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Damn Yankees at Arena Stage
Dates: 9/9/2025 - 11/9/2025
📍 Theatre: Arena Stage
1101 6th St. SW
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202-488-3300
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One of America’s most beloved musicals is coming back, dusted off and spit-shined for a new generation. All the elements that made it famous are there: a diehard love of baseball, one man’s fateful (and hilarious) pact with the Devil, and Broadway's sexiest femme fatale...but gently re-tooled for its first major revival in the 21st Century. Featuring iconic songs like “Whatever Lola Wants” and “Who’s Got the Pain?,” this production immerses audiences in a whirlwind of temptation, ambition, love, and sacrifice in this bold new adaptation by Lortel Award winner Will Power and Pulitzer and Tony Award winner Doug Wright, with additional lyrics by Tony Award winner Lynn Ahrens, and directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo.
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Tony Awards and Nominations for Damn Yankees
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Best Musical | Winner |
| 1994 | Best Revival of a Musical | Nominated |
News About Damn Yankees at Arena Stage
Rob McClure, National Tours of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and SOME LIKE IT HOT Among 2026 Helen Hayes Award Nominees
The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.
BWW Q&A: Rob McClure Talks Damn Yankees at Arena Stage
We spoke to Rob McClure about Arena Stage's Broadway-Bound revival of Damn Yankees. This newly-imagined take on the beloved classic stars Rob McClure (Applegate), Ana Villafañe (Lola), Tony Award nominee Jordan Donica (Joe Hardy), Grammy Award nominee Quentin Earl Darrington (Joe Boyd), Bryonha Marie (Meg Boyd), and Alysha Umphress (Gloria Thorpe).
Video: Jordan Donica Sings 'Goodbye, Old Girl' from DAMN YANKEES
Get a first look at Jordan Donica as Joe Hardy singing 'Goodbye, Old Girl' from Damn Yankees, running through November 9, 2025 at Arena Stage.
Exclusive: Rob McClure Sings 'Those Were The Good Old Days' from DAMN YANKEES
Get a first look at Rob McClure singing Those Were The Good Old Days' from Damn Yankees, running through November 9, 2025. This newly-imagined take on the beloved classic stars Rob McClure (Applegate), Ana Villafañe (Lola), and Tony Award nominee Jordan Donica (Joe Hardy).
Granddaughter of Former Yankees Owner Is Raising Money to Bring DAMN YANKEES to Broadway
Haley Swindal, the granddaughter of former New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and producer of Damn Yankees at Arena Stage, has raised $1.8 million to support the production. Learn more!
Video: Ana Villafañe & Jordan Donica of DAMN YANKEES Perform 'Two Lost Souls' at Arena Stage
Watch Ana Villafañe as Lola, Jordan Donica as Joe Hardy, and the Company of DAMN YANKEES at Arena Stage performing 'Two Lost Souls.'
Video: First Look at Revised DAMN YANKEES at Arena Stage
Watch a video of Damn Yankees starring Rob McClure (Applegate), Ana Villafañe (Lola), Jordan Donica (Joe Hardy), Grammy Award nominee Quentin Earl Darrington (Joe Boyd), Bryonha Marie (Meg Boyd), and Alysha Umphress (Gloria Thorpe),
Photos: First Look at Arena Stage's Revised DAMN YANKEES
Now running at Arena Stage is a revival of Damn Yankees, running through November 9, 2025, in the Fichandler Theater. Check out a first look at the star-studded cast in action!
Review Roundup: DAMN YANKEES Opens at Arena Stage
See what the critics are saying about Damn Yankees at Arena Stage! Read the reviews for the production starring Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe and more, and learn more here!
Review: DAMN YANKEES at Arena Stage Starring Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe & Jordan Donica
What did our critic think of DAMN YANKEES at Fichandler Stage?
Video: Sergio Trujillo On Reimagining DAMN YANKEES At Arena Stage
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will present a new adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical Damn Yankees, running September 9 through November 9, 2025, in the iconic in-the-round Fichandler Stage, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo. Watch video of from inside the rehearsal room!
Interview: Theatre Life with Ana Villafañe
Today’s subject Ana Villafañe is currently living her theatre life at Arena Stage preparing to begin performances of the newly revised version of Damn Yankees. She will be playing the iconic role of Lola made famous by Gwen Verdon. The show will run from September 9th to November 9th in Arena Stage’s Fichandler Stage space.
Video: DAMN YANKEES Star Quentin Earl Darrington Performs National Anthem At Nationals Park
Quentin Earl Darrington, who stars as Joe Boyd in Arena Stage’s upcoming production of Damn Yankees, performed the National Anthem at Nationals Park on August 15, 2025, ahead of the Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies game. Watch the video!
Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe, Jordan Donica and More to Star in DAMN YANKEES at Arena Stage
Arena Stage has revealed the cast for their revival of Damn Yankees, starring Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
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Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is at 1101 6th St. SW, Washington, DC.
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Where is Arena Stage located?
Arena Stage is at 1101 6th St. SW, Washington, DC.
What shows have played recently at Arena Stage?
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Hope for the Future, Honoring the Present: An Album Listening Party with Javier Starks (07/25/26-07/25/26)
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See more shows at Arena Stage
Playlist Playtime with Javier Starks (07/25/26-07/25/26)
Hope for the Future, Honoring the Present: An Album Listening Party with Javier Starks (07/25/26-07/25/26)
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