All Stories About Arden Theatre Company

Dressing Queens: Getting Into Drag in ‘Georgia McBride’

In costuming Matthew Lopez’s play at Arden Theatre, it was important to show the process of getting into drag.

Whether directing, writing, or irreverently adapting, the D.C.-based artist isn’t afraid of bringing himself to all his work.

The season will feature Shakespeare, Annie Baker, Matthew Lopez, Stephen Sondheim, and more.

Shakespeare, Beckett, and Sarah Ruhl are among those whose works will be featured in both indoor and outdoor theatrical spaces.

Theatrical milestones of Septembers past range from the start of van Itallie’s relationship with the Open Theater to the launch of the Arden.

These artists have recently received grants, fellowships, and other recognition.

At BAM and beyond, his plays propel the willing on a rueful search for meaning.

New LaBute, the tulip crash, growing pains, and more.

Reports on casting demographics, new-play programs, theatre as autism therapy, and more.

Theatre is thriving as never before in the City of Brotherly Love.