All The World's A Stage
All the World’s a Stage is a regional-premiere musical by Adam Gwon at Signature Theatre. Set in 1996, it follows a closeted high school math teacher who mentors a student preparing for a theater competition. As the two outsiders explore Tony Kushner’s *Angels in America*, their work unsettles the fragile balance of their small town, and growing intolerance begins to affect their lives in unexpected ways.
The musical is described as a moving story about authenticity, the life-saving power of art, and the courage to embrace who you are. Its expressive score also serves as a tribute to teachers whose courage and selflessness change the lives of their students.
When: October 20–December 20, 2026
Showtimes: October 20 at 7:30 PM; October 21 at 7:30 PM; October 22 at 8:00 PM; October 23 at 8:00 PM; October 24 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM; October 25 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; October 27 at 7:30 PM; October 31 at 2:00 PM; November 1 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; November 4 at 7:30 PM; November 5 at 8:00 PM; November 6 at 8:00 PM; November 7 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM; November 8 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; November 10 at 7:30 PM; November 11 at 7:30 PM; November 12 at 8:00 PM; November 13 at 8:00 PM; November 14 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM; November 15 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; November 17 at 7:30 PM; November 18 at 7:30 PM; November 19 at 8:00 PM; November 20 at 8:00 PM; November 21 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM; November 22 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; November 24 at 7:30 PM; November 25 at 7:30 PM; November 27 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM; November 28 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM; November 29 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; December 1 at 7:30 PM; December 2 at 7:30 PM; December 3 at 8:00 PM; December 4 at 8:00 PM; December 5 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM; December 6 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; December 8 at 7:30 PM; December 9 at 7:30 PM; December 10 at 8:00 PM; December 11 at 8:00 PM; December 12 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM; December 13 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; December 15 at 7:30 PM; December 16 at 7:30 PM; December 17 at 8:00 PM; December 18 at 8:00 PM; December 19 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM; and December 20 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
Tickets: Price not available
Run time: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, with no intermission.
Age recommendation: Appropriate for mature teens and older. Children under 6 are not admitted at Signature Theatre.
Content advisory: The production discusses and depicts intolerance, as well as intentional property damage directed at the LGBTQ+ community and an LGBTQ+-owned business.
Effects warning: The production uses theatrical lighting effects and may use theatrical haze.
Cast: Erin Driscoll as Dede; Callum Francis as Michael; Kyle Sherman as Ricky; and Deema Turkomani as Sam. Sydne Lyons is the Sam/Dede understudy, and Christian Montgomery is the Ricky/Michael understudy.
Creative team: The musical is written by Adam Gwon, directed by Matthew Gardiner, and music directed by Marika Countouris. Scenic design is by Paige Hathaway, costume design by Shahrzad Mazaheri, lighting design by Max Doolittle, and sound design by Eric Norris. Casting is by Charlotte Sandor, with New York casting by Geoff Josselson Casting. Taylor Kiechlin is the production stage manager.
Discussion Nights: Post-show discussions are scheduled for November 17 at 7:30 PM and December 2 at 7:30 PM, offering an opportunity to hear more about the production behind the scenes.
Pride Nights: The November 13 performance at 8:00 PM and the November 20 performance at 8:00 PM include a post-show reception for members of the LGBTQ+ community, family, and friends.
Dramatists Guild discussion: The December 4 performance at 8:00 PM is followed by a discussion with the Dramatists Guild featuring Adam Gwon and moderated by Jacquelyn Jordan.
Masks: Masks are required for the November 10 performance at 7:30 PM.
Closed captions: Closed captions are available at all performances.
Accessibility: Signature Theatre provides accessibility options and accessible ticket purchasing for the production.
Venue: Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Virginia.
Logistics: Parking information, directions, and venue FAQs are available through Signature Theatre.