All The World's A Stage
All The World’s A Stage is a new musical by Adam Gwon about authenticity, artistic expression, and the life-changing power of teachers and theater. Set in 1996, it follows a closeted high school math teacher who agrees to mentor a student preparing for a theater competition. As they explore Tony Kushner’s Angels in America, their shared work unsettles the fragile balance of their small town, and growing intolerance begins to reshape both of their lives.
The production features a vibrant, expressive score and serves as both a tribute to teachers whose courage changes their students’ lives and a celebration of theater’s ability to help people feel seen and empowered.
When: October 20 through December 20, 2026
Venue: Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, Virginia
Tickets: Price not available
Creators: Written by Adam Gwon, with music direction by Marika Countouris and direction by Matthew Gardiner
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 warnings: The production depicts and discusses intolerance, intentional property damage targeting the LGBTQ+ community, and damage to an LGBTQ+-owned business.
Effects warnings: The production uses theatrical lighting effects and may use theatrical haze.
Discussion Nights: Post-show discussions are scheduled for November 17 at 7:30 p.m. and December 2 at 7:30 p.m. These events follow select Tuesday and Wednesday performances and offer an opportunity to learn more about the production.
Pride Nights: November 13 at 8 p.m. and November 20 at 8 p.m. These special Friday performances include a post-show reception for members of the LGBTQ+ community, their families, and friends.
Dramatists Guild post-show discussion: December 4 at 8 p.m., featuring writer Adam Gwon and moderated by Jacquelyn Jordan.
Accessibility: Closed captions are available at all performances through the GalaPro app. Signature Theatre also provides accessible seating and other accessibility services.
Masks-required performance: November 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Parking and arrival: Signature Theatre provides parking and information about getting to the venue, along with Ali’s Bar and frequently asked questions for visitors.
Sponsors: Supporters include Dottie Bennett, the Drutz Family Fund for Musical Theater, Rick Kasten, and the Revada Foundation, which sponsors new work at Signature Theatre.