WASHINGTON, DC THEATERS - WASHINGTON, DC THEATERS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Washington, DC Theaters - Serving as one of the main centers for the arts throughout the nation, Washington offers a wide-range of theaters and other performing arts venues to enjoy during your stay. This is also where you will get the chance to pay a visit to the first not-for-profit regional theater established throughout the nation. This selection is called the Arena Stage.

Additional performing art options to consider include the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, as well as the entertaining Washington Ballet. The city is also filled with many different live music spots offering jazz and other musical presentations.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Foggy Bottom
Washington, D.C.
A variety of dance, music and theater options can be enjoyed when visiting this center. Here, you will get the chance to catch a ballet, opera, as well as orchestra performance.

The National Symphony Orchestra
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington, D.C.
When in town, you may have the chance to experience the same symphony, which caters to presidential inaugurations, as well as other national celebrations. An entertaining pops and classical music series is offered at this location.

The Washington Ballet
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington, D.C.
This company provides you with impressive contemporary and classical ballet pieces. If you are visiting during the Christmas holiday, you should definitely check out the Nutcracker, which is held at the Warner Theater.

The Washington Opera
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington, D.C.
Baritones and sopranos are king and queen when the Washington Opera holds court. Two separate theaters are used at this center for impressive presentations.

Warner Theatre
1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C.
Various performing art selections can be enjoyed when stopping by this theater. This is where you will also be able to catch an annual performance of the Nutcracker.