Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater Reviews

The food at the restaurant is expensive, but really good venue for plays. Also there's cheaper restaurants around the area.

Awesome venue. Parking is VERY limited. Expensive Valet.

I came here to see the Snow Child, and the production was pretty good. It wasn't wowing, but it was fairly good. The props were fun and creative, and so was the acting, but it just didn't feel like a 5-star production. In addition, it was freezing during the show, and the theater felt kind of cramped and like it could use more space. But I did enjoy that they had screens outside the theater where you could read about the creator of the play and the background behind it, and the whole building had an awesome modern feeling to it.

Wonderful show. Loved Jubilee. More plays about the African American experience.

One of my favorite places to work! The Arena family is the best and they take great care of their actors. Great shows!!!

Every seat is a great seat regardless of the cost .

One of the great regional theaters in the Unites States of America, producing important, diverse, entertaining and original works on three stages.

Loved every performance we've seen - the productions and the facility.

Another evening - "Junk" - of exceptional interest and acting!

The August Wilson play entitled "Jitney" was fantastic!!! The cast did an awesome job!! The play has been extended until October 27th. You'll be glad you went!

Great, intimate atmosphere for a show, and the show itself was outstanding. Newsies had an extremely talented and energetic cast.

Extraordinary local and regional theater for American classics new productions and Broadway bound experiences

I am an avid theatre goer and a Washingtonian. Please visit, especially since its been remodeled. It's beautiful!!

I always learn something new about the events in the performance. I enjoy reading the information before the play that is shared on the new kiosks near each stage. They add a special insight to the experience and perspective as it is presented throughout the production.

Lovely architecture, friendly staff, talented actors, and well-staged productions.

Came with my daughter, a student journalist, to see Newsies. Play was canceled due to actor illness so we saw Dear Jack, Dear Louise. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Simple, yet captivating story with complex themes. Venue is easy to find, valet parking is easy. Box office staff and ushers are extremely helpful.

Beautiful space - thank you for the redesign, Arena.

It always delivers a fabulous experience no matter what the nature of the play. Ann is a must see. We are season holders.

Great venue. Everyone is close to stage. Acoustics are very good. Performance of Anything Goes was outstanding.
Valet parking needs more staff in winter.

Great venue for a show. And the shows themselves are excellent!

I recently went there for the opening night of a play, and the round seating format is a great way to see a play; far more intimate than 25 rows back at standard playhouse. There was a surprising amount of flexibility in stage mechanics, which allowed for fast scene transitions and actor entrances and exits. If I have any real complaint, it's that it's so inconvenient to get to, and most places are closed afterwards unless it's a Friday or Saturday.

Saw the play Anything Goes. Seating was comfortable and the venue was clean.

Arena Stage is a quintessential theatre going experience. The curation and production of shows explore the full gamut of what it means to be an American and to live in America. The work on stage lifts up the best of American Theatre's history, as well as pushes new boundaries. And the variety of venues in Arena Stage allows for a wide range of quality theatrical experiences for audience, made possible by a caliber of execution from masters in their craft, on stage and off.

Arena Stage is a great theater showcasing well-known favorites and new works alike. Featuring local, national, and international talent, Arena Stage is a great place to take in a world-class show. It's also extremely accessible and conveniently located near a number of restaurants and nightlife at the Waterfront.

Great play and great employees. The choices at the. Food counter are limited, but the service is great.

Great venue, awesome productions, superb acting and a wide variety of productions each season. Everything from classic musicals to cutting edge politically oriented plays. 3 separate theaters enabling multiple productions to be underway simultaneously.

Great place to watch plays and musicals in the DC area lack of parking is not a problem if you Uber.

A mind blower. I loved the old space. This is extraordinary

We are relatively new subscribers, only 25 year's, but have been impressed so far.

The production of Right to be Forgotten was outstanding. Small venue, easy access.

First time visiting but the experience was memorable. I loved that you could get dinner and a show in one place. Great location.

Arena Stage is beautiful and the musical Anything Goes is awe-inspiring.

Great experience in the Fichlander Stage seeing "The Great Society." Easy metro access and right next to the Wharf!

Awesome theater. Architecture is great, theater's small and intimate.

I love this musical hall due to its beautifully designed style. You can easily check lots of performances on its website and you will never be disappointed.

Great venue. Enjoyable theater. Easy access by metro.

We saw Newsies and it was awesome. What made it even better was the arena style seating all around the stage. There was not a bad seat and it felt like you were in the play.

Great venue for shows! I love the new building and the ambience. Parking is always an adventure!

Very good sound and intimate setting with full round stage

I came here for the first time to see My Fair Lady and not only did I LOVE the show, I was totally impressed with the building itself. Our show was in one auditorium and it appears there are more than 1 space for shows. I liked the "theatre-in-the-round" setup - it allows you to see all the action without having to crane your neck. It's also close to the Waterfront Metro so it's relatively easy to access. The only downside is the lack of dining options - there's Station 4 and a ZBurger but that's about it. Just plan to dine elsewhere and commute to the show!

Just saw Anything Goes at Arena. This production is beyond Broadway-worthy and the cast is phenomenal! Highly recommend everyone to try to see it!

Very nice small, intimate theater. Feels like your right in the middle of it all.

My first time in the theater and I had a great experience. The play was amazing. Would love to come go back to DC to see another.

Love the intimate stage, and the new District Wharf is walking distance (almost makes up for the lousy Cafe and bar). Have seen several plays this season: talent and production are very good.

A building within a building small and quaint and intimate spectacular sound system

Love the Arena, and their consistently great shows.

My niece Jenelle Odom from Howard University participated in the New Voices of America competition. She has on the red dress.

Top notch regional theater with excellent shows and beautiful performance space.

This is a great place to see wonderful, diverse and very entertaining plays. The foyer is very spacious and grand, but when there are 3 shows, it can be crowded with overlapping intermissions. Parking options under the theater and nearby along with a very short walk to the Metro make getting there a breeze.

Three different sized stages allow them to show unknown works and classics alike. Reliably good and in a gorgeous building.

It was great! Every seat was great in the Chandler Theater. The show was wonderful- Anything Goes!

Really fun and unique place to see shows. Just wish parking wasn t such a pain. Construction right now combined with possible baseball games and other concerts/events at nearby venues is something to factor into your planning.

Extremely handicapped accessible! Arena Stage is in my top three theater choices in the DMV.

Saw at Saturday night performance of The Pajama Game. Super fun, high energy and funny! Also saw the Originalist and Dear Evan Hansen there a few years back. Definitely a great theatre! It'll be a fun night out!

Arena Stage is an architectural gem and has been an anchor of Southwest DC for more than 50 years. Loyalty runs high among neighbors, also thanks to their deep discounts on Southwest night for those who reside nearby. Even at a discount however, I'm rethinking how often I want to attend. The hit:miss ratio in my view is getting a little low. I'm not a fan of old-time musicals with outdated gender stereotypes, and many of the other recent productions have been too "talky" (they tell not show, feel like a lecture without emotional connection, etc.) or are just not entertaining. It's definitely a bell curve: a couple great ones like All the Way, some where you can't wait to leave at intermission like Kleptocracy, and most of the rest in the middle. We'd like to keep supporting them, yet plan to wait for more reviews next season before purchasing tix. They offer half price tickets 30 minutes before the show, if available, which lessens the risk.

The play "Ann" was excellent. Seating great. Food, not so good, not many choices. The upgrades are nice.

Small intimate stage with comfortable seats. I enjoyed the show as well!