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Best Shows in February 2025

Shucked at National Theater

Shucked

Winner of two Drama Desk Awards! After an a-maize-ing premiere at Broadways Nederlander Theatre, the heartwarming story is heading on a national tour! With Nashville's top songwriting talents from Tony winner Robert Horn, in collaboration with Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, this musical offers a kernel of joy in these divided times, exploring how opening up to people and ideas we are wary of can be a beautiful process, uniting us in our similarities, not our differences. Aw Shucks!

Feb 25 - 28, 2025

National Theater

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Schmigadoon! at Eisenhower Theater

Schmigadoon!

You saw it on your television screens, now get ready to see Schmigadoonfor a strictly limited run this winter. Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli will be taking on the roles of director and choreographer as the Apple TV show turned musical stages its world premiere at the Eisenhower Theater. Make sure you work up an appetite for your Corn Puddin'!

Feb 1 - 9, 2025

Eisenhower Theater

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Come From Away at Capital One Hall

Come From Away

Following well-received engagements on Broadway, London's West End and its premiere city Toronto, this hit musical based on true events comes to you on their North American tour! Nominated for 8 Tony Awards and 9 Drama Desk gongs, this is a musical that celebrates human endurance, compassion, and bravery under dreadful circumstances.

Feb 1 - 2, 2025

Capital One Hall

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Shear Madness at Kennedy Center Theater Lab

Shear Madness

An American theatre institution, Shear Madness is the longest-running non-musical show in American history. It ran in Boston at the Charles Playhouse for over 30 years and has enjoyed hugely successful productions the world over. Now it continues in Washington DC for its open run at the Kennedy Center, in time for the holiday season! Part comedy farce and part murder mystery, no two shows are the same!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Kennedy Center Opera House

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Designated by Congress as 'a vital American cultural ambassador to the world', it's been over 60 years since Alvin Ailey and his group of African-American dancers performed for the very first time at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. The tour is packed full of premieres and returning favorites, offering a fantastic chance to enjoy the group once again.

Franco Escamilla at Warner Theater

Franco Escamilla

Mexican star comedian Franco Escamilla heads out on engagements across the States! The portly, bespectacled funnyman is known for his performing troupe La Diablo Squad, and adds a musical influence into his shows, taking his guitar on stage regularly. Also a huge digital trend-setter, he is also known for his comedy radio shows, which has helped build a massive worldwide fanbase in the process. His sarcastic humor and charm make him one of the regions' most well-liked satirists.

Dave Attell at DC Improv Comedy Club

Dave Attell

Dave Attell is the perfect host for Comedy Central's Comedy Underground. Presenting the uncensored, no-holds-barred comedy showcase was a natural fit for Attell, who is never one to hold back on vulgarity in his routines. Now he's taking his filthy mouth on the road and bringing the belly laughs on tour!

Big Head Todd and the Monsters at The Fillmore Silver Spring

Big Head Todd and the Monsters

Formed in 1986 Big Head Todd and The Monsters (or BHTM) hail from the mountainous state of Colorado. Although they're now on a worldwide platform, BHTM music still encapsulates the heart of the rocky mountains, with their fast-paced rock leaving fans dancing all night long! Don't miss your chance to see them live when they hit the road in their new tour!

American Ballet Theatre - Crime and Punishment at Kennedy Center Opera House

American Ballet Theatre - Crime and Punishment

American Ballet Theatre dives into one of the greatest works of literature in history with a balletic adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's magnum opus Crime and Punishment. Considered one of the greatest literary works of all time, the torment and existentialist themes in this profound psychological drama give plenty of material for James Bonas (director) and Helen Picket (choreographer) to create a hauntingly stunning work of ballet.

Travis at 9:30 Club

Travis

An integral part of the scene that bred Coldplay, Snow Patrol, and others, Travis was one of the driving forces of British guitar pop in the late 90s and early 00s. Originally named 'Glass Onion,' Travis was founded when all four members were students at the Glasgow School of Art in 1990. It was 1999's "The Man Who" that brought them to international attention. Followed by "The Invisible Band" in 2001, they cemented their place as one of the greatest bands of their generation. Don't miss your chance to see them live in 2025 on their largest North American tour in 15 years, in support of their new album "L.A. Times"!

Feb 19, 2025

9:30 Club

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Apocalyptica at Warner Theater

Apocalyptica

It's been over 20 years since Apocalyptica first put forth their unholy alliance of metal and classical music in the form of debut album Plays Metallica by Four Cellos. The Finnish cello metal band formed with the intention of playing Metallica and other heavy metal band covers, but each subsequent release featured more and more original music until fourth album Reflections announced their fully-fledged status as original artists.

Heather McDonald at Lincoln Theater

Heather McDonald

Fast becoming one of America's favorite comedians thanks to her no-holds-barred commentary on pop culture, Heather McDonald doesn't ever hold back. Whether getting audiences to roll in the aisles during her outrageous stand-up routines or entertaining listeners with scandalous stories on her ever-popular podcast Juicy Scoop, McDonald shoots from the hip and not even Hollywood is safe...

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