Theater J

The United States' largest and most prominent Jewish theater.

Hailed by The Washington Post as “the most influential Jewish theater company in the nation," and nominated for over 70 Helen Hayes Awards, Theater J is one of the most distinctive, progressive and respected Jewish theaters on the national and international scene.

09/10/2026

Oh hey...I didn't see you there. I was just in the library.

Join Managing Director David Lloyd Olson's 26-27 season book club! He's been busy curating a selection of five perfect books to pair with our five incredible productions.

Participants will read the book, and after the run of the show, join David for a discussion about the meaning and themes of the work.
Link in bio

📚:
-My Life by Marc Chagall
-Tropical Secrets by Margarita Engle
-Leaving Iran by Farideh Goldin
-American Dervish by Ayad Akhtar
-Become Eve by Abby Chava Stein

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09/08/2026

Day 1 of rehearsals - The cast and creative team of The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk are in the building! Let’s fly 🪽🪽

08/31/2026

🪗🎻Hear from our two very talented musicians, Katrina Michaels and Jeremy Crawford, as they share what they’re most looking forward to in The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk.

08/28/2026

📸 Behind the scenes of our Flying Lovers photo shoot. Gymnastics, improve jams, and laughs…flying to follow!
Our season opener starts October 7th. Get your tix today! Link in bio

08/26/2026

🚖 Hop in — we’re headed to NYC! Join David Lloyd Olson and Artistic Director Hayley Finn for a 3-day theater getaway Nov. 11-13! The trip includes 2 nights at the Sofitel NYC, Tix to 3 shows (A Few Good Men Lincoln Center Theater, Ms. Blakk For President Vineyard Theatre, and one more TBA very soon), and 2 dinners and a farewell brunch.
Link in bio for more info and to reserve your spot! Deadline for reg is Sept 28

08/17/2026

Our Summer Musical Theater Camp ended and we loved watching our campers grow, make new friends, and shine on stage! ⭐️⭐️ But the fun doesn’t have to end yet...Sign your child up for one of our afterschool Theater Jr. Acting Conservatory programs by August 24th and keep the creativity and confidence-building going! Link in bio

08/10/2026

Meet Sammy Hayes, our fabulous summer intern, as she takes us thru the Daisy Room - a hidden props closet (or cave) packed with quirky treasures and loads of Theater J lore.

08/02/2026

More than an acting class. The Theater Jr. Acting Conservatory is a place where young artists explore, collaborate, and grow—developing skills they'll carry both onstage and off. Enroll today! theaterj.org

07/31/2026

“In our life there is a single color, as on an artist’s palette, which provides the meaning of life and art. It is the color of love.” Marc Chagall
Theater J's next production, THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK by Daniel Jamieson, brings to life the story of Marc and Bella Chagall from their humble shtetl beginnings where their love first took flight.
What is your favorite Chagall work?
Subscribe today so you don't miss this magical homage to Chagall. theaterj.org

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1529 16th Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20036

Telephone

+12027773210

Website

http://www.theaterj.org/

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