72. Historic Theatre Walking Tour

Historic Theatre Walking Tour

Tour description:

Journey with us through the theatrical history of Washington, DC – literally! Theatre Week 2025 is proud to bring back the fan-favorite walking tour of downtown DC theatres. Co-Hosted by Farar Elliott (Curator and Chief, Office of Art and Archives in the U.S. House of Representatives) and Chris Geidner, Journalist and Blogger, Law Dor. This two-hour tour celebrates the past, present, and future of your favorite downtown venues. Kicking things off at the historic National Theatre, this guided exploration of the Penn Quarter neighborhood features stops at Ford's Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company – plus some fun facts about the #dctheatre community at large. After the tour (optional), enjoy a $45 ticket offer to see The Merry Wives of Windsor, featuring a cast of many favorite local performers at Harman Hall, Shakespeare Theatre Company.

Tour Guide: Co-Hosted by Farar Elliott (Curator and Chief, Office of Art and Archives in the U.S. House of Representatives) and Chris Geidner, Journalist and Blogger, Law Dor.

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TOUR INFORMATION:

Tour Starting Location:

National Theatre

1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Meet outside the Theatre

· Closest Metro or Bus Line: Metro Center

· Tour Ending Location: Shakespeare Theatre Company at Harman Hall, 610 F Street NW

· Tour Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

· Tour Distance: 1 miles

· Fitness Level: Low Level (slow walking, flat terrain)

· Audio Enhancer: No

· ASL: No

· Wheelchair Accessible: No

· Stroller Accessible: No

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

National Theatre DC (Meet outside), 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States