Tempestuous Elements  at Arena Stage

METAMORPHOSES Comes to Folger Theatre Next Month

April 10, 2024

Folger Theatre will conclude its homecoming season with Mary Zimmerman’s Tony Award®-winning play, Metamorphoses.

Interview: Theatre Life with Psalmayene 24

March 06, 2024

Today’s subject Psalmayene 24 is someone we can aptly classify as the whole package when we talk about artists in the DC theatre community. He is an accomplished writer/actor/performer and educator whose work has been enjoyed by audiences of all ages over the years. Currently Psalmayene 24 is the director of Arena Stage’s current Power Play entitled Tempestuous Elements. The show is currently playing in the company’s Fichandler space through March 17th.

Review: TEMPESTUOUS ELEMENTS at Arena Stage

February 24, 2024

TEMPESTUOUS ELEMENTS, Arena Stage's latest Power Play premiere, champions the under-appreciated, local historical figure Anna J. Cooper: mother of Black feminism, brilliant educator, and embattled teacher/principal at DC's M Street High School.

Photos: First Look at Gina Daniels in TEMPESTUOUS ELEMENTS at Arena Stage

February 16, 2024

Arena Stage will present the world premiere of Tempestuous Elements, playwright Kia Corthron’s new work exploring the career of visionary Black feminist and educational luminary Anna Julia Cooper.  Check out all new photos of Gina Daniels as Anna Julia Cooper!

NEXT TO NORMAL, THE PALACIOS SISTERS & More Lead Washington DC's September 2024 Top Picks

February 01, 2024

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks for February 2024 including Next to Normal, The Palacios Sisters and more!

Cast and Creative Team Set for TEMPESTUOUS ELEMENTS World Premiere at Arena Stage

January 16, 2024

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Tempestuous Elements, playwright Kia Corthron’s new work exploring the trailblazing career of visionary Black feminist and educational luminary Anna Julia Cooper.

Photos: First Look At The Stars of EXCLUSION At Arena Stage

May 09, 2023

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has released pre-production photos for the world premiere of Exclusion, a wickedly funny Hollywood-set comedy. 

SWEPT AWAY, UNKNOWN SOLDIER, POTUS & More Set for Arena Stage 2023/24 Season

March 08, 2023

Arena Stage has announced its 74th season. The upcoming subscription season will feature two original musicals, an acclaimed play with music, an uproarious comedy, Arena’s 11th Power Play, and a return by audience-favorite Step Afrika!.

Arena Stage Announces 2023/24 Season Ahead of the Departure of Artistic Director Molly Smith

March 08, 2023

Arena Stage has announced its 2023-24 season, ahead of the departure of artistic director Molly Smith.  The season will kick off this summer with Cambodian Rock Band on July 18, and continue with POTUS, Swept Away, Tempestuous Elements, Unknown Soldier, and The Migration.