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Monster Trucks will put on a show in late January<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Stay warm and entertained at a show this winter! Children\u2019s plays, puppet shows, monster trucks, musicals, sports events, date night options\u2026 there\u2019s live entertainment to indulge every interest. Here are details on what you can see at local venues, listed in order of start date, with discounts noted where available.\u00a0 Happy Viewing!<\/p>\n
Fiddler on the Roof<\/a> Frosty the Snowman<\/a> Tiny Tots<\/a> Washington Capitals<\/a> Washington Wizards<\/a> High School Musical Jr.<\/a><\/strong> Antony & Cleopatra<\/a> Saturday Morning Live!: The R.E.M.I.X.<\/a> Stomp<\/a><\/strong> Gabby\u2019s Dollhouse Live!<\/strong><\/a> Monster Jam<\/a><\/strong> Clue<\/a><\/strong> Paranormal Activity<\/a><\/strong> \u00a0Chez Joey<\/a><\/strong> The World to Come<\/a> The Enchanted Mermaid<\/a> Little Miss Perfect<\/a> Freckleface Strawberry The Musical<\/a> Havana Hop<\/strong><\/a> Saturday Morning Live!: Words, Beats, & Life<\/a> Inherit the Wind<\/a><\/strong> I\u2019mPossible<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong> Cinderella<\/a> Twelve Dancing Princesses (Doce Princesas Bailarinas)<\/a>
Where: Signature Theatre | Arlington, VA
When: Through January 25
Tickets: $47-96 (look for discount<\/a>)<\/strong>
The iconic musical is staged in Signature\u2019s in-the-round intimate setting. Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman, his family and their tightknit community honor tradition but must contend with a changing world and a rise in antisemitism at their home in Czarist Russia. The glorious score with songs \u201cSunrise, Sunset\u201d \u201cIf I Were a Rich Man\u201d and \u201cMatchmaker\u201d unite with exquisite dance in this classic of the musical theater canon filled with humor, heart \u2013 and life.<\/p>\n
Where: Adventure Theatre | Glen Echo, MD
When: Through January 11
Tickets: $28<\/strong>
Do you want to build a snow man? How about watching him spring to life in front of you for one day of adventures before he melts away? In this merry wintertime romp, chock-full of chuckles and comic antics, Frosty gallops into the hearts of kids and adults alike \u2014 even the heart of one skeptical -\u2013 through his uproarious antics. Recommended fo all ages.<\/span><\/p>\n
Where: The Puppet Co. | Glen Echo, MD
When: Most Saturdays & Sundays at 10am
Tickets: $8<\/strong>
The series presents puppet shows designed for the youngest theater patrons (ages 0-4). They are shorter, the lights stay on, and the doors stay open. They have an arsenal of shows that they switch up every performance, so be sure to check the schedule to see what\u2019s playing when you go.<\/p>\n
Where: Capital One Arena | Penn Quarter, DC
When: Many dates
Tickets: Varies (find discounts<\/a>)<\/strong>
See some live entertainment, sports-style! The Washington Capitals ae in the thick of their season and will be hosting many games at home through winter. Check for discount tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Where: Capitol One Arena | Penn Quarter, DC
When: Many dates
Tickets: Varies (find discounts<\/a>)<\/strong>
The Wizards also have plenty of games still on the schedule, so you can see some exciting basketball action. Check here<\/a>\u00a0for possible discounts.<\/p>\n
Where: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre | Arlington, VA<\/strong>
When: January 9-18<\/strong>
Tickets: $13-16<\/strong>
Encore Stage & Studio presents their signature \u201cby kids for kids theatre\u201d of this screen to stage show\u2026 Are you ready to \u201cGet\u2019cha Head in the Game\u201d? Encore\u2019s talented youth performers are bringing Disney\u2019s\u00a0High School Musical JR<\/em>\u00a0to the stage! Cheer for Troy, Gabriella, and the whole East High crew as they sing, dance, and learn that being yourself is the real star power. Gather your friends and family, grab your Wildcats spirit gear, and get ready for a performance packed with energy, fun, and big feels.<\/p>\n
Where: Klein Theatre | Penn Quarter, DC
When: January 9-25
Tickets: $74+<\/strong>
Synetic Theatre returns triumphantly to the Shakespeare Theatre with its epic wordless adaptation of Antony & Cleopatra. Featuring the unparalleled skills of the Synetic ensemble, this passionate love story is a collision of empires, as the ascension and assassination of Julius Caesar gives way to the sweeping love story of the Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra, and Caesar\u2019s mighty captain, Antony. Vato Tsikurishvili and Irina Kavsadze star as the pair whose love shakes the foundations of empires.<\/p>\n
Where: National Theatre | Downtown DC
When: January 10, 10am & 11:30am
Tickets: Free!<\/strong>
Join National Theatre at their free entertainment series for kids as they R.E.M.I.X the mainstage with Sole Defined! R.E.M.I.X. is their name and percussive dance is their game. There are two performances, at 10am and 11:30am. Be sure to register for free tickets!<\/p>\n
Where: National Theatre | Downtown DC<\/strong>
When: January 16-18<\/strong>
Tickets: $67+ (look for discount)<\/a><\/strong>
STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique\u2014an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments \u2013 matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps \u2013 to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms.
Recommended for ages 4+.<\/p>\n
Where: National Theatre | Downtown DC<\/strong>
When: January 21-22<\/strong>
Tickets: 37+<\/strong>
In this a-MEOW-zing musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a rainbow to grow. But when CatRat causes a color cat-astrophe and breaks the rainbow, Gabby and the Gabby Cats must find the colors again to set things right. Recommendeded for ages 2-6.<\/p>\n
Where: Capital One Arena | Downtown DC<\/strong>
When: January 24-25<\/strong>
Tickets: $20+<\/strong>
The world\u2019s largest monster truck tour will thunder its way back into DC.\u00a0 Fans will have the chance to cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over Capital One Arena for a weekend packed with stunts, smiles, and jaw-dropping skills. With awesome trucks, amazing stunts, big air, and action-packed excitement, it\u2019s the definition of fun for everyone.<\/p>\n
Where: National Theatre | Downtown DC<\/strong>
When: January 27 \u2013 Februray 1<\/strong>
Tickets: 54+<\/strong>
A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they\u2019ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue<\/em> is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist. Recommended for ages 12+.<\/p>\n
Where: Harman Hall | Penn Quarter, DC<\/strong>
When: January 28 \u2013 February 7<\/strong>
Tickets: $39-132 \u00a0(look for discount)<\/a><\/strong>
James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past\u2026. An original story set in the world of the terrifying\u00a0Paranormal Activity<\/em> film franchise, Shakespeare Theatre Company\u2019s thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out.\u00a0 We can\u2019t say anything else. Recommended for teens and older.<\/p>\n
Where: \u00a0Arena Stage | Southwest DC<\/strong>
When: January 30 \u2013 March 15<\/strong>
Tickets: $83-133 (look for discount<\/a>)<\/strong>
The year is 1940-something, and Chicago\u2019s night scene is sizzling. Enter Joey Evans. A slick-talking, velvet-voiced songster with dreams bigger than the bandstand. But in a city where the right connections mean everything, he is caught between a bright-eyed chorus girl and a wealthy baroness who can bankroll his big break\u2014for a price. As the lights dim and the music swells, Joey\u2019s got a choice to make: play it straight or risk it all for the spotlight. Recommended for teens and older.<\/p>\n
Where: Woolly Mammoth Theatre | Penn Quarter, DC
When: February \u2013 March 1
Tickets: $41+ (look for discount<\/a>)<\/strong>
The residents of the SeaBreeze Hebrew Home for the Aging carry on as usual: knitting, playing Scrabble, fighting, and falling in love. As the apocalyptic outside world threatens their way of life, Fanny, Barbara, Ruth, and Hal fight to protect the community they\u2019ve built together. Even while battling armored nurses, a wild ostrich, strange prophecies, and their ailing bodies, they find joy in each other\u2019s company. The World to Come is a surprising new epic that reveals how powerful friendship can be as a form of resistance. Recommended for ages 16+.<\/p>\n
Where: The Puppet Co. | Glen Echo Park, MD
When: February 7 \u2013 March 1
Tickets: $16<\/strong>
Once upon a time, our hero John Cobbler stumbled upon a hidden castle. A beautiful maiden has been transformed into a mermaid! Can John use his wits to free the mermaid and escape from the wicked Lord Fish? Based upon the Walter de La Mare short story \u201cLord Fish\u201d written in 1927, this show features elegantly crafted Bunraku-style puppets with elaborately built miniature castle and interior sets.<\/p>\n
Where: Olney Theatre | Olney, MD
When: February 8 \u2013 March 8
Tickets: $47-96<\/strong>
Joriah Kwam\u00e9 became a viral TikTok star with his song \u201cLittle Miss Perfect,\u201d which garnered millions of views and launched this new musical with Broadway aspirations. High school kids are under a lot of pressure. Just ask Noelle, who has lived up to expectations of perfection her whole life, even as she\u2019s attempted to blend in as one of the few Black students at a predominantly white school. But now it\u2019s senior year, and a scholarship to Howard University is within her reach \u2014if she can demonstrate leadership skills. With an irresistible mix of hip-hop, showtunes, and pop sounds,\u00a0Little Miss Perfect<\/em>\u00a0distills Noelle\u2019s journey as she seeks to escape her small Midwestern town. If this were a fil, it would be. rated PG.<\/p>\n
Where: Adventure Theatre | Glen Echo, MD
When: February 13 \u2013 March 29
Tickets: $28<\/strong>
Freckleface Strawberry The Musical<\/em>, based on the beloved New York Times best-selling book by celebrated actress, Julianne Moore, is a fun and touching family musical. Freckleface Strawberry will do anything to get rid of her freckles \u2013 from scrubbing them with soap to caking on makeup\u2026 and even wearing a ski mask to school! Will her schoolmates realize that it\u2019s her under the mask? Will Freckleface be brave enough to finally face her complexion in the mirror? With the help of her loveable schoolmates, including an amazingly talented ballerina, a cutie jock, a charming ditz and a totally kooky teacher, Freckleface learns that everyone is different \u2013 and that\u2019s what makes everyone special. Recommended fo all ages.<\/p>\n
Where: Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD<\/strong>
When: February 14 \u2013 March 7<\/strong>
Tickets: $15-45<\/strong>
A charming, dynamic tale of culture and originality, created by award-winning DC and IStage artist Paige Hernandez, using her childhood as inspiration. What if you were invited to dance for President Obama? You\u2019d want it to be the best dance ever! Meet young Yelia who visits her grandmother in Cuba to add a salsa flavor to her own hip-hop style! Journey with Yelia as she discovers the fun of her multi-cultural heritage. Recommended for ages 5-10.<\/p>\n
Where: National Theatre | Downtown DC
When: February 14 & 28, 10am & 11:30am
Tickets: Free!<\/strong>
Join National Theatre\u2019s free entertainment series for some family-friendly beats from friends at Words, Beats & Life! WBL is a transformative Hip-Hop performance experience, rooted in the music and dance culture of Washington, DC, that aims to transform individual lives and communities through Hip-Hop culture in all its forms. There are two performances, at 10am and 11:30am. Be sure to register for free tickets!<\/p>\n
Where: \u00a0Arena Stage | Southwest DC<\/strong>
When: February 27 \u2013 April 5<\/strong>
Tickets: $73-118 (look for discount<\/a>)<\/strong>
Based on the real-life Scopes \u201cMonkey\u201d Trial, this electrifying courtroom drama pits two towering legal minds against each other in a small-town battle over science, religion, and the right to think freely. As the town becomes a stage for national attention, personal conviction clashes with public opinion in a trial that transcends its time. Inherit the Wind, the American classic byJerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, is a searing, deeply human portrait of a country still wrestling with the cost\u2014and courage\u2014of progress. Recommended for teens and older.<\/p>\n
Where: Warner Theatre | Downtown DC<\/strong>
When: March 1<\/strong>
Tickets: $39.75+<\/strong>
Known as the first inclusive circus in the country, Omnium blends world-class acrobatics, dazzling aerials, and jaw-dropping feats with performers of all abilities, cultures, and backgrounds.\u00a0 I\u2019m Possible <\/em>follows young Johnny on his journey to courage, strength, and perseverance through an awe inspiring, madcap circus adventure with no limits, no boundaries, and no barriers.\u00a0 The show doesn\u2019t just wow audiences, but also delivers a powerful message of inclusion, resilience, and joy.\u00a0 Omnium proudly provides access for audiences of all ages & abilities, too.<\/p>\n
Where: The Puppet Co. | Glen Echo Park, MD
When: March 7 \u2013 April 19
Tickets: $16<\/strong>
Rod puppets convey the classic tale of rags to riches, love at first sight (twice!), and getting what we all deserve. Don\u2019t miss this fan favorite production, or your magical midnight curfew!<\/p>\n
Where: Creative Cauldron | Arlington, VA
When: March 13-29
Tickets: $18\/student, $20\/adult, $65\/family 4-pack<\/strong>
A group of princesses, each more beautiful than the last, are locked in their room each night, but in the morning, their dancing shoes are completely worn through as if they had been dancing all night! Unable to find the cause, the King promises that anyone who can solve the mystery may choose one of his daughters to wed. Join our Learning Theater Ensemble as a brave young soldier reveals the secret and a magical dancing kingdom. This enchanting adaptation of this classic Grimm tale features Spanish language elements and original music by Matt Conner and Stephen Gregory Smith.<\/p>\n