Theatre Washington's Gay for #DCTheatre Festival

Frankenstein

Written and directed by Emily Burns
Based on the novel by Mary Shelley

MAY 27–JUN 29 | Klein Theatre

Stages around the Nation’s Capital are lighting up during WorldPride—with a vibrant festival of shows and productions that uplift queer voices and stories. STC's bold, new production of Frankenstein is a partner production.

Gender Play, or what you Will

Co-Created by Will Wilhelm & Erin Murray
Directed by Emily Tarquin
Produced by Brannon Bowers
Performed by Will Wilhelm
Co-Presented with Theater Alliance

MAY 29–JUN 1 | Theater Alliance’s WorldPride Arts Hub

Will is a trans actor seeking purpose and belonging. In their search for guidance, they reach out to one of the oldest and queerest playwrights of the English language: William Shakespeare! Join total besties Will & Will at an impromptu party to reclaim the Bard’s old plays in all their original homoerotic, cross-dressing, gender-fluid glory. Gender Play is a joyous, mystical evening of self-discovery.

Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C.
International Choral Festival Concert

MAY 30 | 5pm | Harman Hall Founder's Lobby

50 concerts. 25 venues. 30 choruses. 16 days. The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C. presents the International Choral Festival for WorldPride 2025. The festival will bring the D.C. metro area to life with daily hour-long pop-up performances showcasing the power, pride, and diversity of queer choral music. STC hosts a free pop-up concert in the Harman Hall lobby.

Drag Story Hour

JUN 4 | 4-5pm & 6:30-7:30pm | Harman Hall Forum

Get ready for a fabulous time filled with stories, songs, and lots of glitter. Lemon X. Fluiditea will dazzle you with their storytelling in both English and ASL. Don't miss out on this unique and entertaining experience. STC hosts free Drag Story Hour in the Harman Hall Forum.

Visit STC's Table at WorldPride Street Festival

JUN 8 | Pennsylvania Avenue NW

STC joins hundreds of exhibitors and community groups on America’s Mainstreet, historic Pennsylvania Avenue, for the WorldPride 2025 Street Festival. The Street Festival is the largest annual event in the national capital region and is free to the public.

STC Pride Merch

Show off your pride with Shakespeare-themed Pride t-shirts, pins, totes, and more.