Performing Arts Center
Round House Theatre
Bethesda
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Bethesda
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Now at Round House
5 shows
NOTHING UP MY SLEEVE
Feb 11, 2026 – Mar 15, 2026
Ideal for viewers who appreciate craft and technical mastery as entertainment, and who enjoy being intellectually engaged by *how* they're being deceived. Skip this if you prefer traditional narrative or need emotional catharsis; seek it out if you're fascinated by the mechanics of perception and want to experience genuine astonishment in a live setting.
THE BONNIE HAMMERSCHLAG NATIONAL CAPITAL NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
Feb 11, 2026 – Mar 15, 2026
Seek this out if you're interested in where theater is heading rather than where it's been. This is essential for playwrights, theater professionals, and audiences who want to engage with new work before it becomes canonized elsewhere—expect unpolished edges alongside genuine discoveries.
AT THE END OF THE WORLD
Opens Mar 27, 2026
If you're tired of theater that whispers about big ideas, this offers something rarer: young artists grappling with them directly. It's essential viewing for anyone interested in how teen theater companies tackle material with real philosophical weight rather than settling for coming-of-age comfort.
BROADWAY IN BETHESDA GALA
Opens Apr 18, 2026
This works best for people who genuinely love musical theater standards and want an evening of polished entertainment in an intimate setting. If you're looking for experimental work or contemporary plays, look elsewhere—this is squarely in the celebration-of-the-classics camp.
SALLY & TOM
If you appreciate dialogue-driven comedy that doesn't shy away from genuine awkwardness and emotional weight, this will resonate. Skip it if you're looking for a feel-good night out; this is for people who find the messiness of relationships more interesting than their resolution.Getting There
Metro
The Bethesda Metro station (Red Line) is approximately a 10-minute walk from the theatre. The station is well-marked and provides direct access to the venue's downtown location.
Parking
Round House Theatre is located in downtown Bethesda with street parking available, though it can be competitive during evening performances. Several paid parking garages and lots are within a short walk of the venue.
Seating
Round House Theatre is an intimate venue with a flexible performance space that creates a close connection between performers and audience. The theatre is known for its versatile staging, so sightlines are generally good regardless of seating location.
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