Washington D.C. has many theaters, both for plays and Broadway musicals, as well as for film. Some of the most well-known theaters in the city include:
- 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 and 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.
Additionally, Washington D.C. also has many smaller theaters, such as the Studio Theatre, the Woolly Mammoth Theatre, and the Arena Stage, which host a wide variety of plays and performances.