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 2024

Koo Koo

Family Friendly Saturday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Old Firehouse Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd. $15/$12 students and seniors /$10 MCC district residents Often described as the Beastie Boys meets Sesame Street, Koo Koo is a dance party for the senses. Lifelong friends and collaborators Bryan and Neil tour the globe delighting […]
Saturday, Sep 14
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Old Firehouse
1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101
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October 2024

“The Remember Balloons”

All Ages The World Premiere Performance! Friday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. $20/$17 students and seniors/$15 MCC district residents The Alden is hosting the world premiere of this new performance. Based on the book, “The Remember Balloons” by Jessie Oliveros. Illustrated by Dana Wulfekotte. Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. Directed and choreographed […]
Friday, Oct 18
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)”

Presented by the McLean Community Players Friday, Oct. 25,  7:30 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.Sunday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m.$25/$20 students and seniors/$18 MCC residents Can three folks really cover 37 Shakespeare plays in less than two hours? This fast-firing comedy does just that as it parodies all of Shakespeare’s plays (plus the […]
Friday - Sunday, Oct 25 - 27
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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“SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure”

Family Friendly Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. $15/$12 students and seniors/$10 MCC district residents This bilingual/bicultural musical uses traditional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of 12-year-old Vita Flores, who thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why throw a party for the dead? But when […]
Wednesday, Oct 30
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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November 2024

The Judy Carmichael Trio

All Ages Sunday, Nov. 3, 2 p.m. $30/$25 students and seniors/$20 MCC district residents A stride pianist so accomplished that Count Basie gave her the nickname “Stride,” Judy Carmichael is more than just a great jazz musician in the style of Fats Waller. She’s an enchanting performer and sharp as a tack. Many will know […]
Sunday, Nov 3
2:00 PM - 3:00 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. Native American Heritage Month Selection “Roma” (Mexico; directed by Alfonso Cuarón) in Spanish and Mixtec with English subtitles Thursday, Nov. 7, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m. Oscar winner “Roma” follows […]
Thursday, Nov 7
1:00 PM - 3:00 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. Native American Heritage Month Selection “Roma” (Mexico; directed by Alfonso Cuarón) in Spanish and Mixtec with English subtitles Thursday, Nov. 7, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m. Oscar winner “Roma” follows […]
Wednesday, Nov 13
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Adam Levin, Classical Guitar

All Ages Sunday, Nov. 17, 2 p.m. $10/$7 students and seniors/$5 MCC district residents Billboard chart-topping recording artist, Fulbright scholar and worldwide performer, Adam Levin, brings a beautiful and thoughtful concert to our chamber music series. Levin’s repertoire and expertise span J.S. Bach to contemporary Spanish music. Plus, he’s a professor, so you know the […]
Sunday, Nov 17
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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December 2024

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. Holiday Selection “Tokyo Godfathers” (Japan; directed by Shôgo Furuya and Satoshi Kon) in Japanese with English subtitles Thursday, Dec. 5, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m. In modern-day Tokyo, three homeless […]
Thursday, Dec 5
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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“L’Chaim II: A Tribute to the Jewish Legacy of Broadway (and Christmas)”

All Ages Sunday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. $40/$30 students and seniors/$25 MCC district residents “L’Chaim” for Christmas!? Who do you think wrote all the best Christmas songs? Four Broadway singers return to The Alden for the sequel to their wildly popular “L’Chaim” performance last year. More than just stellar voices singing the best of Broadway’s […]
Sunday, Dec 15
2:00 PM - 3:30 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. Holiday Selection “Tokyo Godfathers” (Japan; directed by Shôgo Furuya and Satoshi Kon) in Japanese with English subtitles Thursday, Dec. 5, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m. In modern-day Tokyo, three homeless […]
Wednesday, Dec 18
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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