In Washington D.C. some theaters showcase a range of entertainment from plays and Broadway musicals to film screenings.
- The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosts a wide variety of performances including theater, dance, and music.
- The National Theatre is located on Pennsylvania Avenue and is a popular venue for touring Broadway shows.
- The Warner Theatre is a historic theater that was built in 1924 and is now used for a variety of performances, including theater, music, and dance.
- The Lincoln Theatre, which was built in 1922 is a historically significant venue for African American performers and plays a role in the development of the “Black Broadway” in the United States.
- Birchmere Music Hall: Barnlike music performance space with a supper club-style main hall & a bandstand area.
The city boasts known venues along, with smaller theaters such, as the Studio Theatre, Woolly Mammoth Theatre and Arena Stage offering a diverse array of performances and shows.