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Nov 21, 2023

Shakespeare Theatre Company’s New Executive Director Is A Familiar Face Around D.C. Theaters

The theater company’s new leader replaces Chris Jennings, who served in the role for 19 years, and will take the helm in February.

Jan 20, 2023

Under 30? You Might Be Missing Out On Local Theater Discounts

The Kennedy Center and other performing arts theaters offer big discounts for students, military members, and young people.

Nov 01, 2022

Giving Thanks For Theater: Catch These Shows Opening Around D.C. In November

The Bard, beanstalks, beauties, beasts, and, well, Bluey are all on D.C.-area stages in November.

Jul 26, 2022

Shakespeare Theatre Production Staff Hold Vote On Unionization

The stagehands and other production staff at Shakespeare Theatre Company voted 23-6 in favor of unionizing with IATSE Local 22.

Jun 03, 2022

Shakespeare Theatre Company Stagehands Are Unionizing

Citing inadequate pay raises and unfair treatment of production staff, about 50 staffers are seeking representation with the local stagehands union.

Aug 05, 2021

Update: Dozens Of Local Theaters Announce Extension Of Vaccine Policies Through March

At least 36 D.C.-area theaters represented by Theatre Washington have joined in the shared commitment.

May 27, 2021

Shakespeare Theatre Company Announces New Season With Britney Spears-Powered Musical

The company is debuting its first Broadway-bound production in a season that welcomes audiences back for live theater.

Apr 10, 2020

‘Our New Auditorium Is The Internet’: Quarantined Shakespearean Actors Now Perform Online

The Shakespeare Theatre Company is asking people to record their favorite Shakespeare monologues on social media.

Feb 21, 2020

Rejoicing And Rebellion Collide In James Baldwin’s ‘The Amen Corner,’ At Shakespeare Theatre

The play examines the hypocrisy and holiness of one black churchgoing community.

Oct 22, 2019

There Are 120 Different Versions Of ‘Everybody’ At Shakespeare Theatre

The Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play about death mixes its actors up in different roles with every performance.

 
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