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The Motion at Arena Stage
Dates: 5/6/2026 - 6/14/2026
📍 Theatre: Arena Stage
1101 6th St. SW
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202-488-3300
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What begins as a razor-sharp debate spirals into a world-altering unraveling as four scholars are thrust into a kaleidoscopic odyssey through memory, identity, and the fragile boundaries of belief. As the world around them transforms, they find unexpected solace, love, and companionship. Collectively, they wrestle with profound and unsettling questions about purpose, morality, and what it truly means to be alive. The Motion is a searing, intelligent, and emotionally charged journey into the core of the human condition—where certainty shatters, vulnerability reigns, and no conviction emerges unscathed.
News About The Motion at Arena Stage
OTHELLO & More Lead Washington, DC's June 2026 Top Theatre Shows
June 02, 2026 Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2026 include Othello and more.
Review: THE MOTION at Arena Stage
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
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 & HEART Will Present Free Pre-Show Talk With THE MOTION Playwright
April 29, 2026 HEART: DMV AAPI Theatre Alliance and Arena Stage will present a free pre-show conversation with Christopher Chen, playwright of THE MOTION, moderated by HEART co-founder Wonnie Kim, followed by a preview performance.
Barzin Akhavan, Nehal Joshi and More to Star in THE MOTION at Arena Stage
April 07, 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.About the Theatre
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What shows are coming up next at Arena Stage?
Nikola – A New Musical (10/02/26-11/29/26)
Prima Facie (11/13/26-01/17/27)
Purpose (02/05/27-03/28/27)
Prima Facie (11/13/26-01/17/27)
Purpose (02/05/27-03/28/27)
Where is Arena Stage located?
Arena Stage is at 1101 6th St. SW, Washington, DC.
What shows have played recently at Arena Stage?
The Fruits of Our Labor (09/10/26-11/01/26)
CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical (06/12/26-08/09/26)
Chez Joey (01/30/26-03/15/26)
A Wrinkle in Time (06/12/25-07/20/25)
We Are Gathered (05/16/25-06/15/25)
Fake It Until You Make It (04/03/25-05/04/25)
The Age of Innocence (02/28/25-03/30/25)
The Bedwetter - A Musical (02/04/25-03/16/25)
Magical Musical Holiday Step Show (12/13/24-12/22/24)
CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical (06/12/26-08/09/26)
Chez Joey (01/30/26-03/15/26)
A Wrinkle in Time (06/12/25-07/20/25)
We Are Gathered (05/16/25-06/15/25)
Fake It Until You Make It (04/03/25-05/04/25)
The Age of Innocence (02/28/25-03/30/25)
The Bedwetter - A Musical (02/04/25-03/16/25)
Magical Musical Holiday Step Show (12/13/24-12/22/24)
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