Washington, DC

The National Theatre

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The National Theatre is historic professional theatre managed by Nederlander and presenting Broadway, concerts and live entertainment. The programming spans Broadway, Pop, Tribute, and Concerts, giving artists a useful sense of what already works in the room. Large professional theatre with national touring and concert programming. Capacity is listed as 1676. Age access is Varies by event. This is the kind of booking where a polished concert presentation matters; the audience is there to face the stage. Musicians with a polished stage presentation should get more out of this room than casual bar acts.

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202-628-6161

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Capacity
1,676
Age policy
21+
Genres
Pop
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1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Venue phone
202-628-6161
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