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Theater in Washington: Things to Do
708 upcoming events at 45 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond
VenuNite currently lists 708 upcoming theater events in Washington across 45 venues. On this page: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at The National Theatre (1:00 PM), Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event) at The Sage (7:00 PM), Washington National Opera presents Nixon in China at DAR Constitution Hall (7:00 PM), A Drag Queen Christmas (18+) at Warner Theatre (7:30 PM). Listing data was last refreshed November 9, 2026.
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Thu, Nov 19 · 1:00 PMDance
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The National Theatre
· Washington, DC
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Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PMTheater
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
The Sage
· Washington, DC
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Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PMTheater
Washington National Opera presents Nixon in China
DAR Constitution Hall
· Washington, DC
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Thu, Nov 19 · 7:30 PMTheater
A Drag Queen Christmas (18+)
Warner Theatre
· Washington, DC
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Thu, Nov 19 · 7:30 PMDance
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The National Theatre
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Fri, Nov 20 · 7:00 PMTheater
Washington National Opera presents Madama Butterfly
DAR Constitution Hall
· Washington, DC
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Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PMDance
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The National Theatre
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Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PMTheater
A Christmas Carol
Ford's Theatre
· Washington, DC
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Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PMDance
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The National Theatre
· Washington, DC
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Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PMTheater
A Christmas Carol
Ford's Theatre
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Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PMTheater
Washington National Opera presents Nixon in China
DAR Constitution Hall
· Washington, DC
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Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PMTheater
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
The Sage
· Washington, DC
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Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 PMTheater
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
The Sage
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Sat, Nov 21 · 7:30 PMDance
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The National Theatre
· Washington, DC
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Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 PMDance
National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella
Lisner Auditorium
· Washington, DC
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Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 PMTheater
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
The Sage
· Washington, DC
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Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PMDance
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The National Theatre
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Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PMTheater
A Christmas Carol
Ford's Theatre
· Washington, DC
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Sun, Nov 22 · 4:00 PMTheater
Washington National Opera presents We the People
DAR Constitution Hall
· Washington, DC
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Sun, Nov 22 · 5:00 PMTheater
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
The Sage
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Sun, Nov 22 · 7:00 PMTheater
A Christmas Carol
Ford's Theatre
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Sun, Nov 22 · 7:00 PMDance
National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella
Lisner Auditorium
· Washington, DC
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Mon, Nov 23Theater
Toosii
Howard Theatre
· Washington, DC
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Tue, Nov 24 · 7:00 PMTheater
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
The Sage
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Tue, Nov 24 · 7:00 PMTheater
A Christmas Carol
Ford's Theatre
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Tue, Nov 24 · 7:30 PMTheater
Hell's Kitchen
The National Theatre
· Washington, DC
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Wed, Nov 25 · 2:00 PMTheater
A Christmas Carol
Ford's Theatre
· Washington, DC
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Wed, Nov 25 · 7:00 PMTheater
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
The Sage
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Wed, Nov 25 · 7:00 PMTheater
A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live On Stage!
Lincoln Theatre
· Washington, DC
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Wed, Nov 25 · 7:00 PMTheater
A Christmas Carol
Ford's Theatre
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Wed, Nov 25 · 7:30 PMTheater
Hell's Kitchen
The National Theatre
· Washington, DC
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Fri, Nov 27 · 2:00 PMTheater
Hell's Kitchen
The National Theatre
· Washington, DC
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Fri, Nov 27 · 2:00 PMTheater
A Christmas Carol
Ford's Theatre
· Washington, DC
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Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PMTheater
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
The Sage
· Washington, DC
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Fri, Nov 27 · 7:30 PMTheater
Hell's Kitchen
The National Theatre
· Washington, DC
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Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PMTheater
A Christmas Carol
Ford's Theatre
· Washington, DC
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Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PMTheater
Hell's Kitchen
The National Theatre
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Sat, Nov 28 · 3:00 PMTheater
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
The Sage
· Washington, DC
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Sat, Nov 28 · 7:00 PMDance
The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Warner Theatre
· Washington, DC
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Sat, Nov 28 · 7:00 PMTheater
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
The Sage
· Washington, DC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What theater things to do are in Washington tonight?
- VenuNite currently has no theater events listed in Washington for tonight. The full upcoming calendar below includes later dates.
- What venues in Washington host theater events?
- Washington has 45 venues with upcoming theater events, including The Sage, Ford's Theatre, The National Theatre and 42 more.
- Are there free theater events in Washington?
- 8 upcoming theater events are explicitly listed as free in Washington. Price information can change, so confirm entry details on the event page or organizer source.