Beth Newburger News Today

Molly Smith is stepping down as artistic director of Arena Stage after 25 years, and will receive the Beth Newburger Schwartz Award at its Annual Gala and her retirement party.

(Washington, D.C.) Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie announce the 2021/22 lineup for the company’s 72nd Season. Arena is excited to welcome back audiences into our spaces and roar back with an ambitious, thrilling season packed with drama, humor, high-energy music and stories that bring us together. The season reflects Arena’s commitment to produce compelling, dynamic work that speaks to this moment in time as we navigate a new world. Arena is comm...