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Feb 01, 2024

Howard Students Work On Woolly Mammoth Theatre’s Show About HBCU Dance Team Culture

The downtown D.C. theater company is putting on the world premiere of the play, “The Sensational Sea-Minkettes.”

May 23, 2023

Helen Hayes Awards Reunites D.C. Theater Community After Loss Of GALA Co-Founder Hugo Medrano

The 2023 Helen Hayes Awards brought the D.C. theater community back together in person for a major ceremony for the first time since 2019.

Sep 21, 2022

‘Like Church For Us’: Woolly Mammoth Reserves One Night Of Its Latest Show For An All-Black Audience

Woolly Mammoth’s artistic director says the show provided a rare opportunity for Black audience members to see themselves onstage and in the seats, “free from the white gaze.”

Jun 09, 2022

Prince George’s County Rapper O-Slice Always Knew She’d Make It As An Independent Artist

O-Slice’s upcoming autobiographical show “19” with Woolly Mammoth is a culmination of nearly two decades of rapping, filming music videos, and making a name for herself as an independent artist.

Apr 25, 2022

Here’s Why A Maryland Theater Is Offering A Major Discount For Its Membership This Season

Olney Theatre Center is offering a new “all-access” membership at just $99, which grants admission to any performance, any time, over a three-month period.

Feb 18, 2020

‘Shipwreck’ Combines Trump-Related Dinner Drama And Magical Realism At Woolly Mammoth

The play centers around a group of liberals arguing about the Trump presidency at dinner—not exactly an escape for many Washingtonians.

Apr 09, 2019

‘The Peculiar Patriot’ At Woolly Mammoth Is Almost Too Funny For Its Subject Matter

Its star and creator is talented and the show is well produced. But its comedic elements are often at odds with the narrative.

Sep 10, 2018

In Woolly Mammoth’s ‘Gloria,’ A Workplace Comedy Gets A Harrowing Twist

We’re not going to spoil the show-stopping twist.

Sep 18, 2017

Woolly Mammoth’s ‘The Arsonists’ Explores Complacency In The Age Of Trump

Unfortunately, the play lacks nuance.

Jun 01, 2017

Woolly Mammoth’s ‘Hir’ Takes On Gender Transition With Comedy And Tragedy

The show tackles contentious politics without seeming like an “issue” play.

 
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