Theatre in Washington DC

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament - Hanover, MD

Knights at Impact During the Jousting Tournament

Dinner Theatres

The dinner theatres in the Washington DC area are well known for their energy and continuous comedy that can be found there. The Medieval Times dinner show, which has shows all across the nation. It is the #1 dinner show in America, so it is always a good choice. As the longest running show in the nation as well, it has a history that will be backed up by their performance.

Another popular favorite is the Mystery Dinner Playhouse dinner show is a great choice for a show that can only be found in Washington DC. A clever "whodunit" that you get to participate in, just ask your waiter or waitress (who are also suspects) questions. Then try and decipher the clues to this mystery.

Classic Theatres

Another theatre option in Washington, DC is the classic style of theatre, like Shakespeare theatre, and the options are nearly as many as sights to see in Washington. The theatre companies in Washington will show you as good a time as any other theatre around the world.

The Shakespeare Theatre Company is considered by many to be the best Shakespearean theatre company in the country. They do many of their plays in the Lansburgh theater in Washington DC but rehearse across town at Capitol Hill. Come to the Lansburgh to see the renowned Shakespeare theatre troupe at their best.

Broadway Shows

For Broadway shows, you can check out the National Theatre in Washington DC. They perform some of the best award-winning shows like Doubt, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award. The shows displayed here are sure to be some of the best contemporary shows you can find in Washington DC.

If you still aren't convinced that DC is good for theatre, then visit Arena Stage. If Shakespeare or Broadway isn't your thing, then this stage is sure to be a big hit for you. Artistic plays are this theater's specialty. However, be sure to read a review before taking your children along as some of the plays contain nudity, mature language and adult situations.

Theater is one of the best activities in the DC area, so don't miss going to one or two shows while you are in town. They almost demand it with the quality of shows they put on.