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About Fichandler Stage At the Mead Center for American Theater
The Fichandler Stage is Arena Stage’s intimate four-sided, in-the-round theatre housed within the Mead Center for American Theater. Since opening in 1961 and undergoing a major renovation for the Mead Center’s reopening in 2010, this space continues to host bold American productions and activities through the American Voices New Play Institute. Located in Washington, DC, the venue offers close-up sightlines, a dedicated parking garage, and convenient transit options, all within easy reach of hotels and dining around The Wharf.
Whether you’re planning a night of theatre, a weekend visit to the nation’s capital, or a special performance, we’ve got you covered with practical details to make tickets and logistics effortless. Secure your seats, check the latest event information, and explore nearby lodging and dining options to enhance your Arena Stage experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 680 seats (in-the-round auditorium).
- Address: 1101 6th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024.
- Venue type: Theatre-in-the-round, original Fichandler Stage within Arena Stage’s Mead Center for American Theater.
- Seating chart: Official site provides a seating chart; Fichandler Stage is described as a four-sided, intimate in-the-round space with sightlines optimized for near-constant audience proximity.
- Parking: On-site Mead Center parking garage with advance-reservation pricing (subscriber $18 per show; single-ticket reservations $25; day-of available around $27; garage hours 10:00–end of performance).
- Transit: Waterfront Station (Green Line) is about one block away; Metrobuses stop directly at or near the venue entrances.
- Nearby hotels: Several options in The Wharf area within a short walk, including Pendry Washington DC The Wharf, Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf, and Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf.
- Notable events hosted: Fichandler Stage opened in 1961; Mead Center renovation/reopening in 2010 featured Oklahoma!; the complex hosts American Voices New Play Institute activities and major productions.
- Renamed/demolished: Not demolished; the space remains the Fichandler Stage within the Mead Center, which is now commonly referred to as Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater.