Arena Stage (formerly the Crystal Forum)
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Tina Fabrique as Ella Fitzgerald in the sizzling musical Ella at Arena Stage in Crystal City December 28 - February 24.
photographer Carol Pratt, courtesy of Arena Stage
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Location: South Bell and 20th Streets (less than one block from Crystal City Metro)
Construction Status: Complete
Doors Opened: January 3rd, 2008
Theatre: 12,000 sf
Seating: 460
Administrative Office: 10,000 sf
For more information, visit their web site: www.arenastage.org.
Just the Facts:
- During the two year restoration of its home venue at 1101 Sixth Street SW in the District, the former Crystal Forum in Crystal City is the new home to Arena Stage.
- “Ella”, a musical based on the life of famous blues singer Ella Fitzgerald, debuted at Arena Stage’s new Crystal City location on January 3rd and runs through February 24th
- Now in its sixth decade, Arena Stage is the oldest and largest of the Washington, DC area’s not-for-profit producing theaters
- Arena Stage’s move to Crystal City is the result of a creative collaboration between Arena Stage, the Crystal City BID, Vornado/Charles E. Smith and Arlington County
Economic Development.
- Planning and renovation of the facility took 90 days as the deal was announced October 4th, 2007 and the first performance was held January 3rd, 2008.
Of Special Interest:
- In the heyday of jazz, world famous artists like Ella Fitzgerald made regular visits to the theaters and clubs along “Black Broadway” on U Street in Northwest D.C.
Ella thrilled audiences at such local venues as the Lincoln Theatre, Howard Theatre, Club Bali and Bohemian Caverns. Tina Fabrique – an extraordinary artist in her own
right – now brings Ella back to town in this celebration of a woman whom everyone adored, but few ever really knew. – Molly Smith, Artistic Director, Arena Stage.
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