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Arena Stage History
Founded August 16, 1950 in Washington by Zelda Fichandler, Tom Fichandler and Edward Mangum, Arena Stage is a flagship American theater. Arena Stage is one of the first nonprofit theaters in the U.S. and a pioneer of the regional theater movement. They were the first regional theater to transfer a production to Broadway, the first invited by the U.S. State Department to tour behind the Iron Curtain, and the first to receive the Regional Theater Tony Award. Taking a leadership role in extending theater’s horizons, they have implemented groundbreaking policies and programs, promoting diversity in all aspects of theater, from theatergoing to production.
Shows at the Arena Stage
DATES PRODUCTION 9/13/2019 - 10/20/2019 Jitney (2019) 6/8/2012 - 7/29/2012 The Normal Heart (2012) - Dear Evan Hansen (2015)
News
GUYS AND DOLLS Extended at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company has annonced an extension of its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Guys and Dolls has been extended to January 8.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company has annonced an extension of its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Guys and Dolls has been extended to January 8.
Royal Family Productions Launches the William and Enid Hairston Artist Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025
Royal Family Productions has announced a 2026 artist fellowship in partnership with Ann Hairston, honoring the legacy of her father, William R. Hairston Jr. — a trailblazing Black actor, playwright, and cultural leader.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025
Royal Family Productions has announced a 2026 artist fellowship in partnership with Ann Hairston, honoring the legacy of her father, William R. Hairston Jr. — a trailblazing Black actor, playwright, and cultural leader.
The Huntington’s Winter New Play Intensive Returns, Empowering Bold Voices And New Stories
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
The Huntington will present its Winter New Play Intensive, offering public readings, open rehearsals, and private development sessions for playwrights and theatre artists.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
The Huntington will present its Winter New Play Intensive, offering public readings, open rehearsals, and private development sessions for playwrights and theatre artists.
Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards 2025 Recipients Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
Theatre Communications Group has announced the 2025 recipients of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards provide additional rehearsal time for new works in development at theatres across the country. Sixteen productions will receive a total of $783,000 in support.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
Theatre Communications Group has announced the 2025 recipients of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards provide additional rehearsal time for new works in development at theatres across the country. Sixteen productions will receive a total of $783,000 in support.
Photos: Hayley Podschun, Julie Benko and More Star in GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
akespeare Theatre Company has released photos of its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
akespeare Theatre Company has released photos of its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello.
Mary Testa, Annie Golden and More to Star in YESTERDAY'S BREAD Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Theater for the New City will present a one-night-only reading of Yesterday’s Bread, a new play by Russ Pastena, presented as part of TNC’s New City, New Blood Reading Series.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Theater for the New City will present a one-night-only reading of Yesterday’s Bread, a new play by Russ Pastena, presented as part of TNC’s New City, New Blood Reading Series.
Full Cast Set for Joriah Kwamé's LITTLE MISS PERFECT World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Olney Theatre Center will present the world premiere of Little Miss Perfect, a new musical, on the Roberts Mainstage. Leanne Antonio stars as Noelle Sanders.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Olney Theatre Center will present the world premiere of Little Miss Perfect, a new musical, on the Roberts Mainstage. Leanne Antonio stars as Noelle Sanders.
Theaters Nationwide to Participate in 2026 National Day of Theater Readings for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 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.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 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.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
FDR'S VERY HAPPY HOUR To Receive Industry Readings As Part Of APAP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
High Hard Heat will present special industry presentations of FDR's Very Happy Hour at The Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center. This immersive civics experiment is conceived by Regan Linton and M. Graham Smith.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
High Hard Heat will present special industry presentations of FDR's Very Happy Hour at The Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center. This immersive civics experiment is conceived by Regan Linton and M. Graham Smith.
Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 30, 2025
While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 30, 2025
While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.
Myles Frost to Star in CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
Myles Frost will headline Arena Stage's upcoming production of Chez Joey. Following a run as Michael Jackson in MJ the Musical, the Maryland-native Broadway sensation will return home to the DC area this winter.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
Myles Frost will headline Arena Stage's upcoming production of Chez Joey. Following a run as Michael Jackson in MJ the Musical, the Maryland-native Broadway sensation will return home to the DC area this winter.
Folger Theatre Unveils Plays And Playwrights For The Fourth Annual READING ROOM FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
Folger Theatre has announced the lineup for the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, which will present staged readings, workshops, panels, and community events exploring new writing inspired by Shakespeare.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
Folger Theatre has announced the lineup for the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, which will present staged readings, workshops, panels, and community events exploring new writing inspired by Shakespeare.
Folger Theatre Reveals Plays And Playwrights For The Fourth Annual Reading Room Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
Folger Theatre at the Folger Shakespeare Library revealed the plays and playwrights for the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, a four-day festival of staged readings, panel discussions, workshops, and community celebrations.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
Folger Theatre at the Folger Shakespeare Library revealed the plays and playwrights for the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, a four-day festival of staged readings, panel discussions, workshops, and community celebrations.
Interview: Theatre Life with Doug Brown
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 20, 2025
Today’s subject veteran actor Doug Brown is currently living his theatre life onstage in the World Premiere production of Fremont Ave.. The show plays through December 7th in the Kreeger Theater at Arena Stage.
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 20, 2025
Today’s subject veteran actor Doug Brown is currently living his theatre life onstage in the World Premiere production of Fremont Ave.. The show plays through December 7th in the Kreeger Theater at Arena Stage.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 19, 2025- CURSED CHILD Grosses Get A Boost from Tom Felton and More
by - Nov 19, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 19, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Theatre Three To Present THE LION IN WINTER In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
Theatre Three will present James Goldman’s THE LION IN WINTER from December 4–28 on the Norma Young Arena Stage. Directed by Matthew Gray, the production will feature Artistic Director Jeffrey Schmidt and Associate Artistic Director Christie Vela.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
Theatre Three will present James Goldman’s THE LION IN WINTER from December 4–28 on the Norma Young Arena Stage. Directed by Matthew Gray, the production will feature Artistic Director Jeffrey Schmidt and Associate Artistic Director Christie Vela.
Video: Kyle Taylor Parker & More Rehearse 'The Oldest Established' From GUYS AND DOLLS
by Michael Major - Nov 18, 2025
Watch a video of 'The Oldest Established,' performed by Rob Colletti (SCHOOL OF ROCK), Kyle Taylor Parker (KINKY BOOTS), Calvin McCullough (STC's PETER PAN AND WENDY), and the Company of GUYS AND DOLLS.
by Michael Major - Nov 18, 2025
Watch a video of 'The Oldest Established,' performed by Rob Colletti (SCHOOL OF ROCK), Kyle Taylor Parker (KINKY BOOTS), Calvin McCullough (STC's PETER PAN AND WENDY), and the Company of GUYS AND DOLLS.
Karan Brar, Brandon Flynn and More to Star in DATA New York Stage Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
Matthew Libby’s play DATA will make its New York stage premiere, directed by Tyne Rafaeli, and starring Karan Brar, reprising his role from the Arena Stage production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
Matthew Libby’s play DATA will make its New York stage premiere, directed by Tyne Rafaeli, and starring Karan Brar, reprising his role from the Arena Stage production.
Creede Repertory Theatre Hires Mallory Piece as Director
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025
Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT) has announced Mallory Pierce as the theatre’s new Director of Development. She is a seasoned nonprofit leader with more than 30 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, and audience development.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025
Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT) has announced Mallory Pierce as the theatre’s new Director of Development. She is a seasoned nonprofit leader with more than 30 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, and audience development.
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