This spring, the fantastical nineties movie Matilda is on the way to Washington, and will be joined by some very special guests! Director and star Danny Devito will host and narrate the night, with the movie's composer David Newman leading the orchestra through his wondrous score. A perfect evening for the whole family that you won't want to miss.

Exciting times are upon us as the Washington premiere of Larissa FastHorse's new play, Fake It Until You Make It, heads to the Kreeger Theater at Arena Stage this spring! From April 3 to May 4, 2025, FastHorse, the multi-award-winning and first-known female Native American Broadway playwright, continues to break barriers as the first Native American writer to stage a play at Arena Stage. Collaborating with director Michael John Garcs, Fake It Until You Make It is a bold, thought-provoking comedy that delves into themes of identity and the Native American experience with wit and insight.

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!

This year, catch Los Angeles based Morgan Jay on his laugh-out-loud Love Down Under Tour! An expert in the field of belly laughs, Jay has made impressive appearances on NBC, Wild'N'Out, and Comedy Central, and has also amassed a sizable social media following on platforms like TikTok and Instagram - with the blue ticks to go with! Since his debut, Morgan has steadily become one of the most well-known names in the comedy and music industries.

Global music sensation Dean Lewis is set to mesmerize the world once again with the release of his eagerly awaited third studio album, The Epilogue, on Friday, October 18th. Accompanying this monumental announcement, Lewis has also revealed the dates for his new tour. Making stops across the country including Atlanta, Washington, Boston and many more, don't miss your chance to see him live in 2025!

The mighty Deftones have proven themselves to be one of the most durable bands from the great '90s nu-metal surge, spending the last two decades relentlessly touring, releasing new albums, and continually evolving their sound to keep fans engaged and inspired. In 2025, they're hitting the road again for their first tour since 2022, with The Mars Volta and Fleshwater as support!

Indie-folk-rock trailblazers Bright Eyes have revealed the massive news that they are returning in 2025 with their brand new tour. The Omaha group comprised of singer-songwriter Conor Oberst, producer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis and pianist Nate Walcott have signed to Dead Oceans (home to Khruangbin, Phoebe Bridgers and Dirty Projectors among others).

With style that would make the devil jealous, the compelling Nick Cave is one of indie rock's most unique front-men. As the leader of The Bad Seeds, he cuts the figure of a doomed romantic anti-hero, delivering layered narratives with a maniacal fever, yet always enthralling. In a career that has spanned over two decades and myriad studio albums, they continue to perform with the intensity of band half their age, ever-evolving and never disappointing.

Mogwai is a post-rock band from Glasgow formed in 1995 that have become one of the most influential and best-known bands in their genre. They compose instrumental, sometimes lengthy guitar-based pieces in post-rock style. The band just released 'God Gets You Back', their first track since 2021's album 'As The Love Continues'. Don't miss your chance to see them live as they head to a venue near you!

Iconic American genre-bending group War head out on tour across North America this fall! Formed in 1969 and originally known as Eric Burdon and War, their groundbreaking sound mixing rock, jazz, funk, R&B, and Latin rhythms defies binary categorization. Featuring a multicultural lineup, across more than four decades War's music has served as both a reflection of their diverse backgrounds and a platform for social commentary.