Performing Arts Theater

Greenberg Theater

Washington, DC

Plan your visit

The main entrance is near Wisconsin Avenue and Van Ness Street, about 0.4 miles from Tenleytown–AU Metro. The monitored underground garage enters from Van Ness Street and operates around performances. The theater box office opens one hour before shows; advance tickets are available online.

Accessibility

The building, stage, orchestra pit, dressing rooms, and public areas are accessible. Four wheelchair spaces with companion seats are in the auditorium, and five listening-assist receivers are available. Contact AU Arts for interpreters, captioning, alternate formats, or other access needs.

About Greenberg Theater

American University’s Harold and Sylvia Greenberg Theatre is a 300-capacity proscenium venue on Wisconsin Avenue. It presents university theater, musical theater, dance, music, film screenings, student productions, and outside rentals with professional stage, projection, orchestra-pit, and production facilities.

Venue policies

Tickets

Use AU’s official ticketing system; will-call and event box-office service begin one hour before curtain.

Parking

Garage hours change by day and show schedule; retrieve cars through the lobby elevator after closing.

Late seating

Arrival and late-seating terms follow the individual production.

Rentals

Outside events must use approved ticketing, staffing, security, and alcohol procedures.

Venue information last reviewed August 2026.

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