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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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  • The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Dec
    13
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Warner Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1847
    20004, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $129
    Avg. price ~ $214
    Available Tickets: 412
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  • A Magical Cirque Christmas
    Dec
    13
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $61
    Avg. price ~ $157
    Available Tickets: 1265
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  • A Christmas Carol
    Dec
    13
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    21701, 20 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, US
    Prices from $60
    Avg. price ~ $99
    Available Tickets: 52
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  • Life of Pi
    Dec
    13
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    21201, 12 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD, US
    Prices from $10
    Avg. price ~ $125
    Available Tickets: 207
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  • A Hanukkah Carol
    Dec
    13
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, US
    Prices from $92
    Avg. price ~ $107
    4 tickets remaining!
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  • Jungle Book Reimagined
    Dec
    14
    2024
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $201
    Avg. price ~ $232
    2 tickets remaining!
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  • The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Dec
    14
    2024
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    Warner Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1847
    20004, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $60
    Avg. price ~ $196
    Available Tickets: 290
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  • Life of Pi
    Dec
    14
    2024
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    21201, 12 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD, US
    Prices from $14
    Avg. price ~ $128
    Available Tickets: 102
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  • A Hanukkah Carol
    Dec
    14
    2024
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, US
    Prices from $93
    Avg. price ~ $108
    6 tickets remaining!
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  • A Christmas Carol
    Dec
    14
    2024
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    21701, 20 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, US
    Prices from $60
    Avg. price ~ $91
    Available Tickets: 64
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  • A Magical Cirque Christmas
    Dec
    14
    2024
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $84
    Avg. price ~ $178
    42 tickets remaining!
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  • Jungle Book Reimagined
    Dec
    14
    2024
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $137
    Avg. price ~ $350
    9 tickets remaining!
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  • The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Dec
    14
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    Warner Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1847
    20004, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $79
    Avg. price ~ $195
    Available Tickets: 81
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  • A Magical Cirque Christmas
    Dec
    14
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $77
    Avg. price ~ $164
    Available Tickets: 647
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  • A Christmas Carol
    Dec
    14
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    21701, 20 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, US
    Prices from $60
    Avg. price ~ $89
    Available Tickets: 92
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  • A Hanukkah Carol
    Dec
    14
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, US
    Prices from $96
    Avg. price ~ $121
    10 tickets remaining!
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  • Jungle Book Reimagined
    Dec
    15
    2024
    12:00 PM
    Sun
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $465
    Avg. price ~ $571
    11 tickets remaining!
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  • The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Dec
    15
    2024
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    Warner Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1847
    20004, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $106
    Avg. price ~ $253
    Available Tickets: 145
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  • Finn
    Dec
    15
    2024
    1:30 PM
    Sun
    Finn
    20566, 2700 F Street, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $218
    Avg. price ~ $251
    4 tickets remaining!
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  • A Christmas Carol
    Dec
    15
    2024
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    Ford's Theatre | Capacity: 661
    20004, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $474
    Avg. price ~ $546
    3 tickets remaining!
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List Of Theater Shows

Josh Johnson
Josh Johnson
Shows: 4
Baltimore Soundstage
Dec 13, 2024 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
Shows: 68
Ulster Performing Arts Center
Dec 13, 2024 7:00 PM
The Washington Ballet
The Washington Ballet
Shows: 62
Warner Theatre - DC
Dec 13, 2024 7:00 PM
James Adomian
James Adomian
Shows: 4
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Dec 13, 2024 7:00 PM
Mark Smalls
Mark Smalls
Shows: 4
The Cellar At The Comedy Loft of DC
Dec 13, 2024 7:00 PM
A Magical Cirque Christmas
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Shows: 5
National Theatre - DC
Dec 13, 2024 7:30 PM
Ian Fidance
Ian Fidance
Shows: 3
The Port Comedy Club
Dec 13, 2024 7:30 PM
Ryan Davis
Ryan Davis
Shows: 3
DC Improv
Dec 13, 2024 7:30 PM
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Shows: 44
Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts
Dec 13, 2024 7:30 PM
Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out Live
Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out Live
Shows: 1
CFG Bank Arena
Dec 13, 2024 8:00 PM
A Hanukkah Carol
A Hanukkah Carol
Shows: 20
Round House Theatre
Dec 13, 2024 8:00 PM
Life of Pi
Life of Pi
Shows: 52
Hippodrome Theatre At The France-Merrick PAC
Dec 13, 2024 8:00 PM
Improvised Shakespeare Company
Improvised Shakespeare Company
Shows: 14
Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
Dec 13, 2024 8:00 PM
Jungle Book Reimagined
Jungle Book Reimagined
Shows: 8
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater
Dec 14, 2024 12:00 PM
Dominique
Dominique
Shows: 3
Baltimore Comedy Factory
Dec 14, 2024 7:00 PM
Finn - Play
Finn - Play
Shows: 14
Kennedy Center Family Theater
Dec 15, 2024 1:30 PM
Ravel Dance
Ravel Dance
Shows: 2
Capital One Hall
Dec 15, 2024 2:00 PM
Drunk Shakespeare
Drunk Shakespeare
Shows: 32
Emerald Theatre - Houston
Dec 15, 2024 5:00 PM
Anubhav Singh Bassi
Anubhav Singh Bassi
Shows: 1
Lisner Auditorium
Dec 15, 2024 6:00 PM
Mark Curry
Mark Curry
Shows: 1
Bethesda Theatre
Dec 15, 2024 6:00 PM
Nutcracker! Magic of Christmas Ballet
Nutcracker! Magic of Christmas Ballet
Shows: 4
Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center
Dec 16, 2024 7:00 PM
& Juliet - Musical
& Juliet - Musical
Shows: 48
Kennedy Center Opera House
Dec 17, 2024 7:30 PM
Leopoldstadt
Leopoldstadt
Shows: 10
Sidney Harman Hall
Dec 17, 2024 7:30 PM
Death On The Nile
Death On The Nile
Shows: 24
Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
Dec 17, 2024 7:30 PM
Frozen - The Musical
Frozen - The Musical
Shows: 12
Olney Theatre Center
Dec 18, 2024 1:00 PM
Manassas Ballet Theatre
Manassas Ballet Theatre
Shows: 30
Merchant Hall At Hylton Performing Arts Center
Dec 18, 2024 7:30 PM
Step Afrika
Step Afrika
Shows: 8
Arena Stage - DC
Dec 18, 2024 7:30 PM
Ken Flores
Ken Flores
Shows: 1
The Comedy Loft of DC
Dec 18, 2024 7:30 PM
Sammy Obeid
Sammy Obeid
Shows: 1
Howard Theatre - DC
Dec 19, 2024 6:30 PM
Andrea Jin
Andrea Jin
Shows: 5
The Comedy Loft of DC
Dec 19, 2024 7:30 PM
Clue Christmas - A Murder Mystery Comedy Show
Clue Christmas - A Murder Mystery Comedy Show
Shows: 1
DC Improv
Dec 19, 2024 7:30 PM
T. Graye Presents Pass The Mic
T. Graye Presents Pass The Mic
Shows: 1
The Cellar At The Comedy Loft of DC
Dec 19, 2024 8:00 PM
Carmen Lynch
Carmen Lynch
Shows: 2
The Comedy Loft of DC
Dec 20, 2024 3:30 AM
Annie Costia Beat Ya Feet
Annie Costia Beat Ya Feet
Shows: 4
Lincoln Theatre - DC
Dec 20, 2024 7:00 PM
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Shows: 10
National Theatre - DC
Dec 20, 2024 7:30 PM
Greg Warren
Greg Warren
Shows: 5
DC Improv
Dec 20, 2024 7:30 PM
Marlon Wayans
Marlon Wayans
Shows: 5
Baltimore Comedy Factory
Dec 20, 2024 7:30 PM
She-Queeta Lee
She-Queeta Lee
Shows: 1
The Hamilton
Dec 20, 2024 8:00 PM
Chris Alan
Chris Alan
Shows: 1
The Vault at Capital One Hall
Dec 20, 2024 8:30 PM
Virginia National Ballet
Virginia National Ballet
Shows: 10
Capital One Hall
Dec 21, 2024 1:00 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: 95
Arena Stage - DC
location 20024, 1101 Sixth Street, Sw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 4
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
location 22204, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA, US
Shows & Events: 58
Baltimore Comedy Factory
location 21202, 5625 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD, US
Shows & Events: 13
Baltimore Soundstage
location 21202, 124 Market Place, Baltimore, MD, US
Shows & Events: 43
Bethesda Theatre
location 20814, 7719 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD, US
Shows & Events: 8
Birchmere Music Hall
location 22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave,, Alexandria, VA, US
Shows & Events: 85
Blues Alley
location 20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 149
Capital One Arena
location 20004, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 92
Capital One Hall
location 22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons Corner, VA, US
Shows & Events: 55
CenterStage At Reston Community Center
location 20191, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA, US
Shows & Events: 29
CFG Bank Arena
location 21201, 201 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD, US
Shows & Events: 43
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: 83
EagleBank Arena
location 22030, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA, US
Shows & Events: 56
Fichandler Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
location 20024, 101 6th Street Southwest, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 33
Ford's Theatre
location 20004, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 90
George Mason Center For The Arts - Concert Hall
location 22030, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, US
Shows & Events: 22
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: 74
Howard Theatre - DC
location 20001, 620 T Street, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 42
Kennedy Center Concert Hall
location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 89
Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater
location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 118
Kennedy Center Family Theater
location 20566, 2700 F Street, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 26
Kennedy Center Opera House
location 20566, 2700 F Street, Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 201
Kennedy Center Studio K
location 20566, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 1
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater
location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 70
Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 212
Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
location 20024, 101 6th Street Southwest, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 63
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: 9
Lyric Opera House - MD
location 21201, 140 W Mount Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD, US
Shows & Events: 29
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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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