CULT OF LOVE

Cult of Love is a darkly comedic and music-filled play by Leslye Headland, making its regional premiere at Round House Theatre. The story follows four adult siblings and their partners as they gather for Christmas Eve, bringing with them buried secrets, simmering resentments, and conflicting visions of what family should be. As carols and celebration give way to confrontation, old wounds reopen and startling new truths come to light. The production interrogates the complexity of family loyalty, the weight of religious expectation, and the true meaning of love.

When: November 18 through December 27, 2026.

Showtimes: Specific performance times are not listed in the available information, but the venue’s full schedule includes matinee performances on select dates; audio-described performance on November 28 (matinee) and open-captioned performances on November 29 (matinee) and December 5 (matinee). Pre-show and post-show discussions are also offered on certain dates—details are available on the Round House Theatre website.

Tickets: Ticket prices are not provided in the available information. Discounts and a Free Play program for students are available through Round House Theatre.

Lineup: Written by Leslye Headland and directed by Ryan Rilette.

Run time: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes with no intermission.

Ages: Age recommendations are not specified, but content advisories can be viewed on the venue’s website.

Venue: Round House Theatre, 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814. Box office: 240.644.1100, boxoffice@roundhousetheatre.org.

Note: Audio description and open captioning are offered for designated performances. The production is sponsored by generous donors, including Mitch and Heidi Dupler, Gil and Rona Eisner, Jay and Robin Hammer, and Manfred M Hein and Florence H Hein (in memoriam).