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 2024
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Foreign Language Film

“Tales of the Night” Now two showings! Thursday, March 7, 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 6:30 p.m. (France; Directed Michel Ocelot) Shown in French with English subtitles. “Tales of the Night” weaves together six exotic fables, each unfolding in a unique locale, from Tibet, to medieval Europe, to the Land of the Dead. This movie […]
Wednesday, Mar 20
6:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Performing Arts Movie

“The Tales of Beatrix Potter” Thursday, March 28, 1 p.m. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. Special Spring Break Film! With dancers of The Royal Ballet. This live-action film adapts the animal stories of Beatrix Potter into a full-fledged ballet performance danced by various stars of the Royal Ballet. An ideal film for […]
Thursday, Mar 28
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
April 2024
colorful film strips

Foreign Language Film

“The Salesman” Now two showings! Thursday, April 4, 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 6:30 p.m. (Iran and France; Directed Asghar Farhadi) Shown in Farsi with English subtitles. Cannes and Oscar winner. From the director of “A Separation,” a married couple perform in Arthur Miller’s 1949 play “Death of a Salesman” on stage. When the wife […]
Thursday, Apr 4
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

(the) Unruly Theatre Project

Improv Classes Showcase Free admission Come enjoy a night of laughs on us! (the) Unruly Improv is The Alden’s professional teen improv company dedicated to bringing comedic performances to the community. UTP won 1st place at Improvicon of Northern Virginia in both 2022 and 2023—and were the only teen group competing!
Friday, Apr 5
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Old Firehouse
1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

Family Hula Dance Workshop

Sunday, April 7, 1-2:30 p.m. $15/$12 student & senior/$10 MCC district residents Join us for a family-fun afternoon learning the basics of Hula dance and storytelling from the acclaimed Honolulu Theatre for Youth! Experience is not required. Children must attend with an adult. BUY TICKETS
Sunday, Apr 7
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
Borisevich duo posing with instruments

The Borisevich Duo

All Ages Chamber Music Series Non-MCC District Resident Cost: $10/$7 for seniors and students The Borisevich Duo, featuring pianist Margarita Loukachkina and violinist Nikita Borisevich, is an internationally-acclaimed violin and piano duet, frequently performing across the United States and Europe. BUY TICKETS
Sunday, Apr 7
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

(the) Unruly Theatre Project

w/Honolulu Theatre for Youth Free admission Come enjoy a night of laughs on us! (the) Unruly Improv is The Alden’s professional teen improv company dedicated to bringing comedic performances to the community. UTP won 1st place at Improvicon of Northern Virginia in both 2022 and 2023—and were the only teen group competing!
Sunday, Apr 7
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Old Firehouse
1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

Hula for Retirees Workshop

Monday, April 8, 1-2 p.m. Free for SIA and non-SIA members! Led by the acclaimed Honolulu Theatre for Youth, this gentle introduction to the basics of hula will teach traditional gestures and body movements as well as the history and cultural context of this beautiful Hawaiian art form. All movement levels are welcome!
Monday, Apr 8
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
colorful film strips

Foreign Language Film

“The Salesman” Now two showings!Thursday, April 4, 1 p.m.Wednesday, April 10, 6:30 p.m. (Iran and France; Directed Asghar Farhadi)Shown in Farsi with English subtitles. Cannes and Oscar winner. From the director of “A Separation,” a married couple perform in Arthur Miller’s 1949 play “Death of a Salesman” on stage. When the wife is assaulted, her […]
Wednesday, Apr 10
6:30 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Lightwire Theater: “The Ugly Duckling”

Family Friendly $15/$12 seniors/$10 MCC district residents Lightwire Theater’s production takes Aesop’s classic fable about acceptance and makes it electric! Their unique brand of electromagnetic storytelling uses only LED wire, larger than life puppets and a dramatic score to convey deep meaning and theatrical excitement. In 2012, Lightwire was a semi-finalist on “America’s Got Talent!” […]
Friday, Apr 12
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
hands holding a movie clapboard

Performing Arts Movie

“Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare Thursday, April 18, 1 p.m. Always free, always awesome. Programs subject to change. With Stephen Fry and Mark Rylance One of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies, “Twelfth Night” was ‘blissfully reborn’ (The Daily Telegraph) for the 2012-13 season at London’s Globe Theatre. Not Rated
Thursday, Apr 18
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

BRUSH Theatre: “POLI POP”

Family Friendly $20/$17 seniors/$15 MCC district residents Poli and Pola are siblings who don’t want to go to sleep. The siblings start off playing with toys in their bedroom. Then, their imaginations take them on a surreal, dream-like journey full of surprise and joy. BRUSH Theatre of South Korea uses incredible technology and special effects […]
Sunday, Apr 21
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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