Theaters in Washington DC

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Theaters in Washington DC

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  • Cassie S
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    The Ford theater was fantastic. It had a great museum. It showed the gun that killed Lincoln and one of the pillows he died on. The theater part of the tour is great. Although you can really get close to where he got shot. The rooming house was good. But they don't have the original bed he died in. Overall, it's pretty good.
    Written March 9, 2024
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  • montanapescado
    Albuquerque, NM1,316 contributions
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    I've attended concerts, opera, and theater at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Not only do they get outstanding shows, they are presented in a fine venue with interesting architecture and excellent acoustics. Transportation/parking can be tough, but it is within walking distance of a metro stop (for a healthy adult).
    Written February 29, 2024
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  • Steph20132013
    New Holland, PA55 contributions
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    Went to see Swept Away in December. Show was amazing. Venue was great. Beautiful building and nice staff.
    Written January 1, 2024
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  • RonFG
    Potomac, MD1,096 contributions
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    First of all, this is a magnificant theatre--closest to Broadway that DC has. I've been coming here for >50 years--intimate and beautiful. We came for the "S & G Story"--great songs, but it was a glorified tribute band show. Very little story. Pales in comparison to "Jersey Boys", "Beautiful", & "Ain't Too Proud". Recommend the theatre, but not the show.
    Written February 1, 2020
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  • Kizzy B
    1 contribution
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    The show was amazing!!! It was funny, interactive and mystifying!!! The hostess and other staff members were very friendly and helpful
    Written October 8, 2023
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  • angdow74
    Hamburg, PA43 contributions
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    Theater was great! Parking was horrible!!! We will Uber next time! The waterfront was hopping with a variety of restaurants.
    Written April 15, 2022
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  • jaseaton
    Silver Spring, MD2,630 contributions
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    We went to see “Ham Net” in the Meade stage of Studio Theater. It was a fun mashup of Hamlet set in an African-American family’s barbecue and a gay comedy such as LamCage Aux Folles or the Canadian Film Corp’s Outrageous. This was my first time in the Meade stage — smaller of the two at Studio Theater. It’s a lovely venue with excellent acoustics.
    Written November 8, 2023
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  • Pattie in dc
    Washington DC, DC3 contributions
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    A group of us saw "Merrily We Roll Along" and really enjoyed it. Accessibility is very important for us (a group of seniors) and it's good at Keegan, as 4 or 5 of us were using walkers. We go with some regularity, and sometimes enjoy dinner afterwards at nearby Annie's Paramount Steak House -- see picture. The productions are always good, ushers are very helpful, etc etc. Highly recommend the Keegan.
    Written February 5, 2024
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  • Gwen A
    Colorado Springs, CO56 contributions
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    Such a gem!! This play was fantastic. Exciting, funny, thought provoking, real. I can't say enough. I can't wait to visit DC again just to come back here.
    Written September 13, 2022
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  • jaseaton
    Silver Spring, MD2,630 contributions
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    Based on stellar reviews, we went to see Past Luves at the Avalon. The movie didn't live up to the advance notices for any of the four of us. But that's not the theater's faylt: The Avalin has been an indie/art film movie house on Connecticut Avenue for longer than I've lived in the area (since 1969) and there's a reason it's stayed alive; when they ran into financial hardship a few decades ago, the community swung in to the rescue, financing restoration work and turning it into a much-loved jewel in the neighborhood. A fine place to see films a bit off the beaten path.
    Written July 1, 2023
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  • Flyer
    WashingtonDC1,492 contributions
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    The Lincoln Theater is one of my favorite theaters in Washington DC, mainly because it is one of the least cramped auditoriums here.

    So many of these old historic theaters jammed the seats in, which always make for an uncomfortable viewing experience over the course of two or three hours. That’s not the case here because even tall people have no problem with their knees. That also makes a difference when people are trying to get past you in the row.

    The theater itself is not huge, so it’s a much more intimate experience. The slope down of the orchestra is totally sufficient so you are not blocked by other peoples’ heads. The acoustics are solid.

    They also have plenty of bars and thankfully allow drinks into the theater. The bars are open throughout the performance, which does result in more people getting up than normal during a performance, but it’s a net benefit to have a relatively well stocked bar. Drinks are kind of what you expect at a theater, $4 for a water and $10 for a mixed drink.

    The overall location of the theater is also pretty good because there are plenty of options for doing a dinner before the show.
    Written April 3, 2022
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  • tw-luv2travel
    Fort Washington, MD3 contributions
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    We visited in July thinking this would be an inexpensive event for the kids. It was very interesting, and this time of year is very crowded. I liked the kids could go in and tour the aircraft. The area where the kids got to look at and learn about the planets was nice, but so crowded. The kids really didn't get much time at some exhibits because you had to move on... again the crowding. The kids loved the movies and the virtual experiences the most...which i thought were nice for adults as well. Just be forewarned, it's not exactly 'free'. The movies cost about $13 per person. The virtual experiences varied in price, but I think the least expensive was $8 per experience per person. Of course food and any keepsakes for the trip cost. We left the planetarium a good $200 lighter,not to mention finding and paying for parking. If you or your children are science lovers, you will like this experience.
    Written August 13, 2018
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  • fredyt3
    Los Angeles, CA1,585 contributions
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    The Howard Theatre was remodeled several years ago. For many years it was closed. The remodel brings back the luster to the LaDriot neighborhood in the Shaw district. The venue host many entertainment activities. During our visit we merely went by to see the progress.
    Written September 7, 2019
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  • jaseaton
    Silver Spring, MD2,630 contributions
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    The four of us came to see Rossini's Zelmira (first US performance since 1837). The opera is sensational! But the auditorium, while satisfactory acoustically, is designed for agile midgets. The seats have less room than economy on Delta, and the line for the Men's room (forget the women's room) snakes for miles.
    Written April 5, 2019
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  • andrew l
    Morrisville, PA164 contributions
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    In DC for Valentine's Weekend; what a light-hearted show!

    Unlike many Shakespeare performances set in old English, with similar costumes, this version was set in the hippie style of the 1970's. Oh, how perfect for us early baby-boomers - the music of our generation (and thank god I never dressed that way) that made a sleaze like Sir John Falstaff a sleaze thru the ages!

    You all know the play, so instead let me mention how the actors / actresses at Folgers put on an excellent performance. Bravo & Huzzah!!
    Written February 26, 2020
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