DC Theater

Browse the schedule of all current and upcoming theater shows in 2023/2024.
Washington D.C. has many theaters, both for shows, plays, Broadway musicals, concerts, operas, and ballets, as well as comedy shows. 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 that are currently playing in DC. Get theater tickets and enjoy your show worry-free.

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  • Theatre Schedule
    Sep
    26
    Tue
    2023
    7:30 PM
    location 20009, 1215 U St Nw, Washington, DC, US
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  • Cirque du Soleil – Echo
    Sep
    27
    Wed
    2023
    7:30 PM
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  • Theatre Schedule
    Sep
    27
    Wed
    2023
    7:30 PM
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  • Cirque du Soleil – Echo
    Sep
    28
    Thu
    2023
    7:30 PM
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  • Drunk Shakespeare
    Sep
    28
    Thu
    2023
    7:30 PM
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  • Love Letters
    Sep
    28
    Thu
    2023
    7:30 PM
    location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
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  • Cirque du Soleil – Echo
    Sep
    28
    Thu
    2023
    8:00 PM
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  • Cirque du Soleil – Echo
    Sep
    29
    Fri
    2023
    3:30 PM
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  • Theatre Schedule
    Sep
    29
    Fri
    2023
    6:00 PM
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  • Cirque du Soleil – Echo
    Sep
    29
    Fri
    2023
    7:30 PM
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  • Theatre Schedule
    Sep
    29
    Fri
    2023
    7:30 PM
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  • Theatre Schedule
    Sep
    29
    Fri
    2023
    7:30 PM
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  • The Price Is Right – Live Stage Show
    Sep
    29
    Fri
    2023
    8:00 PM
    The Price Is Right – Live Stage Show
    location 20745, 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD, US
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  • Theatre Schedule
    Sep
    30
    Sat
    2023
    1:30 PM
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  • Love Letters
    Sep
    30
    Sat
    2023
    1:30 PM
    location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
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  • Theatre Schedule
    Sep
    30
    Sat
    2023
    2:00 PM
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  • Cirque du Soleil – Echo
    Sep
    30
    Sat
    2023
    3:30 PM
    Tickets
  • The Price Is Right – Live Stage Show
    Sep
    30
    Sat
    2023
    6:00 PM
    The Price Is Right – Live Stage Show
    location 20745, 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD, US
    Tickets
  • Cirque du Soleil – Echo
    Sep
    30
    Sat
    2023
    7:30 PM
    Tickets
  • Theatre Schedule
    Sep
    30
    Sat
    2023
    7:30 PM
    Tickets
  • Love Letters
    Sep
    30
    Sat
    2023
    7:30 PM
    location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Cirque du Soleil – Echo
    Oct
    01
    Sun
    2023
    1:00 PM
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  • Theatre Schedule
    Oct
    01
    Sun
    2023
    1:30 PM
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  • Love Letters
    Oct
    01
    Sun
    2023
    1:30 PM
    location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
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  • Evita
    Oct
    01
    Sun
    2023
    2:00 PM
    location 20004, 610 F St. Nw, Washington, DC, US
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  • Theatre Schedule
    Oct
    01
    Sun
    2023
    2:00 PM
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  • Shear Madness
    Oct
    01
    Sun
    2023
    3:00 PM
    location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
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  • Cirque du Soleil – Echo
    Oct
    01
    Sun
    2023
    5:00 PM
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  • Shear Madness
    Oct
    01
    Sun
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
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  • Evita
    Oct
    01
    Sun
    2023
    7:30 PM
    location 20004, 610 F St. Nw, Washington, DC, US
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List Of All Theater Shows

Story Pirates
Story Pirates
Upcoming Events: 1
Sep 26, 2023 7:30 PM
Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard
Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard
Upcoming Events: 19
Sep 27, 2023 7:30 PM
Drunk Shakespeare
Drunk Shakespeare
Upcoming Events: 75
Sep 28, 2023 7:30 PM
Love Letters
Love Letters
Upcoming Events: 4
Sep 28, 2023 7:30 PM
Affion Crockett
Affion Crockett
Upcoming Events: 5
Sep 28, 2023 7:30 PM
Disney Junior Live: Costume Palooza
Disney Junior Live: Costume Palooza
Upcoming Events: 1
Sep 29, 2023 6:00 PM
Steve Byrne
Steve Byrne
Upcoming Events: 4
Sep 29, 2023 7:30 PM
Dance Drama Mulan
Dance Drama Mulan
Upcoming Events: 3
Sep 29, 2023 7:30 PM
The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show
The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show
Upcoming Events: 2
Sep 29, 2023 8:00 PM
Jimmy O. Yang
Jimmy O. Yang
Upcoming Events: 1
Sep 29, 2023 9:00 PM
Tony Hinchcliffe
Tony Hinchcliffe
Upcoming Events: 1
Sep 30, 2023 7:00 PM
Cirque du Soleil - Echo
Cirque du Soleil - Echo
Upcoming Events: 36
Sep 30, 2023 7:30 PM
Evita
Evita
Upcoming Events: 14
Oct 1, 2023 2:00 PM
Shear Madness
Shear Madness
Upcoming Events: 2
Oct 1, 2023 3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
Upcoming Events: 0
Oct 5, 2023 7:00 PM
Dave Attell
Dave Attell
Upcoming Events: 6
Oct 5, 2023 7:30 PM
Steve Rannazzisi
Steve Rannazzisi
Upcoming Events: 3
Oct 5, 2023 7:30 PM
Shuler King
Shuler King
Upcoming Events: 5
Oct 6, 2023 7:00 PM
Kyle Grooms
Kyle Grooms
Upcoming Events: 2
Oct 6, 2023 7:30 PM
Preacher Lawson
Preacher Lawson
Upcoming Events: 2
Oct 6, 2023 7:30 PM
Russell Howard
Russell Howard
Upcoming Events: 1
Oct 6, 2023 7:30 PM
Tick Tick... Boom
Tick Tick... Boom
Upcoming Events: 10
Oct 6, 2023 8:00 PM
Mike Epps
Mike Epps
Upcoming Events: 2
Oct 6, 2023 8:00 PM
Chelsea Handler
Chelsea Handler
Upcoming Events: 2
Oct 6, 2023 8:00 PM
Breakout Comedian of The Year Competition
Breakout Comedian of The Year Competition
Upcoming Events: 1
Oct 6, 2023 8:00 PM
Socially Funny
Socially Funny
Upcoming Events: 1
Oct 7, 2023 3:30 PM
Mark Normand
Mark Normand
Upcoming Events: 1
Oct 7, 2023 7:00 PM
Virginia Opera
Virginia Opera
Upcoming Events: 8
Oct 7, 2023 7:30 PM
Nurse Blake
Nurse Blake
Upcoming Events: 1
Oct 7, 2023 8:00 PM
Hey Ladies Fierce Female Comedy Show
Hey Ladies Fierce Female Comedy Show
Upcoming Events: 1
Oct 7, 2023 8:30 PM
Siegfried
Siegfried
Upcoming Events: 2
Oct 8, 2023 2:00 PM
Tim Shropshire
Tim Shropshire
Upcoming Events: 1
Oct 8, 2023 7:00 PM
Jonathan Van Ness
Jonathan Van Ness
Upcoming Events: 2
Oct 8, 2023 8:00 PM
Yvonne Orji
Yvonne Orji
Upcoming Events: 1
Oct 8, 2023 8:30 PM
Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical
Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical
Upcoming Events: 8
Oct 10, 2023 7:30 PM
Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle
Upcoming Events: 4
Oct 10, 2023 9:00 PM
Molly Baz
Molly Baz
Upcoming Events: 1
Oct 11, 2023 7:00 PM
David Koechner
David Koechner
Upcoming Events: 5
Oct 12, 2023 7:00 PM
Around The World - Ballet
Around The World - Ballet
Upcoming Events: 1
Oct 12, 2023 7:00 PM
Big Jay Oakerson
Big Jay Oakerson
Upcoming Events: 5
Oct 12, 2023 7:30 PM

Overview of Theaters

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.

Best Theaters in DC

There are many great theaters in Washington D.C., each with its own unique characteristics and offerings. Some of the most highly-regarded theaters in the city include:


  • The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is widely considered one of the most important cultural venues in the United States. It is home to the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera, and also hosts a wide variety of theater, dance, and music performances.
  • The Shakespeare Theatre Company is considered one of the premier Shakespeare theaters in the country. This theater company puts on productions of plays by Shakespeare and other classic playwrights and is known for its high-quality performances and innovative productions.
  • 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 are just a few examples of the many great theaters in Washington D.C. With so many options to choose from, it really depends on what you are in the mood for and what type of performance you are interested in.

Washington D.C.

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