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Experience the magic of theatre performances in Washington, DC: 2024/2025‘s top theater tickets await you!
Washington, D.C., has many theaters for Broadway shows, plays, musicals, Cirque Du Soleil, concerts, family shows, operas, ballets, and comedy shows. Browse the schedule of all current and upcoming theater shows this season. Some of the most well-known theaters in the city include Kennedy Center, Birchmere Music Hall, Kreeger Theatre, DCJCC – Edlavitch Jewish Community Center, National Theatre, DC Improv, Capital One Hall, Capital One Arena, The Theater at MGM National Harbor, The Anthem, The Fillmore Silver Spring, and more. Explore the most complete information about theater shows currently playing in DC. Immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant theater scene as the schedule of shows undergoes daily updates, ensuring the most up-to-date information. Don’t miss out on indulging in the best theatre performances this season in the DC metropolitan area. Get theater tickets and enjoy your show worry-free.

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Shows: 1228
  • Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Dec
    24
    2024
    11:00 AM
    Tue
    Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Warner Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1847
    20004, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $84
    Avg. price ~ $205
    Available Tickets: 196
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  • The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Dec
    24
    2024
    3:30 PM
    Tue
    Warner Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1847
    20004, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $86
    Avg. price ~ $196
    Available Tickets: 179
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  • & Juliet
    Dec
    26
    2024
    1:30 PM
    Thu
    & Juliet
    Kennedy Center Opera House | Capacity: 2362
    20566, 2700 F Street, Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $247
    Avg. price ~ $329
    30 tickets remaining!
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  • Life of Pi
    Dec
    26
    2024
    2:00 PM
    Thu
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $200
    Avg. price ~ $448
    10 tickets remaining!
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  • The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Dec
    26
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    Warner Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1847
    20004, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $79
    Avg. price ~ $234
    Available Tickets: 246
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  • Drunk Shakespeare
    Dec
    26
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    20005, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $263
    Avg. price ~ $343
    16 tickets remaining!
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  • & Juliet
    Dec
    26
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    & Juliet
    Kennedy Center Opera House | Capacity: 2362
    20566, 2700 F Street, Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $172
    Avg. price ~ $307
    Available Tickets: 60
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  • A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas
    Dec
    26
    2024
    7:45 PM
    Thu
    20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, US
    Prices from $86
    Avg. price ~ $99
    4 tickets remaining!
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  • Life of Pi
    Dec
    26
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $182
    Avg. price ~ $334
    27 tickets remaining!
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  • Death On the Nile
    Dec
    26
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    Death On the Nile
    20024, 101 6th Street Southwest, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $300
    Avg. price ~ $377
    8 tickets remaining!
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  • The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Dec
    27
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Warner Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1847
    20004, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $86
    Avg. price ~ $275
    Available Tickets: 235
    Tickets
  • Drunk Shakespeare
    Dec
    27
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    20005, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $263
    Avg. price ~ $343
    16 tickets remaining!
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  • Death On the Nile
    Dec
    27
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Death On the Nile
    20024, 101 6th Street Southwest, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $300
    Avg. price ~ $377
    8 tickets remaining!
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  • & Juliet
    Dec
    27
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    & Juliet
    Kennedy Center Opera House | Capacity: 2362
    20566, 2700 F Street, Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $142
    Avg. price ~ $303
    Available Tickets: 98
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  • A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas
    Dec
    27
    2024
    7:45 PM
    Fri
    20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, US
    Prices from $82
    Avg. price ~ $105
    18 tickets remaining!
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  • Life of Pi
    Dec
    27
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $200
    Avg. price ~ $387
    30 tickets remaining!
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  • Drunk Shakespeare
    Dec
    27
    2024
    9:00 PM
    Fri
    20005, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $263
    Avg. price ~ $343
    16 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • & Juliet
    Dec
    28
    2024
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    & Juliet
    Kennedy Center Opera House | Capacity: 2362
    20566, 2700 F Street, Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $150
    Avg. price ~ $292
    Available Tickets: 121
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  • The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Dec
    28
    2024
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    Warner Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1847
    20004, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $81
    Avg. price ~ $268
    Available Tickets: 220
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  • A Christmas Carol
    Dec
    28
    2024
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    Ford's Theatre | Capacity: 661
    20004, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $465
    Avg. price ~ $564
    11 tickets remaining!
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List Of Theater Shows

The Washington Ballet
The Washington Ballet
Shows: 36
Warner Theatre - DC
Dec 24, 2024 11:00 AM
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
Shows: 16
Irvine Barclay Theatre
Dec 24, 2024 11:00 AM
& Juliet - Musical
& Juliet - Musical
Shows: 30
Kennedy Center Opera House
Dec 26, 2024 1:30 PM
Life of Pi
Life of Pi
Shows: 30
Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater
Dec 26, 2024 2:00 PM
Drunk Shakespeare
Drunk Shakespeare
Shows: 8
The Lion Theatre - Chicago
Dec 26, 2024 7:00 PM
KC Shornima
KC Shornima
Shows: 5
The Cellar At The Comedy Loft of DC
Dec 26, 2024 7:30 PM
Felonious Munk
Felonious Munk
Shows: 6
The Comedy Loft of DC
Dec 26, 2024 7:30 PM
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas
Shows: 8
Olney Theatre Center
Dec 26, 2024 7:45 PM
Death On The Nile
Death On The Nile
Shows: 4
Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
Dec 26, 2024 8:00 PM
John Oliver
John Oliver
Shows: 10
Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Dec 27, 2024 7:00 PM
Michael Blackson
Michael Blackson
Shows: 1
EagleBank Arena
Dec 27, 2024 8:00 PM
Deon Cole
Deon Cole
Shows: 1
EagleBank Arena
Dec 27, 2024 8:00 PM
D.L. Hughley
D.L. Hughley
Shows: 1
EagleBank Arena
Dec 27, 2024 8:00 PM
Cedric The Entertainer
Cedric The Entertainer
Shows: 1
EagleBank Arena
Dec 27, 2024 8:00 PM
New Year's Comedy Jam
New Year's Comedy Jam
Shows: 2
EagleBank Arena
Dec 27, 2024 8:00 PM
Earthquake
Earthquake
Shows: 1
EagleBank Arena
Dec 27, 2024 8:00 PM
Chloe LaBranche
Chloe LaBranche
Shows: 3
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Dec 27, 2024 8:45 PM
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Shows: 10
Spencer Theatre At Kansas City Repertory Theatre
Dec 28, 2024 2:00 PM
Red Grant
Red Grant
Shows: 1
DAR Constitution Hall
Dec 28, 2024 7:00 PM
Luenell
Luenell
Shows: 1
DAR Constitution Hall
Dec 28, 2024 7:00 PM
Tony Roberts
Tony Roberts
Shows: 1
DAR Constitution Hall
Dec 28, 2024 7:00 PM
Nephew Tommy
Nephew Tommy
Shows: 1
DAR Constitution Hall
Dec 28, 2024 7:00 PM
Lance Woods
Lance Woods
Shows: 1
DAR Constitution Hall
Dec 28, 2024 7:00 PM
Bruce Bruce
Bruce Bruce
Shows: 1
DAR Constitution Hall
Dec 28, 2024 7:00 PM
Keith Alberstadt
Keith Alberstadt
Shows: 1
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Dec 30, 2024 7:00 PM
Emil Wakim
Emil Wakim
Shows: 2
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Dec 31, 2024 7:00 PM
Leonard Ouzts
Leonard Ouzts
Shows: 1
The Comedy Loft of DC
Dec 31, 2024 10:30 PM
Frozen - The Musical
Frozen - The Musical
Shows: 4
Olney Theatre Center
Jan 1, 2025 7:00 PM
Jackie Kashian
Jackie Kashian
Shows: 4
The Comedy Loft of DC
Jan 3, 2025 3:30 AM
Caleb Synan
Caleb Synan
Shows: 4
The Comedy Loft of DC
Jan 3, 2025 3:30 AM
Daphnique Springs
Daphnique Springs
Shows: 4
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Jan 3, 2025 7:00 PM
Sheryl Underwood
Sheryl Underwood
Shows: 5
DC Improv
Jan 3, 2025 7:00 PM
Mixtape
Mixtape
Shows: 2
The Atlantis
Jan 4, 2025 10:00 PM
Annie
Annie
Shows: 28
Hippodrome Theatre At The France-Merrick PAC
Jan 7, 2025 7:30 PM
Craig Robinson
Craig Robinson
Shows: 2
DC Improv
Jan 9, 2025 7:00 PM
Liz Miele
Liz Miele
Shows: 5
The Comedy Loft of DC
Jan 9, 2025 7:30 PM
Havana Hop
Havana Hop
Shows: 5
Kennedy Center Family Theater
Jan 11, 2025 11:00 AM
Prince T Dub
Prince T Dub
Shows: 1
The Comedy Loft of DC
Jan 12, 2025 7:00 PM
What the Constitution Means to Me
What the Constitution Means to Me
Shows: 62
Round House Theatre
Jan 15, 2025 7:30 PM
Zainab Johnson
Zainab Johnson
Shows: 5
The Comedy Loft of DC
Jan 16, 2025 7:30 PM
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Theatres

List Of all theatres in the city and DC area.
9:30 Club
location 20001, 815 V St. N.w., Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 95
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
location 22204, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA, US
Shows & Events: 46
Baltimore Soundstage
location 21202, 124 Market Place, Baltimore, MD, US
Shows & Events: 44
Bethesda Theatre
location 20814, 7719 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD, US
Shows & Events: 4
Birchmere Music Hall
location 22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave,, Alexandria, VA, US
Shows & Events: 89
Capital One Arena
location 20004, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 84
Capital One Hall
location 22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons Corner, VA, US
Shows & Events: 53
CenterStage At Reston Community Center
location 20191, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA, US
Shows & Events: 27
CFG Bank Arena
location 21201, 201 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD, US
Shows & Events: 42
DAR Constitution Hall
location 20006, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 13
DC Improv
location 20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W., Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 65
EagleBank Arena
location 22030, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA, US
Shows & Events: 52
Fichandler Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
location 20024, 101 6th Street Southwest, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 34
Ford's Theatre
location 20004, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 77
George Mason Center For The Arts - Concert Hall
location 22030, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, US
Shows & Events: 19
George Mason Center For The Arts - Harris Theater
location 22030, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, US
Shows & Events: 8
Hippodrome Theatre At The France-Merrick PAC
location 21201, 12 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD, US
Shows & Events: 70
Howard Theatre - DC
location 20001, 620 T Street, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 41
Kennedy Center Concert Hall
location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 74
Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater
location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 108
Kennedy Center Family Theater
location 20566, 2700 F Street, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 30
Kennedy Center Opera House
location 20566, 2700 F Street, Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 192
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater
location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 62
Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 180
Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
location 20024, 101 6th Street Southwest, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 85
Lincoln Theatre - DC
location 20009, 1215 U St Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 28
Lisner Auditorium
location 20052, 730 21st Street, NW , Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 8
Lyric Opera House - MD
location 21201, 140 W Mount Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD, US
Shows & Events: 27
Merchant Hall At Hylton Performing Arts Center
location 20110, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, US
Shows & Events: 28
Michael R. Klein Theatre
location 20004, 450 7th Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 58
Music Center At Strathmore
location 20852, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD, US
Shows & Events: 30
National Theatre - DC
location 20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 52
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DC Theatre Guide

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.

DC Metro Area Theatre Guide
DC Metro Area Theatre Guide
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Best Theaters in DC

There are theaters in Washington D.C. each showcasing its distinct features and attractions. Among the rated theaters in the city are:


  • The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is often regarded as a hub in the United States. It houses the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera offering a range of theater, dance, and musical performances.
  • The Shakespeare Theatre Company holds a position among theaters nationwide. Known for its top-notch productions of Shakespeare plays and works, by playwrights the company is recognized for its exceptional performances and creative interpretations.
  • The Arena Stage is a Tony Award-winning theater, that has been producing plays and musicals since 1950. This theater is known for its strong commitment to new works and its innovative approaches to classic texts.
  • The Studio Theatre is an off-Broadway theatre, that hosts many contemporary playwrights’ works, and it’s an intimate atmosphere.

These serve as a glimpse into the diverse array of theaters in Washington D.C. With a plethora of choices available your selection largely hinges on your preferences and the kind of performance that captures your interest.

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