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“Here she is, Miss Ghana…” Pretty, popular Paulina longs to hear those words, and she’ll do whatever it takes to seize the crown. But the queen bee of the Aburi Girls Boarding School didn’t ... [more+]

“Here she is, Miss Ghana…” Pretty, popular Paulina longs to hear those words, and she’ll do whatever it takes to seize the crown. But the queen bee of the Aburi Girls Boarding School didn’t count on her reign being threatened. Ericka arrives from America and immediately challenges the ruling class with Western sensibilities and imported beauty products. With hilarity and insight, Jocelyn Bioh’s award-winning comedy dissects how “mean girls” are created — and cured. Fresh off two sold-out, extended Off-Broadway runs, this “ferociously entertaining morality tale” ("Hollywood Reporter") is sure to strike a chord with anyone, anywhere, who has ever been a teenage girl, raised a teenage girl, or met a teenage girl. [less-]

"What to Send Up When it Goes Down" is a play-pageant-ritual-homegoing celebration in response to the physical and spiritual deaths of Black people as a result of racialized violence. Meant to disrupt... [more+]

"What to Send Up When it Goes Down" is a play-pageant-ritual-homegoing celebration in response to the physical and spiritual deaths of Black people as a result of racialized violence. Meant to disrupt the pervasiveness of anti-blackness and acknowledge the resilience of Black people throughout history, this theatrical work uses parody, song and movement in a series of vignettes to create a space for catharsis, reflection, cleansing and healing. Boundaries blur as the audience is asked to not only observe the performance, but participate in the ritual as well. [less-]

With "The Royale", Emmy-nominated playwright Marco Ramirez ("Orange Is the New Black", "Sons of Anarchy") takes the real-life story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight boxing champ... [more+]

With "The Royale", Emmy-nominated playwright Marco Ramirez ("Orange Is the New Black", "Sons of Anarchy") takes the real-life story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight boxing champion, and puts it through his own powerful fictionalized lens, resulting in a "stylized, blazingly theatrical triumph." ("Miami Herald") [less-]

If there's one thing you'll immediately learn about the hardworking citizens of Washington, D.C., it's that they love a good happy hour! Urban Adventures helps you sip your way through the Capitol's v... [more+]

If there's one thing you'll immediately learn about the hardworking citizens of Washington, D.C., it's that they love a good happy hour! Urban Adventures helps you sip your way through the Capitol's vibing craft cocktail scene, where you'll sample sweet libations at hidden gems and even learn how to make your own drinks. Get a history lesson too on how prohibition shaped D.C., and discover the speakeasies that still thrive here today. [less-]

On the Politics & Pints Capitol Hill Tour, you'll explore the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Discover the birthplace of American government while seeing iconic landmarks and le... [more+]

On the Politics & Pints Capitol Hill Tour, you'll explore the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Discover the birthplace of American government while seeing iconic landmarks and learning fascinating history on this two-hour walking tour. Cap it all off by grabbing a drink in the city's oldest commercial district. [less-]

This two-hander explores the author’s real experience working for Francis Biddle at his home in Washington, DC from 1967-1968. Judge Biddle, Former Attorney General of the United States under Frankl... [more+]

This two-hander explores the author’s real experience working for Francis Biddle at his home in Washington, DC from 1967-1968. Judge Biddle, Former Attorney General of the United States under Franklin Roosevelt and Chief Judge of the American Military Tribunal at Nuremberg, is notoriously hard on his staff as he tries to cement his legacy. Can the old, Philadelphia aristocrat and his young, Canadian assistant bridge the generational divide and come to understand one another in this “comic and touching” play ("The New York Times")? [less-]

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have "The 39 Steps," a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Dram... [more+]

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have "The 39 Steps," a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance! [less-]

Comedians Andie Basto & Gigi Modrich present Jokes That Give Back!: a monthly stand-up comedy show dedicated to supporting charities in the DMV and beyond. This month's charity is The Wounded Warrior ... [more+]

Comedians Andie Basto & Gigi Modrich present Jokes That Give Back!: a monthly stand-up comedy show dedicated to supporting charities in the DMV and beyond. This month's charity is The Wounded Warrior Project Every warrior has a next mission. We know that the transition to civilian life is a journey. And for every warrior, family member, and caregiver, that journey looks different. We are here for their first step, and each step that follows. Because we believe that every warrior should have a positive future to look forward to. There’s always another goal to achieve, another mission to discover. We are their partner in that mission. [less-]

It's another day in another southern country-fried town … but something's missing. All the Black residents have mysteriously disappeared! With unexpected holes left in the town's daily operations, a... [more+]

It's another day in another southern country-fried town … but something's missing. All the Black residents have mysteriously disappeared! With unexpected holes left in the town's daily operations, a whirlwind of panic rushes through the town, moving the remaining residents to recognize how much their Black neighbors contribute to the town's vitality. A reverse minstrel show, Ward's 1965 script provides a comedic and pointed commentary on systemic racism that still bears relevance today. [less-]

Decades after the Civil War had ended, the supposed Reconstruction gave ground to a tide of segregationist policies and politics in the South. As a result, The Great Migration began to turn Northern c... [more+]

Decades after the Civil War had ended, the supposed Reconstruction gave ground to a tide of segregationist policies and politics in the South. As a result, The Great Migration began to turn Northern cities into hubs for rising black culture. Chief among them, of course, was New York City, where the Harlem Renaissance ushered in new waves of powerful black thought, literature, fashion and music. Jazz evolved quickly in this fertile artistic environment, which saw the stride piano of Fats Waller and James P. Johnson, and the bold voicings of Ethel Waters and Billie Holiday—all becoming key catalysts for the United States’ most original music. A century later, the Harlem Renaissance remains a key period of progress in the United States’ slow push for equality—and in the advance of its arts. With "Harlem 100", a collaboration with Harlem’s National Jazz Museum, undeniable showman Michael Mwenso leads his band, the Shakes, through an ecstatic multimedia celebration of that legacy. A refugee of Sierra Leone’s civil war, a teenaged Mwenso caught the attention of James Brown and became a regular guest at his London appearances before he relocated to New York to curate late sets at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at the request of another famous fan, Wynton Marsalis. Those concerts ultimately led to the Shakes, a highly adaptable and endlessly energetic outfit that plays with the zeal of perennial discovery. At The Clarice, they revisit the sights and sounds of the Harlem Renaissance, bringing the songs of Waller, Ellington, Holiday and the like back to life, showing that the force and fun of these standards remain. [less-]

“One of this country’s most original and illuminating writers” ("The New York Times") shines his light on the 15th-century play "Everyman" with startling results. Everybody -- a role assigned ea... [more+]

“One of this country’s most original and illuminating writers” ("The New York Times") shines his light on the 15th-century play "Everyman" with startling results. Everybody -- a role assigned each night from a small cast of actors by lottery live on stage -- is a happy person, a free person, a person who believes nothing but the best lies ahead. Then Death comes calling and Everybody must go on the journey of a lifetime. Obie Award winner and MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient Branden Jacobs-Jenkins ("An Octoroon_) has created an irreverent, rollicking ride that asks deep questions of all who see it. Remixing the archetypal medieval morality play into an explosive experiment of wit and emotion, Everybody “fills the heart in a new and unexpected way” (_The New Yorker"). [less-]

The Providence Players present what is considered one of the best murder mysteries ever written. "And Then There Were None" is Agatha Christie’s best-selling masterpiece and acclaimed stage play. Te... [more+]

The Providence Players present what is considered one of the best murder mysteries ever written. "And Then There Were None" is Agatha Christie’s best-selling masterpiece and acclaimed stage play. Ten strangers, apparently with little in common, are lured by a cryptic invitation to a cliffside mansion on an otherwise deserted island and left stranded there with only two household servants for company. Ten little soldier statues adorn the great room along with a nursery rhyme that describes how each of the ten soldiers dies, “until there were none.” As the guests gather for dinner, an unseen recorded voice accuses each person of hiding a guilty secret. That evening, one of the guests is found murdered by a deadly dose of cyanide. The tension escalates as the guests realize the killer is not only among them but is preparing to strike again… and again… and again. [less-]

Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you... [more+]

Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know--the original storybook heroines have come to life to set the record straight. "Disenchanted" won the Outer Critics Circle Award for “Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical,” and has played to sold-out houses around the globe. Now, Creative Cauldron presents the regional premiere. [less-]

A preacher and a poet are both in love with the same woman. The former is her husband, the latter wants to woo her away and both are shocked by her ultimate choice and the reasons for it. A very “Pl... [more+]

A preacher and a poet are both in love with the same woman. The former is her husband, the latter wants to woo her away and both are shocked by her ultimate choice and the reasons for it. A very “Pleasant Play” indeed by WSG's favorite playwright, GB Shaw! [less-]

In 1691, Puritan New England, fear and superstition were rampant. Singing, dancing and amusement of any kind was forbidden. The devil was everywhere. Five girls coming of age in Salem Village, despera... [more+]

In 1691, Puritan New England, fear and superstition were rampant. Singing, dancing and amusement of any kind was forbidden. The devil was everywhere. Five girls coming of age in Salem Village, desperate for release of their thoughts and feelings, find an ally in Tituba, a slave who longs for freedom. Deep in the woods the girls make a pact and build a sisterhood, then alliances are formed, promises are made and broken, and power is taken. "Afflicted: Daughters of Salem" tells the story of the Salem girls — Abigail Williams, Ann Putnam, Mercy Lewis, Mary Warren and Betty Parris — and the events that led up to the infamous Salem witch trials. This origin story examines how these teenage girls became accusers and caused 20 people to be put to death for witching. [less-]

Experience the DC Comedy Showcase in Adams Morgan, D.C. at Comedy Club DC. The showroom and tavern will have you feeling fresh and ready to kick back for the best laughs. Laugh Buzz Comedy hosts natio... [more+]

Experience the DC Comedy Showcase in Adams Morgan, D.C. at Comedy Club DC. The showroom and tavern will have you feeling fresh and ready to kick back for the best laughs. Laugh Buzz Comedy hosts nationally touring comedians and showcases the hottest local comedians. Talent from HBO, Showtime and Comedy Central are known to drop in on any given night. Bask in the cool atmosphere, enjoy friendly and attentive staff, and listen to famous comedy in a range of styles. It's the perfect idea for D.C. date night, meeting new people, or just a fun night on the town. [less-]

It's a match made in hell--a mad barber who'll slit your throat, and "mystery meat" pies sold cheap next door. Put them together, and you've got "Sweeney Todd", a delightfully horrific tale of obsessi... [more+]

It's a match made in hell--a mad barber who'll slit your throat, and "mystery meat" pies sold cheap next door. Put them together, and you've got "Sweeney Todd", a delightfully horrific tale of obsession and revenge. There's no mystery meat on the buffet menu, though! You'll get a selection of warm, tasty and fresh food. [less-]

Chills, thrills and intriguing mysteries crowd the haunted and historic homes of Washington's Lafayette Park in this tour presented by Washington Walks. Violent quarrels, vicious attacks, murder, suic... [more+]

Chills, thrills and intriguing mysteries crowd the haunted and historic homes of Washington's Lafayette Park in this tour presented by Washington Walks. Violent quarrels, vicious attacks, murder, suicide -- there's a lot going on in this seven-acre stretch of the city. On this eerie tour, you'll see the homes of Navy hero Stephen Decatur, as well as man of letters Henry Adams and his troubled wife Clover. Relive the fateful night of April 14, 1865, when the grim reaper stalked more than Abraham Lincoln. The tour begins at the house considered the most haunted home in the city: The Octagon. While this walk does not include interior visits to any of the buildings featured, the stories behind them will leave you happy to simply view them from the outside. [less-]

This is Washington, DC's oldest costumed ghost tour, featuring a costumed tour guide. You will walk in the area near Lafayette Square and hear ghost stories. You will feel as though you can "meet" the... [more+]

This is Washington, DC's oldest costumed ghost tour, featuring a costumed tour guide. You will walk in the area near Lafayette Square and hear ghost stories. You will feel as though you can "meet" the spirits of Lafayette Square on this most unusual tour. And someone on the tour will win a prize! As we stroll to the most haunted Lafayette Square, you'll hear local lore from over 200 years of Washington haunting plus recent (20th and 21st century) eyewitness accounts. Marvel as the ghosts regale you with their tragic tales, including the haunting of the Hay Adams Hotel, Edgar A. Poe's unfortunate Washington visit, Decatur House stories, White House disturbances and much more. As seen in The Washington Post, DCist and more. No tricks on this tour, only treats. [less-]

Jamie Loftus is a comedian and cartoonist living in Los Angeles originally from Boston. She's a nationally touring stand-up comic, a writer for "Robot Chicken" on Adult Swim, and co-host of "The Bechd... [more+]

Jamie Loftus is a comedian and cartoonist living in Los Angeles originally from Boston. She's a nationally touring stand-up comic, a writer for "Robot Chicken" on Adult Swim, and co-host of "The Bechdel Cast" on the Howstuffworks Network. Jamie's writing has appeared in the "New Yorker, Vice, Motherboard, The Boston Globe, Splitsider, Man Repeller, Playboy Magazine" and "Paste" magazine. [less-]