Warner Theatre, Historic theatre in Downtown Washington D.C., United States
The Warner Theatre is a performance venue in downtown Washington that originally served as both a movie house and stage theater. The auditorium spans an orchestra level and two balconies with more than 1800 seats and is framed by a tall proscenium arch.
Architect C. Howard Crane designed the building, which opened in 1924 and initially combined both art forms under one roof. In the late 1990s the structure underwent a complete restoration that brought back its original interior finishes.
The venue draws visitors from across the capital region who come to see touring performers and companies in rotating programs. Many Washingtonians attend regularly and combine a show with an evening in the downtown area.
The Metro Center stop is just one block away and provides direct access to the downtown area. Special seating in the front balcony rows comes with additional service options.
The stage curtain features a hand-painted design that was restored during renovation using old photographs. The ceiling above the orchestra level still carries its original plasterwork from the 1920s.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1924
Architects: C. Howard Crane
Official opening: 1924
Capacity: 1847
Address: 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Website: http://warnertheatredc.com
GPS coordinates: 38.89651,-77.02935
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29
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