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 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. “Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque in America” Thursday, Nov. 20, 1 p.m. “Behind the […]
Thursday, Nov 20
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Marcolivia, Violin and Viola

All Ages Sunday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m. $15 Standard/$10 Seniors/$7 MCC district residents. Tickets on sale 9/2/25. Marcolivia is an award-winning violin and viola duo that performs music from all styles and periods. The duo has been featured on NPR’s “Performance Today” and are founding members of the Phillips Camerata, in addition to regularly performing, […]
Sunday, Nov 23
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
December 2025

Foreign Language Film

Rated R “8 Women” (2002, France; Directed by François Ozon) in French with English subtitles Holiday Selection Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 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 […]
Wednesday, Dec 3
6:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Foreign Language Film

Rated R “8 Women” (2002, France; Directed by François Ozon) in French with English subtitles Holiday Selection Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 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 […]
Thursday, Dec 4
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

UTP at the Old Firehouse

(the) Unruly Improv is The Alden’s professional teen improv company dedicated to bringing comedic performances to the community. Members audition to be in the company and are paid for each performance or workshop they do for the community. UTP won 1st place at Improvicon of Northern Virginia in 2022, 2023 and 2025-and were the only teen […]
Friday, Dec 12
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Old Firehouse
1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

Recent Cutbacks: “Kevin!!!!!”

All Ages Saturday, Dec. 13, 4 p.m. $25 Standard/$20 Seniors/$15 MCC district residents. Tickets on sale 9/2/25. The team famous for “Hold on to Your Butts” tackles their most ambitious project to date! There’s nothing like a Recent Cutbacks show-featuring live projections, puppets, onstage foley sound effects and a four-person choir, all told with their […]
Saturday, Dec 13
4:00 PM - 5:00 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. Holiday Selection “Billy Elliot: The Musical Live” (2014) From London’s West End Thursday, Dec. 18, 1 p.m. […]
Thursday, Dec 18
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

“Sounds of the Season: A Lil’ Maceo Holiday”

All Ages Saturday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. $40 Standard/$30 Seniors/$25 MCC district residents. Tickets on sale 9/2/25. You’re not going to want to miss this stellar performance that sells out every year! Saxophonist Lil’ Maceo, gospel violinist Eric Taylor and a host of their fabulous friends share a joyful evening of holiday cheer in their […]
Saturday, Dec 20
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

The Barter Players: “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas”

Family Friendly Monday, Dec. 22, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. (11 a.m. will be ASL interpreted) $25 Standard/$20 Seniors/$15 MCC district residents It’s Christmas time at the zoo, and everyone is eagerly awaiting the birth of Bella, the zoo’s first baby hippo! Seven-year-old Lois Jean, the zookeeper’s daughter, is especially excited-she’s counting on Bella’s arrival […]
Monday, Dec 22
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

The Barter Players: “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas”

Family Friendly Monday, Dec. 22, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. (11 a.m. is ASL interpreted) $25 Standard/$20 Seniors/$15 MCC district residents It’s Christmas time at the zoo, and everyone is eagerly awaiting the birth of Bella, the zoo’s first baby hippo! Seven-year-old Lois Jean, the zookeeper’s daughter, is especially excited-she’s counting on Bella’s arrival to […]
Monday, Dec 22
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
January 2026

Furia Flamenca: “A Trip to Spain”

Family Friendly Sunday, Jan. 4, 2 p.m.$25 Standard/$20 Seniors/$15 MCC district residents. Tickets on sale 9/2/25 Audience-favorite Furia Flamenca is back with a show for the whole family. “A Trip to Spain” introduces children to flamenco music and dance, shares some of the art form’s history and invites audience members to participate in flamenco-making. Running […]
Sunday, Jan 4
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Foreign Language Film

PG-13 “Pelle the Conqueror” (1987, Denmark and Sweden; Directed by Bille August) in Swedish and Danish with English subtitles Thursday, Jan. 8, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 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 […]
Thursday, Jan 8
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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