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About Arena Stage - DC

Welcome to Arena Stage - DC, officially the Mead Center for American Theater, a premier multi-space performing arts venue located in the heart of Washington, DC. With three distinct spaces—Fichandler Stage (680 seats), Kreeger Theater (510 seats), and the intimate Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle (202 seats)—the venue offers a diverse slate of productions, world premieres, and performances that have contributed to its storied history in American theater.

Whether you’re catching a grand main-stage production or an intimate reading, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth theater experience.

The Mead Center reopened in 2010 after a careful renovation, preserving its legacy while enhancing accessibility and comfort for guests. Its proximity to the Waterfront Metro Green Line and multiple Metrobus stops makes travel easy from across DC. For those driving, an on-site garage and additional nearby parking options provide flexible options, with subscriber and guest rates to fit different budgets. And when you wrap a performance, the nearby Wharf district offers a range of hotels and dining options within walking distance, including Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf and Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf.

Official seating charts are available for each space, ensuring you pick the right viewing angle for your preferred performance. If you’re planning a visit, secure your seats and make the most of your DC theater night with a little insider guidance—from parking tips to convenient transit routes and top nearby places to stay and eat.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington, DC 20024.
  • Venue type: multi-space performing arts center (Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater).
  • The three spaces and capacities: Fichandler Stage — 680 seats; Kreeger Theater — 510 seats; Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle — 202 seats.
  • Total seating capacity: 1,392 seats across all spaces.
  • Seating charts are available for each space (PDFs linked on the official site).
  • Parking: on-site garage for up to 60 cars; subscriber parking from $22, guest parking from $35; garage opens 2 hours before performances; Fourth Street Garage and Wharf parking available nearby.
  • Transit: Waterfront Metro (Green Line) station is about one block east; multiple Metrobus stops in front of the venue.
  • Nearby hotels: The Wharf offers several hotels within walking distance, including Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf and Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf.
  • Renamed and renovated: reopened in 2010 as Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (no demolition).
  • Notable history: world premieres and productions that moved to Broadway, including The Great White Hope and later 33 Variations / Next to Normal.