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| | Jingle Bell Jam
December 5-14, 2025
Join us for Encore’s newest holiday tradition, Jingle Bell Jam! Back for a second year, this fun, family centered revue celebrates all winter holidays. Our talented students will perform heartwarming scenes and classic holiday songs with a live band. Jingle Bell Jam the Remix is the perfect way to deck the halls and bring in the holiday spirit! Recommended for ages 4 and older.
Location: Gunston Theatre Two (2700 S Lang St, Arlington, VA 22206
Tickets: $16 for Adults, $13 for Children, Students, Military and Seniors (ticket fees included)
Group Rate: $11 ticket for a group of ten or more. All patrons one year and older must have a ticket | Buy tickets |
| | Disney's High School Musical Jr.
Join Troy, Gabriella, and the students of East High in Disney’s High School Musical Jr., a fun-filled musical about friendship, self-discovery, and following your dreams. As cliques clash and the "status quo" is challenged, this energetic show reminds everyone that it's okay to break the mold and shine in your own way. Recommended for ages 4 and older.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Tickets: $16 for Adults, $13 for Children, Students, Military and Seniors (ticket fees included)
Group Rate: $11 ticket for a group of ten or more. All patrons one year and older must have a ticket.
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Special Ticket Add-ons:
Ticket Add-on Preshow Experience: Wildcats Sing-Along
More details coming soon!
Ticket Add-On
Pre-Show Event begins at 2pm.
Ticket Add-on Preshow Experience: Disney Decathlon
More details coming soon!
Ticket Add-On
Pre-Show Event begins at 6pm.
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| | Sherlock in Wonderland
March 20-29, 2026
What happens when two of the most popular fictional characters of all time collide? Well, you will have to wait and see in Encore’s brand new original play. Search for clues alongside Sherlock Holmes in the crazy world of Wonderland. It will be an adventure! This world premiere production is by our Encore playwright. This production is recommended for ages 4 and older.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Tickets: $16 for Adults, $13 for Children, Students, Military and Seniors (ticket fees included)
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| | 2026 Student Directed One-Act Plays
Join our talented students as they take charge and step into the director’s chair for one-act plays. In our student one-act festival, the next generation of directors will present a selection of 10-minute plays that will be fun for the whole family! Recommended for ages 6 and older.
Location: Theatre On The Run (3700 South Four Mile Run Dr. Arlington, VA 22204)
Tickets: $16 for Adults, $13 for Children, Students, Military and Seniors (ticket fees included). Group rate is $11 per ticket for a group of 10 or more. All patrons ages 1 and older must have a ticket.
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| | Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr.
May 29 - June 7, 2026
Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a high-energy musical revue that follows a group of trainees on their first day at the Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Featuring songs from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II, the trainees discover the power of dreams to unite and inspire as they journey through iconic Disney moments. It’s a magical celebration for all Disney fans! Recommended for ages 4 and older.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Tickets: $16 for Adults, $13 for Children, Students, Military and Seniors (ticket fees included). Group rate is $11 per ticket for a group of 10 or more. All patrons ages 1 and older must have a ticket.
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| | The Addams Family
We're welcoming a new family to Encore. Meet The Addams Family! Wednesday Addams falls in love with a ‘normal’ boy and brings his family home to meet her delightfully eccentric relatives. When the two families come together for one unforgettable dinner, secrets spill, tempers flare, and love works its unexpected magic. Full of humor, kookiness, and heart, this musical celebrates family, acceptance, and embracing the people you call home… even if they’re a little unusual. Recommended for ages 8 and older.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Tickets: $22 for Adults, $18 for Children, Students, Military and Seniors (ticket fees included). Group rate is $16 per ticket for a group of 10 or more. All patrons ages 1 and older must have a ticket.
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Ticket Pricing
$16 for Adults; $13 for Children Students, Military and Seniors
Saturday, December 13, 3pm performance of Jingle Bell Jam the Remixwill have ASL Access provided by GoodSigns. Please email boxoffice@encorestage.org to be seated in ASL seating. See below for all ASL access dates this season!
ASL Access Dates:
-Saturday, December 13, 3pm - Jingle Bell Jam the Remix
-Saturday, January 17, 3pm - High School Musical Jr.
-Saturday, March 28, 3pm - Sherlock in Wonderland
-Saturday, June 6, 3pm - Disney's Dare to Dream
-Saturday, July 25, 2pm -The Addams Family
The Addams Family! Tickets: $22 for Adults; $18 for Children, Students, Military & Seniors. The Addams Family Group rate is $16 per ticket for a group of 10 or more (includes service fees). Single tickets for The Addams Family will be available February 2026.
Encore Stage & Studio is a participating partner in the Virginia Commission for the Arts and Virginia Department of Health Passport Program, an arts access initiative. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) card holders are eligible for free tickets to Encore productions and a 90% scholarship to classes and camps. Passport holders show their existing WIC cards, issued by VDH, to redeem the discount. No additional card required! Questions? contact info@encorestage.org.
igh School Musical Jr, Sherlock in Wonderland, Dare to Dream Jr, and The Addams Family will be held at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204).
Student Directed One-Act Plays will be held at Theatre On The Run (3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive Arlington, VA 22207).
Jingle Bell Jam the Remix will be presented at Gunston Arts Center - Theatre Two (2700 Lang St. Arlington, VA 22206)
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Preshow Experiences

Meet & Greet with Santa: Ho! Ho! Ho! Let us be merry & bright with our special guest, Santa Claus! At the Meet and Greet with Santa, you’ll be able to write and hand deliver your Wishlist to Kris Kringle himself for a picture perfect photo-opp! Afterwards, there will be a celebration with candy canes, coloring pages, and classic carols! This pre-show experience is fun for the whole family.
$9 in advance, $10 at the door. Pre-Show Event begins at 2pm. Children must be accompanied by a chaperone. Free for adults.
Frosty’s Winter Wonderland Workshop:
Before the lights go down, immerse yourself in Frosty’s Winter Wonderland Workshop and decorate a suncatcher snowglobe on the set of Jingle Bell Jam the Remix! Join the holiday magic on the stage of Jingle Bell Jam the Remix for an evening of arts and crafts. This pre-show experience is perfect for all ages, and will sure create memories that will last a lifetime.
$9 in advance, $10 at the door. Pre-Show Event begins at 6pm. Children must be accompanied by a chaperone. Free for adults.
Troy & Gabriella's Karaoke Party
Before the curtain rises, step into the spotlight at Troy and Gabriella’s Karaoke Party! Join the cast and crew onstage for an unforgettable pre-show experience where the audience becomes part of the East High fun. Sing along to your favorite High School Musical and Disney Y2K hits, and cheer for your friends as you warm up your vocal cords with the Wildcats! Perfect for all ages, this interactive karaoke party will ring in the new year to "the start of something new!"
$9 in advance $10 at the door. Pre-Show Event begins at 6pm. Children must be accompanied by a chaperone. Free for adults.

Wildcats Triathlon Decathlon
This high-energy pre-show experience lets you train like a Wildcat as you rotate through three fun-filled stations! Test your smarts with Taylor and Gabriella in a High School Musical trivia challenge, shoot hoops with Troy and Chad, and learn the show-stopping moves of “Bop to the Top” with Sharpay and Ryan. It’s the ultimate team warm-up before showtime—fun, interactive, and perfect for fans of all ages. So grab your game face and get ready to “get’cha head in the game!”
$9 in advance, $10 at the door. Pre-Show Event begins at 2pm. Children must be accompanied by a chaperone. Free for adults.
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Concessions will be available through pre-order. Options include:
-Option #1 (1 water bottle, 1 bag of chips and 1 bag of fruit snacks) $5
-Option #2 (1 water bottle, 1 bag of chips, and 1 bag of M&M's) $5
-Option #3 (1 water bottle, 1 bag of M&M's and 1 bag of fruit snacks.) $5
Pick-up for concessions will be available during intermission.
No refunds. Show dates, artists, days / times, and all other production details are subject to change without notice. All patrons age 1 and older must have a ticket.
To contact the box office, e-mail boxoffice@encorestage.org or call (703) 548-1154.
Please remember that if you or anyone in your family is ill, do not come to the theatre. Your health and safety, and that of our other patrons, our students and our staff is our highest priority. If you must miss your scheduled performance for health reasons, please contact our box office and we will assist you with an exchange. |
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