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.

March 2026

“HERO: The Boy from Troy, A New Musical About Young John Lewis”

Family Friendly Friday, March 6, 7 p.m. (ASL interpreted) $25 Standard/$20 Seniors/$15 MCC district residents.  A First Woman, LLC Production. Jayden is stuck in detention with a book about Congressman John Lewis, but he thinks that history has nothing to teach him. Together, we go on a musical journey through the decades that shows how […]
Friday, Mar 6
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Performing Arts Movie

Go behind the scenes, see a great performance up close or learn more about the lives of your favorite artists. Programs subject to change. These movies are programmed for adult audiences unless otherwise noted. One screening each month. “Six by Sondheim” (2013) Thursday, March 12, 1 p.m. Directed by Tony Award-winner and frequent Sondheim collaborator […]
Thursday, Mar 12
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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The Alden’s 2026 Youth Production “The Wizard of Oz”

Adapted by Erin Detrick; Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22, 2 p.m. $15/$10 MCC district residents  When Dorothy drops into the Land of Oz, only one thing is certain: she’s got to find a way back to Kansas. A funny and fast-paced journey down the yellow brick […]
Saturday - Sunday, Mar 21 - 22
2:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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The Alden’s 2026 Youth Production “The Wizard of Oz”

Adapted by Erin Detrick; Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22, 2 p.m. $15/$10 MCC district residents  When Dorothy drops into the Land of Oz, only one thing is certain: she’s got to find a way back to Kansas. A funny and fast-paced journey down the yellow brick […]
Sunday, Mar 22
2:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Foreign Language Film

18+ “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” (1964, France; Directed by Jacques Demy) in French with English subtitles Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 1 p.m. In this musical romance, Geneviève (a beautiful young Frenchwoman who works at a small-town boutique selling umbrellas) falls for dashing mechanic Guy. Their brief romance is interrupted when Guy […]
Thursday, Mar 26
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Solomon Eichner, Piano

All Ages Sunday, March 29, 2 p.m. $15 Standard/$10 Seniors/$7 MCC district residents Baltimore native Solomon Eichner is a product of some of the best conservatories in the country and winner of numerous international competitions. He debuted at Carnegie Hall in 2016 after winning the “Golden Key Debut” International Competition and has performed in England, […]
Sunday, Mar 29
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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April 2026

Foreign Language Film

Rated PG “Your Name” (2016, Japan; Directed by Makoto Shinkai) in Japanese with English subtitles April Fool’s Day Selection Wednesday, April 1, 6:30 p.m. Two teenagers share a profound, magical connection upon discovering they can swap bodies. Things manage to become even more complicated when the two decide to meet in person. This anime movie […]
Wednesday, Apr 1
6:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Performing Arts Movie

Go behind the scenes, see a great performance up close or learn more about the lives of your favorite artists. Programs subject to change. These movies are programmed for adult audiences unless otherwise noted. One screening each month. Spring Break Family Selection “The Little Prince” (2005) Thursday, April 2, 1 p.m. An opera by Rachel […]
Thursday, Apr 2
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Foreign Language Film

Rated PG. “Schultze Gets the Blues” (2003, Germany; directed by Michael Schorr) in German with English subtitles Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 1 p.m. Schultze is an accordion player and newly without work. When the local music club celebrates its 50th anniversary, his taste in music changes unexpectedly from polka to American […]
Wednesday, Apr 8
6:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Foreign Language Film

Rated PG. “Schultze Gets the Blues” (2003, Germany; directed by Michael Schorr) in German with English subtitles Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 1 p.m. Schultze is an accordion player and newly without work. When the local music club celebrates its 50th anniversary, his taste in music changes unexpectedly from polka to American […]
Thursday, Apr 9
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS “Great American Crooners”

All Ages Sunday, April 12, 2 p.m. $35 Standard/$30 Seniors/$25 MCC district residents. Tickets on sale 9/2/25. With a rich commitment to jazz and a tip of the hat to the crooners we know and love, JALC returns to The Alden for another thrilling night. With only one stop in your neighborhood, don’t miss the […]
Sunday, Apr 12
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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