"Keeping Time" is a captivating tap dance exploration of the intricate relationship between rhythm, music, and the journey of life.
A taut thriller, a struggle for power between a worried mother and concerned social worker. But who is telling the truth?
Now entering its second year, Show In A Bag offers an opportunity for DC area performing artists to create a solo show with dramaturgy from Solas Nua and Dublin’s Fishamble: The New Play Company. This program reimagines the financial theatre producing model, putting artists in control of their own work, while focusing on the essential art of storytelling. Over six months, the Show in a Bag program offers performers support to develop a solo script that they can perform anywhere. This year’s edition has three artists who will be presenting a work-in-progress reading of their solo shows.
In Sarah Ruhl’s imaginative retelling of the classic myth, the story is finally told through the eyes of its heroine.
Inspired by the true story of his mother’s immigration in the 1970s, Somewhere over the Border takes audiences on a musical journey from El Salvador to America featuring cumbia, Mexican mariachi boleros, rock, hip hop, and more! As Reina travels north to the Mexican border, she gathers friends, faces down dangers, and holds tight to the memory of the little boy she left behind to build a better life for them both.
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.
chitra.MOVES community classes are open to all levels and beginner-friendly!
The Atlas Performing Arts Center is opening its doors for H Street Festival! Step inside and celebrate in the Cultural Hub of the Corridor. Grab a drink at our bar, relax under our historic marquee, or catch live entertainment in our lobby.
How are Washington DC and Brazil's Salvador Bahia connected? All is revealed in Afrocidade, a unique, original, and entertaining performance exploring in music, song, dance and stories, the shared culture and history between these seemingly very different places.
Four immigrants from Germany, India, Peru, and Senegal navigate the "obstacle race" of integration—confronting the systemic complexities and cultural contradictions of their new home. Through song and storytelling and with plenty of humor, wit, and sharp satire, they celebrate, dramatize, and humorize these unique chronicles while reflecting the breadth of U.S. culture and its complex and ever-changing relationships to the world.
At the heart of this special event is a rare, intimate roundtable with members of three of New Orleans’ most influential civil rights families — the Francis, Landrieu, and Morial families — whose leadership represents a powerful, enduring legacy that helped shape not just New Orleans but the broader arc of American democracy.
Every journey starts with a single step. Or in Doreen Carwithen's case, One Damn Thing After Another. Her exhilarating concert overture ODTAA opens our season at full stride, all momentum and mischief. Then the spotlight turns to the newest voice on our stage: Caroline Su, the winner of CCS's Novik Competition, performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto in Bb Major, No. 15, K450 with Capital City Symphony, under the baton of Maestra Gau.
Capital City Symphony: 2026-27 Season Schedule:
Join Robin D. Bullock as we dismantle strongholds in believers, strongholds in deceivers, strongholds in illusions, strongholds in delusions, and strongholds in political realms.
Fuelled by Taytos, gin, 80s tunes and a chainsaw, Meghan Tyler’s surreal Crocodile Fever is a grotesque black comedy celebrating sisterhood whilst reminding us that the pressure cooker of The Troubles is closer than we imagine.
"Kyivska Perepichka" is a poignant and provocative one-woman performance by Irma Vitovska that explores the lives, dreams, and resilience of Ukrainians in the aftermath of Russia’s full-scale invasion, drawing deeply from personal experience.
My English Persian Kitchen chronicles one woman's resettlement in England and then in Belfast after fleeing an abusive husband and her home country of Iran. Longing for her homeland, she turns to her mother’s recipes for solace and strength as she rebuilds both her life and her spirit.
What happens when an orchestra becomes a forest? Find out at The Mighty Pines, our family concert for every generation. But the adventure starts before the lights dim.
A Constellation subscription takes you on an adventure full of music, mystery, and magical storytelling. To celebrate our 20th Anniversary, we’re offering incredible subscription packages at affordable prices. And this season, you get to build the voyage that’s best for you!
Constellation Theatre Company: 2026-27 Season Schedule:
The moon’s caretaker goes on an epic adventure to pursue his true love across the sea. An ensemble of actor musicians creates a wild and marvelous tale complete with towering ships, flying sharks, and an overstuffed hot air balloon! Immerse yourself in a magical world where people dare to chase their dreams and fight for what they hold dear. Powerful storytelling and folk-rock music blend to create an enchanting fantasy for all ages - an experience like none other.
TAPESTRY is EXHALE Dance Company's first production. It is the opening chapter for a company built around one simple idea: none of us are ever finished. The evening features original works created & performed by company dancers, spanning the full spectrum of multidisciplinary dance.
It's your new holiday tradition! Join DC drag icon Tara Hoot for her third-annual 'A Hoot for the Holidays!' Songs, stories, whimsy, heartfelt moments (and a few surprises!) to help you ring in the holiday season! Bring your friends and family and let's celebrate together! We can't wait to welcome you!
Capital City Symphony teams up with DC's own swing-and-cocktail-jazz favorites Chaise Lounge for a holiday celebration like no other. Lush strings, velvet vocals, and your favorite songs of the season, served with a twist. Two performances only. It’s a perfect gift for the whole city.
Zambomba! invites audiences into an immersive holiday fiesta where the stage transforms into a cozy Andalusian courtyard filled with rhythm, laughter, and shared song. Dancers, singers, and musicians gather around weaving together flamenco footwork, soulful cante, and beloved holiday villancicos passed down through generations.
The year is 2169. As wildfires rage across the West, environmental activists and partners-in-crime Jane and Clyde embark on a daring caper to steal a taxidermied bison from the American Museum of Natural History. Only problem? It’s already gone.
As Candela studies by day and gigs by night in pursuit of her dream, family secrets are unearthed, loyalties are tested, and the young woman is pushed to forge her own identity against the backdrop of her family legacy.
No element shapes us like water, and no concert moves quite like this one. Anna Clyne's Restless Oceans opens with a wave: the musicians of CCS don't just play this music, they stomp and sing it, an orchestra becoming a force of nature in real time.
Once upon a time, the Fail sisters lived in Chicago at the end of the 1920s: the Era of Wonderful Nonsense. Gerty Fail keeps the family clock shop running. Jenny June Fail dreams of being the first female swimmer to cross Lake Michigan. Young Nelly Fail is swept up in jazz and the jitterbug. Within a single year, their lives are turned upside down. Will the Fail sisters succeed in finding enduring love? Let this whimsical tale of tragedy and triumph touch your heart.
Determined to fulfill her grandmother's dying wish, first-generation Haitian American Simone returns to the island eager to reunite with her entrepreneur cousin, the Haitian-born and raised Gigi, and reconnect with her roots.
Join us for an evening honoring the graduates of the Arts Institute for Creative Advancement's (AICA) Class of 2026 as they launch their careers in technical theatre! The ceremony features graduate speeches, guest artists, and a reception to follow. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and celebrate with this year’s graduates.
Join us for a joyful interactive concert with Mr. Rob & Friends! Kids will unlock their inner musician through playing, singing, and dancing along to classic children’s tunes, as well as original songs designed to get them moving and grooving. From the opening soundcheck to the last goodbye, this show is sure to get your kids up and moving while learning more about music along the way!
Come enjoy God Awful Movies LIVE in Washington DC. We'll be breaking down some of Christian cinema’s crummiest creations with all the hand waving, facial expressions, and costume changes you never knew you were missing.
Few musicals have left a mark on Broadway quite like the legendary CHICAGO—and it's coming to Atlas Performing Arts Center to give DC the old razzle dazzle! Roxie Hart is a chorus girl with stars in her eyes and blood on her hands, navigating the sultry, seedy world of 1920s Chicago, where scandal and celebrity are two sides of the same coin. Razor-sharp and darkly clever, CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION breathes new energy into John Kander and Fred Ebb's unforgettable score and Bob Fosse's iconic choreography.
Join us for a special performance celebrating the creativity, talent, and voices of DC’s young people. Through artistic expression and collaborative storytelling, participants explore themes of community, connection, and the power of working together to build a more peaceful city. This inspiring presentation showcases the hard work and imagination of SYEP youth as they share their unique perspectives and experiences with audiences.
We are Mother’s Pouch, a Washington DC-based sketch comedy group voted DC’s “Best New Sketch Group” of 2024! We’ve brought laughs to sold-out houses all across the District, and to audiences at sketch festivals in Chicago, Philadelphia and DC. And now, we're bringing our signature absurdist, character-driven sketch comedy right to you, in 3D! Prepare to see us in all our three-dimensional glory!! (3D glasses not included. Maybe.)
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 and abroad. From innovative movement explorations to ensemble collaborations, together we experience the beautiful and courageous work alive at VIVA.
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.
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!
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.
"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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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!
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.
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.
