Artistic Director

Director

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a powerful, exhilarating 1776—the Tony Award-winning musical that brings the birth of a nation to thrilling life! Join John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and the rest of the founding fathers in their fierce, funny, and passionate battle to declare independence. Packed with clever dialogue, unforgettable characters, and a bold, stirring score, 1776 is more relevant than ever—reminding us of the courage, conflict and compromise that shaped the United States. This is not just a show—it’s a celebration of the American spirit.

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1776

Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre

Based on the film adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 play Pygmalion, Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady is a beautiful musical about transformation, patronage, gender politics and class. Acclaimed phonetician Henry Higgins makes a wager that in six months he can pass off Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl, as a duchess at an embassy ball. But through arduous training, day and night, this innocuous bet turns into something much more.

My Fair Lady

San Francisco Playhouse

The Tony Award-winning musical Evita charts young and ambitious Eva Peron’s meteoric rise from poor illegitimate child to the most powerful woman in Latin America. Told in part through the lens of Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara, Evita recounts the incredible story of Argentina’s matriarch as she rallies the heart of a nation to bring about a new era in Argentine history.

Evita

Evita charts the young and ambitious Eva Peron’s meteoric rise to sainthood. Set in Argentina between 1934-1952, the Tony-winning musical follows Eva Duarte on her journey from poor illegitimate child to ambitious actress to, as wife of military leader-turned-president Juan Peron, the most powerful woman in Latin America, before her death from cancer at age 33.

It’s Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City and nightclub performer Miss Adelaide must find a way to convince Nathan Detroit, her gambling fiancé of fourteen years, to finally bet on love. Meanwhile, high roller Sky Masterson might have made a miscalculation when he put down money he could charm straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown.

Guys and Dolls

It’s the nineties in Lagos, and aspiring ingenue Ayamma yearns for the glitz and glamor of movie stardom, landing an audition with Nollywood’s hottest director seeking a fresh face. Between fights with the resident diva and igniting sparks with Nigeria’s “Sexiest Man Born,” Ayamma’s dreams of leaving her travel agency job behind for a thrilling life might just come true.

Nollywood Dreams

**Ragtime at Signature Theatre**

Signature Theatre proudly presents the Tony Award-winning musical, "Ragtime," a riveting portrait of America at the dawn of the 20th century. This epic tale intertwines the stories of three diverse American families, set against a backdrop of historical figures, as they navigate the vibrant and tumultuous era. With a rich tapestry of musical styles, "Ragtime" offers a profound look at the promise and prejudice of the American experience.

**Event Details:**
- **Dates:** October 24, 2023, to January 7, 2024
- **Location:** Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Virginia 22206
- **Running Time:** Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
- **Age Recommendation:** Mature upper elementary aged children and up. Signature does not admit children under 6 years of age. Parents are advised to use discretion based on content warnings.
- **Content Warnings:** Strong language, themes of racism, violence, guns/gunshot sounds, explosions, use of herbal cigarettes, death, and theatrical haze.

**Specialty Nights:**
- **Discussion Nights:** November 14 & December 6, 2023
- **Pride Night:** December 1, 2023
- **Masks Required Performances:** November 5, 2PM; November 14, 7:30PM; & January 5, 8PM
- **ASL Interpreted Performance:** December 15, 2023
- **Audio Described Performance:** December 10, 2PM

**About the Show:**
"Ragtime" is celebrated for its dynamic and moving score, and Signature Theatre's intimate staging brings a new depth to this expansive story. Critics hail it as a triumph, with TIME Magazine calling it "a triumph for the stage." The show has been praised for finding the perfect balance between epic storytelling and intimate moments, making it a must-see production.

**Tickets and More Information:**
For tickets, visit Signature Theatre's box office or their official website. Explore more about the show, including a detailed seating chart, content warnings, and the full cast and creative team. Don't miss the chance to experience this masterpiece, a stunning reflection on America's past that resonates with today's societal issues.

Join us at Signature Theatre for a journey through the music, stories, and heart of "Ragtime."

Ragtime

Signature Theatre

Seventeen Broadway dancers are auditioning for eight spots on a chorus line. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of performers, A Chorus Line captures the spirit, tension, and hope of an audition. Winner of the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Winner of nine Tony Awards, four Drama Desk awards, three Obie Awards in 1976, and a Special Gold Tony Award in 1984 in honor of becoming Broadway’s longest-running musical.

A Chorus Line

Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery’s rollicking and poignant musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s As You Like It is a dream-like tale of faithful friends, feuding families and lovers in disguise, featuring an original folk-pop score. Forced from their homes, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind, and niece Celia escape to the Forest of Arden, a fantastical place of transformation, where all are welcomed and embraced. Lost amidst the trees, the refugees find community and acceptance under the stars.

Artistic Director, Director

Bill English

Events

Past events

Jun 26 - Jul 5, 2026

1776 · Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre

Jul 3 - Sep 13, 2025

My Fair Lady · San Francisco Playhouse

Future and recently performed repertoire

John Adams in 1776 by Edwards

Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre

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