The National Theatre
Visiting The National Theatre
Accessibility
The National Theatre offers assisted listening devices, audio described performances, and open captioned/ASL performances. The venue is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with one elevator. For more information about accessibility needs and ticketing, please visit: BroadwayAtTheNational.com/Accessibility
Entry & venue rules
Unless otherwise noted, the use of video cameras, audio recording devices, and phones and/or digital cameras in video mode is strictly prohibited in The National Theatre. The use of any of these items will result in confiscation and possible ejection from the facility. To learn more, visit BroadwayAtTheNational.com/Ticket-Policies
Children & age policy
All patrons must present a ticket for entry to all ticketed performances. It is the policy of most shows that children under the age of 4 will not be admitted.
Box office
Information: (202) 628-6161 e-mail: [email protected]
Cash, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Venue information published by the ticket provider. Policies change, so check before you travel.
Getting around
Nearest transit
- Metro Center — 3 min walk · subway
- Federal Triangle — 5 min walk · subway
- McPherson Square — 7 min walk · subway
- Gallery Place — 9 min walk · subway
- Archives — 10 min walk · subway
- Smithsonian — 11 min walk · subway
Parking nearby
- PMI — 4 min walk
- Laz — 4 min walk
- Colonial — 6 min walk
- Colonial Parking — 8 min walk
- Car park — 9 min walk
- Parking Garage — 10 min walk
Eat & drink nearby
- Avenue Grill — 1 min walk · restaurant
- The Henri — 1 min walk · restaurant
- SPIN — 1 min walk · bar
- Pret A Manger — 1 min walk · fast food
- Starbucks — 1 min walk · cafe
- Potbelly — 2 min walk · fast food
Surroundings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL. Walking times are estimates.
Upcoming Events
Mamma Mia!
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
