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This list of theaters and entertainment venues in Washington, D.C. includes present-day opera houses and theaters, cabarets, music halls and other places of live entertainment in Washington, D.C. Current theaters
The National Theatre in the United States is located in downtown Washington, D.C., just east of the White House, and functions as a venue for live stage productions with seating for 1,676. Despite its name, it is not a governmentally funded national theatre , but operated by a private, non-profit organization.
The Lincoln Theatre struggled financially after desegregation opened other movie theaters to blacks beginning in 1953. [7] In the late 1950s, the Colonnade was demolished. [7] The theater fell into disrepair after the 1968 Washington, D.C. riots. [8] In 1978, the Lincoln Theatre was divided into two theaters, and was known as the Lincoln "Twins ...
The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C., has been a pillar of the community since its opening in 1910. This historic venue, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, [ 3 ] showcases a variety of events, including live music, comedy, weddings, private events, and more.
Sidney Harman Hall is a theater at Sixth and F Streets NW in Washington, D.C. Along with the Klein Theatre it is the home of the Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). Built for $89 million, the building was designed by Paul Beckmann of the DC firm Smithgroup; the theater itself by Toronto architect Jack Diamond. It opened on October 1, 2007. [1]
The National Sylvan Theater — often simply the Sylvan Theater — is a public sylvan theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument, National Mall, in Washington, D.C., USA. It is located within the northwest corner of the 15th Street and Independence Avenue intersection, [ 1 ] [ 2 ] about 450 feet (137 m) southeast of the Washington Monument.
The Tivoli Theatre is a landmark building in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., on 14th Street and Park Road Northwest. Originally built as a movie theater , it currently (as of 2006) exhibits live stage productions as the home of the GALA Hispanic Theatre .
SHH is the latest addition to the existing Lansburgh Theatre to create the new "Center For the Arts". Construction began in November 2004 and it opened on September 15, 2007. [ 1 ] Jack Diamond designed the theatre and Paul Beckmann of the DC firm Smithgroup designed the building that houses the theatre at a cost of $89 million.