DC Theater

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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  • National Ballet of Ukraine
    Oct
    08
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    Kennedy Center Opera House | Capacity: 2362
    20566, 2700 F Street, Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $66
    Avg. price ~ $132
    Available Tickets: 189
    Tickets
  • Shear Madness
    Oct
    08
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $92
    Avg. price ~ $107
    8 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Drunk Shakespeare
    Oct
    09
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    20005, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $61
    Avg. price ~ $70
    10 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Jaja's African Hair Braiding
    Oct
    09
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    Prices from $300
    Avg. price ~ $377
    8 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Shear Madness
    Oct
    09
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $92
    Avg. price ~ $115
    Available Tickets: 83
    Tickets
  • DC Theatre Tickets
    Oct
    10
    2024
    12:00 PM
    Thu
    Ford's Theatre | Capacity: 661
    20004, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC, US
    Avg. price ~ $74
    8 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Disney Junior Live: Let's Play
    Oct
    10
    2024
    6:00 PM
    Thu
    Warner Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1847
    20004, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $15
    Avg. price ~ $110
    Available Tickets: 250
    Tickets
  • Drunk Shakespeare
    Oct
    10
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    20005, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $61
    Avg. price ~ $70
    10 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
    Oct
    10
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
    EagleBank Arena | Capacity: 10000
    22030, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA, US
    Prices from $39
    Avg. price ~ $88
    Available Tickets: 1568
    Tickets
  • Jaja's African Hair Braiding
    Oct
    10
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    Prices from $300
    Avg. price ~ $377
    8 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Shear Madness
    Oct
    10
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $92
    Avg. price ~ $115
    Available Tickets: 77
    Tickets
  • Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
    Oct
    11
    2024
    10:30 AM
    Fri
    Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
    EagleBank Arena | Capacity: 10000
    22030, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA, US
    Prices from $35
    Avg. price ~ $98
    Available Tickets: 1838
    Tickets
  • Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
    Oct
    11
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
    EagleBank Arena | Capacity: 10000
    22030, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA, US
    Prices from $26
    Avg. price ~ $78
    Available Tickets: 1056
    Tickets
  • Drunk Shakespeare
    Oct
    11
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    20005, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $61
    Avg. price ~ $70
    10 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Kidz Bop Live
    Oct
    11
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Pier Six Pavilion | Capacity: 4000
    21202, 731 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD, US
    Prices from $48
    Avg. price ~ $101
    Available Tickets: 674
    Tickets
  • Shear Madness
    Oct
    11
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $92
    Avg. price ~ $115
    Available Tickets: 82
    Tickets
  • Putnam County Spelling Bee
    Oct
    11
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $268
    Avg. price ~ $337
    7 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Jaja's African Hair Braiding
    Oct
    11
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    Prices from $300
    Avg. price ~ $377
    8 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
    Oct
    12
    2024
    10:30 AM
    Sat
    Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
    EagleBank Arena | Capacity: 10000
    22030, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA, US
    Prices from $35
    Avg. price ~ $90
    Available Tickets: 988
    Tickets
  • DC Theatre Tickets
    Oct
    12
    2024
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    Prices from $37
    Avg. price ~ $76
    43 tickets remaining!
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All Theater Shows in DC

National Ballet of Ukraine
National Ballet of Ukraine
Shows: 2
Kennedy Center Opera House
Oct 8, 2024 7:30 PM
Shear Madness
Shear Madness
Shows: 346
Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
Oct 8, 2024 8:00 PM
Drunk Shakespeare
Drunk Shakespeare
Shows: 188
The Lion Theatre - Chicago
Oct 9, 2024 7:00 PM
Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Shows: 6
Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
Oct 9, 2024 7:30 PM
Mister Lincoln
Mister Lincoln
Shows: 8
Ford's Theatre
Oct 10, 2024 12:00 PM
Disney Junior Live: Let's Play
Disney Junior Live: Let's Play
Shows: 2
Warner Theatre - DC
Oct 10, 2024 6:00 PM
Disney Jr. Live On Tour
Disney Jr. Live On Tour
Shows: 2
Warner Theatre - DC
Oct 10, 2024 6:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
Shows: 20
Tucson Arena At Tucson Convention Center
Oct 10, 2024 7:00 PM
Disney On Ice
Disney On Ice
Shows: 36
Heritage Bank Center
Oct 10, 2024 7:00 PM
Kidz Bop Live
Kidz Bop Live
Shows: 1
Pier Six Pavilion
Oct 11, 2024 7:00 PM
Putnam County Spelling Bee
Putnam County Spelling Bee
Shows: 20
Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater
Oct 11, 2024 8:00 PM
Spells of The Sea
Spells of The Sea
Shows: 16
Kennedy Center Family Theater
Oct 12, 2024 11:00 AM
Living All Alone
Living All Alone
Shows: 4
Lyric Opera House - MD
Oct 12, 2024 3:00 PM
The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show
The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show
Shows: 3
The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Oct 12, 2024 6:00 PM
Rock and Roll Playhouse
Rock and Roll Playhouse
Shows: 1
The Atlantis
Oct 13, 2024 11:30 AM
Mean Girls
Mean Girls
Shows: 16
National Theatre - DC
Oct 15, 2024 7:30 PM
The Addams Family
The Addams Family
Shows: 16
Toby's Dinner Theatre - MD
Oct 16, 2024 10:30 AM
Dear Evan Hansen
Dear Evan Hansen
Shows: 10
Capital One Hall
Oct 18, 2024 7:00 PM
Manassas Ballet Theatre
Manassas Ballet Theatre
Shows: 36
Merchant Hall At Hylton Performing Arts Center
Oct 18, 2024 7:30 PM
Dracula - Ballet
Dracula - Ballet
Shows: 6
Gas South Theater
Oct 18, 2024 7:30 PM
Magic of Words: An Edgar Allan Poe Mentalism Show
Magic of Words: An Edgar Allan Poe Mentalism Show
Shows: 2
Greenbelt Arts Center
Oct 18, 2024 8:00 PM
The Other Americans
The Other Americans
Shows: 84
Fichandler Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
Oct 18, 2024 8:00 PM
Fiddler On The Roof
Fiddler On The Roof
Shows: 20
CenterStage At Reston Community Center
Oct 18, 2024 8:00 PM
Mark Morris Dance Group
Mark Morris Dance Group
Shows: 4
George Mason Center For The Arts - Concert Hall
Oct 19, 2024 2:00 PM
The Wizard - Ballet
The Wizard - Ballet
Shows: 4
The Weinberg Center For The Arts
Oct 19, 2024 2:00 PM
Laurie Berkner
Laurie Berkner
Shows: 1
George Mason Center For The Arts - Concert Hall
Oct 20, 2024 3:00 PM
Menopause - The Musical 2
Menopause - The Musical 2
Shows: 1
Capital One Hall
Oct 23, 2024 7:00 PM
Sarah Vowell
Sarah Vowell
Shows: 1
CenterStage At Reston Community Center
Oct 23, 2024 8:00 PM
Afternoons...Evenings...with Poe
Afternoons...Evenings...with Poe
Shows: 10
Murphy Fine Arts Center
Oct 24, 2024 11:00 AM
The Washington Ballet
The Washington Ballet
Shows: 90
Warner Theatre - DC
Oct 24, 2024 7:00 PM
Washington National Opera
Washington National Opera
Shows: 56
Kennedy Center Opera House
Oct 25, 2024 7:30 PM
Fidelio
Fidelio
Shows: 12
Kennedy Center Opera House
Oct 25, 2024 7:30 PM
Bluey's Big Play
Bluey's Big Play
Shows: 40
Lyric Opera House - MD
Oct 26, 2024 11:00 AM
Babbitt
Babbitt
Shows: 4
Sidney Harman Hall
Oct 26, 2024 7:30 PM
C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters
C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters
Shows: 4
Capital One Hall
Oct 27, 2024 3:00 PM
Malevo
Malevo
Shows: 2
Music Center At Strathmore
Oct 27, 2024 8:00 PM
BLKDOG
BLKDOG
Shows: 2
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center - Kay Theatre
Oct 28, 2024 7:30 PM
Far From The Norm
Far From The Norm
Shows: 2
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center - Kay Theatre
Oct 28, 2024 7:30 PM
State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine
State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine
Shows: 4
Lyric Opera House - MD
Oct 30, 2024 7:00 PM
Swan Lake
Swan Lake
Shows: 4
Lyric Opera House - MD
Oct 30, 2024 7:00 PM
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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
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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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