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LINCOLN THEATRE

1215 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20009



Review: PRECARIOUS at Mosaic Theater Company


by Pamela Roberts - June 12, 2026

In its world premiere at Mosaic Theater Company, Precarious begins at a simmer and quickly works toward a boil. Vi arrives unannounced at her daughter’s apartment just as a dangerous heatwave envelopes the city....

Review: LOOT at Edge Of The Universe Theater


by Audrey Cahak - June 11, 2026

Billed by Edge of the Universe Theater as “Monty Python meets Oscar Wilde,” Loot is a quirky, satirical snapshot of 1960s Britain that shares images of 2020s America. Written in 1965 by controversial playwright Joe Orton, Loot explores religious, moral, and institutional corruption through the c...

Review: THE ROARING GIRL at Theatre Prometheus


by Roger Catlin - June 08, 2026

Theatre Prometheus, a company devoted to queer and feminist art, celebrates Pride Month 2026 with a production that’s more than 400 years old....

Review: INDECENT at 1st Stage


by Jake Bridges - June 07, 2026

What did our critic think of INDECENT at 1st Stage?...

Review: SALLY & TOM at Round House Theatre


by David Friscic - June 08, 2026

The historical and still-ongoing revelations about the children that Thomas Jefferson had with his slave woman Sally Hemmings has justifiably created a reevaluation of Thomas Jeferson’s image and reputation---as one can discover in Suzan-Lori Parks’ probing play Sally & Tom currently playing at ...

Review: A FINE MADNESS at Woolly Mammoth


by Roger Catlin - June 03, 2026

“It’s not a play,” Justin Weaks declares fairly early in his one-man “A Fine Madness” presented by the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. “But we gon’ play,” he adds....

Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Capital One Hall


by Brian Bochicchio - June 01, 2026

National Tour is tighter and cleans up some of the grittier sensibilities while employing Broadway level talent....

Review: OTHELLO at Shakespeare Theatre Company


by Roger Catlin - June 01, 2026

The Shakespeare Theatre Company has had a rich history of stars lured to its stage — not just to sell tickets through big names. The actors nearly always deliver — and the company attracts them because of the quality and rigor it retains....

Review: AMERICAN OPERA INITIATIVE: THREE 20-MINUTE OPERAS at Washington National Opera


by Roger Catlin - May 26, 2026

The separation of the Washington National Opera from the overrun-and-soon-to-close  Kennedy Center has meant next season’s eight planned productions, including five full length operas, will occur on five different stages in the D.C. area. ...

Review: THE MANNEQUIN at We Happy Few


by Mary Lincer - May 24, 2026

What did our critic think of THE MANNEQUIN at We Happy Few?...

Past Shows

Soul Divas
Soul Divas
Jun 6 – Jun 7, 2026

Tina. Aretha. Diana. Patti. Gladys. Dionne. Whitney...Put on your dancing shoes! We are celebrating the music of phenomenal soul divas like Tina, Aretha, Diana, Patti,...

The Naked Magicians
The Naked Magicians
Apr 13

Comedy...

The Holiday Show
The Holiday Show
Dec 13 – Dec 20, 2025

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC continues its 2025–2026 season with THE HOLIDAY SHOW, a celebration of the holidays that has become one of the DC area’s most popular...

Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis with Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci – Washington, DC
Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis with Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci – Washington, DC
Dec 18

Prepare yourself for an evening of unpredictable comedy, hypnotic wonder, and audience-driven magic. Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis brings together two masters of their craft:Colin Mochrie...

DOLLY
DOLLY
Jun 3 – Jun 4, 2023

JUNE 3 & 4, 2023Lincoln TheatreGMCW ends its season with a salute to none other than country music legend Dolly Parton! With a career spanning...

WHITNEY
WHITNEY
Mar 11 – Mar 12, 2023

WHITNEYMARCH 11 & 12, 2023Lincoln TheatreGMCW brings you a celebration of beloved pop and R&B icon, Whitney Houston! She is one of the best-selling music...

THE HOLIDAY SHOW
THE HOLIDAY SHOW
Dec 3 – Dec 11, 2022

THE HOLIDAY SHOWDECEMBER 3, 9, & 11, 2022Lincoln TheatreOur popular holiday extravaganza returns with an all-new edition. Sparkly snow, dancers, over-the-top costumes, and more are...

Memphis Jookin’: The Show
Memphis Jookin’: The Show
Mar 25

Memphis Jookin: The ShowLil BuckFriday, March 25, 8pmLincoln TheatreOne of Dance Magazines 25 to Watch, street-dance sensation Charles Lil Buck Riley has collaborated with a...

Syncopated Ladies
Syncopated Ladies
Feb 20

Syncopated LadiesSunday, February 20, 8pmLincoln TheatreGet ready for an explosion of tap-dance innovation, celebration, and motivation as the Syncopated Ladies take the Lincoln Theatre stage!...

Hazel Scott 101st Birthday Celebration: Program 1
Hazel Scott 101st Birthday Celebration: Program 1
Feb 5

Free Performance:Hazel Scott 101st Birthday Celebration: Program 1The United States Air Force BandCol Don Schofield, commander and conductorMichelle Cann, pianoKaren Chilton, co-narrator and co-curatorAdam Clayton...

CityDance DREAM Gala
CityDance DREAM Gala
May 11

A show-stopping evening of dance featuring the worlds hottest dancers and acclaimed companies. Professional classical, contemporary, tap, ballroom and hip hop artists from around the...

Videos


CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical in Washington, DC CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical
Arena Stage (6/12-8/09)
Wendell Pierce in Othello in Washington, DC Wendell Pierce in Othello
Shakespeare Theatre Company (5/19-6/28)
Loot in Washington, DC Loot
Gunston Arts Center (6/05-6/28)
Once in Washington, DC Once
NextStop Theatre (5/21-6/21)
Ford''s Theatre presents: Come From Away in Washington, DC Ford''s Theatre presents: Come From Away
Ford's Theatre (9/10-10/18)
Philadelphia Ballet Stars and Stripes Forever! in Washington, DC Philadelphia Ballet Stars and Stripes Forever!
Wolf Trap (9/10-9/10)
The Play That Goes Wrong in Washington, DC The Play That Goes Wrong
Keegan Theatre (6/06-7/12)
Mamma Mia! in Washington, DC Mamma Mia!
National Theatre (10/27-11/15)
The Outsiders in Washington, DC The Outsiders
Kennedy Center Opera House (8/01-8/01)
Beetlejuice in Washington, DC Beetlejuice
The National Theatre (7/07-7/26)