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[quote=Anonymous]The order of this list is in no way related to ranking or quality, it's just what comes into my head as I type. And there are MANY small companies, professional and some excellent amateur ones too, dotted all over the place. Don't limit yourself to DC only, look in VA and MD as well.

Shakespeare Theater Company. Does more than Shakespeare. Has in recent years added one musical per season, usually. We're season ticket holders so if you have questions, ask me. Their Academy company (their professional training program) is doing two plays this summer between the main seasons. STC has two theaters, about two blocks apart, by the way, so be sure you know which theater to go to if you're new to them.

Folger Theater. Located at the Folger Shakespeare Library, excellent productions, does non-Shakespeare that I'd call classically adjacent, as well as Shakespeare.

Arena Stage. Has had a mission for years to do only American plays and musicals, if that matters to you.

Round House Theater. In Bethesda, not DC, but absolutely worth the drive. Fantastic productions, and a small auditorium with no bad seats so views are great.

Studio Theater. I haven't been to Studio in a while but they're extremely well regarded.

Signature Theater. In Arlington just off of I-66, easy to reach. Top-notch, specializes in musicals and winning heaps of awards for musicals!

Woolly Mammoth. Tends toward new plays, if you want only traditional familiar plays they're not for you -- but I suggest you try them.

Some smaller companies to be sure to check out: WSC Avant Bard; Silver Spring Stage (not a professional theater but I've seen some very good productions there); Constellation Theater; Ford's Theater (sticks to quite standard plays and traditional fare like "Christmas Carol" each year but that's cool). I"m blanking on some others!

This site https://theatrewashington.org/ has some listings and theater news.

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