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April 2024
DC Theater Arts ‘Not So Quiet Nocturne’ a first-rate gem from Visionaires of the Creative Arts (Review)
Metro Weekly Mosaic’s ‘Nancy’ is a Pungent, Absurdist Satire (Review)
Broadway World THE ART OF CARE World Premiere & More Set for Mosaic Theater Company 2024-25 Season
The Washington Post Review: ‘Nancy’ by Mosaic Theater
Broadway World Review: Mosaic Theater Company’s World Premiere of Nancy
Washington Blade ‘Nancy,’ soaked in ‘80s nostalgia, is ‘queer AF’
MD Theatre Guide Theatre Review: ‘Nancy’ presented by Mosaic Theater at Atlas Performing Arts Center
March 2024
Washington City Paper Migraaaaants, or There’s Too Many of Us on This Damn Boat Adds Humor to a Serious Issue
DC Theater Arts Rhiana Yazzie on ‘Nancy,’ her play premiering at Mosaic Theater
DC Theater Arts Visionaries of the Creative Arts (VOCA) to present A Not So Quiet Nocturne
DC Theater Arts ‘Migraaaaaants’ at ExPats Theatre on the board between sendup and serious
The Washington Post 26 Best Things to Do This Weekend
The Hill Rag Mosaic Theater’s H Street Oral History Project
Washington City Paper Let the Church Say Amen
The Washington Post Best Things to Do with Kids in DC Area this Weekend
February 2024
Press Release Executive Director, Douglas Yeuell Retires
BNN Intersections Festival Celebrates 15 Years of Artistic Diversity and Community Impact in Northwest DC
DCist 11 Things to Do Around DC this Weekend
DC Theater Arts Captivating ‘Exhibitions’ by Gay Men’s Chorus plays all over the place
The Washington Post The 23 Best Things to Do This Weekend
January 2024
ARL Now Kickoff Atlas Intersections Festival 2024 with Tara Hoot!
DC Theater Arts Theatre Washington announces nominees for 2024 Helen Hayes Awards
WTOP News DCPS Students participate in 2nd annual DC Public Schools dance festival celebrating diversity
DC Theater Arts 15th Annual Atlas Intersections Festival now playing
December 2023
NBC4 Washington This Weekend Scene
DCist 14 Things to Do Around DC this Weekend
DCist 11 Holiday Concerts and Shows to Catch Around DC this Season
The HillRag Meet the Winners of the 2023 Brickie Awards
DCist 16 Things to Do Around DC This Weekend
DCist 28 Ways to Sleigh The Holidays Around the DC Region
November 2023
NewsBreak VOCA’s ‘ISM II’: 50 Years of Hip Hop, Social Justice, and Deaf BIPOC Resilience
Metro Weekly Black Leaves Dance Company Celebrates the Black Queer Male
The Washington Post The Best Holiday Events, Shows, and Markets in the DC Area
DCist 12 Virtual and IRL Things to Do Around DC this Weekend
Broadway World Review: Solas Nua: The Honey Trap at the Atlas Performing Arts Center
The Washington Post Solas Nua’s ‘The Honey Trap’ is a sweet taste of a playwright’s talent
Washington City Paper The Honey Trap Grapples With How We Imagine Others
Maryland Theatre Guide Theatre Review: ‘Confederates’ presented by Mosaic Theater at Atlas Performing Arts Center
October 2023
DCist 13 Virtual and IRL Things to Do Around DC this Weekend
Digital Journal VOCA Presents “ISM II” Unveiling Deaf Hip Hop Culture In A Powerful Production
September 2023
The Washington Post The 16 Best Theaters in the DC Area to Catch a Play
Washingtonian 10 Musicals and Plays to See in the DC Area this Fall
NBC4 Washington It’s Hispanic Heritage Month: Here’s how to celebrate the Latino community in the DC area
Metro Weekly Fall Arts Preview 2023 Dance
DC Theater Arts Solas Nua to stage a new script by KenCen playwriting honoree Leo McGann
Metro Weekly Mosaic Theater’s Reginald L. Douglas is Leading with Joy
The Washington Post ‘Monumental Travesties’ makes vandalism of statue a source of comedy
Vigour Times Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy: Unveiling ‘Monumental Travesties’ – Hilarious Vandalism of Statues
NBC4 Washington The Weekend Scene
Broadway World Review ‘Monumental Travesties’ at Mosaic Theater
DCist 18 Things To Do Around DC This Weekend
WTOP Playwright steals Lincoln’s head from statues on Capitol Hill in Mosaic’s ‘Monumental Travesties‘
The Washington Post The 22 best things to do in DC this weekend and next
The Hill is Home News Apply City at Peace
August 2023
DCist Lincoln statue gets decapitated in a new comedy about Capitol Hill’s Emancipation Memorial
The Washington Post Opinion: Theater Funding is Complicated
Maryland Theatre Guide Theatre News: District Improv Festival Returns for a Weeklong Celebration
The Georgetowner Weekend Round-up
Washingtonian Things to Do in DC
July 2023
Metro Weekly Reviews Monsters of the American Cinema
June 2023
Maryland Theater Guide Reviews A Raisin in the Sun
Maryland Theater Guide Reviews The Humours of Bandon
Washington City Paper One in Two Finds Black Queer Joy
May 2023
The Washington Post Irish arts group Solas Nua brings “Humours of Bandon” to DC
The Washington Post An audacious season coming for DC’s small but mighty Mosaic Theater
April 2023
The Catalogue for Philanthropy A Theater Like No Other: Accessibility & Community with the Atlas Performing Arts Center
February 2023
The Washington Post Atlas Intersections Festival at the Atlas Performing Arts Center
Washingtonian Things to Do this Weekend
The Washington Post The Atlas is a gem on H Street
The Georgetowner 2023 Spring Performing Arts Preview
Popville Cafe and Bar at Atlas Performing Arts Center Opening to Public
Washington Blade 2 brothers share passion for family, music in Mosaic’s Bars and Measures
Visit Washington Things to do this month
Visit Washington Things to do this weekend: Feb 18-19
Washington City Paper Best Bets for Feb. 2-8
District Fray DMV Jazz Bassist Kris Funn Talks Writing for “Bars and Measures”
Broadway World Rorschach Theatre to Present SOMETIMES THE RAIN, SOMETIMES THE SEA in March
Washingtonian Things to Do
Broadway World Prologue Theatre Presents Bekah Brunstetter’s THE CAKE
Washington Informer Free Events Available for Theater Lovers
MD Theatre Guide Theatre Review: ‘The Cake’ presented by Prologue Theatre at Atlas Performing Arts Center
The Washington Post Big names fuel high hopes for the spring theater scene
The Hill is Home To Do List: Week of February 3
December 2022
The Washington Post Going Out Guide: The best things to do in the D.C. area the week of Dec. 15-21 Capital City Symphony
The Washington Post 6 holiday pops concerts to make the season merry and bright Capital City Symphony
DCist 12 Virtual and IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend Capital City Symphony
DCist 15 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend Atlas Presents: Navidad Flamenca
The Washington Post Going Out Guide: The best things to do in the D.C. area the week of Dec 8-14 Atlas Presents: Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra
Washington Blade Earline Budd honored with historic D.C. mural
November 2022
The Washington Post The Playboy of the Western World
The Georgetowner The Time Machine
Metro Weekly Playboy of the Western World by Solas Nua
Washington City Paper Scena Theatre The Time Machine
Washington Post Mosaic Theater Company The Till Trilogy
September 2022
Washingtonian This H Street Alley Is Filled With Colorful Murals
May 2022
Washingtonian This H Street Alley Is Filled with Colorful Murals
DCist 14 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend
April 2022
DCist 12 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend
The Georgetowner Weekend Round Up, April 21 – 24: Atlas 15th Anniversary Celebration
DCist 12 Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend: Atlas 15th Anniversary Celebration
MD Theatre Guide The Revolutionists by Prologue Theatre
February 2022
DC Post Best Acting Classes in Washington DC: For Future Actors
Broadway World Expats Theatre Will Present CHRISTMAS EVE
DC Metro Theater Arts WIT hit with lease cutoff, now seeking a new home
Washington City Paper City Lights: Locals Take the Stage at INTERSECTIONS Festival
The Washington Post Classical Music Venues in DC
Metro Weekly February 24 issue: Spotlight: Atlas Intersections
Metro Weekly March 3 issue: Atlas Intersections Festival Highlights
The Georgetowner Weekend Round Up, March 3 – 6
Thrillist Everything Fun You Can Do in DC This Weekend
DCist 10 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend
WETA Arts Celebrate Women’s History Month with stories about 3 women leaders in the DC area arts and culture community.
The Washington Post Going Out Guide The best things to do in the D.C. area the week of Feb. 24-March 2
Kid Friendly DC The Weekend Round-Up: February 25-27 | Intersect with the Performing Arts
The Georgetowner See an Americana Folk Guitarist and Harpist at Atlas Performing Arts Center
Washington.org 40+ Things to Do This March in Washington, DC
The Hill is Home THE TO DO LIST, WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24, 2022
DCist 12 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend
DC Metro Theater Arts Guide to the Intersections Festival, February 26 to March 13
The Washington Informer The Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival Returns to D.C.
Metro Weekly DC Theater Review: Dear Mapel
Washington.org Our end-of-the-week picks for Feb. 25-27
Washington.org 40+ Things to Do This February in Washington, DC
October 2021
WTOP Mosaic Theater stages ‘Birds of North America’ about family, climate change
Washington Post Going Out Guide Mosaic Theater tackles climate change, with a play that spans nine consecutive autumns
DCist D.C.’s Backstage Theater Workers Say The Industry Is (Slowly) Rebounding From Its Pandemic Low
May 2021
The Georgetowner Weekly Arts Round-Up May 6, 2021 features Atlas’ Virtual Wrap for the Atlas Arts On Air series.
OCN 10 Things You Have to Do in the DMV This Mother’s Day Weekend featuring Atlas’ Youth Summit
December 2020
The Washington Post shares 5 classic holiday traditions you can experience virtually (Step Afrika!)
November 2020
DCist interviews various local theaters including our Executive Director Doug Yeuell about the state of the arts in DC.
October 2020
The Hill Rag announces the launch of our first-time virtual City at Peace program and mentions the new marquee message mission.
September 2020
Washington City Paper Best of DC awards the Atlas 2nd Place for Best Performing Arts Venue in DC.
August 2020
WUSA9 reports on #MuralsDC51 at the Atlas. (video)
July 2020
DC Metro Theater Arts reports on Covid theater closures.
June 2020
DCist reports on #MuralsDC51 and we’re a featured story.
WAMU reports on #MuralsDC51 and we’re a featured story.
Broadway World reports on #OpenYourLobby Black Lives Matter support movement.
The Washington Post writes about our new alley murals as part of the MuralsDC51 art movement.
WJLA writes about the 51 new murals in DC and features our new alley murals.
The DC Mayor’s Office and MuralsDC designate 51 mural sites and the Atlas is one of them.
April 2020
DC Metro Theater Arts lists canceled and postponed events by venue due to COVID-19.
March 2020
Teen Vogue reviews “Love in the Time of Climate Change” at Intersections
Browngirl Magazine reviews Love in the Time of Climate Change at Intersections
Georgetowner reviews Mosaic Theatre Company’s at the Inherit the Windbag
Washingtonian reviews Mosaic Theatre Company’s at the Inherit the Windbag
DCist recommends 9 Plays and Musicals to see this March including Einstein’s Wife from Expats Theatre and Inherit the Windbag from Mosaic Theatre Company
February 2020
DC Dance Journalism Project reviews Gabriel Mata Movement at Intersections
DC Dance Journalism Project reviews Silk Road Dance Company at Intersections
DC Dance Journalism Project reviews Gin Dance Company at Intersections
DC Dance Journalism Project reviews Dissonance Dance Theatre at Intersections
DC Dance Journalism Project reviews The Village Dance Project at Intersections
DC Dance Journalism Project reviews Motion X Dance at Intersections
Metro Weekly interviews Dissonance Dance’s Shawn Short for Intersections Festival
The Washington Post returns as the founding media sponsor of Intersections Festival
The Washington Post remembers arts advocate and long-time Atlas supporter Victor Shargai
January 2020
DC Theatre Scene reviews Prologue Theater’s Recent Tragic Events
Broadway World reviews Mosaic Theater’s Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World
MD Theatre Guide reviews Mosaic Theater’s Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World
The Washington Blade reviews 2019 in Photos featuring The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington’s Working
Broadway World reviews Prologue Theatre’s Recent Tragic Events
Broadway World reviews Scena Theatre’s The Dead
December 2019
DC Theatre Scene reviews Step Afrika’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show.
DC Metro Theater Arts reviews Scena Theatre’s The Dead by James Joyce.
The Washingtonian advises on the Things To Do in DC This Week.
November 2019
The Washingtonian advises on the Things To Do This Holiday.
October 2019
The Georgetowner interviews Executive Director, Douglas Yeuell, Arts with an Impact on H St.
DC Theatre Scene reviews The IN Series’ production of Stormy Weather.
Atlas Executive Director Douglas Yeuell will be this month’s speaker in Georgetown Media Group’s Cultural Leadership Breakfast Series.
September 2019
Broadway World features Atlas Performing Arts Center’s announcement of Gala 2019.
Broadway World reviews ExPats Theatre’s Surfacing: An Inventory of Helplessness at the Atlas.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation co-presents Atlas Performing Arts Center’s On Screen / In Person 2019-2020 season.
August 2019
Broadway World features Atlas Performing Arts Center’s upcoming 2019/2020 Arts for Young Audiences Season.
Broadway World features Atlas Performing Arts Center’s upcoming 2019/2020 Jazz Season.
Broadway World features Atlas Performing Arts Center’s upcoming 2019/2020 On Screen / In Person Season.
DC Metro Theater Arts reviews Resident Arts Partner, Mosaic Theater Company of DC Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine at the Atlas.
DC Theatre Scene interviews Eric Ruffin, the director of Resident Arts Partner Mosaic Theater’s Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine at the Atlas.
DC Theatre Scene reviews Resident Arts Partner, Mosaic Theater Company of DC Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine at the Atlas.
Metro Weekly reviews Resident Arts Partner, Mosaic Theater Company of DC Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine at the Atlas.
The Washington Post reviews Resident Arts Partner, Mosaic Theater Company of DC Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine at the Atlas.
July 2019
The Sentinel reviews Scena Theatre The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui at the Atlas.
June 2019
Broadway World reviews Resident Arts Partner, Mosaic Theater Company of DC Twisted Melodies at the Atlas.
Broadway World reviews Scena Theatre The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui at the Atlas.
Broadway World reviews The In Series The Tale of Serse at the Atlas.
DC Metro Theater Arts reviews Resident Arts Partner, Mosaic Theater Company of DC Twisted Melodies at the Atlas.
DC Metro Theater Arts reviews The In Series The Tale of Serse at the Atlas.
DC Theatre Scene reviews Scena Theatre The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui at the Atlas.
DC Theatre Scene reviews The In Series The Tale of Serse at the Atlas.
Metro Weekly reviews Resident Arts Partner, Mosaic Theater Company of DC Twisted Melodies at the Atlas.
The Washington Post reviews Resident Arts Partner, Mosaic Theater Company of DC Twisted Melodies at the Atlas.
The Washington Post reviews The In Series The Tale of Serse at the Atlas.
Washington City Paper reviews Resident Arts Partner, Mosaic Theater Company of DC Twisted Melodies at the Atlas.
Washington City Paper reviews Scena Theatre The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui at the Atlas.
May 2019
DC Metro Theatre Arts reviews Resident Arts Partner, Mosaic Theater Company of DC Sooner / Later at the Atlas.
DC Metro Theatre Arts reviews NFT Dance & Company NOC-tURNE at the Atlas.
Metro Weekly reviews Resident Arts Partner, Mosaic Theater Company of DC Sooner / Later at the Atlas.
The Washington Post reviews Resident Arts Partner, Mosaic Theater Company of DC Sooner / Later at the Atlas.
April 2019
Broadway World reviews Rorschach Theatre Annie Jump and the Library of Heaven at the Atlas.
DC Metro Theatre Arts reviews Rorschach Theatre Annie Jump and the Library of Heaven at the Atlas.
DC Theatre Scene reviews Rorschach Theatre Annie Jump and the Library of Heaven at the Atlas.
The Washington Post reviews Resident Arts Partner, Mosaic Theater Company of DC Native Son at the Atlas.
Washington City Paper reviews Scena Theatre Pinter Rep and Beckett Trio at the Atlas.
March 2019
Metro Weekly reviews Resident Arts Partner, Mosaic Theater Company of DC Native Son at the Atlas.
February 2019
Hoodline.com names Intersections as one of The Best Family and Learning Events in Washington this Week.
Metro Weekly interviews Executive Director, Douglas Yeuell for the Intersections Festival.
The Pinkline Project recommends the Intersections Festival.
The Washington Post recommends shows at the Intersections Festival.
Washington City Paper reviews “Shame 2.0,” by Mosaic Theater Company in ‘Political and Cultural Tensions Arise in Shame 2.0 with Comments from the Populace.’
Washington Jewish Week reviews “Shame 2.0,” by Mosaic Theater Company in ‘A treatise on censorship…’
January 2019
The Washington Post reviews “Submission,” by Scena Theatre showing at the Atlas through February 10 in Extremism rules ‘Submission,’ but soul swings ‘Three Sistahs’.
BroadwayWorld reviews 2019 Intersections artist Moveius Contemporary Ballet in The 2008 Financial Crisis and Climate Change As Seen Through Contemporary Ballet.
December 2018
HomeTownSounds urges everyone in DC to see Bohemian Cavern’s Jazz Orchestra in their weekly Don’t Stay Home This Week.
DCMetro Theater Arts reviews Oh, God, presented by Resident Arts Partner, Mosaic Theater Company of Washington DC.
Washington Life Magazine interviews Rebecca Magnuson about empowering abuse survivors through her one-woman musical.
October 2018
Metro Weekly selects Akua Allrich’s 10th Annual Nina Simone and Mariam Makeba for Editor’s Picks.
Comcast produces a short video revealing the history of the Atlas and the vision for 2020, seen here.
September 2018
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation co-presents On Screen / In Person.
August 2018
Bloomberg Philanthropies designates the Atlas Performing Arts Center along with Resident Arts Partners, Joy of Motion Dance Center, Mosaic Theater, and Step Afrika! for the 2018 Arts Innovation and Management Training Program.
July 2018
The Washington Informer reviews Vivica A Fox at the Atlas.
https://washingtoninformer.com/vivica-a-fox-gets-real-about-career-love-and-family/
June 2018
Washington DC blog recommends 10 Things to See and Do on H Street NE.
February 2018
Feature article in Metro Weekly on Atlas Executive Director Douglas Yeuell
Doug Yeuell — Photo: Todd Franson
December 21, 2017
Hill Is Home blog recommends Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show.
December 21, 2017
Beyond Ideas Group chose Atlas as one of the Best Conference and Event Venues in DC! Rent the Atlas for your next event–details here.
December 15, 2017
Hill Rag recommends Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show.
December 15, 2017
Atlas Theatre for the Very Young, Snow Day recommended in Hill Rag — show runs through 12/30!
December 11, 2017
The Washington Post recommends the Atlas’ co-production of Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show,tickets are selling out so get your seats now!
December 7, 2017
Hill is Home blog recommends the Atlas Holiday Cheers concert happening this Saturday, Dec. 9.
December 6, 2017
Get a preview of Atlas Arts Partner Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show on NewsChannel 8’s (WJLA) Let’s Talk Live! Tickets are selling out, get yours NOW!
December 5, 2017
The Washington Post reviews Atlas Arts Partner Mosaic Theater both Draw the Circle and The Real Americans, currently running in rep at the Atlas.
November 20, 2017
Check out the recent article about the arts in DC from The District Now, featuring Atlas Executive Director Doug Yeuell and songstress Cecily Bumbray.
November 16, 2017
Hill is Home features Atlas jazz show, Cecily Salutes DC on this weekend’s to-do list. Tickets are still available!
November 9, 2017
Congratulations to Sandi Holloway, Atlas’ City at Peace Director, for her recently awarded Teaching Artist Fellowship from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities!
November 8, 2017
Congratulations to Atlas’ Marketing and PR Manager Sarah O’Halloran on her nomination for 2017 BroadwayWorld Washington DC Awards for Most Creative Sound Design in a Small Professional Theatre. She is nominated for her work with Atlas’ Resident Arts Partner Mosaic Theater for their production of The Return.
November 7-8, 2017
Read Atlas’ Resident Arts Partner Mosaic Theatre’s recent reviews in The Washington Post, DC Theatre Scene, and DC Metro Theater Arts!
November 3, 2017
Congratulations to Atlas Arts Partner Step Afrika!, debuting off-Broadway and previewed in The New York Times! See Step Afrika’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show here at the Atlas from Dec. 15-30–tickets selling fast!
October 31, 2017
Performer Herb Scott discusses local activism and jazz with dcist.com. See Herb at this Atlas this Friday, 11/3 at 8 pm.
October 30, 2017
dceater.com mentions today’s &Pizza fundraiser–happening from 12-8 pm at the H Street &pizza location–Atlas receives a donation for every pie sold today!
October 26, 2017
The Washington Post Express covers Atlas’ silent film screening (with live musical accompaniment by Andrew Earle Simpson) of Dr. Caligari’s Cabinet and The Devil’s Assistant, showing at the Atlas on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 4 pm.
October 20, 2017
Congratulations to Arts on the Horizon for their recent Helen Hayes Awards Recommended mention. Arts on the Horizon is presenting their Theatre for the Very Young show, Drumming with Dishes this week!
October 19, 2017
Congratulations to Atlas Arts Partner Mosaic Theater Company for winning The Washington Post’s 2017 Best of DC Small Theater Company award!
October 5, 2017
Hill is Home recommends Atlas’ Akua Allrich show this Sunday evening at 8 pm! Tickets on sale here.
October 3, 2017
Read Espn’s recent article about WNBA star Chamique Holdsclaw and come see a film about her life and career here at the Atlas on November 5!
September 29, 2017
DCist covers DC’s new Multiflora Music Festival — Atlas is presenting Columbian music sensation Combo Chimbita on October 20 as a part of the festival.
September 14, 2017
Check out NPR’s Fresh Air interview with Fred Hersch, who is performing at the Atlas — October 21!
August 23, 2017
Congratulations to the Atlas Resident Arts Partner, Mosaic Theater Company, for the great review from the Washington Post on The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith!
August 2, 2017
Washingtonian Magazine takes a look at historic theaters in the DC Metro area, including the Atlas.
March 21, 2016
Atlas Executive Director Douglas Yeuell appears on WTOP’s Foodie and the Beast in an H Street Roundtable featuring local H Street restaurants and establishments.
Listen to the March 20th Show Now!
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis
March 8, 2016
Washington Post: Mirenka Cechova’s “FAiTH”
‘FAiTH’ is an authentic, powerful portrayal of ballerinas on the brink
by Rebecca Ritzel
February 22, 2016
Atlas Executive Director Douglas Yeuell visits “Let’s Talk Live DC” to talk INTERSECTIONS and Atlas’ 10th Anniversary!
November 22, 2015
Washington Post Review: Jamie Baum Septet +
Flutes are for “cloud and angel music”? Jamie Baum doesn’t think so.
by Michael West
November 8, 2015
Danceviewtimes: Mirenka Cechova’s “The Voice of Anne Frank”
Unhidden
by George Jackson