Building a theatre where imagination takes center stage

BREAKING NEWS:

We are pleased to announce that the plans for the new theatre have been submitted for permit review by the City. This is a multi-step process, and construction should begin late September with an opening expected in fall 2027.

SAVE THE DATES

COUSIN BELLA
September 21 at 7pm at The Lyceum

Cousin Bella by Sherman Yellen. A play reading featuring Adrienne Nelson and Rick Foucheux. First performed at the Kennedy Center in the Russian Lounge in 2019 for the Page to Stage Festival. Yellen is a great storyteller and has written several memoirs about his family in New York as Russian immigrants at the turn of the century, and his “Cousin Bella” has an incredible, bordering on unbelievable, story to tell. He wrote Josephine Tonight a musical that MetroStage produced in 2012.

THE MAIN STREET BLUES BAND
October 26 at 7pm at The Lyceum

Guitarist David Cole and his Main Street Blues band. David is a MetroStage favorite. He and his band play all over the DMV and annually at the Mid Atlantic Jazz Festival. Music includes classic blues, R&B, and jazz. Thrilled to be presenting David and his band to our cabaret audience in October.

Winstanley Architects is completing the final phase of the design of the new theatre. The original design by Lessard Design and Skip Maginniss is being completed and prepared for permitting and construction by Michael Winstanley and Leejung Hong.

Further enhancements, amenities, and exciting design elements are being added so the new theatre will truly be a showplace as an Arts Anchor and a central feature of the Arts and Cultural District in Old Town North.

Fundraising continues while the design is being completed. We welcome checks large and small and appreciate the enthusiasm and support of our many hundreds of contributors. Everyone can help us complete this final phase, build out the interior of the theatre, and open as soon as possible. We are happy to offer tours and more information. Just email info@metrostage.org or call 703-548-9044 or 703-309-0580.

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MetroStage’s Capital Campaign Update

Over $2M has been raised but current estimate for the build out of the new theatre is $3M. YOU can help MetroStage complete this fundraising campaign and make this exciting new theatre venue a reality. This great new location will anchor the Old Town North Arts District, serve all of Alexandria and beyond, and offer the same exciting shows and music that you came to know and love in our former space. Click for more information. And Donate. Or send a check to MetroStage P.O. Box 1152, Alexandria VA 22313.