Arena Stage, located in Southwest Washington, DC, a few blocks from The Wharf, presents a diverse range of innovative works, with a focus on American artists and pieces that reflect our country’s past, present, and future.
You’re invited to join them for one of their upcoming live performance:
Jan 30-Mar 15, 2026
Chez Joey
Set in the late 1940s, Chicago’s nightlife is buzzing with energy — and at the center of it all is Joey Evans, a smooth-talking, velvet-voiced performer with ambitions far bigger than the stage he’s on. Caught between a hopeful young chorus girl and a wealthy widow who can fund his rise to fame, he navigates a world where connections matter, and every choice has a price. As the lights fade and the music rises, his path hinges on one decision: play it straight or gamble everything for the spotlight.
Feb 27-Apr 5, 2026
Inherit the Wind
Inspired by the real-life Scopes “Monkey” Trial, this powerful courtroom drama brings two formidable legal minds face-to-face in a small-town showdown over science, religion, and the freedom to think. As national attention focuses on the community, personal conviction collides with public sentiment in a case that resonates far beyond its time. Inherit the Wind, the American classic by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, offers a searing, deeply human look at a nation continually grappling with the cost — and the courage — of progress.
THESE EVENTS HAVE PASSED:
Dec 5-21, 2025
Step Afrika’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show
Get ready to celebrate — Step Afrikas Magical Musical Holiday Step Show is back for its fourth spectacular year at Arena Stage! Bring the entire family to join DJ Nutcracker and his Arctic friends for an electrifying journey packed with high-energy stepping, festive music, and non-stop holiday cheer with the award-winning Step Afrika! performers. This fan-favorite tradition promises laughter, joy, and unforgettable moments.
Oct 8-Nov 23, 2025
Freemont Ave.
An electric world premiere spanning decades through memory and the rhythm of Spades. Young love, old wounds, and generations of Black men collide at the card table, pushed together by a formidable matriarch — beloved, feared, unforgettable. What starts as a game becomes a reckoning with masculinity, identity, and long-buried silence. Fremont Ave. lays every card on the table and challenges you to do the same.
Sept 9-Nov 9, 2025
Damn Yankees
One of America’s most beloved musicals is coming back, dusted off and spit-shined for a new generation. All the elements that made it famous are there: a diehard love of baseball, one man’s fateful (and hilarious) pact with the Devil, and Broadway’s sexiest femme fatale…but gently re-tooled for its first major revival in the 21st Century.
June 12-July 20, 2025
A Wrinkle in Time
Meg Murray’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.
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.
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 nonprofit 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.
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 the suffocating norms of high society, 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.
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.
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