Dear reader, Ford's…read moreTheatre is such a special place to see a show, and Come From Away was absolutely wonderful. We sat in Row B of the Left Balcony in seats marked as having an "obstructed view," but the obstruction was incredibly minor. For the price, the seats were an absolute bargain and gave us a fantastic view of the performance. The theatre itself is beautiful, historic, and clearly very well cared for. The staff were universally kind, helpful, and genuinely passionate about the space and its history, which adds enormously to the experience. One of the best bonuses is the museum included with your theatre ticket. Definitely arrive early enough to explore before the show rather than racing straight to your seat. The seats themselves are admittedly on the smaller side and can feel a bit cramped, but one rather accepts that as part of the historic theatre experience. Beautiful venue, excellent value, fascinating history, and a phenomenal production. Ford's Theatre remains one of DC's most memorable places for a night out.

I'm surprised not to see any other reviews for Come From Away yet! It was wonderful!…read more The theater itself is a place where the past and present mingle. The chairs are ornate and historical (albeit missing modern day plushness). The bunting in the balcony above indicates where Lincoln was sitting during the attack. Yet, the stage and quality of the audio and visual effects clearly root you in the 21st century. We swept into our seats a mere 5 minutes before the production began, so unfortunately didn't have time to explore the museum. I've heard great things, though! Ushers were friendly and efficient. The actors did an amazing job, but my favorites were the musicians. It was such a nice touch to bring them onstage during the pub scene. The themes of this show are heavy, and the mention of the Pentagon crash pulled a few shudders from the local audience. The play walks the line between tragedy and hopefulness really beautifully; more emphasis is placed on the unity that was found than the darkness that wrought it. Would recommend, especially given the historical significance of the place! Very meaningful to have an American disaster staged within the building that witnessed another dark day for the country over 150 years ago. Very walkable to metro stops, too!

Washington Ballet Go Go celebration…read more Showtime 7:30 pm I wish I had better seats. It was my first time attending the Warner theater and we sat in the mid balcony. The seats were almost $120 each. The show was sold out. I am not sure if you are familiar with gogo music, but the Washington ballet decided to celebrate their 50th anniversary by having the ballet dancers choreograph to go go music by Black Alley. It was such a fun time. I was dancing on my way to the theater because they had the go-go Museum outside with a live band playing as you entered the Warner theater . Everybody was so hype for the show to start so we could party. The Washington ballet tricked us. The audience had no idea that they were going to watch three ballet segments with 15 minute intermissions and the go-go music was the finale . The audience sat and waited patiently because the dancers were so good. But we were wondering , "hello where is the go-go music? ". When the go-go finale was about to begin audience members were standing and recording so they would not miss a moment. Now, here is why I wish I had better seats. The ballet dancers came off the stage and danced in the aisle. You could not see that from the mid balcony. Also, if you sit in the mid balcony, the row closest to the front is not a bad seat unless a woman with big hair is sitting in front of you. Next time I would prefer a floor seat on the end or a balcony seat on the side of the theater, where you kinda have your own box. I do not remember seeing an elevator in the theater. It was a lot of stairs. If you are going to wear heels, I would strongly suggest carrying a pair of flats to walk back to your car. We parked in the Ronald Reagan parking garage. This parking garage is a federal building so they will ask you to open your trunk and look in your bag. They also ask if you have any weapons in the car. Our parking fee was included with our theater ticket. That was such a nice touch because parking could be the deciding factor if you want to attend an event downtown DC. The show was over around 10 PM which means most restaurants were closed or were about to close when we left. If you attend a late show at Warner theater eat before the show. They have snacks like chips, cookies, sodas, and wine . My friend brought me a liquid death water and it comes in a can? I'm big on word manifestations so I don't know about liquid death water. I don't wanna drink anything that says liquid death. Anyways I had a great time and I looked amazing.

50 Years of Go-Go at the Warner Theatre? Now THAT'S a DC cultural moment!…read more Came out to see The Washington Ballet celebrate 50 Years of Go-Go, and what a beautiful way to pay homage to DC's homegrown sound and culture! The Warner Theatre is a historic gem with plenty of charm, but baby, those seats need some attention! They're uncomfortable, especially when you're sitting through an entire performance. A little more cushion would go a LONG way! Other than that, I enjoyed the experience. There's something special about celebrating DC culture in one of the city's iconic theaters. Great show, beautiful venue, but those seats? Whew!

I highly recommend! Amazing night at the Mead- AYNOHYEB play was superb! The actors dressed and…read moreacted their parts like it was in real time in 50s blacklisted Hollywood! A real treat and must see-here you get the Broadway experience with actors in their perfect dialogue delivery! But what was most interesting of all was the venue! It was a perfect setting for plays and performances in a more intimate setting! I got lucky to be seated on C1, which gave the most vantage point to watch the whole play from start to finish! The intimate setting also allowed unexpectedly running into former colleagues (lawyers) from former agency -they saw the back of my head being seated upfront and politely and briefly asked where i've been(just as we were taking our seats)--it really has been awhile and glad to have seen and catch up with them even briefly! I miss those guys! Venue was fantastic with ample space to mingle before the show and interact with fellow patrons of the arts and culture! The staff were excellent and friendly-made our time at the Mead Center not just enjoyable but also memorable! A real treat indeed! Thank you!

Arena stage is a performance arts center that offers many plays, musicals and shows during each…read moreperformance season. They have 3 theatres within the venue. There is also a bar to order drinks before the show and during intermission. Tonight we saw the CrazySexyCool TLC musical and it was phenomenal! The show was a biopic of TLCs journey as a musical performance group, the ups, downs, challenges and losses. I really learned a lot about the group as I listened to them growing up without knowing much about their personal history and life details. The main actors for T-Boz, Left Eye and Chilli were spectacular. Their voices were incredible and evoked a lot of emotions. The show highlighted many of TLCs music as expected and the show exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended!

Very beautiful space; free admission and free concert at Eisenhower Theater lobby . Resteraunt and…read morecafe at upper floor and wrap around outdoor balcony patio with panoramic views

Washington, DC - there's is only a small handful of performing arts presenters & venues in this…read morecountry that's on par with the Kennedy Center in significance and scope of programming, among them Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in NYC, the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, and Walt Disney Hall & Hollywood Bowl in LA. On any given day, you can find a diverse slate of performances and events, ranging from classical & opera, to jazz, dance. broadway & musicals, theater, country & bluegrass, comedy, popular programming, kids/family shows, films, variety, and special themed events...always an abundant lineup! I've been to the KC a fair share over the years and have attended all sorts of events here: orchestra performances by the National Symphony Orchestra, productions by the Washington National Opera, chamber music concerts on the Fortas Series, galas, festivals, indie shows, and community programs at the REACH. And each time I'm awed being at this cultural center in the Capitol city, which exhibits the highest caliber of artistic excellence in the nation and on the world stage. The building itself is huge and imposing, but there are helpful staff everywhere to answer questions and direct you where you go. Because the footprint is so big, if it's your first time visiting, definitely leave plenty of extra time to walk up to the building and find the right hall/entrance, pick up tickets, and get settled in your seats. For pre-concert dining, there are a couple of options on premises: the more formal Roof Terrace Restaurant, or the casual KC Café which has hot food as well as grab-n-go sandwiches and snacks. Both are located on the Terrace level above the Hall of Nations. Otherwise, there aren't many options super close by without venturing into Foggy Bottom. Tazza, and Kingbird at the Watergate Hotel or its lobby bar/restaurant Next Whisky Bar are the only outside options within a 10-minute walk. The only thing I don't love is, if you're taking a taxi/Uber, it's pretty crazy at the end of the night when everyone is leaving and you're all waiting for your car on the long and chaotic line in the taxi stand area. The Foggy Bottom-GWU metro station is about a 10-minute walk. (There are free shuttles between the metro stop and KC.) Oh and check out the back of the building which has a lovely promenade where you can stroll along the Potomac River! It's peaceful and scenic. Too bad the recent politicization of KC is casting a shadow over the institution, but it is not going anywhere, and my review speaks only to the many wonderful performances that have been put on there and the hard working staff who continue to produce the best season possible. To quote conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya's thoughtful and passionate op-ed in the Washington Post (which you ought to read in its entirety): "Art is no mere commodity, like a boycotted product sold by an exploitative corporation or an aggressor in a war. Art has the capacity to change minds, shift cultures, challenge assumptions. Choosing not to perform deprives artists and art of power, and it aids regimes that fear being culturally challenged. Choosing not to attend performances of content we support will only ensure that this content is not presented in the future." Wurd!

This theater is a hidden gem - from the outside it looks like a beautiful house but from the…read more inside it is a small/modern/local theater. The theater is very intimate - every seat will have a great view! Also the theater has reasonably priced beers and wines that you enjoy prior to the show or after the show. Great establishment for a date night or night out with friends. Make sure to buy tickets online!

A gem of a theatre! It's located on a lovely residential street in DuPont circle. Saw Noises Off…read morewhich was so much fun, what a great cast and they had a QA afterwards. Only comment is that handrails or posts for patrons to get up and down the steps more easily would be great. Saw many folks having trouble balancing on the stairs

It is a great place to watch a show including broadway shows…read more 1. Theater itself is quite intimate with good sound system. Some seats do have somewhat limited view of the stage, so it is one of the old style theaters. 2. Parking is a hassle. Best to just uber here. I personally had a dinner at the hotel next door and used their valet. 3. Beautiful location right next to the white house/willard hotel and all the fun places, so it is a great idea to go for a walk after the show.

Representing Feb. 2020 in my scrapbook series is The National Theatre. I'll be honest that it's…read morerare I ever go to a play, but in 2019-early 2020, it was a pretty common occurrence as I was part of INWEGO. In April 2019, my friend got me to join INWEGO. We each got a credit, which made it nearly free. On April 12, 2019, I went to Arena Stage for the 1st time, and the INWEGO era began. You'd pay $19 for 1 show a month, $39 for 3 shows, & $59 for 5 shows. This included plays, concerts, sporting event, comedy, & other various events. I visited National Theatre 4 times all on INWEGO: 1. Tuesday, December 10, 2019: Fiddler on the Roof 2. Thursday, December 19, 2019: Jersey Boys 3. Tuesday, February 11, 2020: King's Speech 4. Wednesday, March 4, 2020: Bandstand A lot of great shows. Some good vantage points from the level to upper level section seats that I got along with my girlfriend of that time. It was a cool, grand venue. Each time was its own unique experience. December 10, 2019: I'll be honest that I was upset with my girlfriend of that time on that day. I had gotten home from work to quickly eat & take Metro down. I had some couscous at home. She was making it, but she had doctored it with cannabis. She had feminine issues that day, but I was pissed she ruined our couscous that night. I barely could talk to her I was shaking with anger. Ultimately, we were committed to going, and I still wanted to see Fiddler on the Roof. It was a great show with a great first impression of National Theatre. December 19, 2019: My girlfriend & I didn't break up on or shortly after December 10th's couscous. We were pretty good for Jersey Boys. This time my friend who got me to join INWEGO was joining us for the play. I remember my g/f & I had some disagreement in the early part of the evening around dinner, but I don't remember what it was about, and it didn't spoil the night. Jersey Boys was my favorite of the 4 plays I think. February 11, 2020: King's Speech was a great play and a good night for us on the lower orchestra level. That was the only time of the 4 we were on the orchestra level. March 4, 2020: Bandstand was another funny story. We were in the upper balcony section once again. We met up with her friends another couple sitting next to them. At the time, we were taking this Covid thing with a grain of salt not realizing what we would be facing soon, saying time to social distance & fist bumping but not thinking much of it. After the show, I learned my friend who got me to join INWEGO was there too. We were texting about the Metro or something after the show, and I was like what a coincidence we are at the same Metro. He mentioned Bandstand. We realized we were in the same row. He was like 8 seats further down, but we didn't notice each other. My girlfriend & I thought it was interesting he didn't try to coordinate with me. Conclusions: National Theatre is a great venue with a lot of memories. Sadly, INWEGO went out of business in Sept. 2020 as they couldn't survive the still Covid environment at that time. Perhaps, I'll visit National Theatre again if it was ever convenient.

Entering went smoothly and glad I brought my actual id. They required it. Usually I show a pik on…read morethe phone. Actors are super friendly. You are greeted with a shot upon entering. Ordering another could not be any easier. Hit QR code, pick, Apple Pay, drink in hand within minutes. Theater was well decorated but a little chilly. The show itself was so entertaining!!! I had a lot of fun. I laughed. Lots of hilarious puns on DC, sexual innuendos, and horror movie references. Very witty!! Highly recommend!!!

I purchased this and only told my husband what we were going to a comedy thing. We both had such…read morean amazing time. He later told me that when we first whot there he didn't have a high hopes, but ended up having a much better time than what he expected. It's so fun to see everything decorated. It really helps the mood. 100% would do it again.

This is a wonderful intimate theater and I like that. All the seats seem to be the best seats…read more I'm glad my bestie talked me into purchasing the golden ticket. The Venus show was awesome and I'm super stoked for the rest of the shows.

Woolly mammoth better not ever go extinct because this theatre is truly one of a kind. I've been to…read moreseveral plays (some through Yelp and some on my own) and I have really enjoyed or at the very least, learned a lot, through every single one I've been to. The range of shows that they host is incredible and I always appreciate that they have out of the box plays. For example I saw GUAC a play performed by the father of a Joaquin, a Parkland shooting victim. It was an emotional, powerful, and beautiful tribute to his son. I also saw Dead Inside a comedic play about Riki Lindhome's fertility journey. I also really enjoy the set up of the theater, they always decorate the hallway and cafe section based on the play they are hosting which helps continue the atmosphere and dialogue of the shows outside of the walls of the theatre. Overall, I really enjoy Woolly Mammoth and I cannot wait to go back!

I visited the Shakespeare Theatre Company's Harman Hall this past Sunday for a performance of…read moreParanormal Activity (their seasons include non-Shakespeare works), and I was really impressed by the production and the building itself. (FYI: STC has productions in two separate theaters - Harman Hall and Klein Theatre, so make sure you know which location is the location for your production). Harman Hall is beautiful - modern, bright, large. We sat in the front row of the mezzanine, and the seats were great but I think most of their seats would be great. Unlike the prices are outrageous, I often like to sit in the front row of the mezzanine when I attend the theater, because I'm short and often find my view obstructed by people in front of me in theaters. Because Harman Hall is modern and newer than historic theaters (on Broadway in NYC, for example), the incline of seats in the theater is much more pronounced than in other theaters. I didn't need to sit in that front row, because I probably could have seen from anywhere. Our performance wasn't sold out, and the theater was not packed or crowded - short lines for the bar (especially on the top floor where we were sitting anyway), short lines for the bathroom. The location is convenient, near a couple of Metro stations, lots of restaurants and bars, and a few museums. We parked in a garage I reserved a spot in on SpotHero, which was less than $15 for the day, too. Although I tend to focus my reviews of theaters on the theater itself (you could see a good production at a theater and then a production you don't like as much - but you can still appreciate the theater - its comfort, its location, its amenities), I will say that the production we saw was interesting and thought-provoking. I'd say I'm likely to return, but I have tickets for a production in April, so I know I will be.

My first time at the Harman Hall theatre to see Paranormal Activity. I was so blown away by this…read moreshow! I'm still in awe of the robe scene IYKYK. The actors were so good in their respective roles and I was completely immersed in the story. It came together at the end really well and the practical effects were incredible. I loved the staging with the 2 floors and getting to see everything all at once. The theatre itself was very nice. The bathrooms were spacious and clean, the ushers were kind and helpful, and the seats were relatively comfortable. Pro tip, choose row E if you want extra legroom!

great fun show. they have some cool tricks and lors of laughs. We went for date night and had a…read moregreat time.

This review is for the show at the Writers Center, Bethesda, MD, which doesn't seem to have a Yelp…read morepage of its own. I recognize that the Magic Duel takes huge pride in 5 star reviews on Yelp, which I deeply respect. But I did wish that we had seen the show in a different venue. I am no stage expert, but lights and sound do matter a lot in delivery of a magic show for a skeptic like me, going because the significant other loves magic shows. With better lighting, things would have been more "magical" (thinking bottles.) I was also surprised that a bubble artist, as good as she was in her profession, was considered a magician. After some quick research, you will end up at Magic Duel in this genre, so please go to Dupont or Georgetown.