BABY SHOWER KATIE

Baby Shower Katie is a world-premiere comedy presented by Round House Theatre as part of the Bonnie Hammerschlag National Capital New Play Festival. Written by Beth Hyland and directed by Jessica Fisch, the play follows lifelong best friends Rebecca and Hannah as they navigate their divergent desires around motherhood across four baby showers—all thrown for three different women named Katie. Hyland’s irreverent script explores the societal pressures and internal conflicts surrounding pregnancy, asking what happens when the life you thought you wanted no longer fits the person you are becoming. This production is a co-world premiere with Primary Stages in New York City.

Venue: Round House Theatre, 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814.

When: April 14 through May 9, 2027.

Showtimes: Specific performance times are available on the Round House Theatre website; the run includes matinee and evening performances.

Tickets: Price not listed; tickets can be purchased through the theatre’s box office at 240.644.1100 or online at roundhousetheatre.org.

Run time: Approximately two hours.

Ages: Not specified; content advisories are available by clicking the link on the production’s page.

Accessibility: An audio-described performance takes place on the April 24 matinee. Open-captioned performances are offered on the April 25 matinee and the May 1 matinee. Additional accessibility information is available on the theatre’s website.

Note: The production is part of the Bonnie Hammerschlag National Capital New Play Festival and is sponsored by Heidi and Mitch Dupler; Susan and Tim Gibson; and Jay and Robin Hammer. Pre-show and post-show discussions are also offered; details can be found on the theatre’s website.