Hana Sharif Named Arena Stage’s Next Artistic Director
The current artistic director the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Sharif will succeed Molly Smith when the longtime AD retires in June.
All Stories About Molly Smith
Molly Smith Is Ready to Leave the Arena
Arena Stage’s artistic director looks back on a quarter century of programming for the unique community that comprises the nation’s capital.
Offscript: Molly Smith and the Next Revolution
On this episode we talk to the outgoing (in all senses) artistic director of Washington, D.C.’s Arena Stage as she enters her 25th and final season.
Molly Smith to Retire from Arena Stage
After 25 years and more than 200 productions, Smith will step down in 2023 to make room for a new chapter at the D.C. theatre.
Props for a No-Props ‘Carousel’ at Arena Stage
The minimalist production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic brought the story to life through mime and movement.
Arena Stage Slates Women-Powered 2016–17 Season
Highlights include a Lillian Hellman festival and new historical plays by Lisa Loomer and Jacqueline Lawton.
History and Theatre Have a Summit in Lawrence Wright’s ‘Camp David’
The journalist-turned-playwright explores the historic accords in a new play at Arena Stage.
Eric Coble Debuts On Broadway With His New Play ‘The Velocity Of Autumn’
How Eric Coble’s journey from his first theatre experience led him to Broadway with “The Velocity of Autumn,” starring Estelle Parsons and directed by Molly Smith.
April 2014 In Theatre News
A brief look at theatre news across the country for the month of April.
You Can See America From Here
Molly Smith puts Arena Stage and the nation face to face.
