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Best Comedy Theatre in Washington

A John Waters Christmas at Birchmere Music Hall

A John Waters Christmas

John Waters loves Christmas, and he wants you to know. The legendary cult-filmmaker takes to the stage with his traditional one-man monologue, extolling the virtues of everyone's favorite holiday, from offering advice on Christmas films and music to asking the important questions you've always wanted to be answered by the people's pervert, such as 'Is Santa erotic?'

Becky Robinson at Lincoln Theater

Becky Robinson

Becky Robinson is back with a bang in her epic one-woman show! Becky is coming to a city near you to fill your laughter tanks to the brim and curb those sweet entertainment cravings. Known for her excellent stand-up comedy routines and ingenious characterizations, you'll soon discover that there isn't anything quite like a Becky Robinson show; packed full of heart, perfect punchlines, characters, and all the roaring improvisation you can imagine.

Primary Trust at Signature Theater

Primary Trust

After its critically lauded sellout premiere run in New York, Eboni Booth's Pulitzer Prize-Winning play Primary Trust comes to Washington's Signature Theatre. An innovative production about new beginnings directed by Taylor Reynolds the warming comedy follows Kenneth, a 36-year-old bookstore owner whose world is turned upside down when he loses his job.

A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To the Forum at Signature Theater

A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To the Forum

Lend me your ears! Roman politics meets musical farce in this firm musical favorite, coming to Signature Theatre this fall, with music and lyrics written by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. First premiering in 1962 on Broadway, the show was notable for winning several Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Author (Musical). Set around the antics of crafty Roman slave Pseudolus, he sets out to gain the hand of a non-too-bright courtesan for his master, to win his freedom.

Michael Blaustein at Warner Theater

Michael Blaustein

You might have seen him on MTV's Punk'd, you might have seen him making the rounds on Comedy Central, or maybe even heard him on your favorite podcast (Stiff Socks ring a bell?). But this time you get to see Michael Blaustein live with your own eyes! The actor, writer, and comedian extraordinaire is hitting the road for a multidate comedy tour across the States this summer!