Arena Stage: We Knew Them When

Arena Stage is proud to have played a part in the creative life of many well-known actors working in the field of entertainment today. You never know - the next big star may be on our stages right now!

James Earl Jones
Morgan Freeman
Dianne Wiest
Samuel L. Jackson
Robert Prosky
Angela Basset
Phylicia Rashad
Christopher Guest
Victor Garber
Ruby Dee
Bill Irwin
Debbie Allen
Anna Deavere Smith
Kevin Kline
Jane Alexander
  and many more...

At Arena Stage, you'll see some of today's top theater artists - actors, directors, writers and designers.

More hits.
More heat.
More history to be made.

Click here for more in-depth historical perspective on Arena Stage’s colorful past.

For information or to buy tickets to any Arena Stage show call (202) 488-3300 or visit our web site.

Plan your visit:

On Wednesday, January 30th 2008, we officially broke ground and began construction on the new Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater

Check out our progress on Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. You can also check out our Webcam with the most current images from the construction site.

During the renovation and expansion process, Arena will stage its 2008/09 season in Crystal City and at the Lincoln Theatre.

Arena Stage in Crystal City: 1800 S. Bell Street in Arlington, VA 22202

Metro: The Crystal City station, on the YELLOW line, connects to Arena Stage's new performance space through underground tunnels.

Arena Stage at the Lincoln Theatre: 1215 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009.

Metro: The U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial / Cardozo station (GREEN and YELLOW Lines) is located directly across the street from the entrance of the Lincoln Theatre. Please use the 13th Street exit and cross over to the theater at the intersection of 13th and U Streets NW.

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