Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater Reviews

Interesting space with lots of theaters inside. The theater I was in was stuffy however like had no AC. Definitely would recommend going to check out this interesting venue.

Very nice theaters. Parking near is hard to get. So if convenient, take Metro .

Clean, beautiful ,very good seats and it also has a restaurant and parking

Beautiful spaces and interesting works. Casting and acting usually excellent. What's not to love?

Wonderful plays at a much more reasonable price than Kennedy Ctr or Signature. Traffic is a problem with new Harbor traffic. Take Metro.

I attended a conference here, and enjoyed it! There were several locations within the building that accommodated us throughout the day. Lunch was served, and the staff was friendly and helpful. The floors are concrete, which can be unforgiving in heels, but despite that, this is a nice venue for your event.

One of the best playhouses in the country. Seen four performances this 2018-19 season and they were all memorable if not amazing (e.g. Indecent, Klepotocracy, JQA). Acting, staging and stage craft were some of the best I seen. All were Broadway quality. Lots of nice restaurants near by in SW or the Waterfront. Easy walk from the Metro. Recommend going regularly.

The building was modern and clean. The stage that I went to, Kogod, was cozy and made the musical feel more intimate. All of the seats were wide and had a nice view of the stage.

There are always interesting shows to be seen in this beautiful theater!

Fantastic place for plays and now better with the opening of the Wharf

This is my second time coming to see a play here. Very nice. Lovely atmosphere. Allow for traffic when coming here very busy because it s by the Wharf.

This place is amazing! Very intimate theater and excellent plays.

It's a lovely place. We were able to have dinner, which was really good, before the play. Seating was great for us, in & out in no time. Would suggest this for any plays or programs. The ushers were very helpful.

1st stage show i saw, was here at the Original Arena Stage 60's...still famous...

Absolutely a beautiful place and to hold an event just lovely.

I love Arena stage. There are a several relatively small theaters and a restaurant. The restaurant is very reasonably priced but the food has a slight cafeteria edge. The theatre is relatively new and modern. You get a good view from almost any seat. It is walking distance from the metro and right next door to a parking building. They have valet parking right at the entrance of the theatre for $25 which is very handy when you are late. The plays are mostly modern with a sprinkling of musicals. If you sign up for email they sometimes do discounts and they often have pay your age.evenings. On the whole I have yet to see something that I didn't like at Arena and more often than not I have seen something that I loved. There is a nice Indian restaurant and modern American at the Station which are walking distance.

Great venue with not a bad seat in the house. Professional casts and productions.

Great show. Every adult in the USA should see it.

Very nice facility! Show was in relatively intimate environment which made seeing, hearing, everything great! Take Uber there.

Outstanding venue. World class productions at a reasonable price. Our favorite theater in DC.

Forget dining! The cafeteria style "cafe" has limited selections of overpriced items that are hardly worth the wait on line. Once your "food" is purchased there is some sort of mystery seating system that reserves tables without any clear notification, forcing you to search for a seat among a multitude of empty tables guarded by a self important staff of not ready for McDonalds workers.

Fantastic place to see pre- Broadway productions and other theater staples.

Beautiful updated space. Nit a bad seat in any if the three theaters. I love to see the sets in the Fichlander where they have to address all four sides.

Great shows and a great venue. This place provides an intimate venue to watch some wonderfully done shows.

Beautiful theater near the Potomac River and the Wharf waterfront. All glass facade facing the Potomac.
Theater itself is well laid out. The architecture is inspiring. There are several theaters within the structure. The theater I was in was very intimate. Seated approx 300. Acoustics were wonderful. The event was very well done and performed that I attended.
The lobby area is clear story, very open & grand.

Great theatre with three stages, a cafe, and easy metro access.

Great place. Could use a little upgrade on the food !

I've lived this place for years and there commitment to share space, in support of community and youth theater. It is handicapped accessible...they have elevators. And a great gift shop with unique gifts games, jewelry, books and other wonderful treasures. In fact, if you need a thoughtful gift, go there first. The plays are wonderful.

This place is amazing. I've never seen a bad performance here. The theatres are great. You'll love the sets, the costumes, the acting. Every bit of every show. Also, the staff are kind and helpful and appreciate that a trip to the theatre is a big deal for a lot of us. It's a magical place doing great work. (And they have so many stalls in the women's bathroom I've never had to wait in line.)

Very cozy. It's very easy to hear and understand the performers.
Food there is very pricey though.

We went to "Dave" last night. This was our first visit to the Arena Stage since it was extensively remodeled. It is lovely. The play, a musical based on the movie with Kevin Klein was really fun and very well done.

The parking and drive to the theatre was awful. Plan for a one hour drive and reserve a parking spot in advance or take a cab/Uber. Gridlock, impatient drivers, drivers making abrupt lane changes, poorly planned U-turns, road "construction" (a generous term), pedestrians darting across moving traffic, oh my... anarchy.

Excellent venue. Great stage performances. Food and drinks. Helpful staff.

Huge area with a wonderful view of the Monument. Multiple bars within and the balcony is good for a drink.

Dave was a spectacular play . We thoroughly enjoyed it. Arena Stage is a nice setting.

I love there selection of plays especially the ones with political themes. I have been a subscriber for years and have never been disappointed. The productions always make me think. They have different stages for different types of experiences. The building is beautiful.

A very beautiful theatre which focuses on Amercan plays

I always have s wonderful time there when I go. Now they changed their restaurant around and the food is over priced for a bunch of small plate options tapas style. Next time I will eat up the street

Lets wirk on the parking please. Everybody know the District is a ticket trap.

I love seeing plays at the Arena stage - always very thought provoking. The intermission drink/snack service is the best thing since sliced bread, but their "restaurant-cafeteria" needs to decide which it is and adjust their staff accordingly.

Very cool theater that underwent an extensive renovation and the outcome is amazing! The shows that I've seen there are excellent, particularly the past production that I saw, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner!" The intimate stage entrances and enthrals the viewer as they watch the show - check it out for yourself! Come slightly early before the show if are planning on parking a car, the valet can get a bit overwhelmed.

Saw Nina Simone: 4 women. Arena stage is lovely. The play was just ok. No wow factor.

Relaxed enjoyment

Fabulous play

Cool venue with fantastic architecture. All the theaters are on the small side, so you get a great intimate night of theater

Lovely Arena! No matter seat it was an excellent view.

Wow, tickets to Arena Stage shows are so expensive! Over $100 for most performances?! Theater in the Washington, DC, area does NOT have to be so expensive! Several theaters in DC have very affordable tickets. For example, Folger Shakespeare Theater has $25-$50 tickets. Synetic Theater (in Arlington, VA) has very elaborate and enjoyable shows for no more than $50 (and $10 preview nights). So why is Arena Stage so expensive? My family and I would like to see "Oliver!" but I only see tickets available for $119! Forget it!

I went to the job fair today n it's was professionally good

Took my Mom to see "Two Trains Running" and it was great, but of course, it was August Wilson's work!

The theaters in the round are the best! It almost feels as if you are a part of the production.

An interesting and relaxing experience. A chance to escape for a while seeing a play.

Great play, "Dave". Helpful volunteers to show you to your seat, and steer you in the right direction. Convenient parking under the theater.

We went for a dinner and play show and everything was amazing!

Valet and self parking available. And it's good to attending opening show.

One of the best spots for American Theatre. Timeless, relevant, heartfelt plays and musicals. Definitely one of the top east coast theaters.

Was there for a work event. Professional staff, clean bathrooms. The location was a little hard to find

Parking is horrendous. The lot across the way is closed for construction and there's no mention in the site.. They didn't ask for id when I picked up my ticket. The play, however, was wonderful!

Great conference location for large events. Parking is tough and metro is near but you know how the Metro is...

A unique experience for me. I have never been to a production where the stage is down in the middle of the audience. The orchestra pit was elevated above the stage giving it a very unique look for the production of Carousel.

Theater and stage with good acoustics and comfoy seating. Kleptocracy an attention grabbing show.

This theater has ...and will always set the blueprint for an amazing experience...

First visit after three big renovation, amazing new space while maintaining the intimate feel of the theater's. And, A Thousand Splendid Suns was definitely worth seeing, too.