The Alden’s 2025 Youth Production: “Stuart Little”

Family Friendly Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Based on the book by E.B. White. Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois. Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6, 2 p.m. $10/$7 students and seniors/$5 MCC district residents It’s the 80th anniversary of E.B. White’s beloved classic about a mouse named Stuart Little […]

Saturday - Sunday, Apr 5 - 6

2:00 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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The Alden’s 2025 Youth Production: “Stuart Little”

Family Friendly Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Based on the book by E.B. White. Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois. Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6, 2 p.m. $10/$7 students and seniors/$5 MCC district residents It’s the 80th anniversary of E.B. White’s beloved classic about a mouse named Stuart Little […]

Sunday, Apr 6

2:00 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Auditions for “Shrek the Musical”

Monday, April 7, 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 7-10 p.m. Come audition for McLean Community Player’s summer production of “Shrek the Musical,” being performed at the Alden Theatre July 18-27. Auditions will be held at the McLean Community Center. Click here to get details, including character descriptions, and sign up for an audition slot!  

Monday, Apr 7

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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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. Arab-American Heritage Month Selection “The Time That Remains” (United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, France; directed by Elia Suleiman) in Hebrew and Arabic with English subtitles Wednesday, April 9, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, […]

Wednesday, Apr 9

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Auditions for “Shrek the Musical”

Monday, April 7, 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 7-10 p.m. Come audition for McLean Community Player’s summer production of “Shrek the Musical,” being performed at the Alden Theatre July 18-27. Auditions will be held at the McLean Community Center. Click here to get details, including character descriptions, and sign up for an audition slot!  

Wednesday, Apr 9

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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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. Arab-American Heritage Month Selection “The Time That Remains” (United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, France; directed by Elia Suleiman) in Hebrew and Arabic with English subtitles Wednesday, April 9, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, […]

Thursday, Apr 10

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Performing Arts Movies

Spring Break Selection “The Spongebob Musical: Live On Stage!” Thursday, April 17, 1 p.m. Free Film Screenings. Programs subject to change. SpongeBob fans young and old, join the spring break fun at Bikini Bottom! Catchy songs and fun characters create a theatrical party full of heart and humor, where the power of optimism really can […]

Thursday, Apr 17

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Tutti Frutti Productions: “Underneath a Magical Moon”

Family Friendly Sunday, April 27, 4 p.m. $15/$12 students and seniors/$10 MCC district residents Through her open window, Wendy Darling normally gazes out at the night sky dreaming of blue lagoons, magical moons and the imagined stories she can tell. But tonight, like no other, has magic in the air…underneath a Magical Moon set in […]

Sunday, Apr 27

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Macdonald Finals

Annually, the McLean Community Center recognizes the hard work and talent of young performing artists through the James C. Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition. Three prizes (1st – $1,200; 2nd – $800, and 3rd – $400) are awarded in each of four categories: Dance, Theater, Instrumental Music and Vocal Music. In 2020, the 1st place […]

Wednesday, Apr 30

8:00 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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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. Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Selection “The King of Masks” (China; directed by Wu Tianming) in Mandarin with English subtitles Thursday, May 1, 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. […]

Thursday, May 1

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Borisevich Duo, Piano and Violin

All Ages Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m. $10/$7 students and seniors/$5 MCC district residents In a recent poll, Alden audiences named the Borisevich Duo their favorite artists in our chamber music series. No joke! (We have no data about how dentists feel about them.) With their impeccable technique and artistry, illuminating commentary from Peabody Conservatory […]

Sunday, May 4

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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360 ALLSTARS

All Ages Wednesday, May 7, 7 p.m. $30/$25 students and seniors/$20 MCC district residents Spinning circles around the competition, 360 ALLSTARS showcases a dream team of sensational champs in a supercharged physical performance celebrating street culture-BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, drumming and more. Boasting a stellar international cast of world champion and world record-holding athletes […]

Wednesday, May 7

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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