The Warner Theatre is a Live Nation venue located at 513 13th Street, NW in the heart of downtown DC’s vibrant Penn Quarter Arts District. Built first for vaudeville & silent movies, the Theatre …
The Warner Theatre is a Live Nation venue located at 513 13th Street, NW in the heart of downtown DC’s vibrant Penn Quarter Arts District. Built first for vaudeville & silent movies, the Theatre opened in 1924. Adapting to new entertainment trends in the 1950s, the auditorium was redesigned for Cinerama movies. In 1989 The Theatre closed for 3 years to undergo extensive renovations & enhancements. The "new" Warner Theatre opened in 1992 with a gala feat. Frank Sinatra (in his final D.C. appearance) & Shirley MacLaine. It has since become a destination not only for revitalized downtown DC, but also for national & international recording artists & the finest in theatrical, dance, & TV presentations.
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Sep 11, 2024
While the theater itself is a lovely historic piece, the bag screening to enter is too aggressive. They took a ruler to my shoulder bag, said it was too large (it would have easily fit under my seat… Full review by NHart622
May 23, 2024
TLDR: Not a bad seat in the house, beautiful sound was not great though... This is a beautiful theater with fantastic sight lines throughout the lower level (didnt get to the balcony). I attended a… Full review by donalan
Mar 9, 2024
Gorgeous theater in a central location in Washington. There are regularly great shows there. My warning is to anyone with a bigger body, especially hips. The seats are small, and it is a tight fit.… Full review by Shelby M
I'm going to the American Idol Concert on 9/16, can someone recommend a hotel near the Warner Theatre ? Thanks !
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Almost all of the hotels on 14th St., a few blocks surrounding are decent. What's your price range? desire for the hotel. A lot of folks stay at the Hilton in the middle of town.
I have tickets for a show on the upper level, but am now on crutches thanks to a ruptured Achilles Tendon. Am I correct in thinking there is no elevator? Thoughts on going on crutches? Would I be allowed in? Stupid idea?
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No elevators. I had a heart valve replacement and weak. Crutches a very bad idea unless you have help and lots of time. Seats are very close together also.
Are the seats narrow / sized for smaller derrières?
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The seats are very narrow, and very tightly packed together. The seats on either side of you are very close to you, and the seat in front of you is unbearably close to you. If you are …
The seats are very narrow, and very tightly packed together. The seats on either side of you are very close to you, and the seat in front of you is unbearably close to you. If you are small, you might be comfortable. If you are of average size you will be uncomfortable. If you are any bit above average size it will be unbearable.
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