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SCENA THEATRE

1333 H St NE Washington, DC 20002
Washington, DC 20002



Review: GHOST LIMB at Avant Bard Theatre


by Jackson Malmgren - May 15, 2026

What did our critic think of GHOST LIMB at Avant Bard Theatre?...

Review: PURLIE VICTORIOUS at Studio Theatre


by Jake Bridges - May 11, 2026

What did our critic think of PURLIE VICTORIOUS at Studio Theatre?...

Review: THE WASHINGTON BALLET'S CINDERELLA at The National Theatre


by Aidan O'Connor - May 09, 2026

The story of Cinderella is a classic known and beloved across the world for its rags-to-riches plot. Over the years, Charles Perrault’s 17th-century tale has taken many forms – films, various literary iterations, stage plays – but none more exquisite than Sergei Prokofiev’s Cinderella, Op. 8...

Review: GET DOWN TONIGHT: CLASSIC FUNK at Signature Theatre


by Roger Catlin - May 09, 2026

The current production ,“Get Down Tonight: Classic Funk,” is a engaging array of familiar songs from the 60s and 70s that didn’t have any trouble getting people to clap along, and a few to eventually get up and groove....

Review: AGUARDIENTE: WHERE MAGIC TRANSCENDS BORDERS at GALA Hispanic Theatre


by Roger Catlin - May 05, 2026

Aguardiente is the name of a firey drink from Colombia that’s sugary and strong. So it’s also a good name for the world premiere musical comissioned for the 50th anniversary season of GALA Hispanic Theatre in Columbia Heights. ...

Review: AN ASIAN AMERICAN DANCE JOURNEY, PROGRAM B at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company


by Laurie Sara Oliver - May 04, 2026

What did our critic think of AN ASIAN AMERICAN DANCE JOURNEY, PROGRAM B at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company?...

Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at National Theatre


by David Friscic - May 01, 2026

The Book of Mormon continues its robustly quirky, comedic, and intentionally offensive romp as it enjoys a much too-short touring run at the National Theatre in Washington, DC.  Rushing to get tickets to this production would be a wise idea ---the phenomenon that is the Tony-winning The Book of Mor...

Review: AESOP'S FABLES at Adventure Theatre MTC


by Elliot Lanes - April 30, 2026

I honestly think there is something in the water at Glen Echo Park because Adventure Theatre MTC is now four for four this season with their latest production Aesop’s Fables. This show is fast paced, well-acted, well- directed, and most importantly, educates as well as entertains....

Review: THE MAGNIFICENT MAZOWSZE


by Emily Berger - April 30, 2026

Polish folk dance and music ensemble Mazowsze returned to the Kennedy Center for the first time in over 20 years to a full and enthusiastic audience in the Opera house. With colorful costumes festooned with ribbons, bells, flowers, scarves, vests and hats galore, this group of over 150 artists offer...

Review: AN ASIAN AMERICAN DANCE JOURNEY—PROGRAM A at Woolly Mammoth Theatre


by Audrey Cahak - April 30, 2026

The Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company produced two programs for back-to-back weekends of An Asian American Dance Journey at Woolly Mammoth Theatre, April 24th through May 3rd. “Program A” consisted of longstanding repertoire classics and included the premiere of an inspired and inspirational p...

Past Shows

AJAX
AJAX
Jan 17 – Feb 9, 2025

Scena Theatre presents an epic theatrical event. Join us for a modern reimagining of the famous tragedy AJAX by the Greek writer / philosopher, Sophocles....

The Last Drop
The Last Drop
Apr 12 – May 12, 2024

Society collapses during an economic upheaval. People flee cities amid pestilence and war. Mary & Joe survive until invaders arrive and secrets are revealed.

Three by Yeats
Three by Yeats
May 11 – Jun 4, 2023

Enjoy a trio of short, powerful plays with music, song and dance by W.B. Yeats—one of Ireland’s great writers. Feel the passion, savor the poetry...

PLAYING BURTON
PLAYING BURTON
Dec 1 – Dec 18, 2022

PLAYING BURTON is a fascinating one-man play about the storied life of international star of stage and screen, Richard Burton. It offers a penetrating look...

Videos


The Motion in Washington, DC The Motion
Arena Stage (5/06-6/14)
AGUARDIENTE: WHERE MAGIC TRANSCENDS BORDERS in Washington, DC AGUARDIENTE: WHERE MAGIC TRANSCENDS BORDERS
GALA Hispanic Theatre (4/30-5/24)
A Mirror in Washington, DC A Mirror
Prologue Theatre (4/16-5/17) PHOTOS
Soul Divas in Washington, DC Soul Divas
Lincoln Theatre (6/06-6/07)
Cabaret in Washington, DC Cabaret
Dupont Underground (5/14-5/17)
Moulin Rouge! in Washington, DC Moulin Rouge!
Kennedy Center [Eisenhower Theatre] (6/16-7/05)
The Play That Goes Wrong in Washington, DC The Play That Goes Wrong
The Keegan Theatre (6/06-7/12)
Boogie Down Broadway: A Singalong Dance Party in Washington, DC Boogie Down Broadway: A Singalong Dance Party
Elevation 27 (6/05-6/05)
CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical in Washington, DC CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical
Arena Stage (6/12-8/09)
How Sweet The Sound in Washington, DC How Sweet The Sound
The Anthem (5/30-5/30)