The DC theatre scene is massive and the birthplace of many popular Broadway shows. There's something for everyone.
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In the City
In the DC Metropolitan area
In the City
The first recipient of the regional Tony Award, Arena Stage has sent many shows to Broadway and is home to three stages.
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
I was a certified Shakespeare hater before I began attending STC productions.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Come early to browse the museum and library before your show in the traditional Elizabeth in theater. The Folger Library is a huge private collection.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Possibly the friendliest theatre in DC with unique, fringe type shows
Woolly Mammoth
Contemporary theatre focused on community building
Studio Theatre
All about bold theatre that sparks discussion
Mosaic Theater
Visit the National for touring Broadway productions.
Broadway At The National
This legendary site where Lincoln was assassinated does stage plays and musicals. Arrive early as your ticket includes museum admission in the theatre's basement.
Ford's Theatre
the nation's largest and most prominent Jewish theater is right here in Washington DC
Theater J - Professional Theater Classes & Programs
GALA (Grupo de Artistas LatinoAmericanos) Hispanic Theatre is a National Center for Latino Performing Arts in the nation's capital.
GALA Hispanic Theatre
In the DC Metropolitan area
This Tony-award winning regional theatre is JUST outside of DC in Arlington, VA
Signature Theatre
This Maryland gem is close to both DC and Baltimore with a solid mix of programming each season including classic favorites and new works.
Olney Theatre Center
Community theatre doesn't get better than this! In Columbia, MD between DC and Baltimore.
Silhouette Stages
Don't be fooled by the industrial location. 1st Stage productions are high quality and have been awarded many times. Located in Tysons, VA
1st Stage Theater
This classic dinner theatre in the round features crowd favorite shows year-round. Located in Columbia, MD
Toby's Dinner Theatre
Monumental theatre doesn't have a permanent home in the region - enjoy their millenial-produced works at various DMV venues.
Monumental Theatre Company
This professional theatre in Bethesda, MD produces new and modern plays as well as musicals.
Round House Theatre
Once a prison where suffragists were held for picketing the white house, this site has been repurposed for the community including a collaborative theatre. Located in Lorton, VA
