News Room

Hana S. Sharif Makes History as First Black Artistic Director for Arena Stage

Hana S. Sharif Lands Her Dream Job at Arena Stage

The 16 best theaters in the D.C. area to catch a play

Arena Stage welcomes first Black artistic director

Artswatch: Arena Stage’s New Director, Atlantic Festival Returns, Latest on Folger

Artistic Director of Arena Stage Hana S. Sharif Talks the State of Theatre in D.C.

Meet Arena Stage's New Artistic Director

Arena Stage Reveals Senior Leadership Team Promotions

Hana S. Sharif is named as Arena Stage’s next artistic director

Hana Sharif Named Arena Stage’s Next Artistic Director

Rep’s artistic director Hana S. Sharif is stepping down

Arena Stage Names Hana Sharif Its Next Artistic Director

Hana Sharif steps down as Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ artistic director after 5 years

Arena Stage names Hana Sharif as its new artistic director

Hana Sharif Named Artistic Director of Arena Stage

Arena Stage Names Hana Sharif as New Artistic Director

Hana Sharif Will Step Down as Artistic Director Of The Rep

Arena Stage’s artistic director looks back on a quarter century of programming for the unique community that comprises the nation’s capital.

Hear from Molly Smith, the outgoing Artistic Director of Arena Stage, the first desegregated theater in Washington, D.C.

After 25 Years of Shaping Southwest Theater, Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith Set to Step Aside

April Fool's Day 2023: D.C.'s Arena Stage did not name a corgi named Pickles to its leadership team.

This Month in Theatre History: Arena Stage's tour of the Soviet Union

Calendar: Play Readings, Workshops, and Theater Events in the DMV

Editor’s Pick: Molly’s Salon at Arena Stage

Molly’s Salons are back — now live at Arena Stage

Rethinking Theater Criticism Conference Planned for Washington D.C. This Month

2023 Helen Hayes Nominations Announced; 37th Awards Show Returns Live at Anthem May 22

Artists Who Inspire! #7: Mauricio Pita

Regional Theaters Need Your Support Now

For the Love of D.C.: 2022 Culture + Music Picks

College Of Fellows Welcomes New Members: Speaker for 2023 is Molly Smith

10 Things To Do In D.C. (That Aren't Historic)

DC Theatre Week Offers Discounted Tickets

March on Washington Film Festival celebrates 10th anniversary in DC

Across the U.S., regional theaters are starting to transform. Here's why

Offscript: Molly Smith and the Next Revolution

A Wide-Ranging Exit Interview With Arena Stage’s Molly Smith

Molly Smith Reflects on 25 Years with Arena Stage

Americana exceptionalism: Perseverance Theatre founder Molly Smith to retire from Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.

Molly Smith announces an exit after 25 years leading Arena Stage

Arena Stage announces 2022/23 season, Molly Smith’s 25th as artistic director

World Premiere of AMERICAN PROPHET & More Announced for Arena Stage 2022-2023 Season

Ride the Cyclone, Angels in America In the Round, More Part of D.C.'s Arena Stage 2022-2023 Season

Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards Announce Second Round of 2021-22 Recipients

D.C.’s Women Cultural Leaders Speak Out

Taking Risks is Part of Camp Experience

From Alaska to Washington DC – Theatre Director Molly Smith Has Seen it All

Associate Artistic Director Teresa Sapien speaks with WPFW about Arena's 2021/22 Season.

Watch the video interview: 5 Questions with Artistic Director Molly Smith

Shonali Burke named Chief Marketing Officer of Arena Stage

Teresa Sapien named Associate Artistic Director of Arena Stage

May Adrales honored with Andrew R. Ammerman Directing Award

Arena Stage roars back: Molly Smith on resuming live performances

13 D.C. area theaters will require audiences to prove they're vaccinated 

Hear how youth feel about the pandemic in Waiting Room from Arena Stage

Hear voices of Generation COVID-19 in Waiting Room from Arena

Fairfax students shine in Arena's Waiting Room 

Arena Stage announces robust lineup for September reopening 

Local theaters rebound: reckoning and reinvention in a pandemic

Arena Stage remembers Martha Knight Clements, stage manager extraordinaire

Arena Stage premieres Waiting Room: A New Film by Voices of Now Ensembles

Arena Stage announces three-year partnership with Step Afrika! 

Editor’s Pick: Molly’s Salon at Arena Stage

Sarah Silverman's Tampon Art Made a Lasting Impact at SNL

Sarah Silverman’s musical proves the affirming power of pee

“leaves you wanting more, but isn’t that the goal of any good entertainer anyway?"

Sarah Silverman's 'The Bedwetter' tells a very personal story with wide relevance now

Urine Good Hands With Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter

Sarah Silverman on finding the humor in heartache

"Silverman’s hilarious and poignant recollection of her own childhood reminds us that exclusion sucks and accessibility counts"

"a delightfully invigorated new musical that is sharp-tongued and superbly-acted"

"The cast is perfection"

“The young talent is unmatched”

"Anyone who has ever cracked a joke to ease their pain—or to help someone else feel seen—can see themselves in Sarah"

"filled with heart, and ultimately deep love"

‘A Quick 5’ with Avery Harris, Actor in ‘The Bedwetter’ at Arena Stage

Broadway vet Ashley Blanchet tackles ‘Bedwetter’ at Arena

Photos: See Shoshana Bean and More in Production Shots from D.C. Premiere of Sarah Silverman's The Bedwetter

Video: Shoshana Bean and Liz Larsen Discuss THE BEDWETTER

The Weekend Scene: Black history, STEAM fun for kids and more to do around DC

Washington, DC's February 2025 Top Theatre Shows

Aria Kane, Ashley Blanchet, Liz Larsen, More Join D.C. Premiere of Sarah Silverman Musical The Bedwetter

D.C.-area theater to see in 2025: Sarah Silverman, ‘Schmigadoon!’ and more

Sarah Silverman Gushes as Shoshana Bean Cast in Her Musical, The Bedwetter: 'I'm Pinching Myself' (Exclusive)

Sarah Silverman's The Bedwetter at Arena Stage Sets Full Cast

Ashley Blanchet & More Join Shoshana Bean-Led THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage

Shoshana Bean Will Star in Sarah Silverman's The Bedwetter in D.C.

Arena Stage casts Shoshana Bean to lead Sarah Silverman's 'The Bedwetter'

Shoshana Bean to Star in Sarah Silverman's THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage

Watch Step Afrika! give a holiday performance live on TODAY

Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show returns to Arena Stage

Step Afrika!’s ‘Magical Musical Holiday Step Show’ Unifies Audiences, Celebrates Black Traditions, Spreads Seasonal Cheer to Last All Year

Winter bucket list: Stay warm with these cool new DC exhibitions and shows

Step Afrika!’s ‘Holiday Step Show’ is back at Arena and better than ever

"the kind of driving entertainment that would melt the North Pole"

D.C. holiday theater preview 2024

10 Holiday Concerts and Performances to See in the DC Area