Arena Stage

Arena Stage A leading non-profit theater, we produce and present work that explores the diversity of America life, sparking conversation and inspiring action.
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Experience it. Then discuss it 🧪 Whether you come for the gripping performances, the mind-bending twists, or the questio...
05/27/2026

Experience it. Then discuss it 🧪 Whether you come for the gripping performances, the mind-bending twists, or the questions the play leaves behind, THE MOTION invites you to stay and discuss. Join us for post-show conversations!

🎟️: arenastage.org/motion

Plus: Join us for Young Professionals Night this Saturday, May 30th, to connect with fellow theatergoers who love bold new work and community.

THE MOTION is now officially Helen Hayes Recommended!🏆🌿 This kind of show's experience doesn't come around often, as aud...
05/26/2026

THE MOTION is now officially Helen Hayes Recommended!🏆🌿

This kind of show's experience doesn't come around often, as audiences are leaving still processing what they just saw. If you've been on the fence about catching it, now's the time!

The experience runs thru June 14.
🎟️: arenastage.org/motion

The story of love, loyalty, and resilience behind one of music’s most iconic groups. Three distinct voices. One unbreaka...
05/24/2026

The story of love, loyalty, and resilience behind one of music’s most iconic groups.

Three distinct voices. One unbreakable bond. Experience it in CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL.

🎟️: arenastage.org/tlc
📸: Ambe J. Williams
💇‍♀️: Nikiya Mathis
💄: Kat Aragon

05/24/2026

"The brilliance of my collaborators means I can feel confident that we're going to knock this out the park."

CRAZYSEXYCOOL writer and director Kwame Kwei-Armah introduces the award-winning creative team bringing TLC's iconic story to the stage.

📆 Performances begin June 12!

🎟️: arenastage.org/tlc
🎥: Miceli Productions

T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli didn't just step onto the scene—they built the whole stage. Three girls from Atlanta who ref...
05/24/2026

T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli didn't just step onto the scene—they built the whole stage. Three girls from Atlanta who refused to fit the mold.

Experience the look, the attitude, and the legacy of TLC in CRAZYSEXYCOOL this summer!

🎟️: arenastage.org/tlc
📸: Ambe J. Williams

75 years. One incredible night✨We celebrated 75 seasons of Arena Stage with an unforgettable evening—honoring two trailb...
05/23/2026

75 years. One incredible night✨

We celebrated 75 seasons of Arena Stage with an unforgettable evening—honoring two trailblazing leaders, raising critical funds, and enjoying a simply-the-best musical performance—all in support of sharing bold American stories for another 75 years and beyond.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

📸: Cameron Whitman & Kevin Parisi

05/22/2026

We caught up with people after THE MOTION to hear their reactions and it's messing with people's heads in the best way! 😵‍💫

"A roller coaster of emotions." "So immersive." "It's like trying to explain The Matrix the first time."

Hear what they thought. See it for yourself through June 14.
🎟️: arenastage.org/motion

The results are in...critics are calling THE MOTION "entertaining and thought-provoking" (Washington City Paper), "incre...
05/21/2026

The results are in...critics are calling THE MOTION "entertaining and thought-provoking" (Washington City Paper), "incredibly clever," and "an unstoppable tour de force" (BroadwayWorld).

Don't miss out–get your tickets today! THE MOTION is on stage through June 14.

🎟️: arenastage.org/motion
📸: Kian McKellar

05/21/2026
05/20/2026

“I mean Netflix can’t do that!”

THE MOTION cast members Nikkole Salter and Nehal Joshi stopped by WJLA-7News to talk about what makes the experimental show feel so different from reality.🌿

Watch the full WJLA-7News segment!

🎟️ arenastage.org/motion

WHAT A SWEEP 🏆⚾♣️ Congratulations to all of 2026 Helen Hayes Award winners. And a sincere thank you to Theatre Washingto...
05/20/2026

WHAT A SWEEP 🏆⚾♣️

Congratulations to all of 2026 Helen Hayes Award winners. And a sincere thank you to Theatre Washington for celebrating DC theater and honoring the incredible artists, administrators, and communities who make this magic happen. Swipe through the wins 👉

📸 DAMN YANKEES: Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman
📸 FREMONT AVE.: Marc J. Franklin

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Friday 12pm - 8pm
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