This month in theater: Red at Arena Stage, Necessary Sacrifices at Ford's Theatre and La Cage aux Folles at the Kennedy Center. more ›

This month, we highlight shows dealing with the end of the world, life after an earthquake, or life after death, undead-style. Heavy stuff. more ›

When it comes to D.C. theater in July, Fringe tends to be the word. And don't worry: we'll have a preview and tons of reviews coming your way in that department, as the Capital Fringe Festival begins July 7. But there are other theater offerings of the non-Fringe-y variety headed your way as well. more ›

D.C. theaters bring us an ABBA tribute, some Tennessee Williams and one unpronounceable show title during this lazy June. Here are the highlights. more ›

Lots of musicals and lots of season closers are on tap in May. Here's the roundup. more ›

Lots of Irish works, a theater festival, and plenty of Edward Albee all find their way to the stage this month at D.C. theaters. Here are the highlights. more ›

Beauty queens, little orphans and, when in doubt, multiple versions of A Christmas Carol all hit the D.C. stage this month. Read on for the highlights. more ›

Whew. Capital Fringe was such a workout, DCist's theater team is still worn out. At least that's going to be our flimsy excuse for why the August theater preview's a couple days late. Never fear; we're still here to give you the scoop on what's opening this month. more ›

Festivals are the norm during the July theater scene, but this month, not everyone is sticking to mere festivals, which is kind of refreshing. Here are the highlights: more ›

Would you rather get a history lesson, do the hand jive or sit trembling in the wake of the demon barber of fleet street? All are options on the D.C. stage in February. more ›

Another year, another year of theater. After a slow December, the D.C. theater scene is back with a bevy of new productions. more ›

If all you want for Christmas is theater, we've got the roundup for you. Think seasonal favorites, many musicals, and a dose of improv thrown in for good measure. Conspicuously absent: a partridge in a pear tree. more ›

October is here, so any companies still preparing to launch their fall seasons have pretty much done so. The result: lots of shows to choose from this month. more ›

Woo! We made it through the dog days of August and finally have a substantial amount of theater opening this month. Here are some of the highlights. more ›

It's July in D.C., and you know what that means -- you'll have your fill of festivals and musicals to choose from (if not necessarily much else) in the theater world. Here's what's on the horizon. more ›

Well...it's still June, right? more ›

Looks like we get a little breather from February madness this month. Still, March isn't exactly lacking in theater options, from well-worn musicals to one-man (and one-woman) extravaganzas. more ›

Area companies this November have some recent Broadway transplants, Bard offerings and brand new takes on children's classics to offer this month. more ›

One word pretty much defines the D.C. theater scene in July, and that word is FRINGE. more ›