DC Metro Area Goldstar Tickets

Founded in 1965, Blues Alley is the nation's oldest operating jazz supper club, having showcased such internationally renowned artists as Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Grover Washingto... [more+]

Founded in 1965, Blues Alley is the nation's oldest operating jazz supper club, having showcased such internationally renowned artists as Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Grover Washington Jr., Ramsey Lewis, Charlie Byrd, Maynard Ferguson and Eva Cassidy. Located in the heart of historic Georgetown in an 18th century red brick carriage house, Blues Alley offers a unique and intimate ambiance, reminiscent of the jazz clubs of the 1920s and '30s. Go for just the music and drinks, or make it an evening and choose from authentic Creole cuisine, steak and seafood dishes. [less-]

If you like the internet, you are going to like this show! "The Free Wifi Comedy Show" is bringing together some of the Washington, D.C. area's best and brightest comics and blending them together for... [more+]

If you like the internet, you are going to like this show! "The Free Wifi Comedy Show" is bringing together some of the Washington, D.C. area's best and brightest comics and blending them together for a great monthly showcase. Don't miss this juicy lineup at the Colony Club in the District. [less-]

A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with … golf. Ludwig’s play will take you on a hilarious romp that pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy deniz... [more+]

A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with … golf. Ludwig’s play will take you on a hilarious romp that pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors and romantic missteps, this furious paced comedy recalls the best of the Marx Bothers’ classics. [less-]

Unite the whole family with "Matilda", a musical with a cast as diverse as its audience. Young and old alike will connect -- by memories or current struggles -- to Matilda's journey through school, ch... [more+]

Unite the whole family with "Matilda", a musical with a cast as diverse as its audience. Young and old alike will connect -- by memories or current struggles -- to Matilda's journey through school, childhood and the desire to be accepted. Armed with a vivid imagination, a sharp mind and a hint of magic, Matilda faces many opponents and obstacles in Roald Dahl's visionary world. [less-]

Well ahead of its time for its depiction of Nora, a wife and mother whose search for self-worth leads her to leave her unhappy marriage, Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" signaled a move toward realism ... [more+]

Well ahead of its time for its depiction of Nora, a wife and mother whose search for self-worth leads her to leave her unhappy marriage, Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" signaled a move toward realism and feminism in theater. Now in "Part 2", we'll witness what happens 15 years later when Nora shows up on that same doorstep, courtesy of up-and-coming playwright Lucas Hnath (Obie-winning "The Christians, Red Speedo"). Called "explosively funny" by the "Hollywood Reporter", the play earned eight 2017 Tony nominations, along with raves from "The New York Times" as "the best play of the year." See the hit Broadway sequel to Ibsen's groundbreaking 19th-century drama, presented by Round House Theatre, directed by Nicole A. Watson, when it comes to the Lansburgh Theatre in Washington, D.C. [less-]

Stories of the world come alive at the Newseum, where you can go behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made. See some of the final photographs of the only journalist who died covering th... [more+]

Stories of the world come alive at the Newseum, where you can go behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made. See some of the final photographs of the only journalist who died covering the 9/11 attacks, witness the epic struggle of the civil rights movement in the '60s, marvel at a comprehensive collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs and hear never-before-told stories from the journalists and photographers who stood on the front lines of history. This high-tech museum features seven levels of galleries and exhibits, including the Berlin Wall Gallery, which features eight 12-foot-high sections of the actual wall and a three-story East German guard tower. There are also theaters, retail spaces and visitor services where you can explore electronic news, unique artifacts, photojournalism, news history and world news. And, since there's so much to see, your ticket is good for two consecutive days. Take your time and see half the first day, then return the next day to catch what you missed. [less-]

There's only one thing that can save the earth from the clutches of evil and darkness: unscripted theater. "Improv Saves the World" is a medley of improv that includes performances by WIT's company en... [more+]

There's only one thing that can save the earth from the clutches of evil and darkness: unscripted theater. "Improv Saves the World" is a medley of improv that includes performances by WIT's company ensembles and special guests. Each show is headlined by a WIT ensemble like the ferocious ladies of Hellcat, proud weirdos of Nox!, and outlandish antics of Madeline. iMusical provides escape into the world of musical theater. Many curtains feature a performance of WIT’s interplanetary adventure "Starship Odyssey," which will give audiences a dose of sci-fi. The crew of Starship Odyssey must travel 500 years in the past, to the year 2019, in an attempt to save the future. "Starship Odyssey" is a live summer blockbuster that spans centuries and star systems; that explores what it means to be human. Each night a new mission, that starts with your suggestion, but no one knows how it ends. Shows are held at Source, right in the heart of 14th St. NW. [less-]

"How to Get Away With Murder"’s Jack Falahee stars in this new Kennedy Center production of playwright Evan Linder’s uncompromising exploration of race, family and betrayal in the American South, ... [more+]

"How to Get Away With Murder"’s Jack Falahee stars in this new Kennedy Center production of playwright Evan Linder’s uncompromising exploration of race, family and betrayal in the American South, which won Chicago’s prestigious Jefferson Award in 2016 for Best New Work. Jim and Laurel Parker are about to become new parents. They’re broke. They’re loud. They’re proud Southerners. When Laurel gives birth to their long overdue child, she and Jim are faced with the biggest challenge of their lives. "Byhalia, Mississippi" explores a couple in the midst of turmoil — and a town with a racially charged past that finds its way into the present. Find out for yourself why the "Chicago Tribune" says “we need this story of interracial friendship even more now.” This incredible production is directed by Kimberly Senior, director of the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Disgraced" on Broadway. [less-]

A brisk, biting comedy about a cynic who thinks insincerity is a sin. But the joke’s on him when he falls for an ingenue who’s more than his match. Matt Minnicino’s "A Misanthrope" distills Moli... [more+]

A brisk, biting comedy about a cynic who thinks insincerity is a sin. But the joke’s on him when he falls for an ingenue who’s more than his match. Matt Minnicino’s "A Misanthrope" distills Molière’s best-known farce into quippy rhyming couplets. And it pokes social flattery with a hot take on the absurdity of modern hot airs. Hypocrisy has never been more hilarious. If we got snarky tweets from 17th-century France, they would sound something like this. [less-]

From ice cream to kung fu movies to laughing so hard you shoot milk out of your nose, in "Every Brilliant Thing", a young boy attempts to ease his mother's depression by creating a list of all the bes... [more+]

From ice cream to kung fu movies to laughing so hard you shoot milk out of your nose, in "Every Brilliant Thing", a young boy attempts to ease his mother's depression by creating a list of all the best things in the world. Through adulthood, as the list of things worth living for grows, he learns the deep significance it has on his own life. This interactive one-man show, created by acclaimed playwright Duncan MacMillan ("1984") and comedian Jonny Donahoe, has become a worldwide hit for its poignant but funny celebration of the little things that matter in life. You might just be inspired to start your own list after seeing it at the Studio Theatre in Washington, D.C. [less-]

An American mother and a Tibetan father must make a life-altering choice that will test their strength, their marriage and their hearts. Two Tibetan monks want the couple's three-year-old son. The boy... [more+]

An American mother and a Tibetan father must make a life-altering choice that will test their strength, their marriage and their hearts. Two Tibetan monks want the couple's three-year-old son. The boy, according to them, is the reincarnation of a revered Buddhist lama, and the monks propose to take the child away for a life of spiritual training in India. See this moving story when it comes to Spooky Action Theater in DC. [less-]

It’s happened to all of us before. You turn up at the venue for a comedy show only to find that it’s yet another speed dating event, exotic meat market, or ploy to steal your organs. That’s why ... [more+]

It’s happened to all of us before. You turn up at the venue for a comedy show only to find that it’s yet another speed dating event, exotic meat market, or ploy to steal your organs. That’s why here at Definitely Real Comedy, we have a 100% comedy guarantee. Certified humans telling real jokes, with microphones and everything. Don’t be fooled again. Ask your doctor about Definitely Real Comedy today. [less-]

Since 2013, "Speechless" has been selling out shows at comedy clubs and conferences all over the country and the world. Armed only with a laser pointer and a deck of random slides, presenters ranging ... [more+]

Since 2013, "Speechless" has been selling out shows at comedy clubs and conferences all over the country and the world. Armed only with a laser pointer and a deck of random slides, presenters ranging from stand-up comedians to software engineers and Tony Award winners to TED presenters have put their talents to the test in the ultimate improvisational gauntlet --giving a presentation that they've never seen before. Fusing technology with comedy, "Speechless" is the entertainment experience for the Web 2.0 world. Now it comes to Drafthouse Comedy Theater in Washington, D.C. [less-]

Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in "Hello, Dolly!" at Washington DC’s Kennedy Center -- the universally acclaimed smash hit that NPR calls "the best show of the year!" Winner ... [more+]

Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in "Hello, Dolly!" at Washington DC’s Kennedy Center -- the universally acclaimed smash hit that NPR calls "the best show of the year!" Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, director Jerry Zaks' "gorgeous" new production ("Vogue") is "making people crazy happy!" ("The Washington Post"). See the show that broke box office records and received unanimous raves on Broadway. This "Hello, Dolly!" revival pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion -- hailed both then and now as one of the greatest stagings in musical theater history. "Rolling Stone" calls it "a must-see event. A musical comedy dream. If you're lucky enough to score a ticket, you'll be seeing something historic. Wow, wow, wow, indeed!" [less-]

The world premiere of a new play written for the DC theatre company Nu Sass Productions. This raw, powerful play demands satisfaction from artist and audience alike, urging you to look beyond the faca... [more+]

The world premiere of a new play written for the DC theatre company Nu Sass Productions. This raw, powerful play demands satisfaction from artist and audience alike, urging you to look beyond the facades of meaning to the deeper truths of love, art and cats. The imagined meeting of three very real people: Gwen John, Ida Lupino and Jack Warner. Gwen John (Aubri O'Connor) is a well regarded but little known artist from Wales who lived a dizzying life between the UK and France, as a mistress to Rodin and a reclusive cat lady, as an open bisexual and a faithful Catholic, as a wandering bohemian and a child of society. Gwen is matched by the brilliant actress Rebecca Ellis, who portrays the fierce, powerful, and disregarded Ida Lupino - a tour de force actor/writer/director/producer in the early to mid 1900s. She demanded room at the table in a time no one believed a woman belonged in the rooms where it happens. The cast is rounded out by Matty Griffiths, who delights as a confounded Jack Warner, equal parts commanding and complacent as events outside his control unravel. Only 30 audience members can attend any performance, as this show is presented as part of the Small Batch Audience Series. You will hear every word, see every tear, and feel every minute of tension as you share a uniquely intimate experience at Caos on F. [less-]

"Arturo Ui" is a tale of the meteoric rise of a small-time Brooklyn hoodlum who takes over the cauliflower racket in 1930s Chicago. Ui ruthlessly disposes of his competitors to enrich himself and gain... [more+]

"Arturo Ui" is a tale of the meteoric rise of a small-time Brooklyn hoodlum who takes over the cauliflower racket in 1930s Chicago. Ui ruthlessly disposes of his competitors to enrich himself and gain power. Both entertaining and provocative, this play is a powerful parable to Adolf Hitler’s rise to power in Germany. It also elicits comparisons to members of our government who aim to seize more power and control over us. Don’t miss this spellbinding play, which depicts evil fascism on the march while portraying the dark sides of human nature. This story reminds us how those who lust for power and expand the grips of government often lead us to tyranny. "Arturo Ui" at D.C.'s Atlas Performing Arts Center is fourth play by Bertolt Brecht that Scena Theatre has produced in its 32-year history. It contains some scenes depicting violence. It’s suitable for patrons ages 14 and older and parental discretion is advised. [less-]

Frances McDormand took home a Tony and Nicole Kidman was nominated for an Oscar for starring in the dramatic works of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire ("Good People, Rabbit Hole"... [more+]

Frances McDormand took home a Tony and Nicole Kidman was nominated for an Oscar for starring in the dramatic works of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire ("Good People, Rabbit Hole"). But it turns out he's equally adept at writing great comedic roles for women, like in his latest, "Ripcord", now receiving its regional premiere at the Keegan in DC's hip and happening Dupont Circle. [less-]

Donny Hathaway was an American jazz, blues, soul and gospel artist whose Grammy-winning work made him a major force on the music scene. But Hathaway was a troubled genius -- a man who often refused to... [more+]

Donny Hathaway was an American jazz, blues, soul and gospel artist whose Grammy-winning work made him a major force on the music scene. But Hathaway was a troubled genius -- a man who often refused to take the prescribed medication that was meant to help control the debilitating symptoms of his paranoid schizophrenia. Now, Mosaic Theater Company's production of "Twisted Melodies" offers a fictionalized journey through that tortured and brilliant mind, giving you a glimpse into the life of a man lost in space and time as he battles a truly insidious mental illness. A theatrical experience that aims to captivate with its penetrating exploration of the psychology of a musical legend, "Twisted Melodies" at the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington, D.C. is also designed to open up conversation about the ways mental illness is treated in our society. [less-]

Comedy legends The Second City return to the Kennedy Center with "America; It's Complicated!" an all-new, all-hilarious show that reaches way, way across the aisle for non-stop equal opportunity laugh... [more+]

Comedy legends The Second City return to the Kennedy Center with "America; It's Complicated!" an all-new, all-hilarious show that reaches way, way across the aisle for non-stop equal opportunity laughs. From searing social satire to poking fun at pop culture, you won't want to miss Second City's hallmark mashup of sketch comedy, world famous improv and original music. No two shows are ever the same! [less-]

Looking for a good cheap laugh in D.C.? Look no further than Glover Park's Arcuri, where you can catch one-a-kind comedic talent from Showtime, HBO and Comedy Central on any given night. Experience th... [more+]

Looking for a good cheap laugh in D.C.? Look no further than Glover Park's Arcuri, where you can catch one-a-kind comedic talent from Showtime, HBO and Comedy Central on any given night. Experience the most exciting live stand-up comedy as you enjoy Arcuri's menu of Italian cuisine and brick-oven pizza. [less-]