Plan your visit
The theater is at 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW near Metro Center and Federal Triangle. Review the show page for doors, runtime, age recommendation, mobile tickets, parking offers, and box-office hours. Downtown traffic and security activity can affect arrival, so allow extra time.
Accessibility
Wheelchair and scooter seating is available in all sections, with bariatric chairs by request. One public elevator serves every level, and accessible restrooms are on floors three and four. The theater offers assistive listening, large-print programs, GalaPro captions, and selected ASL and audio-described performances.
About National Theatre
The National Theatre is an active historic Broadway and touring-performance venue on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. It presents major musicals, plays, comedy, concerts, family programming, special events, and education initiatives in one of the country’s oldest continuously operating theaters.
Venue policies
Tickets
Buy from the official theater seller and review the current purchase policy.
Accessible seating
Request wheelchair, scooter, bariatric, and companion locations when ordering.
ASL requests
Additional interpreter requests need at least two weeks’ notice and depend on availability.
Late seating
Late entry is governed by the production and house manager.