Located on historic Pennsylvania Avenue, The National Theatre opened in 1835 and is the nation’s oldest venue presenting touring Broadway productions. Nederlander manages the majority of programs at the theatre, including the Broadway at The National series, and presenting the best in theatrical entertainment and concert events. Washington Performing Art is pleased to have The National Theatre as a partner venue in our 2026/27 season. To learn more about the venue, please visit BroadwayAtTheNational.com.
FAQ's
Elevators
The National Theatre has one public elevator, located to the right of the main entrance. This elevator provides access to all levels.
Accessible Seating
Wheelchair and scooter users can be accommodated in all sections of the theatre. Patrons who cannot or choose not to transfer from their wheelchairs should request wheelchair accessible locations when ordering tickets.
A limited number of bariatric chairs are available by request when ordering tickets.
Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the third and fourth floors of the theater. An elevator is available off the main lobby.
Please let Washington Performing Arts know if you will need reserved accessible seating by emailing us at patronservices@washingtonperformingarts.org.
There are many parking garages within walking distance of the venue. Please note that Washington Performing Arts and The National Theatre cannot guarantee availability. Patrons are encouraged to double-check availability before arriving.
View nearby garages and guarantee your parking when you buy in advance via ParkWhiz, The National Theatre’s official parking partner.
National Place Parking
560 13th St., NW
Colonial Parking
1201 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Ronald Reagan Building
13 1/2 St., NW
ParkChirp Garage
1310 G St., NW
LAZ Parking
600 13th St., NW
Colonial Parking
607 14th St., NW
The Henri
3 minute walk, 0.1 mi.
Proper 21
4 minute walk, 0.2 mi.
The Hamilton
4 minute walk, 0.2 mi.
Ocean Prime
6 minute walk, 0.2 mi.
La Grande Boucherie DC
5 minute walk, 0.2 mi.
Old Ebbitt Grill
7 minute walk, 0.3 mi.
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab
10 minute walk, 0.4 mi.
Outside food and drink are not permitted in the venue.
Photography or recording of any kind is strictly prohibited inside the auditorium.
For safety reasons, large bags and backpacks are not allowed into the facility. The National Theatre reserves the right to inspect belongings and limit access to the premises. There is no coat check available at The National Theatre.