Playwriting
The 2026 Richard Wright Schools Celebration of the Arts is a Broadway Revue–style production showcasing a continuous, high-energy sequence of student performances across music, dance, and theater. The program runs approximately 60 minutes and features a mix of live musical selections, choreographed dance numbers, and a culminating full-cast finale.
Since its founding in 1960, the DC Youth Orchestra Program has inspired generations of talented young musicians. On Tuesday, May 12, DCYOP's Young Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra will present their inaugural Generations concert, a celebration of DCYOP's legacy and the impact of music.
Immerse yourself in the ocean—while sitting in the concert hall. Music for the Ocean is an evening of new compositions and improvisations by Emmy-nominated violinist and composer Chad Cannon, performed with concert pianist Hui Wu. The performance features original animations by Timothy Rauch, stage and sound direction by William Chen, and lighting design by Evan Murnane. This show will also feature special guest harpist, Cate Cannon Todd. The performance will be followed by an ocean science panel with special guests Dr. Juli Berwald (ocean writer and co-founder of Tela Coral), Monica Medina (former Asst. Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs), and Tiff Duong (co-founder of Tela Coral and producer of The Rebel Reef, a short documentary)
2026 ICONS Choreographers’ Collective, taking place at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, is a prestigious dance-presenting platform that showcases unique and original dance works by distinguished Washington, D.C.- and DMV-area-based choreographers, selected by a panel of leading dance professionals.
RESONANCE is a testament to VIVA's unwavering commitment to artistic excellence and the transformative power of movement. Audiences are invited into an evening of work that lingers long after the final bow.
This is a weekend for the community to gather through dance, storytelling and cultural preservation.
Celebrate an unforgettable evening of artistry, community, and celebration at the Atlas Spring Benefit, featuring spectacular performances by Marty Thomas, Omar, Jose Cardona, and Caro Dubberly. Honoring Capital City Symphony with the inaugural presentation of the Atlas Marquee Award.
Drowning comes alive with a blend of acting, singing, dancing, spoken-word, and live music to connect the audiences’ experiences with the hope that grief becomes something we live with and not run from.
Join us for for a night (or afternoon) guffawing at political slime.
Get ready for an unforgettable week of performances as we celebrate the graduating BFA students of Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts (CABCoFA), Department of Theatre Arts. This dynamic showcase highlights talented students across acting, musical theatre, dance, theatre administration, and theatre technology. Join us in supporting the next generation of theatre artists as they step into the professional world.
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.
Young Stars Series - Raise your voice. Celebrate your power.
Join The Washington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra (WMGSO) for an evening of classical music with a 21st-century twist.
Enjoy a Festival Pass for the Atlas Performing Arts Center's annual INTERSECTIONS Festival - and save!
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.
Original contemporary works weaving identity, resilience, and community textured movement from intimate solos to ensemble surges.
With fast-paced dialogue, playwright Arad Dabiri raises troubling questions about national identity, family guilt, personal responsibility, and individual freedom.
Through breathtaking aerial artistry, ETHEReality presents inspiring stories about the courage it takes to be different enough to transcend a world that demands sameness.
chitra.MOVES community classes are open to all levels and beginner-friendly!
Experience Flamenco's vibrant fusion of cultures, celebrated through music, song, and dance in a dynamic, multifaceted performance honoring its rich evolution.
High Heels…Higher Notes! – Channeling the Queen in Me to Bring You Songs of the Most Iconic Female Vocalists of All Time!
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?
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.
Our annual cabaret, this year titled "Bawdy," featuring stories and songs sung by soloists from GMCW.
A bathroom. A bassline. A beast. Frida’s secret shame festers behind closed doors until Joanie, their inner drag-monster, screams for attention.
Family Fun Day with The Great Zucchini! Free interactive performances led by The Great Zucchini, crafting stations, and other exciting surprises.
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.
In a toxic city where birth is banned, a nonbinary doctor fights for life. A dystopian drama of slime, protest, and impossible choices.
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!
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Blends traditional Chinese melodies with jazz harmonies and improvisation, creating a fresh fusion that honors tradition while exploring new musical paths.
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.
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.
"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.
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!
A multidisciplinary performance that celebrates the meeting points of music, dance, and culture through the lens of the blues.
Time Machine is a family performance honoring Black American freestyle dance, rhythm, and legacy through storytelling, movement, and the shared journey across generations.
One man. One name. Too many assumptions. A sharply funny solo show about identity, discomfort, and surviving post-9/11 America — with jokes.
A visceral dance reimagining of A Raisin in the Sun, exploring Black dreams, survival, and identity through contemporary movement and theatrical storytelling.
What lies beneath the glitter. The allure is only the beginning.
A symphonic adventure centered around human connection, the power of community to overcome, and, through music, the healing and hope that is possible.
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.
The NACHMO DC Sampler Showcase presents a selection of world premieres by local choreographers who have created a new work during the NACHMO January Challenge.
A rollicking musical puppet show about pirates created from trash who teach children to recycle, reuse, reduce, and repair as they sail the “urban seas” led by Captain Jack Sparetire.
Sex Monster is a cabaret that distills the history of monsters through a contemporary (and sexy) female lens.
It’s July 17th, 1944, in Port Chicago, California, a cool summer Friday night at a munitions naval base 30 miles north of San Francisco. World War II is in full swing, and Segregation in the United States is prevalent. Come and witness this powerful presentation of “Port Chicago 50”. Port Chicago 50 is a story of love for Country, the American Dream, and a quest for equality and fairness.
Join The American Pops Orchestra in celebrating "Movin' on Broadway!" with Broadway's best singers and top dancers - choreographed by Tony & Grammy nominated artist Robbie Fairchild.
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.
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.
Be prepared for cathartic screaming to release tension, songwriting madlibs to spark creativity, and free-writing to get thoughts flowing. Write clearer, more honest lyrics together with other artists.
Join us December 28th as we close out this year while rooting ourselves in our culture, and tradition of the revolution.
As The Dance Institute of Washington proudly celebrates the 30th anniversary of The Spirit of Kwanzaa, we honor a legacy rooted in cultural excellence, artistic development, and powerful storytelling.
Adagio Dance Studio presents Snowfall — a captivating winter showcase where dance and the season of snow beautifully intertwine. This performance welcomes the wonder of winter, celebrating its quiet beauty, graceful motion, and natural splendor.
Family Fun Day with Mr. Rob! Free interactive performances led by Mr. Rob, crafting stations, and other exciting surprises.
The Muslims are Coming! is a standup show that features Muslim-American comedians (and their non-Muz friends) who battle our national division one fart joke at a time.
A story of badly-behaved ghosts. And a dangerous sea. In an old house somewhere in Ireland, a young mother watches over her sleeping baby. But, in Marina Carr’s dark and dangerously funny new play, Audrey or Sorrow, nothing is as it seems.
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!
Lala Tamar & Friends, featuring Yacouba Sissoko, promises to be an unforgettable evening of music—borderless, luminous, and deeply human.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Sid, also known as KVS Tabla, is a classically trained Tabla player based out of Manhattan, New York City who blends Indian Tabla with house/hiphop/electronic.
From the American Revolution to Afghanistan, casualties of war arrive at the Pearly Gates, each one a ghostly witness to the 250-year history of the U.S. Marine Corps. Will these brave but troubled souls find their way into Heaven, or are they doomed to haunt the perimeter forever?
