CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA

Under an Egyptian moon, the aging Julius Caesar meets teenage Cleopatra by chance one night. With turmoil afoot as Cleopatra and her younger brother vie for the throne, Caesar helps the young queen grow into a great ruler favoring wisdom, honor, and clemency. With the palace under siege by insurgents, Caesar might not be able to keep the country together or even escape alive — let alone manage the headstrong Cleopatra. DC’s premiere producer of Shaw stages this slimmed down version (by artistic director Bill Largess), a riveting exploration of power, politics, vengeance, and mercy. The production has received praise for its brisk direction and excellent acting, with Broadway World DC calling it an “excellent production” and DC Theater Arts noting “excellent acting by the entire cast.”

When: April 9 through May 3, 2026.

Showtimes: Not specified in available material; check the venue for exact performance times.

Tickets: Price not available; contact Washington Stage Guild for ticketing information.

Lineup: Adapted and directed by Bill Largess from the play by George Bernard Shaw. No performer names are listed in the provided text.

Run time: Not disclosed.

Ages: Not specified; appropriate for general audiences given the content, but no age recommendation is given.

Venue: Washington Stage Guild, 900 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001.

Note: The production is a slimmed-down version of Shaw’s original, adapted by artistic director Bill Largess. Review excerpts highlight the brisk direction and strong ensemble acting.