Mead Center for American Theater

Arena Stage aims to be national center for US theater with opening of $135M new home in DC. Explaining her vision for the newest theater in the nation's capital, artistic director Molly Smith showed architects the cup of her hands. Four years later, they have delivered a unique oval-shaped home for new works at Arena Stage.

Phylicia Rashad takes leading role in debut of Washington's new Arena Stage complex. Phylicia Rashad will open Arena Stage's new Mead Center for American Theater this fall in Washington, starring in one of the inaugural productions.

Phylicia Rashad takes leading role in debut of Washington's new Arena Stage complex. Phylicia Rashad will open Arena Stage's new Mead Center for American Theater this fall in Washington, starring in one of the inaugural productions.

President, first lady named honorary chairs for inaugural season of Washington's Arena Stage. The upcoming theater season takes on a presidential flair as Barack and Michelle Obama become honorary chairs at Washington's Arena Stage.