THEATER
After Ashley
A teenager gets thrust unwillingly into the national spotlight after a family tragedy becomes talk-show fodder. 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 5-Oct. 16. The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW . $30-$48. 202/393-3939.
The Disputation
A witty British play, set in 13th century Barcelona, that re-creates a time when faith-based missionary zeal challenged the existence of a questioning, nonconformist community. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Through Oct. 2. Theatre J at the D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. $10-$38. 800/494-8497.
Energumen
An intriguing “X-Files”-esque tale of deprogrammers hired by a shady businessman to rescue his daughter from a cult of tone-deaf Santas. 7:30 p.m Wednesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m Sunday. Through Sept. 4. In repertory with “The Real Inspector Hound.” Longacre Lea Productions at the Callan Theatre, Catholic University Drama Complex, 3801 Harewood Road NE. $12-$18. 202/460-2188.
Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde
Wilde, the rock star of his generation, was at the center of a battle with Victorian mores. 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Through Sept. 18. Presented by Theater Alliance at the H Street Playhouse, 1365 H St. NE. $25. 800/494-8497.
Hyronomous A. Frog (The Frog Prince)
At the castle of Spamelot, Hyronomous hops his way into the heart of Delphinium, handmaiden to flaky Princess Gladiola in this children’s tale brought to the live stage. 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Through Sept. 4. Adventure Theatre, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. $7. 301/320-5331.
The Lion King
The Tony Award-winning production of the Disney animation, with music by Elton John and Tim Rice. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Through Sept. 4. France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, 12 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore. $26.50-$76.50. 410/547-7328.
Metamorphosis
Steven Berkoff’s visceral adaptation of Kafka’s classic story; the play is a glimpse of a tortured soul struggling against the isolation of contemporary society. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 1-Oct. 31. Catalyst Theatre Company, Suite 401, 1816 Kalorama Road NW. $25-$30. 800/494-8497.
The Miracle Worker
The story of young Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, who helped Helen battle her disability. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Through Sept. 11. Olney Theatre Center for the Arts, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney. $29-$39. 301/924-3400.
My Fair Lady
A brand-new production of the Lerner and Loewe multiaward-winning Broadway classic. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Through Sept. 4. Wolf Trap Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. $18-$65. Information, 703/938-2404. Tickets, 703/218-6500.
A Number
A heart-wrenching and complex relationship between a father and son lies at the heart of Caryl Churchill’s bold exploration of the personal cost of powerful new technology. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 7-Oct. 16. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. $37-$52. 202/332-3300.
Othello
Shakespeare’s tale explores the tragedy of a love destroyed by jealousy. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday; 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Through Oct. 30. The Shakespeare Theatre, 450 Seventh St. NW. $14.25-$71.25. 202/547-1122.
Page-to-Stage festival
Twenty-five local theater companies showcase new works from the upcoming season. 3-10 p.m. Sept. 3-5. Kennedy Center, F Street and New Hampshire Avenue NW. Free. 202/467-4600.
Passion Play
In this cycle of three plays, three historic tellings of the Passion Play are the backdrop for up-and-coming playwright Sarah Ruhl’s bold examination of truth, love, loyalty and belief through the ages. 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday- Sunday. Sept. 2-Oct 16. Arena Stage, Kreeger Theater, 1101 Sixth St. SW. $46-$60. 202/488-3300.
The Real Inspector Hound
Tom Stoppard’s wildly popular sendup of the British whodunit. 7:30 p.m Wednesday-Thursday, 8 p.m Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m Sunday. Through Sept. 4. In repertory with “Energumen.” Presented by Longacre Lea Productions at the Callan Theatre, Catholic University Drama Complex, 3801 Harewood Road NE. $12-$18. 202/460-2188.
Shear Madness
The long-running whodunit comedy continues indefinitely. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 9 p.m. Friday, 6 and 9 p.m. Saturday, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Kennedy Center Theater Lab, F Street and New Hampshire Avenue NW. $34. 202/467-4600.
Urinetown
A water shortage has crippled the sewer system of a Gotham-like town, and the government outlaws the use of private toilets, forcing residents to use public, pay-per-use amenities in this dark comedy. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Through Oct. 9. Signature Theatre, 3806 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington. $31-$55. 703/218-6500.
STAGE
The Capitol Steps
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202/397-SEAT.
The musical and political satire troupe. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. $31.50.
Comedy Sportz D.C.
Ballston Common Mall, Old Vic Arena, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703/294-LAFF
Teams of comedians battle each other in competitive improv comedy sketches. 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday. $8-$12.
Under the Beltway
Stage Door Restaurant and Bar, 1324 King St., Alexandria. 703/798-1064.
Improvisational comedy. 8:30-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. $7.
DINNER THEATER
Grease
The story of the Class of ‘58 at Rydell High, where the Burger Palace boys and the Pink Ladies define what’s cool. Through Sept. 4. 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday; 12:30 and 8:15 p.m. Wednesday; 12:30 and 7:15 p.m. Sunday. $25.50-$44. Toby’s Dinner Theatre, 5900 Symphony Woods Road, Columbia, Md. 301/596-6161.
Murder Upon Request
The interactive comedy-mystery group performs plays at two locations: “A Deadly Private Party” at Alfio’s La Trattoria, 4515 Willard Ave., Chevy Chase, and “Just Killing Time” at the Arlington Hilton, 950 N. Stafford St., Arlington. 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday. $55. Both run indefinitely. 703/379-8108.
One Life to Lose — A Deadly Nighttime Soap
Blair Mansion Mysteries performance. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2-3. Blair Mansion Inn Restaurant, 7711 Eastern Ave., Silver Spring. $52.95. 301/588-6646.
DANCE
George Washington University
Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St., NW. 202/994-6800.
Kankouran West African Dance Company. 8 p.m. Sept. 3. $12-$25.
SOCIAL DANCING
Adelphi Mill Recreation Center
8402 Riggs Road, Adelphi. 301/699-1477.
Square Roots square-dance-teaching club presents a series of dance lessons. 8 p.m. Monday. $32.
Avalon Studio
15 Mellor Ave., Catonsville, Md. 410/869-9771.
Swing dancing second and fourth Saturdays. Beginners workshop 8-9 p.m., dancing 9 p.m.-midnight. $10.
Swing dancing 8:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday. $5.
Dance Factory
954 N. Monroe St., Arlington. 703/528-9770. www.dancefactory.com.
Beginning-to-advanced ballroom, Latin and swing classes. 7-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Four weeks. $59.
Ballroom, Latin, swing combo dances. 7-10:30 p.m. Friday. $10-$11; admission includes lessons.
Country and swing dance every second Saturday. 8:30 p.m. lesson, 9 p.m.-midnight dance. $10.
Contemporary ballroom dances and practice parties. Saturday nights. $9-$10. Call for times.
Social ballroom dancing. 7-10 p.m. Sunday. $9.
Dance Studio Lioudmila
18 Roth St., Alexandria. Private lessons and group classes, beginning-to-advanced ballroom, Latin and swing; no partners necessary. 703/751-8868.
Tea dance, includes lesson and refreshments. 1-3:15 p.m. Fridays. $8.
Dance party. 7:30-8:30 p.m. group class, 8:30-11 p.m. dance party. Saturdays. $10.
Friday Night Swing Dance Club
Several locations. Free refreshments. No smoking, no alcohol, no partners necessary. Dance workshops at 8 p.m. 410/583-7337. $12 admission, $10 for members.
Hollywood Ballroom
2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring. 301/622-5494.
Singles dance party. 8 p.m. lesson, 9 p.m. dance. Friday. $10-$15.
Social ballroom dancing. 8 p.m. Wednesday, 9 p.m. Saturday. $10-$15.
Contemporary ballroom dancing. 7 p.m. lesson, 8 p.m. dance. Sunday. $10-$15.
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. 703/982-0937.
Israeli dancing with Ethan Halpern. 8-10 p.m. Tuesday. $4-$6.
Knights of Columbus Hall
6111 Columbian Way (state Route 3), Bowie.
LA Singles Friday Dance. Large wood dance floor accommodates up to 300 singles. Music is top-40s and old favorites. Suits or dressy casual. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. every Friday. $9. 410/721-6666 or 410-674-3737
The Shark Club
4915 Elmo St., Bethesda. 301/718-4030.
Swing dance with Tommy Barrick and Friends. Swing lesson during band break. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. every Tuesday. $7 singles, $10 couples.
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