Performances

Enjoy a night at McLean’s premier performing arts venue. The Robert Ames Alden Theatre is a 383-seat performing arts venue that presents national and international touring acts in music, comedy, dance, film and more.

November 2026

Reel of film around the world

Foreign Language Film

Chosen by you, our audience! Movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. 3 Idiots (2009, India; directed by Rajkumar Hirani)in Hindi with English subtitlesThursday, Nov. 5, 1 p.m.Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. Rated PG-13 Runtime: 2 hours 51 minutes.Told across two timelines, this acclaimed […]
Wednesday, Nov 18
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Performing Arts Movie

Try to Remember The Fantasticks Thursday, Nov. 19, 1 p.m. After 42 years and 17,162 performances, the legendary and beloved musical The Fantasticks to its final bow on Off-Broadway. On the eve of this last performance, the composer and lyricist, former cast members like Jerry Orbach and F. Murray Abraham, fans of the musical, and […]
Thursday, Nov 19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Duo Mosaic Piano Duo

Sunday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m. $20/$15/$10 All Ages Wildly popular pianist Ching-Yi Lin returns to The Alden with his wife and musical partner Grace Liu. The two will dazzle on The Alden’s two Steinway pianos, the first time in decades that both instruments have shared the spotlight. Runtime: approximately 90 minutes buy tickets
Sunday, Nov 22
2:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

December 2026

Reel of film around the world

Foreign Language Film

Chosen by you, our audience! Movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. Life is Beautiful (1997, Italy; directed by Roberto Benigni) in Italian with English subtitles Oscar winner Thursday, Dec. 3, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m. Rated PG-13 Runtime: 1 hour 46 […]
Thursday, Dec 3
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

The Joyfully Jolly Jamboree -11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m.*$30/$26/$22*This ticket includes an exclusive photo op with Santa at 12-1 p.m.! All AgesASL Interpreted Bring the holiday season to life with everything you love from nostalgic TV holiday specials: original songs, toe-tapping choreography, sensational commercial breaks, and a rousingly hilarious sing-a-long. Joshua Holden (Puppet Director, Broadway’s Water for Elephants) introduces […]
Saturday, Dec 12
11:00 AM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

The Joyfully Jolly Jamboree -4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12, 4 p.m.$25/$23/$20 All Ages Bring the holiday season to life with everything you love from nostalgic TV holiday specials: original songs, toe-tapping choreography, sensational commercial breaks, and a rousingly hilarious sing-a-long. Joshua Holden (Puppet Director, Broadway’s Water for Elephants) introduces his inventive, quirky, and beautifully handcrafted puppets. Musician Jeb Caldwell joins with […]
Saturday, Dec 12
4:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
Reel of film around the world

Foreign Language Film

Chosen by you, our audience! Movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. Life is Beautiful (1997, Italy; directed by Roberto Benigni) in Italian with English subtitles Oscar winner Thursday, Dec. 3, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m. Rated PG-13 Runtime: 1 hour 46 […]
Wednesday, Dec 16
6:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Sounds of the Season: A Lil’ Maceo Holiday

Saturday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m.$45/$35/$25All Ages Celebrate the season with one of the McLean Community Center’s favorite holiday traditions! Enjoy an upbeat evening of funky jazz renditions of beloved seasonal classics, performed with energy, style and plenty of holiday spirit. Featuring lively music, special guests and irresistible rhythms, this festive concert is guaranteed to get […]
Saturday, Dec 19
7:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Performing Arts Movie

Hansel and GretelHoliday Selection Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1 p.m. By Engelbert Humperdinck in German with English subtitles. Diana Damrau and Angelika Kirchschlager star in the acclaimed 2008 Royal Opera production of Humperdinck’s famous fairytale opera. Not rated. Runtime: 2 hours and 18 minutes.Recommended for all ages.
Tuesday, Dec 22
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

January 2027

Furia Flamenca Navidad Flamenca

Sunday, Jan. 3, 2 p.m.$35/$30/$25All Ages Come celebrate the holidays the Spanish and Puerto Rican way! Navidad Flamenca is a delightful concert that will take you on a journey of some of the most festive holiday traditions celebrating Three Kings Day. The show was conceived by Estela Vélez de Paredez, Artistic Director of the company, […]
Sunday, Jan 3
2:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

The Alden’s 2027 Youth Production Auditions: Rotten Apples

Rotten Apples by Tracy Wells A mystery featuring beloved storybook characters…and a few villains! Auditions: Tuesday-Wednesday, Jan. 5-6, 6:30-9 p.m. Call Backs: Thursday, Jan. 7, 7-9 p.m. (by invitation only) $150 participation fee, if cast. Youth ages 10-16 who reside in or attend school within the MCC tax district are invited to audition! If cast, […]
Tuesday - Wednesday, Jan 5 - 6
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
Reel of film around the world

Foreign Language Film

Chosen by you, our audience! Movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. My Uncle (1958, France; directed by Jacques Tati) in French with English subtitles Oscar winner Thursday, Jan. 7, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 6:30 p.m. Slapstick genius Tati’s first color film is […]
Thursday, Jan 7
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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