It was a lot of fun. But there wasn't any where to sit prior to the show, 1hr 20 minutes. Upstairs bars without seating after you've been standing been standing in line. High end theatre without seating is wild. The staff are attentive and helpful. I have hearing problems and they helped me during the Marcus King show. Food was better. read more

A great concert/show venue. Feels intimate. Great acoustics. Seating could be replaced. Sat down and sank low--and it was squishy/old. Old and historic. The lobby gets really crowded (tight) with the bar and people selling merch and it's doable. There for 2 Bald Men comedy tour (KevOnStage and Tony Baker and co). The opening act--need to get his name--was funnier than either to me! Hilarious. read more

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Went recently for a comedy show. Had a great time. The seats are very tight for tall people like myself, so be prepared to stand up and make yourself scarce if people need to exit your row. Bathrooms were decently sized. My two non-local (they didn't have local beer on the menu it seemed) beers and one cocktail were $60. Drink before you come if you plan on drinking. Otherwise it was smooth to get in and the ushers were helpful. It felt clean and the architecture is beautiful. read more

Another night another show. Came here to watch Nmixx and they put on a great show. I always have a pleasant time when I come to this venue. Seen quite a few shows here since my first one. No problem whatsoever. Only issue had today was it seemed as if they had the heat on. It was extremely hot inside and when I went to purchase water I was told they were sold out. read more

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This is the 2nd time I've been here in the past 4 months. I'm December I saw Nutcracker and it was wonderful. The stage seemed bigger even with the dancers or stage. The show I recently watched was a stand up comedy. Somehow the stage still seemed just the right size. Thoroughly enjoyed both performances. I like the ambiance of the place. The intricate designed walls and ceilings and the chandeliers and light fixtures- made me feel in awe at the history and elegance of the place. The staff were professional and so helpful. I enjoyed my experience here and will definitely come again. read more

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This was my first time at the Warner Theatre and it's a pretty big venue. I had an upper balcony center seat and view was decent. The show was so-so, but maybe it would have been better if the other guests followed the rules since there was a shouting match between to event goers and security and police enough for them to be escorted out of the theatre. read more

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The Warner is a DC standard, and icon perhaps, and definitely one of the great venues in town for seeing a show. From a fancy night out to a raucous concert, you can't go wrong. The entry process is pretty straightforward. They use electronic check-in now, which is pretty standard I suppose. But, they did also offer a locker service for larger bags up front, which I haven't seen anywhere else. The bar was super crowded, but I don't really think that can be avoided. It was well-staffed, there were just a lot of people who wanted a beverage. A second bar upstairs undoubtedly off-set some of the crowd. As for the interior of the seating area, it was gorgeous! There is a lot of gilt around the stage, which definitely gives it a very posh and schmancy atmosphere. The curtain was clean and well maintained, and so were the seats. The floor could probably use a little TLC, but honestly it's such a minor complaint that it's almost not worth mentioning. Parking nearby isn't a hassle, if you don't mind paying the DC prices (around $25). There are several lots well within walking distance, including at least one directly across the street. It's not to far from a Metro station either, I believe, but we drove in. Overall, it's a great venue in the District to catch any kind of show. I highly recommend it. read more

Nothing bad to say about this theatre at all. Went there to see Sarah Millican, arrived very close to show time. We were straight through security and in our seats with minutes of arriving. Wonderfully decorated, in a Victorian style. The acoustics worked wonderfully with the comedy. Only question is why it's spelled 'Theatre' and not 'Theater'? Looking to going back here in November to see Jimmy Carr. read more

I attended a concert here tonight. The ushers were very nice and not pushy. The venue was clean. The ambience was intimate. I loved how the venue is close to the metro would definitely come back to see another show or concert. read more

I love going up to Washington for shows and concerts. It is a special treat, usually no more than once or twice a year to see a special performer who makes it to DC but not to Richmond. In the past six months or so, I have been to the Warner twice. Once to see Al Franken (The Only Former US Senator on Tour tour) and most recently the magnificent Diana Krall. This review is for the theater and infrastructure only, not those concerts. Parking / Access - there are adequate parking lots around the area, and Metro Center is around the corner. You should have no problems with this. COVID - as of right now, Vax Cards are required to get in the place. They check carefully. I appreciate that. You will still see plenty of people in masks, nonetheless. And plenty without. Staff - very available and helpful. Friendly. Layout - one balcony with no elevator, plus the orchestra seating. There is a bar on each floor with high priced but still well patronized drinks, which are allowed inside the theater. Restrooms are crowded and somewhat limited. And I believe the only restrooms are located on the balcony level (again, no elevator.) I could be wrong about this, so forgive me if I am in error. Overall size is great for mid-size events. Performance space - the walls, ceiling, proscenium and stage are beautiful. The HVAC seems to work well and keep the air moving and comfortable. Seats and legroom - Like a cheap airline. Having sat in the theater's cheap seats and the orchestra, I found both perches laden with pokey springs that hit me in unfortunate areas. Bad to the point of distracting and leading to shifting all over the seat throughout the performances. Legroom is baaad in the balcony. It is not much better in the orchestra, if at all. But my recollection of the two is that there were perhaps another 3 inches downstairs. Egress - side doors to the theater open downstairs for quick exit without having to go through the lobby. It's slower getting out of the balcony. Overall, both experiences were good evenings -- the quality of the performers made up for the discomfort of the seating. But theater management need to spend some money to update the seats if they want to continue to charge the prices they are getting. read more

Beautiful venue with a lot of historical value. This was my first time attending a concert at this theatre and I fell in love with the beauty of the place. The staff was very helpful in getting people accommodated in their seats with minimal disruption to other guest. Simply a gorgeous place for more intimate concerts. read more

Warner Theatre - Jose Luis Perales - Performing Arts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A gorgeous venue- walking in, before we even got to our seats we fell in love with the ambiance of the bar areas-delightfully beautiful spots to chit chat before the show Once we made it to our seats, we had a perfect view of the stage-even with being seated on the left side sections- the seats were very comfy, with ample leg room. Staff who helped us to our seats were delightfully pleasant-the entertainers seemed to enjoy the staff helping with stage logistics. We parked at a garage nearby via spot hero, wasn't a far walk, easy to approach the theater. I would enjoy seeing more shows at this location. read more

My first time coming to the Warner Theatre was on Christmas Eve 2021 to catch a viewing of DC's version of the classic Nutcracker presented by the Washington Ballet. The show itself was broken up into two segments with a brief intermission in between to allow the audience and presumably the dancers to take a small water/restroom break. We were asked to show our vaccination cards upon arrival and were expected to wear our masks unless we were actively eating or drinking. There was a concession stand where snacks and even wine/beer could be purchased. Between the first and second level on the stairway there was a cute nutcracker figurine standing at the corner. It really added a wonderful touch as it was hard feeling the cheery festive feeling with the ongoing pandemic and severe lack of snow! I am looking forward to returning again to view more ballet shows. read more

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Great space with a lot of history and friendly people blah blah, but after having Covid shoved down our throats for nearly 3 years, I was surprised to walk into a sold out show just before Christmas and there was zero ventilation. Like, none. No air. Charging $25 for a Jack and Coke isn't enough to fund upgrades to your HVAC system? Not unique to Warner but you'd think landmarks like that would take more basic action. Given all we know about this virus it's really surprising. I was never really too concerned being on the younger side but if I was an older patron I'd be pretty steamed. read more

Absolutely gorgeous!!! And ... a pain - literally - to sit in, even though the seats are comfy. I can't believe that people were THAT much tinier in 1924, when this was built. Having said that, and with a nod to my aching knees, it was well worth it to cram myself in to watch EDDIE IZZARD!!! Love. The security was extremely efficient checking bags, right outside the doors, and prepare to be wanded (although not aggressively) so do not try to sneak in your Uzi. Inside, the lobby is ... really small. Vendors were set up and we went halfway up the stairs to join the queue to go back down to buy t-shirts. And there is a bar along the opposite wall, and people were swimming upstream the whole time. And nobody merges well or with aloha, because DC. I am just not good at steep, and seriously have leg troubles with sitting in a cramped space for very long, so this theatre will never be a first choice for me. I didn't check prices for drinks, etc., but we noted (with not a small amount of envy) that the people in the lower balcony seats had chairside drink/snack service, and ample space in which to enjoy them. TIP: the parking garage across the street is convenient in a DC not convenient way. I used SpotHero and saved a whole $2 off the usual cost, but it took so long to exit due to all of us Eddie fans trying to exit. read more

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Came here to see the Try Guys and had a great experience! My only complaint is that the seats are super tight and from the top row balcony, it was kind of hard to see the stage sometimes. Also, the flow of people in and out of the theater was a little chaotic. But otherwise, i loved the quaintness of the venue and how close I felt to the performers. The bathrooms were also super clean! read more

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Absolutely gorgeous theater. We came here last weekend to see The Nutcracker and while the show disappointed, the theater is stunning. Security is strict, but reasonable. They did take my pepper spray, but gave me a ticket so I could get it back after the show. Drinks are for sale at the bar. For those with severe vertigo such as myself, the higher rows are fairly steep. Not so steep that I had to leave like at Capital One Arena, but still steep enough that I did cry a little in my seat before calming down. Taking away a star because the bathroom lines were absurd. read more

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Beautiful theatre, easily accessible with parking and good restaurants nearby for a night out. read more

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What a beautiful theater! I attended Michelle Obama's The Light We Carry book tour event and while the theater was packed, it felt so intimate. The process to enter the theater was quick and efficient. The lobby/bar area is a bit small and gets packed with people quickly. I paid $26 for a whiskey sour (double) cocktail. It didn't taste great. But back to the theater - the seats are comfortable and there is a good view of the stage from probably every seat. read more

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My wife and I came to see Nimesh Patel, a Comedian, and we enjoyed ourselves. Entering was easy, with about a 15-20 minute wait. Security was easy as long as you had your keys, wallet, and cell phone in your hands and had nothing metal on. Finding our seats was a challenge as things needed to be marked better. But, overall, we had a great time, and since you didn't need to see the stage, our seats were excellent for listening. read more

My wife and I came to this theatre for the first time and we had an amazing experience. The theatre is beautiful, and we watched an amazing show, we saw the Washington Ballet perform the Nutcracker. The costumes of the play were excellent, the performance was phenomenal, this was one of the best shows we've ever seen. There is a lobby area, where you can buy souvenirs and snacks like candy, popcorn, alcohol, soda, coffee and cupcakes. The lobby area is small, but very pretty as well. There is also a parking garage beneath the theatre. read more

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I made the mistake of attending a matinee performance during the holidays. This was insane. I was stopped at the entrance went through the obligatory bag inspection and metal detector. The attendant stopped me because because I have a large handbag ( the bag is 12 by 6) small, black, with no lettering or images on it). Mind you they check everyone's bag upon entrance. My bag was inspected without protest. Nothing contraband was in my bag. I was still told I may not be able to bring my bag in because the Warner has "standards". I asked why if my bag was inspected, no answer was forthcoming coming, only that the Warner has "standards," I chalk it up to DC logic. This made zero sense. ( I also checked on the Warner website, I found no such language. This leads me to believe the attendant just didn't like the looks of me). Regardless, I entered with my offensive bag. No one else seemed to mind. I realize our childhood memories are precious. But perhaps keeping your children from kicking the seats in front of you would be helpful. This kid kicked before, during, and after the show, not even in time with the music. I felt like I was on an international torture flight to hell. There was so much food and sugar being served to these kids. It was like Charlie and the chocolate factory gluttony on steroids. Also adults being served, it made me wonder who was driving home. I literally saw an adult jump over seats to get to his row. Wow I guess some standards apply to some people and other standards to others. Happy Holidays. This one I'm still trying to figure out, literally. read more

We went here for a concert. It was really great! The venue is small enough for an intimate concert feel but big enough for a regular concert feel. It has a very classic vibe to it that makes it unique. Even the artists said the place made us look like royals! So great! Workers were really nice, and the entering process was really easy and quick. read more

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First time visitor of the Warner Theater tonight to see the Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker. Since Warner Theater does a lot more than the show I saw tonight I'm going to limit my review to the actual building and staff VS. the ballet. I picked up my tickets from will call an hour before the show started and there was basically no line. You need your ID to pick up the tickets so make sure whoever buys them can pick them up. Warner Theater is located near E Street, I recommend grabbing a bite before your show to save some money. When we arrived security was checking bags and jackets but it went by fairly quickly. Once inside there were so many people I could barely move. The entrance and main lobby is so small! Eventually we made it upstairs where there was another full bar and gift station. Drinks were really expensive, $10-$14 which I passed on. I noticed they had snacks; cotton candy, popcorn, fruit and cheese pack, hummus, pretzels, candy, etc. for purchase. When it came time to finding our seats it was very easy. Staff helped direct us and we were seated quickly. The show started about ten minutes late but it wasn't a huge deal. The seats here are sort of small. I assume this is due to Warner Theater being older and well we're bigger nowadays. We had a great view up in the middle balcony. However; I was frustrated that my view was blocked countless times by people coming in late....as well as very late. I was surprised because normally staff only let you in at appropriate times. I missed a lot of the first fifteen minutes due to entire rows having to stand up for someone. I would love to see this figured out because it's slightly unfair to those who arrive on time. When it came time to leave it was a nightmare! There were too many people trying to leave but the lobby is too small to handle a high volume of people at once. My party got split up due to there being no rhyme or reason to where people are going. I would come see another show as long as I: -Purchased tickets ahead of time -Ate ahead of time -Got there 20 minutes early -Waited for the crowd to die down before getting out of my seat to leave. read more

Don't schedule two shows in a night if you aren't capable of time management or keeping an artist/comedian/etc. on schedule. People should not have to wait outside in a line for over an hour because the first show didn't end until 20 minutes before the second show. People shouldn't still be in line when the second show is supposed to be beginning. And people shouldn't have to find alternate transportation because the delays are so ridiculous. read more

This place could use some updating but it's filled with charm and other good points. Snacks are available on each level a drinks for those who want one. The servers are nice, patent, and not pushy. read more

It is a historic theater. We attended so many concerts there. Parking is super easy across the street. Full bar is very nice.

I came here recently to see ITZY's first US showcase! I think Warner Theatre was a solid choice for a concert venue. Since it is an entirely seated venue, there wasn't the same chaos that you may see at a venue that only does General Admission. There was still a high level of energy in the venue though, especially when the concert began. The concert itself was so much fun: the concert itself was definitely a five star event! This is the only event I have EVER been to that started on time - exactly at 8PM. That alone shocked me. Since ITZY only debuted less than a year ago, they only have five original songs (as of now), however they still filled up the extra time with a Q&A, fun games and challenges, and cover performances. The fan engagement events after the concert were also super fun and worth the money: I participated in the fansign and it was 100% worth it, it went by pretty quickly but I was able to say a few things to the girls and they were super kind and sweet! I do think a lot of the flaws with the organization of the event were SubKulture's fault (specifically, their planning and preparation of the fan engagement events), but some parts were Warner Theatre's fault as well. Although a majority of the employees I interacted with were super friendly and helpful, there were quite a few that were extremely pissed-off and had horrible attitudes, one was even yelling at patrons. That aside, I still really like Warner Theatre and I hope more kpop groups hold their concerts here in the future. read more

Warner Theatre - ITZY!! - Performing Arts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Beautiful theater! Saw Sinbad here and it was amazing and hilarious! Great event and show! Well organized! The seats are a little cramped for leg room but for an hour or hour and half show it was tolerable. read more

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A lovely venue. Staff was very friendly. Drinks were very good. Garage parking is very convenient.

My first time here...I'll be back! Well we came here because of a comedy show and it was the perfect setup. I don't even believe that it was a bad seat in the house but speaking on our seats alone...super perfect!! We had seats on the lower level and they were end seats. Therefore, easy access to leave and return if we needed to get up for concessions or go use the restroom. Now if you're seated in the middle it could be a little tight...beware. The sound system was cool as well. The parking on the other hand not sure if they have any specific parking for the theater but we parked about a block-and-a-half away and it was a short scenic walk. We parked near the Walgreens...the parking garage cost, under 20 but it was worth it. Super convenient and we didn't experience traffic issues. The attendants and all were super helpful and security checked us before we entered. The lobby seemed small but the theater has at least two levels. But as a one man comedy set we had no issues and I don't believe others did either seeing or hearing the acts. If it's a full blown show...preferred seating should be considered. You want to ensure you can see everyone on stage. I'm definitely looking forward to more events taking place at this theater. I loved it...very intimate and cozy at the same time. read more

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I've been to the Warner Theater twice and both times had a great time seeing the performances, Fifth Harmony and Ali Wong. It's a nice classy, historic theater with pretty red and gold decor, but at the same time, it is due for a renovation. It's a small theater so you pretty much get a good view of the whole stage. However, I've only sat in the orchestra seats so not sure how the view is from the mezzanine. Legroom from the seats are a little tight. It's difficult to get through people to your seat so if there is no intermission, you're screwed. Getting through security was fast. Once inside the lobby, you have to keep moving because the bar is located there too so it gets jam packed. Bathrooms are on the lower level. There is street parking, if you're lucky to snatch one. Otherwise, the theater is metro accessible. read more

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Beautiful historic theater. I came here for a ballet performance and very much enjoyed sitting in the orchestra section. Previously I had sat in the nosebleeds, but the ticket prices for the orchestra section were affordable for me this time, and I was glad of that so that I could be closer to the stage. read more

Very expensive drinks but the theater itself is great and parking is so convenient. I think they need to have more food and snack options.

Small seats in the theater, packed in like a Southwest flight. 25 dollar drinks. At the end of the show, most assessable restrooms become closed. Patrons have to use upstairs restrooms creating an ADA violation. read more

It's such a vintage theater that is well-maintained. Security, ticket takers and ushers were all very friendly and helpful. There's pretty much not a bad seat in the house, if you're tall...I only wish the gentleman in front of me was a bit shorter, as I could not see around his head. :-) read more

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The Warner Theatre is so beautiful. I was lucky enough to have a friend take me here to see the Nutcracker. We were seated right in front of the stage, the show was amazing! It was freezing cold outside, but I was cozy and toasty throughout the entire performance. Seats were comfortable and I had my own space, I didn't feel squished against random strangers like I do when I go to the movies generally -_- There are multiple staff members throughout the venue to guide guests to their seats. They were very efficient in getting guests seated promptly when the show was about to begin. I would definitely love to come back here for another show :) read more

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Went here to see the Nutcracker bought tickets nearly 3 months in advance. The day before received an email that the tickets would not be honored because of some sort of mistake on their part. While we did end up being able to attend the seats I'd originally purchased were much better than the ones they gave us last minute. The show was good but overall wasn't worth the hassle and wouldn't go back. read more

Nice venue but some limitations We went to see A holiday show. It was my moms first show there. We purchased the VIP seats to ensure a good experience. There was a lot of confusion. I didn't get the parking pass I paid for and we were told we had early entrance into the venue but when we got there we were escorted down stairs away from a pre show cocktail hour. I had an email stating we're could attend then we had to take my elderly mom up and down stairs. The VIP view of and proximity to stage was pretty good and we got waitress service at our seats which was good. The Sound system was fine. However the seats are quite small so be prepared to rub elbows with your neighbors. Staff was very helpful and went above and beyond to assist me with getting my parking issue resolved onsite. read more

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This is a first rate concert venue, I saw Human Nature recently (thanks to Yelp for the free tickets) and was seated in the first row of the upper balcony. I was able to see the stage clearly and the acoustics were excellent. The staff is very friendly an asked us twice of we wanted to move to a lower seat because the theater wasn't full. The theater bar is a little pricey but not out of line with what you'd expect for DC prices (about $10 a drink) and you can take it to your seat. If you have a few too many the Metro is just a short stagger away. This venue is better than the Verizon Center for concerts since its smaller and has better sight lines and acoustics. It also has that classic theater feel which isn't there in bigger venues. read more

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