DC Mayor Muriel Bowser officially launched Theatre Week 2024 on Monday, September 9, at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. Guests at the invited event included artists, theater industry leaders, partners, and friends of DC-area theater. Theatre Week 2024, celebrates the DC area’s vibrant, diverse, and first-rate theater scene from September 26 to October 13. The popular annual event offers residents and visitors many free community events and $20, $40, and $60 tickets to over 30 productions available exclusively on TodayTix, the official ticketing partner of Theatre Week. More information at theatreweek.org and todaytix.com. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser officially opens Theatre Week at the Launch Party, Woolly Mammoth Theatre on September 9. Photo by Alan Kayanan. “I want you to join me in telling anyone who will listen: we do theater here in Washington, DC and we do it well,” says Mayor Bowser. “The arts bring color to our lives, and we’re so proud of the creatives who bring theater, music, dancing and so much more to our city. Theatre Week is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible talent on our stages and the theaters and partnerships that keep DC the capital of creativity.” At the Theatre Week 2024 Launch Party at Woolly Mammoth Theatre on September 9: Hana S. Sharif (Arena Stage), Victoria Murray Baatin (Kennedy Center), Maria Manuela Goyanes (Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company), Actress Felicia Curry, Aaron Myers (Executive Director of DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities), DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, and Amy Austin (Theatre Washington CEO and President). Photo by Alan Kayanan. “It was wonderful to spend the evening with friends, performers, sponsors, and partners celebrating the launch of Theatre Week 2024,” says Amy Austin, Theatre Washington President and CEO. “Thank you to Mayor Bowser for her continued support and investment in the arts and for joining us to talk about the importance of theater and its impact on our community. I’m excited to welcome new faces to celebrate Theatre Week 2024 with us!” “Theatre Week gives residents and visitors a chance to explore the vibrant world of theater in our region and we’re delighted to once again partner with TodayTix to ensure that TheatreWeek is open to all to discover,” continues Austin. “With a common goal to provide accessible theater tickets to audiences in the DC area, we began a partnership with TodayTix when they moved into the Washington, DC market.” “We are excited to partner with Theatre Washington for the third consecutive year in celebrating DC Theatre Week,” says Tracy Geltman, General Manager of US at TodayTix. “Our partnership dates back to 2016, and Theatre Washington’s work in bringing the community together through both DC Theatre Week and The Helen Hayes Awards is invaluable. With over 30 theaters participating, it’s an honor to collaborate with these venues and serve as a conduit for discovering and celebrating DC’s vibrant theater scene.” There are free Theatre Washington events available only on TodayTix to celebrate Theatre Week including: Theatre Week’s Kickoff Fest on Saturday, September 28 from 1-5 pm at Arena Stage (1101 6th Street SW). This interactive event will feature performances, workshops, conversations, free samples of locally-made food & drinks, giveaways, and more fun from over 45 DC-area theaters. Don’t miss an interactive performance for children from the cast of Winnie the Pooh at Imagination Stage, an improv workshop with Washington Improv Theater, a conversation with the Washington Post’s newly appointed chief theater critic, Naveen Kumar, and more. Find the full schedule at theatreweek.org/kickoff. About Theatre Week Theatre Week 2024 is a celebration of the DC-area theater industry and offers $20, $40, and $60 tickets to over 30 productions at DC-area theaters from September 26-October 13, a free Kickoff Fest September 28, and other interactive events. About Theatre Washington Through collaborative partnerships and programs, Theatre Washington supports the Washington, DC-area’s professional theater community to celebrate artistic achievement, strengthen the theatrical workforce, support institutional growth and advancement, and cultivate collective action. Theatre Washington’s core programs include: the Helen Hayes Awards, Theatre Week, Theatre Summit, Theatre Work, and the Taking Care Fund. About TodayTix TodayTix is the official ticketing partner of Theatre Week. TodayTix is the premier experience curator for culturally curious audiences worldwide, unlocking the worlds of theater and entertainment. By partnering with thousands of venues worldwide, TodayTix opens doors for millions of cultural enthusiasts with tickets at exceptional prices and experiences tailored to every interest. Its acclaimed app is home to signature access programs like Lottery and Rush, granting exclusive tickets to some of the hottest shows on stage. Driven by cutting-edge technology, frictionless user journeys, and innovative design, TodayTix isn’t just about ticketing; it’s about creating unforgettable cultural excursions by eliminating barriers and finding a seat for everyone to enjoy the best of theater and beyond. Learn more at todaytix.com and download TodayTix for iOS or Android. SEE ALSO: Behind the scenes of Theatre Week with Amy Austin (interview by Julian Oquendo, August 30, 2024)