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Use the links below to find out more information on the Washington, D.C. theater you wish to visit.

Warner Theatre
National Theatre
Ford's Theatre and Lincoln Museum
Capitol Steps
Discovery Theater
Studio Theater
Washington Ballet
Washington Performing Arts Society 


Warner Theatre

Summary: A theater largely responsible for the revitalization of downtown Washington. The theatre hosts a number of different performances, ranging from comedy tours to Kabuki Theater.
Address: 513 13th Street, NW
Closest Metro Stop: Metro Center (Orange, Red, and Blue lines)
Cost: Ticket prices vary with performance and seating. For a list of events and ticket prices, visit: http://www.warnertheater.com/calendar.asp. A $3 service charge is added to tickets purchased at the Warner Box Office.
Availability: For more performances, the lobbies and bars open one hour prior to showtime and seating begins 30 minutes before showtime. Performance times vary.
Notes: For more information, call: (202) 783-4000 or visit: http://www.warnertheater.com.

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National Theatre

Summary: A theater featuring a number of films, plays, and a number of other performances and series.
Address: 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004
Closest Metro Stop: Metro Center (Red Line)
Cost: Ticket costs vary with showing; some are free or charge. To order tickets, visit: http://www.nationaltheatre.org/tickets/buytickets.htm#online.
Availability: For a schedule of shows, visit: http://www.nationaltheatre.org/index.htm.
Notes: Photo I.D. and metal detector security screening are required for entrance.
For more information: visit: http://www.nationaltheatre.org/index.htm.

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Ford’s Theatre and Lincoln Museum

Tour Summary: Tribute to President Lincoln’s love of the arts. Museum includes the clothes Abraham Lincoln wore on the night of his assassination.
Tour Length: Fifteen minute historical talks.
Address: Located on 10th St between E and F streets.
Closest Metro Stop: Metro Center (Blue, Orange, & Red Lines) or Gallery Place (Green, Yellow, & Red Lines).
Availability: The Lincoln Museum and the house where Lincoln died are open from 8 AM - 11:45 PM every day except Christmas Day. Tours at the theatre are self guided. Talks are presented at fifteen past the house except between 12 noon and 2 PM.
Costs: Free.
Notes:  Because Ford’s Theatre also functions as an active stage with live performances there are times when the theatre will be closed to the public. Matinees usually take place on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, although rehearsals can take place at any time of day. For performance information please visit the Ford Homepage at www.fordstheatre.org

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Capitol Steps


Summary: 
The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. Since they began, the Capitol Steps have recorded 27 albums, including their latest, Springtime for Liberals . They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard 4 times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their Politics Takes a Holiday radio specials. This acting group presents a humorous side to Washington politics.
Address: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in the Amphitheater, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington DC
Showtimes:  Every Friday and Saturday year round at 7:30 pm.
Cost: Tickets for the show are $35.00 and can be bought online at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the DC Visitor Information Center.
Website: http://www.capsteps.com/


Discovery Theater

Summary:  Live performances for young Audiences in Washington DC. Check website for current performances.
Address: 1100 Jefferson Drive SW, on the National Mall
Metro Stop: Smithsonian or L’Enfant Plaza. 
Cost:
      Regular Single Ticket Prices:
    Resident Members: $4 (Adults & Children) 
    Gen Admission Adult: $6
    Gen Admission Child: $5
    Family Special Performances (select Saturdays at Noon):
    Resident Members: $9 (Adults & Children)
    Gen Admission Adult: $10
    Gen Admission Child: $9
How to buy tickets: Single tickets can be purchased online through our website or www.residentassociates.org.  You may also call the Resident Associates office at 202-633-3030.
Website: http://discoverytheater.org/index.shtm


Studio Theater

Summary:  The Studio Theatre’s mission is to produce the best in contemporary theatre.
Address: 1501 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005
Metro Stop: Dupont Circle
Performances: Check website calendar: https://www.studiotheatre.org/plays/
Tickets: Buy tickets online or from the Box Office at 202-332-3300


Washington Ballet

Summary:  Founded in 1976 by the great American ballet pioneer Mary Day and under Septime Webre’s artistic directorship since 1999, the Washington Ballet is an ensemble of powerfully athletic classical ballet dancers performing a repertory of new work and creativity. Considered one of the country’s finest ballet companies, The Washington Ballet is recognized nationally and internationally for its high standards, artistic integrity and unwavering commitment to presenting the very best in ballet. 
Address: 13th and E Streets, NW
Metro Stop: Metro Center
Performances: Check website for performances
Tickets: For tickets to The Washington Ballet call 202.397.SEAT, 1.800.551.SEAT or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Website: http://www.washingtonballet.org/


Washington Performing Arts Society

Summary:  For more than 40 years Washington Performing Arts Society has created profound opportunities by connecting the community to artists, in both education and performance. Through live events in venues that criss-cross the landscape of the D.C. metropolitan area, WPAS invites all to share lifelong opportunities to deepen their cultural knowledge, enrich their lives, and expand their understanding of the world through the universal language of the performing arts.
Address: 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 510 Washington, DC 20036
Performances: Check website calendar or call 202-833-9800 for more information.
Tickets: Can order on website or call 202-785-9727.
Website: http://www.wpas.org/

 

Venues


Wolf Trap Foundation:
Address: 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia 22182
General Information: (703) 255-1900
Ticket Information: (703) 255-1868
Website: http://www.wolf-trap.org/


Nissan Pavilion
:
Address: 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136
General Information: (703) 754-6400
Website: http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/793/


George Mason Patriot Center:
Address:
4500 Patriot Circle Fairfax, VA 22030
Ticket Information: (202) 661-5061
Ticketmaster: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/172065/
GMU Basketball Ticket Information: (703) 993-3270
Website: http://www.patriotcenter.com/


Verizon Center:

Address: 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004
General Information: (202) 661-5000
Ticket Information: (202) 397-SEAT, (703) 573-SEAT, (410) 547-SEAT
Wizards Season Tickets: (202) 661-5050
Mystics Season Tickets: (202) 266-2277
Capitals Season Tickets: (202) 266-CAPS
Group Sales Tickets: (202) 661-5061
Website: http://www.verizoncenter.com/