American Voice Award Presented To U.S. Representative John Lewis (D-GA)
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will present the American Voice Award to U.S. Representative John Lewis (D-GA) on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. the evening will include a cocktail reception in the Bank of America Lower Lobby with a seated dinner in the Molly Smith Study. Tazewell Thompson, playwright and director of Jubilee, will give remarks. Jubilee is inspired by the world-renowned a cappella African American ensemble born on the campus of Fisk University. Rep. Lewis is a graduate of Fisk University. The seated dinner will feature the presentation of the American Voice Award to U.S. Representative John Lewis.
Senator Lisa Murkowski To Be Honored At THE GREAT SOCIETY Opening Night
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will present the American Voice Award to Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) on Thursday, February 8, 2018 as part of the opening night celebration for Robert Schenkkan's political drama The Great Society. Beginning at 6:00 p.m., the evening will include a cocktail reception in the Bank of America Lower Lobby, seated dinner in the Molly Smith Study, the 8:00 p.m. opening night performance of The Great Society in the Fichandler Stage and post-show dessert reception in the Grand Lobby. The seated dinner will feature the presentation of the American Voice Award to Senator Lisa Murkowski.
Arena Stage Announces Honorees for Benefit Headlined by Ana Gasteyer
As previously announced, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will host An Evening with Ana Gasteyer, an exclusive celebration that includes the inaugural presentation of the Beth Newburger Schwartz Award, Monday, May 9, 2016. Additional details for the exclusive evening have been confirmed, including a host of D.C. luminaries serving on the honorary committee led by Event Chair and Arena Stage Board of Trustees Vice Chair Michele G. Berman. The evening will kick off with a VIP cocktail reception and three-course seated dinner, followed by the performance, after which guests will enjoy a post-show party with desserts and dancing.
Coming Up on MEET THE PRESS, June 22
THIS SUNDAY: Senator Rand Paul weighs in on the crisis in Iraq and America's role in the conflict, Vice President Cheney's criticism of President Obama, and the changing of the guard in the House GOP. Plus: the continued fight for immigration reform – can Washington reach consensus?
CAGW Releases 2014 Congressional Pig Book
Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) released its 2014 Congressional Pig Book, the 22nd edition of the group's exposé on pork-barrel spending. CAGW was joined at the Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. by Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio). Also in attendance were two live pot-bellied pigs, Churchill and Annabelle, courtesy of the Pig Placement Network in New Jersey, with their handler for the day, Susan Magidson.
Bill Cosby to Host TMCF's Annual Awards Gala, 11/11; Jennifer Holliday to Perform
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is proud to announce its Annual Awards Gala is moving to the nation's capital and will be held on Veteran's Day, Monday, November 11, 2013. This black-tie gala will be hosted by Emmy and Grammy Award-winning actor, Dr. Bill Cosby and feature an unforgettable performance by Tony and Grammy Award-winning entertainer, Ms. Jennifer Holliday.
Photo Flash: Kate Baldwin, Sheldon Harnick, et al. at Arena Stage's Golden Gala
On Monday, March 26, 2012, Arena Stage hosted the Golden Gala: A Glittering Evening of American Musical Theater to celebrate the vibrancy of the performing arts in Washington. This black-tie signature event, chaired by WUSA9 news anchor JC Hayward, supports Arena's robust Community Engagement programs and featured a special performance by two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin and legendary composer Sheldon Harnick. View photos from the event below!