May 1
7:30 PM
The Book of Mormon

The nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical, The Book of Mormon, follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries.

May 1
7:00 PM
Teen Cyrano (with Pre-Teen The Boy Who Cried Wolf)
Synetic Theater

A performance of Teen Cyrano, accompanied by Pre-Teen The Boy Who Cried Wolf.

May 1
7:00 PM
44 The Musical

44 The Musical is a melting pot of music that delivers everything you’d come to expect from a Musical about the Obama Era.

May 1
7:30 PM
El Ciclón
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Cuban-Venezuelan-American playwright Yara Travieso's new musical El Ciclón is a unique and innovative musical production combining cinema with live theater, telling the story of a woman stranded with her car in the swampy south during a harsh storm.

May 1
7:30 PM
Mosaic Theater Company: Young John Lewis
Atlas Performing Arts Center

A theatrical performance by Mosaic Theater Company titled 'Young John Lewis'.

May 1
7:30 PM
Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

In honor of Asian American Heritage Month, Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company triumphantly returns to Woolly Mammoth with their signature grace in storytelling, exploring the inner emotional terrain of humanity.

May 1
8:00 PM
A Good Day To Me Not To You
Arena Stage

A performance of 'A Good Day To Me Not To You' with wheelchair seating available.

May 1
8:00 PM
The VIVA School of Dance: RESONANCE
Atlas Performing Arts Center

A dance performance titled 'RESONANCE' by The VIVA School of Dance.

May 2
2:00 PM
7:30 PM
The Book of Mormon

The nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical, The Book of Mormon, follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries. This performance includes American Sign Language interpretation.

May 2
8:00 PM
Noche de GALA and Press Night (Noche de prensa): AGUARDIENTE: Where Magic Transcends Borders
GALA Hispanic Theatre

Special GALA and Press Night for the world premiere musical AGUARDIENTE, which draws inspiration from traditional Caribbean rhythms and the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez.

May 2
1:00 PM
1776
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site

Audio-Described Performance of the popular American musical '1776'.

May 2
1:00 PM
1776 (Audio-Described Performance)
Ford's Theatre

An audio-described performance of the popular American musical '1776', offering an insightful, vibrant and humorous take on our founding fathers.

May 2
2:00 PM
7:30 PM
Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

In honor of Asian American Heritage Month, Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company triumphantly returns to Woolly Mammoth with their signature grace in storytelling, exploring the inner emotional terrain of humanity.

May 2
2:00 PM
7:30 PM
44 The Musical

44 The Musical is a melting pot of music that delivers everything you’d come to expect from a Musical about the Obama Era.

May 2
2:00 PM
A Good Day to Me Not to You - Audio-Described Performance
Arena Stage

A comedic one-woman show about a 40-something dental lab tech who gets fired and moves into a woman's rooming house run by nuns, where she confronts her unfulfilled path to motherhood and the untimely death of her younger sister.

May 2
3:00 PM
7:30 PM
Mosaic Theater Company: Young John Lewis
Atlas Performing Arts Center

A theatrical performance by Mosaic Theater Company titled 'Young John Lewis'.

May 2
7:00 PM
Teen Cyrano (with Pre-Teen The Boy Who Cried Wolf)
Synetic Theater

A performance of Teen Cyrano, accompanied by Pre-Teen The Boy Who Cried Wolf.

May 2
7:30 PM
Dance Lofts Presents: Gabriel Mata
Dance Loft On 14

Artist-in-residence Gabriel Mata joins local choreographers and artists in Primer Impacto (working title), a program of contemporary dance works that captures the intensity of first encounters and lasting impressions.

May 2
8:00 PM
A Good Day To Me Not To You
Arena Stage

A performance of 'A Good Day To Me Not To You' with wheelchair seating available.

May 2
8:00 PM
The VIVA School of Dance: RESONANCE
Atlas Performing Arts Center

A dance performance titled 'RESONANCE' by The VIVA School of Dance.

May 3
2:00 PM
7:30 PM
The Book of Mormon

The nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical, The Book of Mormon, follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries.

May 3
2:00 PM
Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

In honor of Asian American Heritage Month, Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company triumphantly returns to Woolly Mammoth with their signature grace in storytelling, exploring the inner emotional terrain of humanity.

May 3
2:00 PM
7:30 PM
44 The Musical

44 The Musical is a melting pot of music that delivers everything you’d come to expect from a Musical about the Obama Era.

May 3
3:00 PM
Mosaic Theater Company: Young John Lewis
Atlas Performing Arts Center

A theatrical performance by Mosaic Theater Company titled 'Young John Lewis'.

May 3
4:00 PM
Dance Lofts Presents: Gabriel Mata
Dance Loft On 14

Artist-in-residence Gabriel Mata joins local choreographers and artists in Primer Impacto (working title), a program of contemporary dance works that captures the intensity of first encounters and lasting impressions.

May 3
6:00 PM
A Good Day to Me Not to You - Early Curtain Performance
Arena Stage

A comedic one-woman show about a 40-something dental lab tech who gets fired and moves into a woman's rooming house run by nuns, where she confronts her unfulfilled path to motherhood and the untimely death of her younger sister.

May 3
MYB Extension Performance Demonstration
Maryland Youth Ballet

A performance demonstration by the MYB Extension program.

May 5
7:00 PM
44 The Musical

44 The Musical is a melting pot of music that delivers everything you’d come to expect from a Musical about the Obama Era.

May 6
7:00 PM
44 The Musical

44 The Musical is a melting pot of music that delivers everything you’d come to expect from a Musical about the Obama Era.

May 6
7:00 PM
Reading/Performance - Vortex, Baba: Park Vibe Notebooks with Gerald Majer, Baba L'Salaam, and musical guests.
Rhizome DC

At an intersection of Black philosophy, anthropology, and aesthetics, Vortex, Baba sounds through the people, the histories, and the profound diasporic-cultural vibrations gathered at Baltimore's iconic Druid Hill Park. Joining immersive literary journalism and philosophical explorations, Gerald Majer interrogates immediacies of race, feeling, and sociality.

May 6
7:30 PM
The Motion
Arena Stage

A performance of 'The Motion' with wheelchair seating available.

May 6
The Motion - Southwest Night Performance
Arena Stage

Patrons who reside or work in Southwest DC can buy discounted tickets for specially designated Southwest Night performances of 'The Motion'. Tickets are $29 for plays. Proof of Southwest DC residency or employment is required.

May 7
7:00 PM
44 The Musical

44 The Musical is a melting pot of music that delivers everything you’d come to expect from a Musical about the Obama Era.

May 7
8:00 PM
The Motion
Arena Stage

A performance of 'The Motion' with wheelchair seating available.

May 7
7:30 PM
Experimental Performance Series #5
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The Experimental Performance Series is a collection of self-produced works from undergraduate and graduate students in theatre and dance, ranging from established works to brand new plays and choreography.

May 8
West Side Story - Kennedy Center Opera House
The John F Kennedy Center

The John F. Kennedy Center Opera House hosts many of the world’s renowned opera and dance companies. Today, the Opera House continues to hold phenomenal esteem in the community for the exceptional views you can enjoy from nearly all seats plus amenities to make the entire night comfortable and unforgettable.

May 8
7:00 PM
44 The Musical

44 The Musical is a melting pot of music that delivers everything you’d come to expect from a Musical about the Obama Era.

May 8
8:00 PM
The Motion
Arena Stage

A performance of 'The Motion' with wheelchair seating available.

May 8
New Releases
Dance Place

Experience New Releases, Dance Place’s annual mixed-bill showcase designed to nurture and celebrate the incredible talent of DMV-based emerging choreographers. Featuring the 2025 New Releases Commission Artist Recipients Sydney Goldston and Elan Robinson, New Releases offers a supportive space for college students, emerging artists, and working professionals to share their latest creations, and grow within their choreographic practice.

May 8
7:30 PM
Experimental Performance Series #5
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The Experimental Performance Series is a collection of self-produced works from undergraduate and graduate students in theatre and dance, ranging from established works to brand new plays and choreography.

May 9
1:00 PM
1776
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site

ASL-Interpreted Performance of the popular American musical '1776'.

May 9
1:00 PM
1776 (ASL-Interpreted Performance)
Ford's Theatre

An ASL-interpreted performance of the popular American musical '1776', offering an insightful, vibrant and humorous take on our founding fathers.

May 9
2:00 PM
7:30 PM
44 The Musical

44 The Musical is a melting pot of music that delivers everything you’d come to expect from a Musical about the Obama Era.

May 9
5:30 PM
8:00 PM
The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case
The Miracle Theatre

A driverless car has taken a life, and someone must be held accountable. In this experience, you become part of a live investigation that blends technology, morality, and human judgment.

May 9
6:00 PM
Magic Show with The Veteran Mentalist
Solace Outpost

This unique magic show will feature a combination of a stage show along with walkaround magic performed up close and personal for you. This is a free event. Tables are first come, first serve, no reservations.

May 9
8:00 PM
The Motion
Arena Stage

A performance of 'The Motion' with wheelchair seating available.

May 9
8:00 PM
The Motion - College Night
Arena Stage

A special College Night performance of 'The Motion'.

May 10
2:00 PM
7:30 PM
44 The Musical

44 The Musical is a melting pot of music that delivers everything you’d come to expect from a Musical about the Obama Era.

May 10
7:30 PM
The Motion
Arena Stage

A performance of 'The Motion' with wheelchair seating available.

May 12
7:30 PM
Pippin
Signature Theatre

Stephen Schwartz's musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and glory, thrillingly staged as only Matthew Gardiner can do.

May 12
7:30 PM
The Great Gatsby

THE GREAT GATSBY is a Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy. Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.

May 12
7:30 PM
The Motion
Arena Stage

A performance of 'The Motion' with wheelchair seating available.

May 13
7:30 PM
Pippin
Signature Theatre

Stephen Schwartz's musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and glory, thrillingly staged as only Matthew Gardiner can do.

May 13
7:30 PM
The Great Gatsby

THE GREAT GATSBY is a Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy. Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.

May 13
7:30 PM
The Motion
Arena Stage

A performance of 'The Motion' with wheelchair seating available.

May 13
7:30 PM
The Motion - Pride Night
Arena Stage

A special Pride Night performance of 'The Motion'.

May 13
The Motion - Southwest Night Performance
Arena Stage

A special Southwest Night performance of 'The Motion'.

May 14
7:30 PM
The Great Gatsby

THE GREAT GATSBY is a Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy. Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.

May 14
8:00 PM
Pippin
Signature Theatre

Stephen Schwartz's musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and glory, thrillingly staged as only Matthew Gardiner can do.

May 14
Cinderella
The Washington School of Ballet

A family-friendly finale to the season, Cinderella blends grandeur and heart with Edwaard Liang’s fresh staging and Judanna Lynn’s stunning costume design.

May 14
The Last Martyr
Imagination Stage

A new touring show for teen audiences, part of Imagination Stage’s Theatre for Change programming, written by Malik Work. This production uses hip hop, spoken word, poetry, and rap to tell the story of a hero’s journey to end a vicious cycle of violence and destruction.

May 15
7:30 PM
The Great Gatsby

THE GREAT GATSBY is a Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy. Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.

May 15
8:00 PM
Pippin
Signature Theatre

Stephen Schwartz's musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and glory, thrillingly staged as only Matthew Gardiner can do.

May 15
West Side Story
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

The John F. Kennedy Center Opera House hosts many of the world’s renowned opera and dance companies, welcoming on stage some of the most revolutionary artistic events of the last couple of decades.

May 15
7:30 PM
Co|Lab performance
Dance Exchange

Kick off the 2025 Dance On GATHERING with Sanctuary. This new performance work emerges from Dance Exchange’s 2026 Co|Lab series—an exploration of the quiet, powerful ways we resist and persist in our everyday lives.

May 15
8:00 PM
The Motion
Arena Stage

A performance of 'The Motion' with wheelchair seating available.

May 15
Constellation Theatre Company: OR,
Atlas Performing Arts Center

A whip-smart theatrical romp of power, passion, and playwriting.

May 15
OR,
Constellation Theatre Company

Liz Duffy Adams’ play entitled OR, is a fast-paced, witty comedy that blends romance, feminism, and espionage in 1660s England. The farce follows Aphra Behn—spy, poet, and the first professional female playwright—as she races to finish a script, navigate secret missions, and juggle lusty entanglements, all in one chaotic night.

May 15
6:30 PM
Adult Spring Performance Opportunity
Dance Loft On 14

Dance Loft on 14 presents a Spring Performance opportunity for adults, featuring classical ballet and contemporary dance.

May 16
2:00 PM
7:30 PM
The Great Gatsby

THE GREAT GATSBY is a Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy. Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.

May 16
8:00 PM
Pippin
Signature Theatre

Stephen Schwartz's musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and glory, thrillingly staged as only Matthew Gardiner can do.

May 16
2:00 PM
8:00 PM
The Motion
Arena Stage

A performance of 'The Motion' with wheelchair seating available.

May 16
Spring Youth Showcase
Dance Place

The Spring Youth Showcase is a mainstage production for all students enrolled in all Kids on the Move kids classes in the Winter/Spring semester. This culminating performance serves as a formal presentation of the students' progress and achievements throughout the term. Families and guests are invited to attend and support the dancers in a showcase that highlights discipline, artistry, and dedication.

May 16
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
The Little Theatre of Alexandria

A musical presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

May 16
Studio Company Performance
Maryland Youth Ballet

The Studio Company will present a mixed repertoire concert that will include classical and contemporary works.

May 16
11:00 AM
Spring Youth Showcase - Saturday Classes (except for Move with Me)
Dance Place

The Spring Youth Showcase is a mainstage production for all students enrolled in all Kids on the Move kids classes in the Winter/Spring semester. This culminating performance serves as a formal presentation of the students' progress and achievements throughout the term.

May 16
1:00 PM
Spring Youth Showcase - Monday Classes
Dance Place

The Spring Youth Showcase is a mainstage production for all students enrolled in all Kids on the Move kids classes in the Winter/Spring semester. This culminating performance serves as a formal presentation of the students' progress and achievements throughout the term.

May 16
3:00 PM
Spring Youth Showcase - Tuesday Classes
Dance Place

The Spring Youth Showcase is a mainstage production for all students enrolled in all Kids on the Move kids classes in the Winter/Spring semester. This culminating performance serves as a formal presentation of the students' progress and achievements throughout the term.

May 16
5:00 PM
Spring Youth Showcase - Wednesday Classes
Dance Place

The Spring Youth Showcase is a mainstage production for all students enrolled in all Kids on the Move kids classes in the Winter/Spring semester. This culminating performance serves as a formal presentation of the students' progress and achievements throughout the term.

May 16
7:00 PM
Forget Why Poetry Series - Hilary Plum and Terence Winch
Rhizome DC

The Forget Why Reading Series brings together poets who question, play with, and derange their poetic inheritance. This event features Hilary Plum and Terence Winch.

May 17
2:00 PM
7:00 PM
Pippin
Signature Theatre

Stephen Schwartz's musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and glory, thrillingly staged as only Matthew Gardiner can do.

May 17
2:00 PM
7:30 PM
The Great Gatsby

THE GREAT GATSBY is a Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy. Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.

May 17
2:00 PM
7:30 PM
The Motion
Arena Stage

A performance of 'The Motion' with wheelchair seating available.

May 17
DISTRICT IRISH DANCE SPRING SHOWCASE AT MIRACLE THEATRE
District Irish Dance Academy

District Irish Dance presents its Spring Showcase at the Miracle Theatre.

May 17
11:00 AM
Spring Youth Showcase - Sunday Class (except for Move with Me)
Dance Place

The Spring Youth Showcase is a mainstage production for all students enrolled in all Kids on the Move kids classes in the Winter/Spring semester. This culminating performance serves as a formal presentation of the students' progress and achievements throughout the term.

May 17
1:00 PM
Spring Youth Showcase - Thursday Classes
Dance Place

The Spring Youth Showcase is a mainstage production for all students enrolled in all Kids on the Move kids classes in the Winter/Spring semester. This culminating performance serves as a formal presentation of the students' progress and achievements throughout the term.