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Unique experiences at theaters, museums and music venues make DC a goldmine for artistic brilliance.
The Book of Mormon
The National Theatre / March 5-17
The nine-time Tony Award-winning musical, written by the creators of South Park, follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries in Africa.
Little Shop of Horrors
Ford’s Theatre / March 15 – May 18
Science fiction, horror, comedy, rock music and romance are beautifully blended in this American classic that concerns a floral shop assistant and his deadly singing plant.
Amm(i)gone
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company / April 20 – May 12
Adil Mansoor’s one-man show combines lecture and personal story through elements of Greek tragedy, the Quran and recorded conversations with his devout Muslim mother.
The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence
Arena Stage / June 6 – July 14
Inspired by Jacob Lawrence’s Migration Series, Step Afrika! utilizes percussive dance to tell the story of millions of African American migrants who moved to escape Jim Crow in the early 1900s.
MAMMA MIA!
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts / Aug. 13 – Sept. 1
The musical turned film franchise showcases chart-topping hits from Swedish group ABBA in detailing one daughter’s quest to find her biological father among a trio of men from her mother’s past.
Capacity: 20,000+
What’s On: Current chart toppers, iconic groups, multi-act showcases
Capacity: 1,800+
What’s On: Indie artists, stand-up comedians, live podcasts, legacy acts
Capacity: 1,200
What’s On: Alternative legends, current critical darlings, local bands, dance parties
Capacity: 1,200+
What’s On: Hip-hop, R&B and alternative acts, emerging stars, dance parties, stand-up comedians
Capacity: 300 seated plus 300 standing
What’s On: Emerging stars, legacy acts, local bands
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS
The only museum solely dedicated to championing women through the arts recently debuted improved interior and exterior spaces, enhanced amenities and accessibility and additional exhibition space.
America’s first museum of modern art features a room dedicated to Mark Rothko and displays Jacob Lawrence’s iconic Migration Series as well as Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party.
Step into the Great Hall with its colossal Corinthian columns and explore the world of architecture and design. Kids love the Brick City exhibit.
Go on an undercover mission and encounter spy history, gadgetry and chicanery. Before you go back to your hideout, stop by the incredible gift shop.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY
Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024, this marvel on the National Mall features Entertainment Nation, an artifact-filled voyage through more than 150 years of American culture. Standouts include Dorothy’s ruby slippers and Prince’s guitar.
DC’s performing arts scene has blossomed into a diverse mix of companies, spaces and theaters, all of which are deserving of your attention.
Atlas Performing Arts Center: H Street hub that presents plays, films, concerts, dance and spoken word
Dance Place: Hosts performances and youth and adult dance classes
Folger Theatre: Classic interpretations of Shakespeare’s best works
GALA Hispanic Theatre: A National Center for Latino Performing Arts, open since 1976
Keegan Theatre: Award-winning theater in the lively Dupont Circle neighborhood
Signature Theatre: New and established Broadway-caliber musical theater productions with intimate playing spaces
Step Afrika!: The first professional company dedicated to the stepping tradition
THEATER FUN
FOR MORE EXHIBITS, SHOWS AND CONCERTS, VISIT WASHINGTON.ORG/ARTS
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