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Best Shows from October 4 - December 4

in Washington

Dear Evan Hansen at Capital One Hall

Dear Evan Hansen

Following its hugely successful run at Broadway's Music Box Theater, this darkly comic musical is touring across the country once more. The six-time Tony-winning, poignant and thought-provoking production has received rave reviews from critics for its unexpectedly touching portrayal of misunderstood youth, young love, and the search for acceptance, with a score from the composing team behind 2017's Academy Award-winning La-La Land, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Eisenhower Theater

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Six spellers compete, but only one will emerge victorious in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! This endearing and cleverly humorous musical has captivated audiences since its Tony Award-winning debut. With some of Broadway's brightest stars on board, including Philippe Arroyo as Chip Tolentino, Beanie Feldstein as Logan Schwartzandgrubenierre, Noah Galvin as Leaf Coneybear and Kevin McHale as William Barfee alongside many more, don't miss this exciting Kennedy Center production this October!

Six at National Theater

Six

Henry VIII's six wives are stepping out from his shadow and into the spotlight! Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, this musical celebration of 16th-century girl power debuted on the West End in 2018 to fantastic reviews. With an infectious songbook and costumes to make Gaga jealous, this outstanding and multi-award-winning show pushes the boundaries of musical theatre. Nominated for ten Drama Desk Awards and the recipient of two 2022 Tony Awards!

Nov 12 - Dec 1

National Theater

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Mean Girls at National Theater

Mean Girls

Tina Fey's Drama Desk award-winning Broadway musical, based on the 2004 Lindsay Lohan film, Mean Girls is out on tour! With a book by Fey, direction by Book of Mormon's Casey Nicholaw, music and lyrics by Jeff Richmond, and Legally Blonde's Nell Benjamin - which includes tracks "Apex Predator" and "I'd Rather Be Me"- it's no surprise that the musical is a Broadway smash hit, earning 12 Tony nominations along the way.

A Christmas Carol at Fords Theater

A Christmas Carol

Penny-pinching and bad-tempered old miser Ebenezer Scrooge goes on the adventure of his life, from his past to his present and beyond and learns that the value of gold will never equal that of genuine love for his fellow men. The classic holiday tale returns to the Ford's Theatre with its beloved characters and message of compassion, love, kindness, and of course, Christmas spirit!

Nov 21 - Dec 4

Fords Theater

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Babbit at Sidney Harman Hall

Babbit

Originally released in 1922, the novel written by Sinclair Lewis (Nobel Prize winner), garnered immense popularity and critical acclaim. Now, over 100 years later, Tony Award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro has teamed up with Hollywood star Matthew Broderick (who makes his Shakespeare Theatre Company debut) to bring this much anticipated new production to Harmon Hall this fall.

The Washington Ballet - The Nutcracker at Warner Theater

The Washington Ballet - The Nutcracker

Septime Webre's The Nutcracker returns to the Warner Theatre to offer a historical twist on this family favorite. Set in our nation's capital and filled with hints of Americana, this production features the heroic George Washington as the Nutcracker, King George III as the Rat King, and cherry blossoms dancing on the Potomac. This is a patriotic holiday tradition that cannot be missed!

Nov 30 - Dec 4

Warner Theater

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A Beautiful Noise at National Theater

A Beautiful Noise

Good times never seemed so good, especially with a Neil Diamond musical is heading on tour! A Beautiful Noise is a brand new production about the Grammy Award-winning legend Neil Diamond's life. Tony Award-winning 'Once on This Island' producer Kev Davenport will join forces with Four Season's Bob Gaudio in producing this musical. You'll experience the journey through Diamond's life with some of his memorable hits including 'Love on the Rocks', 'Songs Sung Blue', and of course 'Sweet Caroline' to keep your feet tapping along the way. It'll be an experience like no other!

Manassas Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Hylton Performing Arts Center

Manassas Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker

Join the Manassas Ballet Theatre, the Hylton Performing Arts Center's resident ballet company for their fantastic annual production of The Nutcracker. Brimming with festive fancy, stunning sets, glittering costumes, and choreography all set to Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score, the beloved ballet is the ultimate holiday treat for all the family!

Clue at Kennedy Center Opera House

Clue

Based on the board game and the cult movie classic, Clue is a fiendishly funny murder mystery, where everyone is a suspect, and the next potential victim! Featuring all the colorful characters from the game, from Colonel Mustard to Mrs. White, Clue leads us from room to room in a whirlwind of slapstick comedy and real theatrical verve.

Dracula at Hylton Performing Arts Center

Dracula

Prepare for scares as this spine-chilling dance adaptation of Bram Stoker's gothic masterpiece sweeps onto the stage this Halloween season! Resplendent with seductive choreography, sumptuous costumes, and exhilarating music, discover the edge-of-your-seat tale of Count Dracula, literature's most infamous vampire!

Menopause The Musical 2 at Capital One Hall

Menopause The Musical 2

The girls are back as they set sail on the high seas with Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through The Menopause! In the hotly anticipated sequel to the ever-popular Menopause The Musical, we rejoin the four original characters five years on as they tell the tale of their lives, loves and losses on an all-expense-paid cruise! Menopause The Musical 2 is sure to leave you laughing, singing and dancing all night long.

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