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"You have to go see BORN FOR THIS!" Thank you
@ThisIsRobThomas
for coming out to see the show today.
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We will be opening our lobby (located at 1101 Sixth St. SW) today until 5 p.m. for protesters to grab water and use the restroom. Staff will be present to ensure that everyone is social distancing and maintaining safety guidelines. We will also be open Friday from 12 – 5 p.m.
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Today, we opened up Arena Stage as a high-capacity vaccination site, in partnership with
@_DCHealth
and
@MedStarHealth
, in an effort to vaccinate as many residents as possible against COVID-19. The site will operate Thursdays – Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Our hearts are full! We are so proud to be part of the
@DearEvanHansen
family. For all that you've meant to us, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Tonight, we celebrate 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, with our family and our fans.
#TonyAwards2017
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Our lobby (1101 6th St. SW, D.C.) will be open today and tomorrow (6/5 and 6/6) from 12 - 5 p.m. for protesters. We have water, snacks and restrooms will be available. Staff will be on hand to maintain safety guidelines and ensure social distancing.
#openyourlobby
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Happy Opening night to the cast and crew of
#DearEvanHansen
! Break a leg, er, arm everybody!
http://t.co/X6boGkHbum
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Big News!
#DearEvanHansen
is moving to NY. Congrats
@pasekandpaul
and the rest of the team -
http://t.co/3r66U4wL3l
http://t.co/6OJSJYBAaS
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Our lobby (1101 6th St. SW, D.C.) will be open today and tomorrow (6/6 and 6/7) from 12 - 5 p.m. for protesters. We have water, snacks and restrooms will be available. Staff will be on hand to maintain safety guidelines and ensure social distancing.
#openyourlobby
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Congratulations
@msmitharena
. This evening, she receives the National Theatre Conference's Person of the Year Award.
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Beautiful, in-depth listen (or read) from "All Things Considered" on the origins of "Swept Away" - from the shipwreck of the Mignonette to
@theavettbros
album of the same name to what the show means for the cast and creative team! ⚓👂
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🎉🎉🎉 Announcing the 2023/24 Season 🎉🎉🎉
@laurendyee
@TheCyclos
@DENGUEFEVER
@BordelonMargot
@theavettbros
@SweptAwayFans
@TCullman
@StepAfrikaHQ
@StepAfrikaCast
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JUST ANNOUNCED: Arena Stage will hold a public, nonpartisan 11-hour marathon reading of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Report, Volume II in association w/
@DaneValentiner
. The reading will take place in conjunction with the first performance of
#ArenaANN
(1/5)
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Arena Stage stands in solidarity with the people of Belarus in support of
@BFreeTheatre
, promoting freedom and democracy in Belarus.
#StandwithBelarus
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We are deeply saddened to share Zelda's passing. Zelda was extraordinary. She transformed DC and American theater.
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Our hearts are broken. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an extraordinary woman, leader and advocate. Anytime RBG was in the House was thrilling for the audience and artists. To have lived in the time of RBG is a great gift for all of us.
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This Thursday on Molly's Salon,
@KhaledElNabawy
("Camp David"),
@jackiereyesdc
(Director of the Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs) and
@AsoloRep
Artistic Director Michael Edwards join
@msmitharena
for compelling conversations.
REGISTER NOW >
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Today’s matinee of “Anything Goes” was filled with hundreds of art students. The energy and enthusiasm was unreal. Thank you to the students, teachers and parents who attended this…
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Our lobby (1101 6th St. SW) is open today from 12-5 p.m. for protestors. We have water, snacks and our restrooms are open. Staff is here to ensure everyone is following safety guidelines.
#openyourlobby
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Thank you for tuning in to
@msmitharena
's Salon tonight! Don't miss next week's Salon with special guests
@lawrence_wright
(
@NewYorker
), Phylicia Rashad and Robert Lynch (
@Americans4Arts
).
Thursday, July 2 at 7 p.m. | Register now >
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"The night is young, the skies are clear..." and if you'd like to see "thea-eeer." Spend a "de-lovely" night at the theater with "Anything Goes." Must close Sunday!
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Just released! Watch our
#DearEvanHansen
trailer:
@DearEvanHansen
@pasekandpaul
@BenSPLATT
@lauradreyfuss
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Thanks
@BenSPLATT
for the shout-out on
@TODAYshow
. You'll always find a little bit of
@DearEvanHansen
@arenastage
.
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We are deeply honored to display 3 blocks of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt
@theaidsmemorial
in our Grand Lobby during the run of “Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches.” More on the installation of the quilt from
@7NewsDC
:
#AIDS_Memorial
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#BreakaLeg
not an arm tonight. We’re so excited for your Broadway debut!!!
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Up to 200 participants will read through Volume II of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Report beginning at 12:00 p.m. If you would like to volunteer to be a reader email reader
@arenastage
.org. This event is free and open to the public >
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Contemporary Native music artists
@sjcrain
,
@atribecalledred
,
@FrankWaln
&
@BuffySteMarie
can be heard throughout “Sovereignty.”
@MKNagle
talks about the music and more in this
@thinkprogress
interview.
#ArenaSovereignty
#ArenaPowerPlay
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"She's an amazing writer."
@MargHelgen
talks
#LillianHellman
with
@WashingtonLife
.
#ArenaFoxes
begins Friday >>
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As a parting gift from “Ride the Cyclone,” we present to you the song of our Mystery Contestant, our *eternal* favorite, “The Ballad of Jane Doe.” 🎶
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We join theaters across D.C. in uniting to provide the highest level of public safety for our audiences, artists, staff and volunteers, by requiring that our audiences provide proof of vaccination to attend all live public performances at Arena Stage.
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“Writing ‘Ann’ wasn’t a choice. It was something I had to do."
Holland Taylor felt a connection to Ann Richards, which drove her to write the play. Read all about the process in her interview with
@washingtonblade
>
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Elated to announce the principal cast for "Swept Away." ⛵ Reuniting from its 2022
@berkeleyrep
world-premiere and making their Arena Stage debuts, Swept Away will star Tony Award® winner
@JohnGallagherJr
, Tony Award® nominee
@starksands
, Adrian Blake Enscoe, and Wayne Duvall.
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We are simply in love with the stunning portrait of
@MargHelgen
as Regina Giddens in "The Little Foxes."
#ArenaFoxes
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We've been so fortunate to have not one, not two, but THREE amazing actresses take on the role of Jane Doe throughout the run of "Ride the Cyclone." Much love and appreciation to Ashlyn Maddox, Katie Mariko Murray, and Ashley Nguyen. You're our favorite freaky monsters! 💓👻
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"The Originalist" is heading to NYC! 👏👏👏
We're thrilled to announce our 2018 Subscription Season featuring shows by
@arenastage
,
@OYLTheaterCo
,
@thesjt
,
@newdiorama
, and more!
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#MeetTheActors
@KalaniQueypo
has written & directed two short films, “Whispered Fall” and “Ancestor Eyes” — which received 14 awards including the
@RIFilmFest
's prestigious Directorial Discovery Award.
See him as John Ridge in "Sovereignty" 🎟️ >
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Thank you to everyone who stayed for the post-show discussion with
@GloriaSteinem
,
@MKNAGLE
and
@msmitharena
. Keep an eye out for clips from the conversation later this week.
#arenasovereignty
#ArenaPowerPlays
#WomensVoicesFeat
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Tmw
@BenSPLATT
, takes over Arena Stage's tweets at 5pm to talk
#dearevanhansen
before a screening of
#PitchPerfect2
!
http://t.co/xrG234lwpp
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It's
#BlackHistoryMonth
and we’re taking the opportunity to honor some of the phenomenal Black artists we've worked with. These images are from our 2014/15 world premiere of
@KatoriHall
's “Blood Quilt.”
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In addition to being open tomorrow (6/6), our lobby (1101 6th St. SW) will be open for protesters on Sunday from 12-5 p.m. Staff will be onsite to ensure that everyone is social distancing and following safety guidelines. We have water, snacks and open restrooms.
#openyourlobby
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Punchline-packed speeches reveal the feisty and unadulterated life of legendary Texas Governor Ann Richards in award-winning actress and writer
@HollandTaylor
’s “Ann" — with Jayne Atkinson (
@MeJaag59
) in the title role.
Explore our 2019/20 season >
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Excited to have
@theavettbros
in DC this summer - and "Swept Away" on stage this winter!⛵️
@SweptAwayFans
#AvettSailor
#AvettBrothers
#ArenaSweptAway
May 25–27:
@TheAvettBros
kick off Wolf Trap’s summer season. →
Experience the Americana stalwarts when they bring their folk-tinged songs filled with honest, heartfelt lyrics back to DC! Three nights, three shows to remember! Hurry, tickets selling fast!
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg brought so much joy to Arena Stage whenever she visited the theater. As the country continues to mourn her passing and celebrate her life we continue to remember her legacy.
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Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
! Zelda Fichandler founded Arena Stage in 1950 (with Tom Fichandler and Edward Mangum). She served as Producing Director for 40 years, guiding us to become the first regional theatre to have a production on Broadway and to receive a Tony Award.
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We acknowledge that Arena Stage is built on the land of the Piscataway people of the Algonquin-speaking tribes, as well as the lands of the Native American People of the greater Anacostia, Potomac and Tidewater Regions.
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Have you heard the NEWS? The 2019/20 Season announcement has arrived!
Explore our 2019/20 season >
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Happy opening night to the cast and crew of our season opener The Little Foxes!
#ArenaFoxes
#LillianHellmanFestival
#WhatADress
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What's more
#pitchperfect
than
@BenSPLATT
singing
#starspangledbanner
at
@Nationals
in
#dc
on
#FourthofJuly
? Watch:
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Utter chaos and joy. Pumped for
@Cyclone_Musical
to come to
#ArenaStage
in January! 🎢
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It's a rave from the Post! “Heart-piercingly lovely new musical … a top-flight contemporary pop score
http://t.co/Eg4Zdd5a5x
#DearEvanHansen
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We are ONE week away from our Southwest Night for “Swept Away”! ⚓Patrons who live or work in Southwest D.C. can buy discounted tickets for specially Southwest Night performances of each production. Use code SWNIGHTS at checkout! 🎫
For more information:
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#MeettheArtists
@KalaniQueypo
makes his Arena Stage debut as John Ridge in "Sovereignty." Queypo is most know for his portrayal of Squanto in “Saints and Strangers” — which remains a highlight of the critically acclaimed miniseries — and as Chacrow in “Jamestown.”
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These amazing individuals, collectively represent over 1,000 years of service to Arena Stage and the American Theater.
#StaffAppreciationDay
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From world-premiere musicals to compelling political dramas, the 2018/19 season has arrived!
Explore More >
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We were honored to have Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson return to see "American Prophet" for a second time. We love to see one American icon celebrating another. Thank you joining us and inspiring us, Justice Jackson!
#AmericanProphet
#ArenaProphet
#ArenaStageDC
#DCTheatre
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Happy Opening Night! Thank you to Justice Ginsburg for visiting the cast of Sweat post-show.
#SweatMeetsJustice
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Just wrapped an absolutely stunning photo shoot with the incomparable
@MargHelgen
#ArenaFoxes
#LillianHellman
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Second to last "Cyclone" performance this afternoon! Did you ride the "Cyclone"?!
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You will be able to livestream the Live Reading of the Mueller Report, Volume II on
YouTube:
Facebook:
Arena Stage Website:
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"It is exciting and humbling to be the first woman recognized by Arena Stage for this work that I so deeply love."
We are thrilled to present Nataki Garrett — Artistic Director at
@osfashland
— with the inaugural Andrew R. Ammerman Directing Award. >
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Next week on Molly's Salon, special guests
@KhaledElNabawy
("Camp David"),
@AsoloRep
Artistic Director Michael Edwards and
@jackiereyesdc
(Director of the Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs) join
@msmitharena
.
Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m. >
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"And now you're probably wondering, 'What happens next?' That I couldn't possibly tell you." - The Amazing Karnak
Tonight, the children of St. Cassian’s move on to the afterlife and we close “Ride the Cyclone.” Thank you for taking the ride with us! 🖤🎢🔮
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We're excited to have
@lauradreyfuss
,
@rachelbayjones
,
@park24hrs
and more joining
@DearEvanHansen
. Welcome to the Arena Stage family!
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Zelda Fichandler.
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Happy 70th
@TheTonyAwards
🎂🎉 DYK? Arena was the 1st recipient of the Regional Theater Tony Award. Proud to be part of the theater community.
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Join us tomorrow at 7 PM EST when
@msmitharena
celebrates her 40th Salon with
@corbinbleu
and
@rheaseehorn
!
Register now >
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Congratulations
@BenSPLATT
!! 💙👕💙 From the very first performance you brought Evan Hansen and this amazing musical to life. 👏👏👏
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OTD in 1950, Arena Stage was founded by Zelda Fichandler, Tom Fichandler and Edward Mangum. For seventy years, we have brought passionate, exuberant, profound, entertaining, deep and dangerous theater to our stages. Thank you for supporting us through the years.
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We are saddened by the news that Arena Stage company member Stanley Anderson has passed away. Anderson appeared in 74 productions at Arena Stage between '72–'90. We hope you will join us in remembering and celebrating the theatrical life of Stanley Anderson.
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🤩🤩🤩 Check out
@StepAfrikaHQ
talking about
#Drumfolk
and the powerful legacy of the African drum on
@soledadobrien
's
@matteroffacttv
:
"Africans lost the right to use the drum."
C. Brian Williams, creator of "Drumfolk," talks about the bans included in the Negro Act of 1740 and how the drum became an "illegal weapon."
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👏👏👏
@BenSPLATT
is named one of
@TIME
's 100 Most Influential People. We couldn't be happier for our Evan Hansen!
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Join us in a round of applause for the cast, creative team and crew of "Snow Child" — final performance is tonight! 👏👏👏
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Thank you to everyone who gave their time today. From the audience members, to staff, to readers and everyone who followed along online. Thank you!
#Arena_MuellerReportLive
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"Nagle has found that her storytelling as a playwright informs her storytelling as a lawyer, and vice versa."
@MKNAGLE
spoke at a
@PressClubDC
event yesterday about "Sovereignty" and Native American rights.
#ArenaSovereignty
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Excited for
@TheAvettBros
in the DMV! (And coming to Arena this winter with
@SweptAwayFans
) ⛵️
.
@TheAvettBros
play
@Wolf_Trap
for three straight nights this Thursday, Friday and Saturday! I spoke to Seth Avett about the band's Grammy-nominated journey from “A Carolina Jubilee” to “Emotionalism,” from “The Carpenter” to “True Sadness."
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Congratulations! We are proud to have presented this co-commission with
@osfashland
last season. Who saw it at Arena Stage?
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We have been truly honored to have three squares from
@theaidsmemorial
at Arena during “Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches.” We have highlighted the three people featured on the panels who have a direct connection to our work.
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Congratulations
@msmitharena
! Last night Artistic Director Molly Smith was inducted into the
@dchalloffame
. 👏👏👏
From
@JLANSolutions
a huge congratulations to all of the Hall of Fame Inductees.
@dcchamber
President/CEO & former
@councilofdc
member
@OrangeVo40
Molly Smith, Artistic Director,
@ArenaStage
and to
@MajicDC
's
@DonnieSimpson
!
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#BeALight
Join your fellow creatives as we come together and stand up for inclusion and compassion for all. Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
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Our hearts go out to friends & family of Carrie Fisher. Her one-woman show "Wishful Drinking" was seen at Arena in 2008. She will be missed.
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This week's To Do list:
☑️ Monday - Go to Work
☑️ Tuesday - Go to Work
☑️ Wednesday - Go to Work
☑️ Thursday - Go to Work
✅ Friday - See the WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL "DAVE"
#ArenaDAVE
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Tonight, we honor Artistic Director Molly Smith with a Gala as unique as she is. ⭐️❤️Over the past 25 years, Molly has lead Arena in bringing more than 200 productions to life, championing the work of countless emerging and established playwrights.
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JUST ANNOUNCED! Thank you to Curtis T. Bell for his generous gift of $2.5m towards our Power Plays initiative.
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RT
@KylaVictoria
: How do you fit ten happy humans into a selfie? With
@KalaniQueypo
’s arm skills, that’s how. 🤳🏽👌🏽
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#ArenaSOVEREIGNTY
fam!! ❤️😘✨
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A very happy Closing Night and huge congratulations to “Swept Away” on their successful (and extended!) run. ⚓💕 We loved working with this amazing team on this incredible new musical tale. We can’t wait to see where this show goes next!
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Now that's some
#pitchperfect
casting!
@BenSPLATT
leads our
@DearEvanHansen
cast, coming to
@arenastage
this summer!
http://t.co/38MznRP9r1
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Our lobby (1101 Sixth St., SW) will be open today from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. today for attendees of The March on Washington. Staff will be on hand to assist and ensure that everyone is safely distancing.
Thank you RSVP Catering and
@fordstheatre
for providing water, snacks and PPE.
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Congratulations to the cast of "The Little Foxes" on closing night. The Hubbards and Giddens are quite the family.
#ArenaFoxes
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ICYMI: Catch up with Marg Helgenberger & the cast of "The Little Foxes" behind-the-scenes of last Saturdays shows.
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👏👏👏
@TIME
names
@Lynnbrooklyn
's "Sweat" — a co-commission with
@osfashland
— the
#1
play of the year. We are so glad that we were able to bring this powerful production to D.C. audiences during the 2015/16 season.
#CONGRATULATIONS
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We excited to welcome Hana Sharif, Augustin Family Artistic Director of The Repertory Theatre of St. Lewis, as our next Artistic Director. 🎉 (1)
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