The Stage Play
If You
Loved Me
When the Bonds of Trust are Broken...
Love, Lust, Lies… And Consequences
Written and Directed by Stacy J. Harrell
Presented by Reggie Van Lee and The Howard Theatre Foundation
Friday, June 27, 2025
Doors 3:00 PM · Showtime 4:00 PM
The Howard Theatre · 620 T Street NW, Washington, DC
Mature audiences only — no infants or children
About the Play
A Contemporary Urban Drama
If You Loved Me pulls audiences into the storms of a marriage and shakes friendships to their core. Buried secrets resurface. Old betrayals refuse to stay hidden. Two people who once promised forever must now decide if their love is strong enough to survive the wreckage of truth.
Visionary playwright Stacy J. Harrell wrote this explosive drama about more than romance. It's about the fragile ties that bind us all: trust, loyalty, forgiveness, and the courage to start over when your heart has been shattered. Jaw-dropping twists, moments of raw vulnerability, and performances that cut straight to the soul drive the story to one question: When trust is broken, can love ever truly be restored?
"This is more than a play. It's an unforgettable emotional experience that will have you laughing, crying, and questioning your own beliefs about love, betrayal, and forgiveness."
Special Guest Feature
Marcus & Shawn
A Real Life Couple · Married 33 Years
Marcus Wiseman
Vice Chair, Howard Theatre Foundation
AI automation architect, digital marketing strategist, and Vice Chair of the Board of the Historic Howard Theatre Foundation. Together with Shawn, they have raised three sons and chosen each other through every season of more than 33 years of marriage.
Shawn Yancy-Wiseman
NBC Washington Anchor · 2023 Washingtonian of the Year
Multiple Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning anchor for NBC Washington, nonprofit founder, and 2023 Washingtonian of the Year. In the closing scene of If You Loved Me, Marcus and Shawn step into the story to offer wisdom from a real marriage — speaking candidly about communication, trust, forgiveness, faith, and the daily commitment that lasting love requires.
What Audiences Are Saying
From the National Tour
"Passionate. Explosive. Riveting. Raw. Captivating. Powerful. Unforgettable."
— Audience reactions from the national tour
"This play hits different."
— Nationally toured audiences
"Thought-provoking, engaging, and hilarious."
— Houston Defender Network
About the Production
Stacy J. Harrell
Writer · Director · Producer · Actress · Choreographer
Stacy J. Harrell — affectionately known as Stacy J. — is a nationally recognized playwright, director, producer, actress, and choreographer whose artistic courage and trailblazing spirit have left a lasting mark across multiple media platforms. Her work garnered national attention opening for Tyler Perry's acclaimed stage play I Can Do Bad All By Myself.
As writer and director, her productions include I Want It All Back featuring Tye Tribbett, Taste of Soulful Sounds, Smoke Screens, and If You Loved Me — now on its national tour. She owns and operates Stacy J. Productions.
Produced by Stacy J. Productions / GMITCH LLC · Presented by Reggie Van Lee and The Howard Theatre Foundation
Ticket Information
Choose Your Experience
All seating is first come, first served within each tier
General Admission
First come, first served seating behind the Premier Floor section.
Premier Floor Row Seat
First come, first served seating exclusively in the front section.
VIP + Premier Balcony Row Seat
First come, first served seating at the front of the balcony.
VIP + Balcony Bar Seat
First come, first served bar seating at the back of the balcony.
VIP + Premier Floor Booth (4)
Entire booth must be purchased. Premier floor booth for 4.
VIP + Premier Balcony Booth (4 or 6)
Entire booth must be purchased. Balcony booth for 4 or 6.
Press Contact: Deb Asrate · The DAPR Group · (771) 233-1256 · Deb@thedaprgroup.com