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Experience the magic of theatre performances in Washington, DC: 2025/2026‘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: 1159
  • Paw Patrol Live
    Jan
    25
    2025
    10:00 AM
    Sat
    21201, 12 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD, US
    Prices from $51
    Avg. price ~ $108
    Available Tickets: 129
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  • Les Miserables
    Jan
    25
    2025
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    20110, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, US
    Prices from $40
    Avg. price ~ $117
    6 tickets remaining!
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  • TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
    Jan
    25
    2025
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $122
    Avg. price ~ $273
    21 tickets remaining!
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  • Paw Patrol Live
    Jan
    25
    2025
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    21201, 12 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD, US
    Prices from $34
    Avg. price ~ $133
    Available Tickets: 227
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  • Les Miserables
    Jan
    25
    2025
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    20110, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, US
    Prices from $167
    Avg. price ~ $213
    21 tickets remaining!
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  • TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
    Jan
    25
    2025
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $234
    Avg. price ~ $294
    6 tickets remaining!
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  • Four Weddings & An Elvis
    Jan
    25
    2025
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    Four Weddings & An Elvis
    20191, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA, US
    Prices from $53
    Avg. price ~ $61
    15 tickets remaining!
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  • Paw Patrol Live
    Jan
    26
    2025
    11:00 AM
    Sun
    21201, 12 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD, US
    Prices from $57
    Avg. price ~ $104
    Available Tickets: 337
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  • TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
    Jan
    26
    2025
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $182
    Avg. price ~ $345
    Available Tickets: 72
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  • Les Miserables
    Jan
    26
    2025
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    20110, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, US
    Prices from $42
    Avg. price ~ $181
    Available Tickets: 58
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  • Paw Patrol Live
    Jan
    26
    2025
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    21201, 12 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD, US
    Prices from $53
    Avg. price ~ $118
    Available Tickets: 325
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  • TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
    Jan
    26
    2025
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $145
    Avg. price ~ $297
    Available Tickets: 80
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  • The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show
    Jan
    28
    2025
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    21701, 20 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, US
    Prices from $87
    Avg. price ~ $108
    Available Tickets: 51
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  • What the Constitution Means to Me
    Jan
    28
    2025
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, US
    Prices from $102
    Avg. price ~ $129
    5 tickets remaining!
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  • National Ballet of China: Chinese New Year
    Jan
    29
    2025
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    Kennedy Center Opera House | Capacity: 2362
    20566, 2700 F Street, Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $39
    Avg. price ~ $95
    Available Tickets: 247
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  • What the Constitution Means to Me
    Jan
    29
    2025
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, US
    Prices from $99
    Avg. price ~ $115
    2 tickets remaining!
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  • What the Constitution Means to Me
    Jan
    30
    2025
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, US
    Prices from $99
    Avg. price ~ $115
    6 tickets remaining!
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  • National Ballet of China: Chinese New Year
    Jan
    30
    2025
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    National Ballet of China: Chinese New Year
    Kennedy Center Opera House | Capacity: 2362
    20566, 2700 F Street, Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $45
    Avg. price ~ $89
    Available Tickets: 134
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  • National Ballet of China: Chinese New Year
    Jan
    31
    2025
    1:30 PM
    Fri
    National Ballet of China: Chinese New Year
    Kennedy Center Opera House | Capacity: 2362
    20566, 2700 F Street, Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $49
    Avg. price ~ $84
    Available Tickets: 135
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  • Come From Away
    Jan
    31
    2025
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons Corner, VA, US
    Prices from $178
    Avg. price ~ $309
    24 tickets remaining!
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List Of Theater Shows

Paw Patrol Live
Paw Patrol Live
Shows: 18
Hippodrome Theatre At The France-Merrick PAC
Jan 25, 2025 10:00 AM
Les Miserables
Les Miserables
Shows: 43
Merchant Hall At Hylton Performing Arts Center
Jan 25, 2025 2:00 PM
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Shows: 8
National Theatre - DC
Jan 25, 2025 2:00 PM
Four Weddings & An Elvis
Four Weddings & An Elvis
Shows: 8
CenterStage At Reston Community Center
Jan 25, 2025 8:00 PM
Craig Conant
Craig Conant
Shows: 1
The Comedy Loft of DC
Jan 25, 2025 9:30 PM
Ben Bankas
Ben Bankas
Shows: 1
The Comedy Loft of DC
Jan 26, 2025 7:30 PM
The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show
The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show
Shows: 1
The Weinberg Center For The Arts
Jan 28, 2025 7:00 PM
What the Constitution Means to Me
What the Constitution Means to Me
Shows: 40
Round House Theatre
Jan 28, 2025 7:30 PM
National Ballet of China
National Ballet of China
Shows: 14
Kennedy Center Opera House
Jan 29, 2025 7:30 PM
Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show
Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show
Shows: 1
Bethesda Theatre
Jan 30, 2025 7:30 PM
Chinese New Year - Ballet
Chinese New Year - Ballet
Shows: 6
Kennedy Center Opera House
Jan 30, 2025 7:30 PM
Natalie Cuomo
Natalie Cuomo
Shows: 5
The Comedy Loft of DC
Jan 30, 2025 7:30 PM
Brendan Sagalow
Brendan Sagalow
Shows: 8
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Jan 31, 2025 7:00 PM
Come From Away
Come From Away
Shows: 14
Capital One Hall
Jan 31, 2025 7:00 PM
Mike Cannon
Mike Cannon
Shows: 4
The Port Comedy Club
Jan 31, 2025 7:30 PM
Sydney Castillo
Sydney Castillo
Shows: 4
The Cellar At The Comedy Loft of DC
Jan 31, 2025 7:30 PM
DeRay Davis
DeRay Davis
Shows: 1
Lyric Opera House - MD
Jan 31, 2025 8:00 PM
The Bedwetter
The Bedwetter
Shows: 100
Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
Jan 31, 2025 8:00 PM
Hamid Rahmanian's Song of the North
Hamid Rahmanian's Song of the North
Shows: 2
Music Center At Strathmore
Jan 31, 2025 8:00 PM
Mason Cabaret
Mason Cabaret
Shows: 8
George Mason Center For The Arts - Harris Theater
Jan 31, 2025 8:00 PM
Shear Madness
Shear Madness
Shows: 260
Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
Feb 1, 2025 5:00 PM
Kathy Griffin
Kathy Griffin
Shows: 1
Warner Theatre - DC
Feb 1, 2025 8:00 PM
National Symphony Orchestra Music for Young Audiences
National Symphony Orchestra Music for Young Audiences
Shows: 1
Kennedy Center Family Theater
Feb 2, 2025 1:30 PM
Schmigadoon!
Schmigadoon!
Shows: 18
Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater
Feb 2, 2025 7:00 PM
Laugh with M.E
Laugh with M.E
Shows: 1
The Cellar At The Comedy Loft of DC
Feb 2, 2025 7:00 PM
Ben Bailey
Ben Bailey
Shows: 1
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Feb 2, 2025 7:00 PM
Mike Birbiglia
Mike Birbiglia
Shows: 2
Pearlstone Theater at Baltimore Center Stage
Feb 4, 2025 7:00 PM
Chris Munch
Chris Munch
Shows: 1
The Comedy Loft of DC
Feb 4, 2025 7:00 PM
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Shows: 14
Kennedy Center Opera House
Feb 4, 2025 7:30 PM
9 to 5 - The Musical
9 to 5 - The Musical
Shows: 46
Toby's Dinner Theatre - MD
Feb 5, 2025 6:00 PM
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Shows: 2
National Theatre - DC
Feb 5, 2025 7:30 PM
Francis Ellis
Francis Ellis
Shows: 5
The Comedy Loft of DC
Feb 6, 2025 7:30 PM
Pete Lee
Pete Lee
Shows: 5
DC Improv
Feb 6, 2025 7:30 PM
Sam Morril
Sam Morril
Shows: 1
Warner Theatre - DC
Feb 7, 2025 7:00 PM
Loni Love
Loni Love
Shows: 4
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Feb 7, 2025 7:00 PM
Deric Poston
Deric Poston
Shows: 4
The Port Comedy Club
Feb 7, 2025 7:30 PM
Tony Deyo
Tony Deyo
Shows: 2
The Cellar At The Comedy Loft of DC
Feb 7, 2025 9:00 PM
Franco Escamilla
Franco Escamilla
Shows: 1
Warner Theatre - DC
Feb 8, 2025 8:00 PM
Yolks on You
Yolks on You
Shows: 1
The Comedy Loft of DC
Feb 9, 2025 1:00 PM
Tara Cannistraci
Tara Cannistraci
Shows: 1
The Comedy Loft of DC
Feb 9, 2025 7:00 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: 100
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
location 22204, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA, US
Shows & Events: 39
Baltimore Soundstage
location 21202, 124 Market Place, Baltimore, MD, US
Shows & Events: 46
Bethesda Theatre
location 20814, 7719 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD, US
Shows & Events: 3
Birchmere Music Hall
location 22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave,, Alexandria, VA, US
Shows & Events: 78
Black Cat - DC
location 20009, 1831 14th Street, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 28
Capital One Arena
location 20004, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 65
Capital One Hall
location 22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons Corner, VA, US
Shows & Events: 51
Capital Turnaround
location 20003, 770 M St SE, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 7
CenterStage At Reston Community Center
location 20191, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA, US
Shows & Events: 22
CFG Bank Arena
location 21201, 201 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD, US
Shows & Events: 39
DAR Constitution Hall
location 20006, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 11
DC Improv
location 20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W., Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 87
EagleBank Arena
location 22030, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA, US
Shows & Events: 43
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: 71
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: 62
Howard Theatre - DC
location 20001, 620 T Street, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 44
Kennedy Center Concert Hall
location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 63
Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater
location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 93
Kennedy Center Family Theater
location 20566, 2700 F Street, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 32
Kennedy Center Opera House
location 20566, 2700 F Street, Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 178
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater
location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 69
Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 131
Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
location 20024, 101 6th Street Southwest, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 83
Lincoln Theatre - DC
location 20009, 1215 U St Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 24
Lisner Auditorium
location 20052, 730 21st Street, NW , Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 7
Lyric Opera House - MD
location 21201, 140 W Mount Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD, US
Shows & Events: 28
Merchant Hall At Hylton Performing Arts Center
location 20110, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, US
Shows & Events: 27
Michael R. Klein Theatre
location 20004, 450 7th Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 54
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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.

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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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