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NIKOLA World Premiere PURPOSE, PRIMA FACIE and More Set for Arena Stage 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026

Arena Stage announced the first five productions of its 76th season, including world premieres from Step Afrika! and a new musical, plus Tony-nominated PRIMA FACIE, PURPOSE, and a holiday tradition.
Video: CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL Cast Begins Rehearsals at Arena Stage
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif recently welcomed the company of the world premiere of CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL to DC for the start of the show's journey. Check out footage from the rehearsal room in the video here!
Review: THE MOTION at Arena Stage
by Itai Yasur - May 17, 2026

An utterly convincing rollercoaster of life, death, and the world around us. See what our critic had to say.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE MOTION at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2026

Arena Stage has released rehearsal footage of THE MOTION, Christopher Chen's fiercely intelligent new play now playing through June 14, 2026 at the Fichandler Stage.
Arena Stage to Present 2026 Military Appreciation Night at TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026

Arena Stage is inviting 200 guests, including wounded warriors, service members, and their families, to attend a complimentary dinner and evening performance of CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical.
Full Cast Announced for Premiere of TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announced the full cast and creative team for CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical.
Arena Stage Will Present Free Readings for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026

Arena Stage will participate in a national initiative honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives with a free event in Washington, D.C. The evening will include a community gathering and a staged reading of QUANTUM by Tara Moses.
Barzin Akhavan, Nehal Joshi and More to Star in THE MOTION at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026

Arena Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for The Motion, by Obie Award winner Christopher Chen. Directed by Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif, this production will run in Arena’s in-the-round Fichandler Stage. 
Video: INHERIT THE WIND at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - Mar 24, 2026

Watch a first look video of INHERIT THE WIND at Arena Stage, running February 27–April 5, 2026. Based on the real-life Scopes Monkey Trial, the play by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee explores a legal battle over science, religion, and intellectual freedom as a small-town case becomes a national debate.
2025 Steinberg Playwright Awards Winners Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust announced the names of the two outstanding early-to-mid-career playwrights who will be celebrated with 2025 Steinberg Playwright Awards.
Arena Stage to Honor Tonia Wellons with Beth Newburger Schwartz Award at 2026 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026

Arena Stage has named Tonia Wellons, President & CEO of the Greater Washington Community Foundation, as the 2026 recipient of its Beth Newburger Schwartz Award.
Arena Stage to Host 'Spring Break Camp' for Grades 3-5
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026

A spring-break taste of Arena Stage’s celebrated summer camp! Join in for an exciting week of multi-arts fun. Campers will enjoy theater classes and additional classes in visual art, singing, or theater.
Washington, DC Regional Theatres Release Statement on Washington Post’s Arts & Culture Staff Cuts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Theatre Washington has released a statment, commenting on the recent cuts to The Washington Post arts team. A total of 33 theatres have signed the statement.
Arena Stage Marks 75th Anniversary with New Play Festival in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

Arena Stage will present a New Play Festival from February 27 to March 1, 2026, featuring works by notable playwrights to celebrate its 75th anniversary.
Noreen Major Appointed as Chief Development Officer at Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026

Arena Stage has appointed Noreen Major as its new Chief Development Officer, effective February 2026. Major brings extensive experience in fundraising and development, poised to enhance the theater's growth and outreach.
Arena Stage Partners With Thrive DC And Georgetown Ministry Center On 75 ACTS FOR 75 YEARS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

Arena Stage, in collaboration with Thrive DC and Georgetown Ministry Center, will launch '75 Acts for 75 Years' to mark its 75th anniversary with a series of community service initiatives starting February 11.
Arena Stage Reveals Cast and Creative Team For INHERIT THE WIND
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

Rooted in the real-life Scopes “Monkey” Trial, this courtroom drama by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee chronicles a legal battle over science, religion, and the right to think freely, as the small-town case is thrust into the national spotlight.
DC-Area Performing Arts Camps Gather at Arena Stage for Free Family Fair
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

SEO Blurb: Families across the region can explore dozens of performing arts summer camps at a free, interactive fair hosted by Arena Stage. The event brings leading DC-area theater, music, and performance programs together under one roof.
Arena Stage Receives Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for FREMONT AVE.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Arena Stage has received the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for Fremont Ave. by Reggie D. White, directed by Lili-Anne Brown.
Theaters Nationwide to Participate in 2026 National Day of Theater Readings for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025

The Native Performing Arts Network will lead a National Day of Theater Readings for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) on May 5, 2026.

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