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

I see maybe two shows a year here, but Ive also been to yoga with the American Pops, Arena Community Day, and DC Theater Week Kick Off events. I have enjoyed all of them!Fichandler Stage is in the round and sometimes I worry that it will be weird watching from behind the actors but they move enough that you see everyone fine and it gives you a different perspective, like you are actually part of the show.I just saw Newsies and it was amazing! The sound is not that great but the singing and dancing are wonderful. My seat was on the West side, Row D near aisle 5 and I thought it was perfect. I didnt have to strain my neck up or down.I got to the theater early so I decided to visit the cafe for chocolate cake and coffee. Both were pretty terrible. I recommend going elsewhere beforehand or bringing your own coffee.

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 didnt 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.

Went to see “Anything Goes” — just LOVED it!!!Everyone here is polite and lovely. The space sparkles with Modernity and the players were fantastic!!! I can easily say now that I live in a city that loves and appreciates and supports the arts — every seat was filled!!! I’ve now bought a three show subscription.

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!

Great Venue to see a theater event in a smaller setting, creative use of space. Also excellent for social events in the lobby with decent drinks & light food. Use the safe & convenient underground parking if you can get it.

Arena Stage is an extraordinary theater capable of creating fantastic dramatic experiences. It has evolved from a first class regional theater to a truly first class national theater and its current production of August Wilsons Jitney is a tribute to just how good theater can be. Please treat yourself to a marvelous show, brilliantly written, expertly directed and acted, with all the set and setting one could possibly wish. Its also worth noting that the Mead Center which houses Arena is a stunning piece of architecture.

Small theater in diverse area of DC. Thoroughly enjoyed August Wilson play, Jitney! Great restaurants within walking distance. Plan to attend soon.

This is one of DCs best theatres. Its been around for a long time, but was renovated a few years ago to add a really nice facade around the existing theatre buildings. Between Arena, Shakespeare Theatre, Studio, and Woolly Mammoth, there are a lot of good theatres in this town.One of the stages in particular is a little unusual - it’s surrounded on all four sides with chairs, and actors enter and leave the stage from the four corners. It gives you an unusual view of a play, and the plays typically use this to their benefit. This one stage is what gives Arena its name. The remaining stages are more conventional.The quality of their work is really good. Recently, we saw August Wilsons Two Trains Running, which is a great play and was performed excellently.

We have had season tickets for about 25 years. Out of about 200 shows, only about 3 were not good. Most often, the plays are outstanding, including the first 3 thus far this season. There are almost no seats that I would say No to when I need to change performances (easy to do). I am usually amazed by the set designs. Only on rare occasions is there a weak person in a cast. We have enjoyed it so much that we are moving a block away from it as part of out later life downsizing.

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.

Friends and I saw A Thousand Splendid Suns at the Kreeger Theater tonight. The theater is small and intimate. All aspects of the production- set, acting, lighting, etc were superb.

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. Its also extremely accessible and conveniently located near a number of restaurants and nightlife at the Waterfront.

Historical DC theater on the waterfront. Many good restaurants nearby for a full and convenient evening out. Theres a show for everyone there!

Great seating and stage set up. Been several times and hoping to go back sooner than later. Enjoyed seeing a lot of local talent.

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

Ive 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.

Great food and great people. Will definitely recommend this place.

This was my first time going to this place. I thought it was extremely nice. Multiple theaters. Concessions. Good local restaurants in walking distance. Good stuff

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.

Friendly staff and two excellent stages make a wonderful night. They dont price gouge for drinks either.The shows are on-the-ground oriented.

Love Arena Stage. The plays & musicals are top notch! The facility is beautiful & the staff is so helpful & friendly. Each time we go to Arena Stage we have a fabulous time!

1977 saw Happy the Man there and the entire concert done in the dark. Group was hot.

The performance was excellent and the building is very sophisticated and clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful. An overall terrific experience!

Wonderful production! Very creative, excellent acting. I would see it again if given the chance.

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

I was able to see and hear well from upstairs in the balcony. The ushers were extremely helpful in showing us to our seats. The restrooms were clean and easily accessible, once outside the auditorium. We even got to greet a couple of the stage actors afterward, as we waited for the valet to bring us our car.

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

Great atmosphere, intimate setting and entertaining experience.Plays: Fidler on the Roof, Sovereignty, A Thousand splendid suns.Utterly amazing.A must see....

Great intimate theater, good efficient bar for intermission. parking is tough pick up drop off tough.

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

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.

A great place to see a show staff very friendly and helpful good seats all ways.

The plays are excellent. The atmosphere is comfortable. Once you visit you cant wait to come back to see another play.

Great venue. Loved the staging in the smaller venue. The Arena Stage is a great community space.

Very nice theater! We were in the smaller theater and the seats were a little tight! Overall the view from the audience was very nice (there are no bad seats)!! Jitney was amazing.

Very enjoyable and modern live theatre in DC, located near LaEnfant Plaza and next to the south side of the DC Warf. Has multple stages and typically more than one show at a time. Offers a consession bar with snacks, sandwhiches, and limited selection of beer, wine, and liquor/mixed drinks. Also has a restaurant, which is more like a fancy cafeteria (food was decent, but nothing to write home about). Its not the Kennedy Center, but a more affordable and approachable option for theatre entertainment. The acting was surprisingly good and the stage was uniquely positioned in the middle of the audience like a mini sports arena, which was different but worked.

Get here TODAY! This theater is a hidden secret to unlock the dreams of your imagination. It has everything for those into arts or just interested in something different. From theater production to weddings and events....you can deliver the most exciting times in this place. Stop by for a show or just to browse....Lights, Cameras, Action!!!

Nice place and no seat is bad...maybe a few tight seats but overall great place to watch a show. Parking is limited but if you Metro in off the green line to Waterfront stop it drops you off a block from the arena.

Play was great except for one thing. ..couldnt hear some of the actors! Also need better food options.

Fantastic venue. Very classy. Friendly staff. Strong drinks.

Parking is horrendous. The lot across the way is closed for construction and theres no mention in the site.. They didnt ask for id when I picked up my ticket. The play, however, was wonderful!

Great experience. Friendly and accommodating staff. I came too late for the first show and the staff was more than helpful in exchanging my tix for the next show.

We have been ushering at Arena Stage for six years now and each season just gets better and better! Last night we saw Jubilee! and it was glorious and totally uplifting! For those interested in ushering, they are looking for ushers for next season, so sign up own for next season...its worth it!

Newsies was a blast. Terrific choreography, amazing tap sequences. Its hard to take the plot seriously if youve seen Urinetown beforehand, but lots of fun.

All seats are great. Show was fabulous. Ended up buying season tickets.

Excellent Date-night spot

Ive been impressed with the venue, as well as the performances Ive seen there such as Ann and Jitney. Theres not a bad seat in the house.

Jitney was wonderful. The all Male or mostly Male actors was extraordinary. I love Arena stage.

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

I saw Jitney here. It was an awesome show! I will be back for Seven Guitars!

This place is amazing. Ive never seen a bad performance here. The theatres are great. Youll 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. Its a magical place doing great work. (And they have so many stalls in the womens bathroom Ive never had to wait in line.)

Today was the start of Theatre Week at Arena Stage. Theatres from all over the DMV was there!There was something for everyone......GO!Theatre is for all race of people!Please support THE ARTS ! Enjoy!

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

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

This is one if the premiere theaters for live performance of Broadway quality shows in the Washington DC area.well not every performance can please everybody I find that the execution and talent of this theater group is marvelous and always engaging and entertaining.In addition, its in the Waterfront area of DC which is undergoing a Renaissance with restaurants walking paths and becoming a very cool place to hang out.if you find yourself in DC for the weekend always check their schedule to see what plays you can see. they serve wine beer and soft drinks in the building and I think they have a small restaurant upstairs with a limited menu. You can bring drinks inside the theater and I recommend putting a lid on them and you should also take the time to look around because the building has very tall glass windows and has a nice view of all the construction going on at the Wharf. the venue is handicapped accessible and has elevators and automatic doors and a very helpful staff of docents.

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.

Awesome venue. Catering staff served delicious food. Definitely a great place for birthdays, weddings, and other personal events.

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.

Lovely performing arts space. I have seen several musicals and plays here. They have all been wonderful experiences. Highly recommend a special night out here for any singles or couples!

Absolutely beautiful theater space!

Easy like I like it, parking under the building take elevator or walk up to the theater lobby you can eat if you want to and enjoy a wonderful show

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.

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

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

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

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.

We get season tickets every year. Each year sees a great variety of shows and talent. It will only get better as the downtown wharf area is fully developed.

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

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

Awesome theater. Architecture is great, theaters small and intimate.

The wedding I filmed at this location was beautiful. Garage parking is almost a must. The wharf area is extremely crowded on Saturdays.

Arena is a gem of American theater. It contains three stages under one dramatic roof, and often produces several plays simultaneously. Reflecting its location in D.C., nearly every production has a strong American angle, many focus on the citys storied past and political drama, and the subjects and casting draw on the citys rich ethnic diversity. Parking can be a challenge for those who dont reserve it via a seasonal subscription. Pre-show on-premises dining is available and has the advantage of expediency, but cant rise above cafeteria-quality. Right across the street though are the dozen or so great restaurants of the citys new on-the-water Wharf neighborhood.

Really special place to catch a show at one of the three stages.

Its 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.

Great space and an easy walk from the Waterfront metro station. It’s a lovely venue to see a show.

Really great way to cap off a trip to the nations Capitol! The performance was excellent and the pricing was very competitive, even if the food was rather lacking

Nice environment. I didnt like the seating, seats are too close together and theres no leg room. Very uncomfortable.

Intimate theatre. Great production. Fantastic acting.

Thr architecture is so beautiful! We went to see Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish. It was a very interesting talk and song program!

Just got finished enjoying the show The Heiress. Was the best show I have ever seen in awhile. The acting was wonderful and the energy was incredible. Would go see this again.

Some great plays. Needs more leg room.

I came here to see the Snow Child, and the production was pretty good. It wasnt wowing, but it was fairly good. The props were fun and creative, and so was the acting, but it just didnt 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.

Loved Dear Jack, Dear Louise!! Didnt expect to laugh so much!!

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

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

Superb in every way. Great acting, great production, great theater. Love this place!

Saw Ann at the Kreeger, great portrait of a fascinating character. Parking garage attendants are the best!

Beautiful theatre, great location & world class performances.

I have to drop off for the ship. The Ship does not negotiate with the construction crew at all. To theres a big parking lot not being used. I have seen local companies drop as far as 3 blocks away. Spread the word. Save any money from getting extra tickets.

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.

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

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

Great small stages and a well thought out customer experience

Great performance halls. Sometimes the shows are a bit too leading-edge. Dave, for example was not necessarily ready for primetime.

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

Beautiful and talented cast! Would definitely recommend to all my family n friends

Great venue. Prepaid parking is easy and convenient. Located near the water; we had time to walk a bit before the show. Turn me Loose was very good.

Jitney was a blast. Our seats were amazing

Great performances. Spartan eating area.