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Tickets Available for Arena Stage’s Production of ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’

by WI Web Staff July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Step Afrika!’s “The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence” (Courtesy of William Perrigen)

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, July 11-14

by Jada Ingleton July 10, 2024July 11, 2024

Biko’s Manna recently performed their first American live concert for the DC Jazz Festival at Arena Stage. The core sibling musicians and singers include (from left) Manna Hero, Tau Lion, and Biko Star. Parents Mom Ayanda Pyramid and Dad Sebone Rangata played various instruments with their children. (Courtesy of DCJazzFestival)

South African Social Media Sensation Biko’s Manna Perform First Live Concert in D.C.

by Brenda C. Siler April 10, 2024April 11, 2024

"Tempestuous Elements," at Arena Stage until March 17, features Gina Daniels as Anna Julia Cooper, principal at the M Street High School in Washington, D.C., in the early 1900s. She advocated for Black students to receive the same classical education as white students. (Courtesy of Tony Powell)

Equal Access to Education at the Core of Arena Stage Production of ‘Tempestuous Elements’

by Brenda C. Siler February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif stands in the Kogod Cradle at the landmark institution. (Matthew Bailey/The Washington Informer)

Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif Shares Her Vision for Arena Stage

by Brenda C. Siler November 8, 2023November 8, 2023

Naomi Jacobson (left) as Margaret, the chief of staff, and Natalya Lynette Rathnam as Jean, the press secretary, from the cast of “POTUS” at Arena Stage until Nov. 12 (Courtesy of Kian McKellar)

Powerful Women Take Center Stage in ‘POTUS’ at Arena Stage

by Brenda C. Siler November 3, 2023November 3, 2023

Nick Westrate (Prior Walter) and Justin Weaks (Belize) star in "Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches" at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater running March 24 through April 23. (Courtesy of Arena Stage/Margot Schulman)

‘Angels in America’ Tackles Tough Topics in Fantastical Show

by Micha Green April 17, 2023April 17, 2023

Arena’s ‘American Prophet’: Majestic, Mesmerizing – A Tour de Force

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor July 31, 2022August 3, 2022

Eden Marryshow, Michael Anthony Williams, Roz White and Joy Jones in August Wilson’s "Seven Guitars" at Arena Stage running through Dec. 26. (Photo by Ryan Maxwell Photography)

Arena Stage’s Production of August Wilson’s ‘Seven Guitars’ is a Sizzling, Stupendous Success

by Natalie C. Hockaday December 8, 2021January 12, 2022

From left: Santoya Fields, JaBen Early and Sean-Maurice Lynch (Ryan Maxwell/Arena Stage)

Arena Stage Premieres Play about Toni Stone’s Complexities

by Natalie C. Hockaday September 15, 2021January 12, 2022