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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
    11
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    Warner Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1847
    20004, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $85
    Avg. price ~ $176
    Available Tickets: 132
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  • A Hanukkah Carol
    Dec
    11
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, US
    Prices from $115
    Avg. price ~ $145
    18 tickets remaining!
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  • Life of Pi
    Dec
    11
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    21201, 12 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD, US
    Prices from $23
    Avg. price ~ $159
    Available Tickets: 163
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  • The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Dec
    12
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    Warner Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1847
    20004, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $110
    Avg. price ~ $201
    Available Tickets: 238
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  • A Magical Cirque Christmas
    Dec
    12
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $75
    Avg. price ~ $147
    Available Tickets: 975
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  • Life of Pi
    Dec
    12
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    21201, 12 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD, US
    Prices from $53
    Avg. price ~ $144
    Available Tickets: 262
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  • A Hanukkah Carol
    Dec
    12
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, US
    Prices from $115
    Avg. price ~ $157
    12 tickets remaining!
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  • Drunk Shakespeare
    Dec
    13
    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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  • Jungle Book Reimagined
    Dec
    13
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $465
    Avg. price ~ $583
    13 tickets remaining!
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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 $89
    Avg. price ~ $269
    Available Tickets: 186
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  • A Christmas Carol
    Dec
    13
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    21701, 20 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, US
    Prices from $58
    Avg. price ~ $99
    Available Tickets: 76
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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 $71
    Avg. price ~ $170
    Available Tickets: 902
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  • A Hanukkah Carol
    Dec
    13
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, US
    Prices from $111
    Avg. price ~ $128
    4 tickets remaining!
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  • Death On the Nile
    Dec
    13
    2024
    8:00 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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  • Life of Pi
    Dec
    13
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    21201, 12 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD, US
    Prices from $17
    Avg. price ~ $112
    Available Tickets: 301
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  • Drunk Shakespeare
    Dec
    13
    2024
    9:00 PM
    Fri
    20005, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $263
    Avg. price ~ $343
    16 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 $221
    Avg. price ~ $517
    15 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Finn
    Dec
    14
    2024
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    Finn
    20566, 2700 F Street, Washington, DC, US
    Prices from $218
    Avg. price ~ $251
    4 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 $78
    Avg. price ~ $265
    Available Tickets: 132
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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 $82
    Avg. price ~ $241
    Available Tickets: 61
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List Of Theater Shows

The Washington Ballet
The Washington Ballet
Shows: 66
Warner Theatre - DC
Dec 11, 2024 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
Shows: 72
Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall
Dec 11, 2024 7:00 PM
Life of Pi
Life of Pi
Shows: 56
Hippodrome Theatre At The France-Merrick PAC
Dec 11, 2024 7:30 PM
A Hanukkah Carol
A Hanukkah Carol
Shows: 24
Round House Theatre
Dec 11, 2024 7:30 PM
Gadiel del Orbe
Gadiel del Orbe
Shows: 1
The Comedy Loft of DC
Dec 11, 2024 7:30 PM
Improvised Shakespeare Company
Improvised Shakespeare Company
Shows: 16
Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
Dec 11, 2024 8:00 PM
Benny and Friends
Benny and Friends
Shows: 1
The Comedy Loft of DC
Dec 12, 2024 3:30 AM
Kam Patterson
Kam Patterson
Shows: 4
The Comedy Loft of DC
Dec 12, 2024 3:30 AM
A Magical Cirque Christmas
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Shows: 6
National Theatre - DC
Dec 12, 2024 7:30 PM
Ryan Davis
Ryan Davis
Shows: 5
DC Improv
Dec 12, 2024 7:30 PM
Corey Holcomb
Corey Holcomb
Shows: 1
The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Dec 12, 2024 8:00 PM
Drunk Shakespeare
Drunk Shakespeare
Shows: 42
Sage Theatre - DC
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
Jungle Book Reimagined
Jungle Book Reimagined
Shows: 10
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater
Dec 13, 2024 7:00 PM
James Adomian
James Adomian
Shows: 4
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Dec 13, 2024 7:00 PM
Josh Johnson
Josh Johnson
Shows: 3
Baltimore Soundstage
Dec 13, 2024 7:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Shows: 46
Players Guild Theatre
Dec 13, 2024 7:30 PM
Ian Fidance
Ian Fidance
Shows: 3
The Port Comedy Club
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
Death On The Nile
Death On The Nile
Shows: 26
Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
Dec 13, 2024 8:00 PM
Finn - Play
Finn - Play
Shows: 18
Kennedy Center Family Theater
Dec 14, 2024 1:30 PM
Dominique
Dominique
Shows: 3
Baltimore Comedy Factory
Dec 14, 2024 7:00 PM
Step Afrika
Step Afrika
Shows: 12
Arena Stage - DC
Dec 14, 2024 7:00 PM
Ravel Dance
Ravel Dance
Shows: 2
Capital One Hall
Dec 15, 2024 2:00 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
Frozen - The Musical
Frozen - The Musical
Shows: 12
Olney Theatre Center
Dec 18, 2024 1:00 PM
Ken Flores
Ken Flores
Shows: 1
The Comedy Loft of DC
Dec 18, 2024 7:30 PM
Manassas Ballet Theatre
Manassas Ballet Theatre
Shows: 30
Merchant Hall At Hylton Performing Arts Center
Dec 18, 2024 7:30 PM
Sammy Obeid
Sammy Obeid
Shows: 1
Howard Theatre - DC
Dec 19, 2024 6:30 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
Andrea Jin
Andrea Jin
Shows: 5
The Comedy Loft of DC
Dec 19, 2024 7:30 PM
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas
Shows: 18
Olney Theatre Center
Dec 19, 2024 7:45 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
Marlon Wayans
Marlon Wayans
Shows: 5
Baltimore Comedy Factory
Dec 20, 2024 7:30 PM
Greg Warren
Greg Warren
Shows: 5
DC Improv
Dec 20, 2024 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: 93
Arena Stage - DC
location 20024, 1101 Sixth Street, Sw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 6
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
location 22204, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA, US
Shows & Events: 49
Baltimore Comedy Factory
location 21202, 5625 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD, US
Shows & Events: 12
Baltimore Soundstage
location 21202, 124 Market Place, Baltimore, MD, US
Shows & Events: 40
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: 83
Blues Alley
location 20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 153
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: 53
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: 85
EagleBank Arena
location 22030, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA, US
Shows & Events: 56
Ford's Theatre
location 20004, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 91
George Mason Center For The Arts - Concert Hall
location 22030, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, US
Shows & Events: 21
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: 75
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: 91
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: 28
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: 3
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater
location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 72
Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 215
Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
location 20024, 101 6th Street Southwest, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 64
Lincoln Theatre - DC
location 20009, 1215 U St Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows & Events: 29
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
Merchant Hall At Hylton Performing Arts Center
location 20110, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, US
Shows & Events: 40
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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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