{"name":"Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater","city":"Washington, D.C., District of Columbia","canonical_url":"https://gydeinfo.com/washington-dc/places/arena-stage-at-the-mead-center-for-american-theater/","markdown_url":"https://gydeinfo.com/washington-dc/places/arena-stage-at-the-mead-center-for-american-theater.md","updated_at":"2026-06-20T06:33:24.455101+00:00","facts":[{"claim":"Arena Stage's box office/sales phone hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 12 pm to 6 pm.","citation":"https://www.arenastage.org/tickets/calendar/","source_title":"Ticket Calendar - Arena Stage","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:12.113327+00:00","fact_type":"hours","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.97},{"claim":"Arena Stage's 2025/26 season includes productions such as The Motion, CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical, Damn Yankees, Fremont Ave., Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show, and Chez Joey.","citation":"https://www.arenastage.org/tickets/calendar/","source_title":"Ticket Calendar - Arena Stage","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:12.113327+00:00","fact_type":"significance","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.95},{"claim":"Arena Stage lists separate phone numbers for box office and general inquiries.","citation":"https://www.arenastage.org/tickets/calendar/","source_title":"Ticket Calendar - Arena Stage","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:12.113327+00:00","fact_type":"admission","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.9},{"claim":"Arena Stage lists its address as 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington, D.C. 20024.","citation":"https://www.arenastage.org/plan-your-visit/transportation-and-parking/","source_title":"Transportation and Parking - Washington, DC - Arena Stage","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:11.327985+00:00","fact_type":"location","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.99},{"claim":"Subscribers and single-ticket purchasers can purchase parking in advance through the Sales Office.","citation":"https://www.arenastage.org/plan-your-visit/transportation-and-parking/","source_title":"Transportation and Parking - Washington, DC - Arena Stage","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:11.327985+00:00","fact_type":"admission","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.88},{"claim":"Arena Stage provides parking information for visitors planning to attend performances.","citation":"https://www.arenastage.org/plan-your-visit/transportation-and-parking/","source_title":"Transportation and Parking - Washington, DC - Arena Stage","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:11.327985+00:00","fact_type":"accessibility","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.79},{"claim":"Arena Stage says it was the first theater to create audio-described performances for visually impaired patrons, using technology it developed in 1981.","citation":"https://www.arenastage.org/about-us/if-you-know-you-know/","source_title":"Five fun facts about Arena Stage you may not know…","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:10.525166+00:00","fact_type":"anecdote","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.95},{"claim":"Arena Stage states that its mission is to produce and present theater exploring the diversity, challenges, and hope of living in America.","citation":"https://www.arenastage.org/about-us/if-you-know-you-know/","source_title":"Five fun facts about Arena Stage you may not know…","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:10.525166+00:00","fact_type":"significance","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.93},{"claim":"Arena Stage has offered first-time visitors a promotion for a pair of free tickets when they mention 'If You Know You Know' to the Sales Office.","citation":"https://www.arenastage.org/about-us/if-you-know-you-know/","source_title":"Five fun facts about Arena Stage you may not know…","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:10.525166+00:00","fact_type":"admission","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.7},{"claim":"Arena Stage was founded on August 16, 1950 by Zelda Fichandler, Tom Fichandler, and Edward Mangum.","citation":"https://www.arenastage.org/about-us/the-mead-center/","source_title":"The Mead Center History - Arena Stage","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:09.740731+00:00","fact_type":"history","as_of":"1950","confidence":0.99},{"claim":"Arena Stage was one of the first nonprofit theaters in the U.S. and a pioneer of the regional theater movement.","citation":"https://www.arenastage.org/about-us/the-mead-center/","source_title":"The Mead Center History - Arena Stage","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:09.740731+00:00","fact_type":"history","as_of":"1950","confidence":0.96},{"claim":"Arena Stage began in a converted Hippodrome building that became a 247-seat theater-in-the-round.","citation":"https://www.arenastage.org/about-us/the-mead-center/","source_title":"The Mead Center History - Arena Stage","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:09.740731+00:00","fact_type":"architecture","as_of":"1950","confidence":0.98},{"claim":"Arena Stage presents productions, diverse and innovative works, and nurtures new plays in Washington, D.C.","citation":"https://www.arenastage.org/about-us/the-mead-center/","source_title":"The Mead Center History - Arena Stage","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:09.740731+00:00","fact_type":"significance","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.96},{"claim":"Arena Stage was established in 1950 and was the first racially integrated theater in Washington, D.C.","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arena_Stage","source_title":"Arena Stage","source_type":"manual","allowed_use":"facts_with_citation","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:08.964528+00:00","fact_type":"history","as_of":"1950","confidence":0.95},{"claim":"Arena Stage's founders helped start the U.S. regional theater movement.","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arena_Stage","source_title":"Arena Stage","source_type":"manual","allowed_use":"facts_with_citation","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:08.964528+00:00","fact_type":"history","as_of":"1950","confidence":0.9},{"claim":"Arena Stage has three stages.","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arena_Stage","source_title":"Arena Stage","source_type":"manual","allowed_use":"facts_with_citation","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:08.964528+00:00","fact_type":"architecture","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.88},{"claim":"Arena Stage is described as the largest company in the country dedicated to American plays and playwrights.","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arena_Stage","source_title":"Arena Stage","source_type":"manual","allowed_use":"facts_with_citation","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:08.964528+00:00","fact_type":"significance","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.78},{"claim":"Arena Stage is described as a national center dedicated to American voices and artists.","citation":"https://theatrewashington.org/theatres/arena-stage","source_title":"Arena Stage - Theatre Washington","source_type":"manual","allowed_use":"facts_with_citation","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:08.198005+00:00","fact_type":"history","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.96},{"claim":"Arena Stage produces and presents diverse, groundbreaking work from artists around the country.","citation":"https://theatrewashington.org/theatres/arena-stage","source_title":"Arena Stage - Theatre Washington","source_type":"manual","allowed_use":"facts_with_citation","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:08.198005+00:00","fact_type":"significance","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.92},{"claim":"Arena Stage serves a diverse annual audience of more than 300,000.","citation":"https://theatrewashington.org/theatres/arena-stage","source_title":"Arena Stage - Theatre Washington","source_type":"manual","allowed_use":"facts_with_citation","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:08.198005+00:00","fact_type":"history","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.95},{"claim":"Arena Stage commissions and develops new plays and reaches over 10,000 students annually through community engagement.","citation":"https://theatrewashington.org/theatres/arena-stage","source_title":"Arena Stage - Theatre Washington","source_type":"manual","allowed_use":"facts_with_citation","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:08.198005+00:00","fact_type":"significance","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.94},{"claim":"Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is a Tony Award-winning theater focused on American voices, from classics to world premieres.","citation":"https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/arena-stage-mead-center-american-theater","source_title":"Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater | Washington DC","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:07.403858+00:00","fact_type":"significance","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.96},{"claim":"The Mead Center features a centralized lobby, three state-of-the-art performance venues, an on-site cafe, and accessible seating and parking.","citation":"https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/arena-stage-mead-center-american-theater","source_title":"Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater | Washington DC","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:07.403858+00:00","fact_type":"architecture","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.96},{"claim":"Arena Stage is located at 1101 6th St. SW in Washington, DC 20024.","citation":"https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/arena-stage-mead-center-american-theater","source_title":"Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater | Washington DC","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:07.403858+00:00","fact_type":"location","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.99},{"claim":"The venue lists banquet capacity of 600, theatre capacity of 683, and reception capacity of 1,500.","citation":"https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/arena-stage-mead-center-american-theater","source_title":"Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater | Washington DC","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:07.403858+00:00","fact_type":"capacity","as_of":"2026","confidence":0.98}],"sources":[{"title":"Ticket Calendar - Arena Stage","url":"https://www.arenastage.org/tickets/calendar/","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:12.113327+00:00","license":"unknown"},{"title":"Transportation and Parking - Washington, DC - Arena Stage","url":"https://www.arenastage.org/plan-your-visit/transportation-and-parking/","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:11.327985+00:00","license":"unknown"},{"title":"Five fun facts about Arena Stage you may not know…","url":"https://www.arenastage.org/about-us/if-you-know-you-know/","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:10.525166+00:00","license":"unknown"},{"title":"The Mead Center History - Arena Stage","url":"https://www.arenastage.org/about-us/the-mead-center/","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:09.740731+00:00","license":"unknown"},{"title":"Arena Stage","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arena_Stage","source_type":"manual","allowed_use":"facts_with_citation","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:08.964528+00:00","license":"CC BY-SA 4.0"},{"title":"Arena Stage - Theatre Washington","url":"https://theatrewashington.org/theatres/arena-stage","source_type":"manual","allowed_use":"facts_with_citation","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:08.198005+00:00","license":"unknown"},{"title":"Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater | Washington DC","url":"https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/arena-stage-mead-center-american-theater","source_type":"official","allowed_use":"canonical_data","retrieved_at":"2026-06-20T06:12:07.403858+00:00","license":"unknown"}],"commercial_actions":[],"source_policy":{"booking_links_are_evidence":false,"denied_as_evidence":["google_places","google","yelp","tripadvisor"],"allowed_uses":["canonical_data","facts_with_citation","anecdote"]}}