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Inherit the Wind at Arena Stage
Dates: 2/27/2026 - 4/5/2026
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1101 6th St. SW
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202-488-3300
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Based on the real-life Scopes “Monkey” Trial, this electrifying courtroom drama pits two towering legal minds against each other in a small-town battle over science, religion, and the right to think freely. As the town becomes a stage for national attention, personal conviction clashes with public opinion in a trial that transcends its time. Inherit the Wind, the American classic byJerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, is a searing, deeply human portrait of a country still wrestling with the cost—and courage—of progress.
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Tony Awards and Nominations for Inherit the Wind
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Best Revival of a Play | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Revival of a Play | Nominated |
News About Inherit the Wind at Arena Stage
Video: Watch the Final Curtain Call for INHERIT THE WIND at the Arena Stage
April 05, 2026 The Arena Stage's production of Inherit the Wind had its final performance on Sunday, May 5, and you can watch a video of the show's final curtain call on the Fichandler Stage here.
Interview: Theatre Life with Rebecca Madeira
March 27, 2026 Today’s subject Rebecca Madeira is currently living her theatre life onstage at Arena Stage as part in the role of Rachael Brown in Inherit The Wind. The production runs through April 5th in Arena Stage’s Fichandler Stage space.
Video: INHERIT THE WIND at Arena Stage
March 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.
Arena Stage to Present ACLU PANEL: SCOPES TRIAL
March 13, 2026 Arena Stage will present ACLU Panel: Scopes Trial. The event is a pre-show panel discussion that connects the historic ACLU Scopes Trial to today’s ongoing First Amendment debates.
Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Arena Stage
March 08, 2026 The sign of a good play is that it can ring out its truth through different eras and still seem utterly relevant to the moment.
Arena Stage Reveals Cast and Creative Team For INHERIT THE WIND
January 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.About the Theatre
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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?
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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