# Washington Theater Leader Is Out on Opening Night of TLC Musical

- Published: 2026-06-26T21:30:56Z
- Updated: 2026-07-07T18:33:08Z
- Section: Arts
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/theater/arena-stage-hana-sharif.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Theater
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The departing artistic director, Hana Sharif, made it clear in a resignation email that she was leaving Arena Stage under pressure.

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