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DC Theater
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
    Roberts Mainstage At Olney Theatre Center | Capacity: 429
    20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    13
    2026
    3:30 PM
    Thu
    The Princess Concert
    Capital One Hall
    22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons Corner, VA, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    13
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
    Roberts Mainstage At Olney Theatre Center | Capacity: 429
    20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    14
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
    Roberts Mainstage At Olney Theatre Center | Capacity: 429
    20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    15
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
    Roberts Mainstage At Olney Theatre Center | Capacity: 429
    20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    15
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
    Roberts Mainstage At Olney Theatre Center | Capacity: 429
    20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    16
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sun
    A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
    Roberts Mainstage At Olney Theatre Center | Capacity: 429
    20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
    Roberts Mainstage At Olney Theatre Center | Capacity: 429
    20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    16
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    Respect
    The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA, US
    Tickets
  • The Wiggles
    Aug
    18
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Tue
    Capital One Hall
    22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons Corner, VA, US
    Tickets
  • The Wiggles
    Aug
    18
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Tue
    Capital One Hall
    22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons Corner, VA, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    18
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    19
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Wed
    A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
    Roberts Mainstage At Olney Theatre Center | Capacity: 429
    20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    19
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
    Roberts Mainstage At Olney Theatre Center | Capacity: 429
    20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    19
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
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  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    20
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    20
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
    Roberts Mainstage At Olney Theatre Center | Capacity: 429
    20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    20
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    Respect
    The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    21
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
    Roberts Mainstage At Olney Theatre Center | Capacity: 429
    20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    21
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    22
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    22
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
    Roberts Mainstage At Olney Theatre Center | Capacity: 429
    20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    22
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    22
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    Man of the House
    Howard Theatre - DC | Capacity: 600
    20001, 620 T Street, Washington, DC, US
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  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    23
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    23
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    Respect
    The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    23
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    25
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    Merrily We Roll Along
    The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    22206, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    25
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • DC Theater Schedule
    Aug
    26
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
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List Of Theatre Shows

Drunk Pirates
Drunk Pirates
Shows: 49
Sage Theatre - DC
Aug 11, 2026 7:00 PM
A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
Shows: 12
Roberts Mainstage At Olney Theatre Center
Aug 12, 2026 7:30 PM
Respect
Respect
Shows: 5
The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Aug 16, 2026 7:30 PM
The Wiggles
The Wiggles
Shows: 2
Capital One Hall
Aug 18, 2026 3:00 PM
The Notebook - The Musical
The Notebook - The Musical
Shows: 16
National Theatre - DC
Aug 18, 2026 7:30 PM
Man Of The House
Man Of The House
Shows: 1
Howard Theatre - DC
Aug 22, 2026 8:00 PM
Merrily We Roll Along
Merrily We Roll Along
Shows: 75
The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Aug 25, 2026 7:30 PM
Garbo: The Man Who Saved the World
Garbo: The Man Who Saved the World
Shows: 16
GALA Hispanic Theatre
Sep 3, 2026 8:00 PM
Haddon Hall
Haddon Hall
Shows: 3
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Sep 4, 2026 8:00 PM
Come From Away
Come From Away
Shows: 42
Ford's Theatre
Sep 10, 2026 7:00 PM
Philadelphia Ballet
Philadelphia Ballet
Shows: 1
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Sep 10, 2026 8:00 PM
The Score - Play
The Score - Play
Shows: 40
Sidney Harman Hall
Sep 11, 2026 7:30 PM
Noli Timere
Noli Timere
Shows: 1
Capital One Hall
Sep 19, 2026 7:00 PM
The Game's Afoot
The Game's Afoot
Shows: 6
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Sep 25, 2026 8:00 PM
John Cameron Mitchell
John Cameron Mitchell
Shows: 1
Howard Theatre - DC
Sep 29, 2026 7:00 PM
Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
Shows: 8
National Theatre - DC
Sep 29, 2026 7:30 PM
Shear Madness
Shear Madness
Shows: 8
Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
Sep 29, 2026 8:00 PM
Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
Shows: 8
National Theatre - DC
Oct 6, 2026 7:30 PM
Disney On Ice: Spotlight Magic!
Disney On Ice: Spotlight Magic!
Shows: 10
EagleBank Arena
Oct 8, 2026 7:00 PM
Frida: A Self Portrait
Frida: A Self Portrait
Shows: 13
Michael R. Klein Theatre
Oct 9, 2026 7:30 PM
Sesame Street Live!
Sesame Street Live!
Shows: 1
Warner Theatre - DC
Oct 13, 2026 6:00 PM
Gravity and Other Myths
Gravity and Other Myths
Shows: 1
Music Center At Strathmore
Oct 15, 2026 7:30 PM
Pancho Villa Y Los Ninos De La Bola
Pancho Villa Y Los Ninos De La Bola
Shows: 3
GALA Hispanic Theatre
Oct 17, 2026 3:00 PM
All the World's a Stage
All the World's a Stage
Shows: 33
The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Oct 20, 2026 7:30 PM
Hokus Pokus Live!
Hokus Pokus Live!
Shows: 1
Warner Theatre - DC
Oct 20, 2026 8:00 PM
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
Shows: 24
National Theatre - DC
Oct 27, 2026 7:30 PM
Sukhishvili
Sukhishvili
Shows: 1
Lisner Auditorium
Oct 28, 2026 8:00 PM
Caroline, Or Change
Caroline, Or Change
Shows: 8
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Oct 31, 2026 7:30 PM
La Velada
La Velada
Shows: 4
GALA Hispanic Theatre
Nov 5, 2026 8:00 PM
Murder at the Mansion: Funeral for a Gangster
Murder at the Mansion: Funeral for a Gangster
Shows: 2
Glenview Mansion
Nov 7, 2026 8:00 PM
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
Shows: 1
Music Center At Strathmore
Nov 10, 2026 8:00 PM
Entre Dos Sombras
Entre Dos Sombras
Shows: 3
GALA Hispanic Theatre
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Shows: 8
National Theatre - DC
Nov 17, 2026 7:30 PM
Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
Shows: 1
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Nov 18, 2026 7:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Shows: 57
Ford's Theatre
Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM
Danzas Solemnes
Danzas Solemnes
Shows: 3
GALA Hispanic Theatre
Nov 20, 2026 8:00 PM
Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
Shows: 18
National Theatre - DC
Nov 24, 2026 7:30 PM
Blippi Live
Blippi Live
Shows: 2
Capital One Hall
Nov 27, 2026 2:00 PM
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
Shows: 38
Warner Theatre - DC
Nov 28, 2026 7:00 PM
Nutcracker! Magic of Christmas Ballet
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Shows: 4
Capital One Hall
Nov 29, 2026 2:00 PM
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shows: 38
Sidney Harman Hall
Dec 4, 2026 7:30 PM
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
Shows: 83
The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Dec 8, 2026 7:30 PM
Waitress
Waitress
Shows: 8
National Theatre - DC
Dec 8, 2026 7:30 PM
Nueva Era: New Play Festival
Nueva Era: New Play Festival
Shows: 3
GALA Hispanic Theatre
Dec 11, 2026 7:00 PM
Hamilton
Hamilton
Shows: 65
National Theatre - DC
Dec 16, 2026 7:30 PM
Swan Lake
Swan Lake
Shows: 1
Music Center At Strathmore
Jan 19, 2027 7:00 PM
A Raisin in the Sun
A Raisin in the Sun
Shows: 39
Michael R. Klein Theatre
Jan 23, 2027 7:30 PM
Lettice and Lovage
Lettice and Lovage
Shows: 6
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Jan 29, 2027 8:00 PM
Eva Luna
Eva Luna
Shows: 16
GALA Hispanic Theatre
Feb 4, 2027 8:00 PM
The Monsters
The Monsters
Shows: 20
The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Feb 5, 2027 8:00 PM
Oh, Mary!
Oh, Mary!
Shows: 16
National Theatre - DC
Feb 9, 2027 7:30 PM
The Book Of Mormon
The Book Of Mormon
Shows: 4
Capital One Hall
Feb 26, 2027 8:00 PM
The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow
Shows: 5
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Feb 26, 2027 8:00 PM
A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical
A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical
Shows: 8
National Theatre - DC
Mar 2, 2027 7:30 PM
Cinderella - Ballet
Cinderella - Ballet
Shows: 2
Capital One Hall
Mar 6, 2027 2:00 PM
La Odisea Contada Como Sea
La Odisea Contada Como Sea
Shows: 3
GALA Hispanic Theatre
Mar 13, 2027 3:00 PM
Kodo
Kodo
Shows: 1
Music Center At Strathmore
Mar 18, 2027 8:00 PM
A Mountain For Elodie
A Mountain For Elodie
Shows: 37
The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Mar 23, 2027 7:30 PM
Quintango
Quintango
Shows: 2
GALA Hispanic Theatre
Apr 2, 2027 8:00 PM
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
Shows: 35
Michael R. Klein Theatre
Apr 13, 2027 7:30 PM
The Who's Tommy
The Who's Tommy
Shows: 8
National Theatre - DC
Apr 20, 2027 7:30 PM
El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba
El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba
Shows: 16
GALA Hispanic Theatre
Apr 20, 2027 8:00 PM
Latin History For Morons
Latin History For Morons
Shows: 44
The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Apr 27, 2027 7:30 PM
Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
Shows: 16
National Theatre - DC
Apr 27, 2027 7:30 PM
Fences
Fences
Shows: 6
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Apr 30, 2027 8:00 PM
Follies
Follies
Shows: 36
Sidney Harman Hall
May 18, 2027 7:30 PM
The Bodyguard - The Musical
The Bodyguard - The Musical
Shows: 8
National Theatre - DC
May 18, 2027 7:30 PM
Urinetown
Urinetown
Shows: 76
The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Jun 1, 2027 7:30 PM
Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat
Shows: 16
National Theatre - DC
Jun 8, 2027 7:30 PM
The Pirates of Penzance
The Pirates of Penzance
Shows: 6
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Jun 11, 2027 8:00 PM
Botiquin De Mariachis De Columbia Heights
Botiquin De Mariachis De Columbia Heights
Shows: 16
GALA Hispanic Theatre
Jun 16, 2027 8:00 PM
Just in Time
Just in Time
Shows: 16
National Theatre - DC
Jul 20, 2027 7:30 PM

Theatres

List Of all theatres in the city and DC area.
Capital One Hall
location 22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons Corner, VA, US
Shows: 17
EagleBank Arena
location 22030, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA, US
Shows: 10
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
location 20851, 603 Edmonston Dr
Shows: 41
Ford's Theatre
location 20004, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC, US
Shows: 99
GALA Hispanic Theatre
location 20010, 3333 14th St NW
Shows: 85
Glenview Mansion
location 20851, Rockville Civic Center Park
Shows: 2
Howard Theatre - DC
location 20001, 620 T Street, Washington, DC, US
Shows: 2
Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
location 20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows: 8
Lisner Auditorium
location 20052, 730 21st Street, NW , Washington, DC, US
Shows: 1
Michael R. Klein Theatre
location 20004, 450 7th Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows: 87
Music Center At Strathmore
location 20852, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD, US
Shows: 6
National Theatre - DC
location 20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows: 243
Roberts Mainstage At Olney Theatre Center
location 20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd
Shows: 12
Sage Theatre - DC
location 20005, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
Shows: 49
Sidney Harman Hall
location 20004, 610 F St. Nw, Washington, DC, US
Shows: 114
The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
location 22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA, US
Shows: 102
The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
location 22206, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA, US
Shows: 271
Warner Theatre - DC
location 20004, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, US
Shows: 36
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
location 22182, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, US
Shows: 1
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