Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Arena Stage co-founder Zelda Fichandler in front of the company’s first theater venue The Hippodrome, the week before the theater’s opening on August 16, 1950.
A legend in the Washington theater scene, Zelda Fichandler died July 29th at the age of 91. One of the founders of Arena Stage, she left an outsized mark on regional theater here and around the country. We speak with the Artistic Director of Arena Stage and Washington Post Theater Critic Peter Marks about her life and legacy.
Guests
- Molly Smith Artistic Director, Arena Stage
- Peter Marks Chief Theater Critic, Washington Post
Photos: D.C. Theater Legend Zelda Fichandler
Arena Stage co-founder Zelda Fichandler.
Arena Stage co-founder Zelda Fichandler in front of the company’s first theater venue The Hippodrome, the week before the theater’s opening on August 16, 1950.
Edward Mangum and Zelda Fichandler look on as Arena Stage sells it first ticket, August 16, 1950.
Arena Stage co-founder Zelda Fichandler outside the company’s second venue The Old Vat, home to Arena Stage from 1955-1961.
Arena Stage co-founder Zelda Fichandler and company move out of The Old Vat, home to Arena Stage from 1955-1961.
6 Architect Harry Weese with Arena Stage co-founder Zelda Fichandler and the model for the original Arena Stage.
Arena Stage co-founders Tom and Zelda Fichandler during the construction of the Kreeger Theater in 1971.
Arena Stage co-founders Zelda and Tom Fichandler during the construction of the Kreeger Theater in 1971.
Arena Stage co-founder Zelda Fichandler in rehearsal.
Arena Stage co-founder Zelda Fichandler.
Arena Stage co-founder Zelda Fichandler gives a presentation to artists, including actor Robert Prosky.
Cast and audience give each other a standing ovation following a performance of Inherit the Wind, directed by Zelda Fichandler, at Moscow Art Theatre 1973.
Arena Stage co-founder Zelda Fichandler.
Arena Stage co-founder Zelda Fichandler.
Arena Stage co-founder Zelda Fichandler.
Arena Stage co-founder Zelda Fichandler.
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