Arena Stage, located in Southwest Washington, DC, a few blocks from The Wharf, brings audiences a variety of diverse and innovative works — focusing on American artists and the pieces that reflect our country’s past, present, and future.

You’re invited to join them for one of their upcoming live performance:

• • • Feb 28-Mar 30, 2025
      The Age of Innocence
      Set against the opulent backdrop of 1870s New York, where hypocrisy reigns, and hidden passions burn, Karen Zacarías adapts Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence for the stage. This gripping tale exposes high society’s suffocating norms, where love battles duty and innocence is lost. Follow Newland Archer as he navigates the rigid confines of privilege, torn between tradition and forbidden desire.
    • Apr 3-May 4, 2025
      Fake It Until You Make It
      Larissa FastHorse’s Fake It Until You Make It explores rivalry and ambition in the non-profit world. Wynona of N.O.B.U.S.H. clashes with River of Indigenous Nations Soaring, revealing absurdities of ambition and authenticity. Amid the chaos, unexpected connections form, blending humor with the pursuit of success.
    • May 16-June 15, 2025
      We Are Gathered
      Wilson and Free met in a dark park, seeking fun but finding love and light instead. As an anniversary looms, they question if they’ve found Mr. Right or just a fleeting connection. With support, confusion, and a mysterious stranger, they must decide whether to face their fears or let a secret pull them apart.
    • June 12-July 20, 2025
      A Wrinkle in Time
      Meg Murry’s father vanished while experimenting with time travel and the fifth dimension. Meg, her friend Calvin, and her brother Charles Wallace embark on a daring rescue mission. Facing cosmic challenges, they must outwit evil forces on their journey through space. This new musical adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s classic tale inspires with its message that love, friendship, and courage can triumph over all.

THESE EVENTS HAVE PASSED:

• • • Feb 4-Mar 16, 2025
      The Bedwetter, A Musical
      The Bedwetter: A Musical brings comedian Sarah Silverman’s memoir to life in a bold, hilarious adaptation. This offbeat coming-of-age tale follows ten-year-old Sarah as she navigates family drama, friendships, and an embarrassing secret. With sharp humor, heartfelt moments, and catchy tunes, the show explores resilience, self-acceptance, and the challenges of growing up.
    • Nov 30-Dec 29, 2024
      Death on the Nile
      Agatha Christie’s gripping mystery Death on the Nile comes alive on stage! Set aboard a luxury steamer cruising through Egypt’s iconic Nile River, this classic whodunit unfolds with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists. Amid a backdrop of opulence and exotic scenery, a web of secrets, jealousy, and betrayal culminates in a shocking murder.
    • Dec 13-22, 2024
      Step Afrika’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show
      Witness the joyous energy of the holiday season with Step Afrika’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show! This vibrant production combines the electrifying art of stepping with festive music, dazzling choreography, and audience participation.
    • Oct 31-Dec 15, 2024
      Data
    • Oct 18-Nov 24, 2024
      The Other Americans
    • Sep 6-Oct 13, 2024
      Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

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