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.

September 2025

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. In honor of McLean Community Center’s 50th Anniversary, take an in-depth look at another masterpiece from 1975. […]
Thursday, Sep 18
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Ching-Yi Lin, Piano: “Ravel at 150”

All Ages Sunday, Sept. 21, 2 p.m. $15 Standard/$10 Seniors/$7 MCC district residents. Tickets on sale 9/2/25. Join internationally acclaimed pianist Ching-Yi Lin in celebrating the 150th birthday of composer Maurice Ravel-most famous for “Boléro,” but also a composer of beautiful and fiendishly difficult piano music that requires a balance of technical and artistic challenges. […]
Sunday, Sep 21
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
October 2025

McLean Community Players: “Godspell” by Stephen Schwartz

All ages October 3-11 Visit mcleanplayers.org for audition and ticket information. MCP has entertained since 1964 with a mission to empower our diverse community through the magic of theater. It creates an inclusive space where voices are heard, talents are nurtured and stories come alive. By fostering creativity and connection, MCP aims to enrich lives […]
Friday, Oct 3
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Foreign Language Film

“The Bicycle Thief” (1948, Italy; Directed by Vittorio De Sica) in Italian with English subtitles Wednesday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 1 p.m. Chosen by you, our audience! Movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. These movies are programmed for adult audiences […]
Wednesday, Oct 8
6:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Foreign Language Film

“The Bicycle Thief” (1948, Italy; Directed by Vittorio De Sica) in Italian with English subtitles Wednesday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 1 p.m. Chosen by you, our audience! Movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. These movies are programmed for adult audiences […]
Thursday, Oct 9
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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. “Theater of War” with Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline and Tony Kushner Thursday, Oct. 16, 1 p.m. Not […]
Thursday, Oct 16
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Lightwire Theatre: “Dino-Light”

Family Friendly Friday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. $25 Standard/$20 Seniors/$15 MCC district residents. Tickets on sale 9/2/25. Lightwire Theatre has been praised by audiences all over the world and was a semi-finalist on “America’s Got Talent.” In “Dino-Light” a famous scientist’s special powers bring a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away from […]
Friday, Oct 24
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
November 2025

Norbert Leo Butz: “Broadway or Busk”

13+. Saturday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. $50 Standard/$45 Seniors/$35 MCC district residents. Tickets on sale 9/2/25. From “Big Fish” to “Wicked” to “Catch Me If You Can,” two-time Tony Award-winner Norbert Leo Butz has been charming audiences with his gorgeous voice and swankified storytelling. Join him for a night of Broadway music and personal anecdotes […]
Saturday, Nov 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Foreign Language Film

“Train to Busan” (2016, South Korea; Directed by Yeon Sang-ho) in Korean with English subtitles Thursday, Nov. 6, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m. Chosen by you, our audience! Movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. These movies are programmed for adult audiences […]
Thursday, Nov 6
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

“The Accidental Hero”

13+ Friday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. $30 Standard/$25 Seniors/$20 MCC district residents. Tickets on sale 9/2/25. This completely true story is a multimedia, one-man show about Lieutenant Colonel Matt Konop, a WWII American officer who miraculously liberates the Czech villages of his grandparents. Written and performed by his grandson, Patrick Dewane, “The Accidental Hero” is […]
Friday, Nov 7
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Cirque Kalabanté “Afrique en Cirque”

All Ages Sunday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m.$40 Standard/$30 Seniors/$25 MCC district residents. Tickets on sale 9/2/25. Cirque Kalabanté’s “Afrique en Cirque” is inspired by daily life in Guinea and told through the art of circus. Founder Yamoussa Bangoura is a native Guinean and an alum of Cirque du Soleil. His colorful production makes any theater […]
Sunday, Nov 9
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Foreign Language Film

“Train to Busan” (2016, South Korea; Directed by Yeon Sang-ho) in Korean with English subtitles Thursday, Nov. 6, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m. Chosen by you, our audience! Movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. These movies are programmed for adult audiences […]
Wednesday, Nov 12
6:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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