Leadership Changes at Arena, Wilma, Mu, and More
A roundup of comings and goings at the top of U.S. theatre institutions.
All Stories About Arena Stage
Hana Sharif Leaves Arena, Leaving Questions for the Field
The artistic director’s departure, after just 3 years, from the helm of the D.C.’s flagship theatre has ignited a debate about the American theatre’s systemic challenges.
Life After Left Eye In ‘CrazySexyCool’
A new bio-musical at Arena Stage throws it back to the ’90s with the groundbreaking girl group TLC.
The Company Way: What Happened to the Acting Ensemble Ideal
When the resident company model was more prevalent in U.S. theatres, actors had the chance to put down roots in a community. Is that dream over?
What Will D.C. Theatres Do Without a Full-Time Critic at the Post?
WaPo’s last theatre critic, Naveen Kumar, and Washington, D.C.-area theatres reflect on the paper’s recent layoffs and what they mean for the arts ecosystem in one of the nation’s largest cities.
Katie Holmes’s ‘Hedda,’ Savion Glover on ‘Chez Joey,’ and Theatre Training
On this jam-packed episode, we talk to the star and director of ‘Hedda Gabler’ at the Old Globe, the writer and co-director of a new take on ‘Pal Joey’ at Arena Stage, and the writer of a key story in our new training issue.
Fichandler Award, Democracy Cycle, Oscar Cintas Fellows, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Reggie D. White on Taking the Reins of Woolly Mammoth
The D.C. theatre’s incoming artistic director reflects on his path to leadership, the importance of risk-taking, and possibilities for brave new theatre.
National Readings to Raise Awareness of Violence Against Indigenous Women
Theatres are stepping up for a national series of play readings by Indigenous writers, set for May 5, 2026, National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives.
2025 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards Announced
The 16 Edgerton Award recipients will receive extra development after their world premiere productions.
