Just watched Beauty and the Beast tonight (opening night) and it was amazing! The theatre has a very old and gaudy feel to it with the oversized chandeliers and guilded gold walls and ceilings but I love it! It's a lot bigger than I imagined but feels cozy on the inside. Sometimes parking in DC can get crazy so I reserved a parking spot in the garage across the street for $12 on Spot Hero. Definitely recommend printing tickets beforehand because lines for the will call get a little crazy. Overall, a great experience here and can't wait to watch more shows! read more

Warner Theatre - Beautiful lobby - Performing Arts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is one of the most beautiful and grand looking theatre I've seen so far. It has a history to it and you can tell by the decorative walls and the blood red drapes. The seats are comfortable and wide enough to fit most people. The back of the chairs could use some maintenance work, and so could the floor (even thou they have no affect on seeing the performance). Overall it is just what I was expected, from seeing it on TV so many times. Another great thing about it is that it's a block away from the metro so no need to worry about parking (or driving in the city which is pain). I was there for a comedy show and the doormans were very polite and smiley. I was sitting in the front of the orchestra so I don't know how the stage look from the back. But from where I was the sound and sight were great. The bathroom, located on the bottom level, was clean and plenty (good for the girls) which was neccesary for average 3hr long shows they hold. read more

Charming smallish old-style stage theater (as in, 19th/20th Century, not 15th!) near the touristy stuff in the midst of DC. (Wife and I got off Metro at Smithsonian, walked to the MLK Memorial, around the Tidal Basin, and then up to the theater, with lunch at the Reagan Building.) I think I've been there maybe three or four times over the past fifteen years or so, and enjoyed it every time. Funny thing is, a good venue, even very good, tends not to stick out in the mind. You remember the fantastic, and the bad, not so much the merely good. Ornate decor all over the insides, balcony and all. Small enough that even the cheap seats are close enough to see everything very well, yet nowhere near "feeling small". You can hear well too, with excellent-quality amplification, so natural you would be hard pressed to tell it was indeed amplified. (In fact, I am *assuming* it was amplified, since I was in said cheap seats the most recent time, row V.) Said seats were surprisingly comfy for a theater of its era; they've been maintained well. As Allison K noted, lots of great restaurants nearby; Chef Geoff's is literally right across the street. Wife and I also considered Oceanaire, M&S Grille, Finemondo, and a few others. If you're on a tighter budget, there's a McD's just up the block. ;-) They've got a snack bar inside, of course, including a bar downstairs. Also check out the stars inset on the sidewalk outside. The main downsides are: - There can be quite a line for the restrooms (yes, even the gents) during intermissions. - The seats sometimes don't spring back up very well, so watch your shins when squeezing in and out of your row. (No this is not the voice of experience. I learn from the mistakes of others.) - It doesn't seem very accessible for the handicapped. I didn't actually check for such facilities, but I did notice a lot of stairs, and a wheelchair-bound friend of mine says it's not very accessible. There may be elevators from the street but I didn't notice them, nor ramps. At least there is an elevator between the main floor and the downstairs, which is where the restrooms are. read more

Now, I haven't lived in the DC area for over 10 years, but I do remember this as a very elegant, yet cozy place for a theatre venue. I've seen a few concerts there, and enjoyed the experience very much. The venue is more classically decorated, and the service is attentive. Not easy to park here: you'd be better off taking the Metro and getting of at Metro Center, unless, of course, you want to pay about $10.00 for parking. Now, when I last went there, food and drinks were not allowed inside; only in the Lobby; apparently that has changed, which is too bad, because you'd expect snacks and drinks in a movie theater, but not in a concert venue. It was a nice place...sounds to me like you might as well go to the Kennedy Center, which is always very elegant. read more

Two stars instead of one because I'm sure it's a great venue, the location is excellent. However, they oversold tickets for the show I was going to and i was informed upon arriving perfectly on time that my "reservation" could not be honored. Don't call it a reservation if it doesn't reserve anything! There were 50+ ticketed people in line behind me who also didn't get in. I recommend that in the future the theatre stick to ticketing vendors who give out real tickets so that customers can actually enjoy the show they got tickets to. read more

I came here last Wednesday for the Tegan and Sara show. Of course, what you see at the theatre is going to cloud your judgment, but I'll try to make this a review of the venue not the show (which was incredibly good, just to put that out there). This theatre was a bit of an unusual choice, it seemed, for this type of concert. It was ornate with assigned seating. I sat up on the balcony. The seats were comfortable, and welcome since I was pretty tired. I didn't get any drinks so I can't comment on that. I heard some people complain that the vibe wasn't right because the seating made it harder to dance, but I didn't see that as a problem. If I see other interesting things coming here I will know that I'll be comfortable and watching whatever I'm seeing in style! read more

We drove into town for an 8pm Friday show and used a parking garage right across the street. Easy in and out, no worries about the car. We got inside and waited for the ushers to start seating people. Once we got to our balcony seats we discovered the BALCONY seats are NOT for TALL PEOPLE! Yikes, narrow rows in the balcony. The staff was very helpful and friendly in getting us into the balcony overhang box seating for a slight upcharge (which also included drink vouchers). If you need legroom, get the end of a row or orchestra, or balcony box seats. It looked like the orchestra seating might have had more leg room. We enjoyed the show, had a great view. read more

Had a great experience at the Warner Theater, seeing Prince and his band 3rdEyegirl. The location and service was excellent. This was my first time there and my experience was not a disappointment. The only reason I cannot give 5 stars, is sadly tied to the decor and design .... Which is gorgeous but when it comes to it being outdated. My major gripe was with the seating. I'm 6'3 and there would have been no way I could have set through any type of event because of how small and close together the seats were. Luckily for me the second Prince stepped on stage, everyone was on their feet for the rest of the night. read more

I recently attended a performance of the Nutcracker with my family at the Warner Theatre. Unfortunately, the experience was ruined because I had not purchased a ticket for my infant son. Since he is an infant and does not require a seat, I did not realize I had to pay for a ticket and there was no indication of that on the Washington Ballet website (I did not book through ticketmaster). The manager would not even let him in the building without a ticket, so my husband had to miss the show because we did not want to encourage such family unfriendly behavior by buying another ticket. Warner Theater, if you are going to host family events, please change this policy. The entire experience ruined our Christmas outing. Going to the Nutcracker could have become an annual family tradition, but I will certainly not be returning to the Warner Theatre. read more

Saw the comedian Jim Gaffigan on a Saturday night, early show. Beautiful theatre & a great show. Friendly, helpful ushers who chatted with me & my son. Could not have been a better experience. Jim was funny, and The Warner was a perfect host. read more

We had never been to the Warner Theatre before and were worried about the seats/leg room. I read a few other reviews saying there was definitely a difference between the leg room in the orchestra seats (lower level) and the balcony (upper level). Going off of that, we bought orchestra level seats and we were not disappointed. The person I went with and myself are larger than average people (6ft+ tall) and we definitely had enough leg room and did not feel like we were squeezing into the seats. We did have one seat on the aisle, which was nice, but I think we still would have been okay if we were in the middle of the row. Our seats were all the way to the side of the theatre and we had a great view of the stage. We did see a comedian, so there wasn't really anything to see beyond the center of the stage, but I imagine that if it was a play, we still would have been able to see the majority of what was going on on the stage. The employees here were very polite and helpful. I would definitely return here for another show. I would be hesitant to buy balcony seats just because I don't know what the leg room situation is. read more

It's a great place to see a show. Decent seating, nice decor, and it would be hard to imagine a bad seat in the house. We've only ever sat in the main floor center area, but everywhere we've sat - up close or near the back - had great views of the stage. Now, the shows are something different. Some are good, some are bad, but none reflect poorly on the Warner. :) read more

I've been to this theatre before for shows like Margaret Cho and The Go-Go's. Something didn't seem the same this past Saturday for the Drag Roast. The company and atmosphere of the crowd seemed great, but you could hear snickering and laughing from the door staff. It was weird that I had to get a ticket to get cinnamon cashews and sent to the dirty kitchen which made me regret getting them presented to me in a white coffee cup. The cook was friendly though. Usually when I come, I always go to the only male lobby bartender with the long curly hair. He always smiles and greets me because he recognizes my face he's very fast. Sadly, he wasn't there and it took much longer than usual to get my drinks. #bringhimback We got more drinks from some girl who claimed she was a temp and to "bare with her" since it was her first day ever bartending and she was overwhelmed. Why would you replace a good bartender, with a temp? The show seemed fun, but it just seems like a big downgrade from previous shows from Food and Beverage. Better luck next time. read more

It's odd to write a review for a venue such as Warner Theater. Unlike restaurants or stores, there is no reason for anyone to visit the Warner unless there was a show there, and I have yet to decline going to a show because of the venue. However, having been at Warner for several different types of shows (plays, comedic acts, musical acts), and sitting all over the theater, there is some advice I can impart when it comes to seating, if nothing else. The Warner Theater is conveniently located just a block from the Metro Center stop. There is a plethora of dining options around the theater, however most of the restaurants and bars are packed before and after the show. I highly recommend making reservations beforehand. The theater itself is lovely. Although definitely old and in need of some renovations (I'll get to that in a moment), once you step through the doors into the auditorium, all the beautiful woodwork, moldings and carvings imparts a slightly gaudy loveliness. There are two bars, one in the main lobby, and one upstairs. As most people mob the bar in the main lobby, I usually like to head upstairs to the upper bar, as the bartenders can pour you a decent drink without the wait. Usually, drinks can be taken into the theater. Obviously, the orchestra level seats are some of the best in the house. I've sat in row F (only 7 or 8 rows back), and it was the best view of the stage I've ever had. Sound came through clearly, and I was close enough to see the beads of sweat on the actors' faces, yet far back enough that I could take in the entire set. I've also sat toward the back a few times (row V or W, I believe), and while the view was still very good, my friends ended up sitting behind someone who was over 6' tall, so their view was partially blocked. As expected, for the most part, I don't believe that there are any "bad" seats in the orchestra level. Because tickets for this section is obviously more expensive, I usually only get tickets for the orchestra section if it's for a special occasion or a play/show that I've been wanting to see for an exceedingly long time. My favorite section has to be the mid balcony seats. I usually try to get seats no higher then DD in this section, but the view that I get of the stage is wonderful. This is especially great for plays or music acts, as there is a clear view of the stage, and the balcony is still low enough that at times, it seems as if the actors are looking straight at you. Another reason why I love these seats, is that they are usually considerably less costly then the orchestra seats, yet the view is almost just as good (sometimes better then the orchestra seats toward the back). The upper level balcony seats are a little more dicey. Although the steepness of the upper balcony section is slanted so that even if you are in the last row (I've sat in the second to the last row, and three seats away from the left wall) you still have a good view of the stage; I find myself leaning forward while in these seats. I will say that I was rather surprised over how clear of a view I had of the stage. I find myself buying tickets for these seats if it's a comedy act, as most of the performance would be oral, so the visual aspect isn't as important. However, the Warner Theater is an aging theater. Some of the seat covers are starting to fray and the seats are rather smallish and close together. I know, I know, it's not the seats, it's just that we are getting fatter. That may be true, but as a size 6 female, when I come with my heavy winter coat I feel extremely cramped. I can only imagine how the guys must feel; especially if there were several more athletic guys sitting together. Finally, I sometimes have problem with the staff. Once, a friend treated us with a higher priced ticket package, which came with after-the-show passes to meet the band. After the show was over, not quite sure where we were supposed to go, an usher showed up to ask us to leave the auditorium. When we tried to inquire as to where should we go from here, he just ignored us (although we asked repeatedly), and made us leave. Fortunately one of our friends is really bossy (in a cute endearing way) and she was able to get another usher to tell us that the band members would come out to the lobby if we would just wait around for another 15 minutes. As I said, I couldn't ever imagine not going to a show/event just because of the venue. Yes, the venue is very important to my enjoyment, however at the same time, I'm there for the show, and unless the venue is held in the Purgatory, I don't see the venue as a deterrent. However, I will say that the Warner Theater is usually quite enjoyable. I like their layout and how well their seats are positioned so that there is always a view. I love, absolutely love, the old time opulence of the auditorium, and I definitely always have a great time when I come here. read more

2.5 I'm going to upgrade my rating of the Warner theater due to them being apologetic over the awful experience at The Wizard of Oz. We received complimentary tickets to Avenue Q after complaining to management about the stifling heat, the unprofessional crew that was disruptive in the tech room, and the chairs that were falling apart. I appreciate that they comped us seats, and very nice seats at that, but I still don't know that I'd be in a huge hurry to actually pay for tickets to the Warner. It looks nice enough, but just isn't comfortable and is extremely cramped both in the theater and in the lobby. I've never seen such a congested, poorly design lobby, and the bathrooms are just as bad. The whole place just feels outdated to me, and really lacks any charm that you might associate with an older theater. I know DC is no Broadway, but even the renovated Hippodrome in Baltimore is better than the Warner, in my opinion. The one thing I will give The Warner credit for is that the sound quality is really good. Not just acoustics of the space, but the speakers and microphone systems they use are very good. read more

I feel like this is my second home as of late... came to 4 shows here in the past month or so! Definitely a beautiful theater, if on the small side, and just a couple blocks from the metro. I've sat in both the balcony and the orchestra sections, and have had equally enjoyable experiences in both sections. My biggest complaint is that I wish there were more leg room between the rows (especially in the balcony)... and I'm short! read more

Human Nature: Live at Warner Theatre was an excellent show. Thanks YELP! I am a Motown fan, and the music served up by this group was excellent. And I still love the Warner Theatre. The staff was more than helpful at this event. Even tho the seats provided were in the Nosebleed section, the staff moved us from the very cold balcony during the first intermission. We were seated much closer, in the GGrand Suites. Needless to say, we were extremely grateful! read more

Went to the Warner last night for the first time in several years. Waaay up in the balcony...only two rows behind us before the back wall. I left before the main act, Tedechi/Trucks Band, started playing. I left because of the intense heat up in the balcony. It being winter, everyone was dressed warmly and I would be surprised if the temperature wasn't about 95 degrees. Combined with the cramped seating and an hour was about all I could tolerate. I've been there several times before, apparently not in winter. Won't be going back in winter again! read more

I like this theater. I like that it's centrally located in the middle of DC and easily accessible to metro, to my job, to nearby yummy restaurants and cool bars, to plenty of easy to hail cabs. I like that the lobby is gleaming, and tall, and impressive looking; compare this lobby to National Theater's lobby and you'll have no doubt which is the lovelier of the two. I also like that it includes DC's very own Hollywood Avenue of the Stars outside, with the handprints of various performers over the years set for the ages into the sidewalk out front. Ill admit, exiting the theater, esp if you are on the balcony level, is an utter shit show. Bring your patience as there are not enough stairs to easily purge the theater of patrons. And the bathroom lines are atrocious. But having been to many theaters over the years, this is one of the nicer, prettier venues out there, and is a great representation of what a night out at the theater should be. Plus, they let you take your beverages to your seats for the performances...as opposed to NYC where you must chug a lug before returning. My positive impressions might also stem from 2 great performances I've seen - Avenue Q (which is just hilarious and should be seen by all especially in these increasingly depressing times) and the Nutcracker (OMG seeing all the cute little ballerinas dolled up for Christmas will melt even the coldest hearts of coal). I cant wait to go back. read more

Yes it is a beautiful theater, but I'm so miffed as to my experience with the concessions. We came in on the ground floor and voila, there's a bar there. It's cash only, but that's okay I've got 100 bucks on me and I want to buy a round of drinks for all of my friends, two of which purchased the tickets for us. The soda water and tonic were in plastic juice pourers (they had no idea which was which), and were of course flat. A lemon or a lime was unavailable for the drink. The drinks were $14 each. As the experience at the bar got worse on worse, I asked the girl who was running this and she points to a bearded man sitting in a chair off to the side. I reluctantly handed over north of $60 for the worst drinks on the planet and when I confronted bearded man, he said the bar wasn't ready to be opened. So why is it open? I asked him about limes. He stated there were no limes anywhere in the building. He also had the balls to tell me I seemed to be the only one that had a problem with the bar. Upon going upstairs, the bar had a credit card machine, and guess what? LIMES! We took them from there. I went back down and showed him the lime and asked why he would lie right to my face? That's when he started back peddling and being slightly less of an arrogant asshat than our first meeting. I realize this review has very little to do with this beautiful historic theater, but it will keep me from going back there. When I can figure out who runs the concessions, I'll go after them next. I will not rest until bearded guy is outed as the worst bar manager in all of the land! read more

Saw Joel McHale here tonight. AMAZING. The Warner Theater is really beautiful architecturally and the acoustics are good too. (our seat were way way in the back and we could still here every word clear as day) I like that they have several bars so you don't have to spend half your evening waiting in line and then rushing to get to your seat before the show. Only real complaint I have is that the seats are really cramped and tiny. Definitely not the most comfortable but nothing that would keep me from seeing a show here again . read more

While the theater is attractive, trying to buy tickets there is horrible. Clicking "Buy Tickets" on the Warner Theater website takes you to Live Nation. The theater has no box office service of its own. You can buy tickets only in sets of up to four seats, and there is no way to buy multiple sets of seats contiguous with each other. Nor is there a way to buy a specific seat. The closest you can get to that is to choose a row. A phone call to customer service yielded a long time on hold and variations of "there's nothing we can do." The ticket system is hostile to customers. I just bought tickets to take my kids to the Nutcracker. They're nonrefundable, and we won't all be sitting together because there was no way for me to buy contiguous seats. This will be the last show I attend at the Warner until they improve their box office service. read more

I have been going here for years and it has taken a huge dive down this year. My understanding is Warner Theater is outsourcing as opposed to in house so less qualitiy control, I could be wrong on this but makes sense. I went two years ago and had a great time. I felt I was at the "the theater". I went this year and it was horrible. Chaos, rude workers, and poorly dressed. They acted as though you were doing them a favor going there as opposed to you are at the "theater" for a "theater" experience and you paid to go there! Read the long two star review by Marcy P. I had the same. No point repeating. I also went to see Trans Siberian Orchestra. Shows good service horrible. In the past ushers were well dressed groomed and greated you with a smile. They were very welcoming. This time their white shirts wrinkled and dirty, some of the ushers smelled so badly I gagged and some looked like they just got out of bed. Most were hanging out talking to each other instead of helping patrons. There were a few bright ushers that were really working hard but it was not enough to overcome the feeling of you were at at DC DMV. Because of the poor ticketing organization we missed half the show . Same problems as other reviewers but not going to repeat. The building is beautiful, the show was the show but if they don't change things fast, I can't see quality shows wanting to perform there. read more

Great venue. Saw two shows here and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Not too far from the Metro Center stop, though if you want more flexibility you can most certainly drive down and park in the parking garages available. If you plan ahead, you can buy a parking pass with your tickets, which gives you parking 2 hours before and 1 hour after. Which is good if you want to have pre-theater dinner if not the convenience. read more

First of all we had leftover doggy bags in our hands from BLT at Trump Hotel. The meal for my wife and I was $300 and we probably had $100 worth of steak left over in our doggy bag. The$7 an hour security people were telling us that it had to be thrown away. Luckily there was upper management person who saw me throwing a fit. I had paid a lot of money to have 7th row Center seats yet the $7 an hour employee Usher sat us in the wrong seats. The show started with another comedian before Kevin James was to come on. So the lights were low and we had to move after I got up and found another Usher and showed her where I believe my seats should be which she confirmed. Had they sat us where they should have the first time I would have given them five stars. Kevin James was a great show. read more

It was 1,000,000 degrees in there...I can't remember what I saw. It was too hot in there even for Nelly.

We had an outstanding experience. Not only was the show excellent, but the staff were friendly and helpful. We upgraded to VIP seats and had some of the best service I've ever encountered by Jeff, our waiter. The food was delicious. What would have been a great time in any case became truly spectacular! Can't wait to do it again! read more

The Warner Theatre itself is a lovely venue; old and quaint. It has character, a rare trait these days. It is exactly what you would expect for a historic venue that has been around since the 1920's. Its age and condition are its major charms. My boyfriend surprised me with tickets to the Nutcracker this weekend. He opted for the VIP seats assuming these would be the best available. What a treat this turned out to be! The customer service was incredible from start to finish. The day of the event we received a personal email informing us that the VIP customers have their own will call and entrance. Given the temperature Sat night, we found this to be a great little perk as we did not have to wait outside and suffer the elements AND the entrance leads right into a cozy little bar area where you can sip on bubbly and bourbon until the show starts. The staff were amazing. Professional, friendly and quite knowledgeable on the menu, venue and surrounding area. From this little lounge area you are guided up the stairs to your seating area. Yes, seating area! We arrived to see a souvenir sign welcoming us by name to our two large seats and table area. Within moments of being seated, a server offered drinks and a small selection of food items. The service was exceptional the entire evening. We wanted for nothing. Our seats were great -second level looking down upon the stage at approximately a 35-degree angle. We could easily see the entire stage and side areas with no odd neck angles or obstructed views. The acoustics are amazing. We could hear the wooden toe shoes even from where we sat. Pure heaven. The ballet itself was good. Let's face it - it's the Nutcracker performed by the Washington Ballet. Barring some unforeseen catastrophe, they always deliver. It's always fun searching for all the DC references in the characters and stage settings. All in all, we love the Warner. This was not our first visit and certainly will not be our last. It's part of great evening out. It's located near several great food and drinking establishments, it's easy to get to, parking is fairly simple and now the we have discovered the VIP seats...... culture, charm, bourbon and bubbly, what more could you need??? read more

Recently saw Fiona Apple here and had a good time. The theatre is nice and clean and has beautiful architecture. I wish there was a little more room between rows so my knees didn't rest on the back of the chair in front of me. I also wish concert-goers would stop getting totally drunk and then pretending they're at karaoke night, singing all the songs in their loudest drunk girl voices. Just a major pet peeve of mine when I've spent $65/seat. Anyway, I did enjoy the show and liked the venue. read more

Coming into the event, security couldn't give proper direction and had given my friend attitude. On our way to the drag show, the older gentleman asked, "Are you with them?" In regards to the people going to the drag show. We said we were going to the same show. He asked her if we had special or regular tickets. She said I don't know (she didn't purchase the tickets I did). I attempted to interject, and he cut me off knowingly or unknowingly, I do not know. He said, "you would know if you have them. Now, do you have special tickets or not?!" She said, "Regular tickets, I guess?" He gave directions that confused not only us but the people behind us as well. So we had to find our way out. Security has chastised my friend on several occasions. We were the only black people in line as we were still getting in early. We were told to take everything out of our pockets, and then they came closer to us, reiterated it, and looked my friend directly in her face. When everything was already in her hand. We were told to start a new line at the front by the scanners. Then as we were getting to the front of the line, we were stopped, and they pointed out my friend, saying she shouldn't be standing there. Then proceeded to argue over who decided to open the second line, and everything felt hostile. They blocked the process even though they were letting others in through the other scanner. Also, I don't understand the bag policy if we are being told no big bags. Why are people coming in with big bags? This was a terrible and disgusting experience, especially for my friend. read more

if you are going to throw a party on the rooftop, please be aware that there is only one bathroom,... so if more than 10 people have to go at the same time, one person will end up peeing in there pants. NOT COOL read more

Have seen some good shows here, but low review because last time I was there, the bar upstairs had a credit card skimmer installed. How do I know? My friend and I, who met up there, both used our cards upstairs and had hundreds of dollars of fraudulent charges to our cards that very same night. I left a message for management alerting them about this but didn't receive a call back. Unacceptable. read more

This is a great theatre. Not only is it beautiful, but it's also on the smaller side, compared to some of the other theatres in town, which makes for a great viewing experience. The seats are comfortable, and it seemed like there wasn't really a bad place to sit in the room. The staff were all friendly and the lines for tickets at will-call and the refreshment counter were handled efficiently. It's nice, too, that they allow you to bring your refreshments into the theatre, so you don't have to wolf down those M&Ms during the intermission. There are also three or four parking lots within a few minutes' walk of the theatre, which is nice. I recently saw The Nutcracker here and really enjoyed it. I wouldn't hesitate to go back to the Warner for another production. read more

We recently went to see John Oliver at the Warner Theater. The theater is incredible. It really is reminiscent of how theaters use to be designed. We sat to the side of the stage about 12 rows back and had a great view. Only complaint is that while they were cleaning up from the show immediately before, we were all allowed into the lobby, which made it incredibly tight quarters as people tried to figure out what door they were suppose to be going into, get into line for that door, order drinks at the bar or make their way across to the bathrooms. Crowds make me uncomfortable, I would have been better off waiting until 2 minutes before the show started to enter. The show also started a little late, but I am not sure it was the performer or the thearter that made that the case. read more

Came here on Valentine's Day for the Oh, Hello! show. We were in the very back row, but could still see and hear pretty well. Beer is pricy, as expected. The only thing I really don't care for is the seats. Way too compact, and I'm not a very big person. I was getting very uncomfortable and sitting in the aisle on the steps looked like a better option. read more

I came here to see Avenue Q when it was in town last month. All in all, really nice theater, well kept up. Kinda small, and the lobby really needs to be bigger. The seats are small, but almost all older theaters have smaller seats, so that's understandable. They have an area of the balcony with larger seats and tables which looked very inviting... might try to swing those tickets next time, depending on the price difference. Location is a bonus as well, being right around the corner from Metro Center. All in all, good experience. Gets knocked down a star because of the tiny lobby. Will be back. read more

The Warner Theatre is beautiful, the interior elegant gold walls and the incredibly lovely chandelier are reminiscent of a different age. The balcony seating while not exactly comfortable... I'm only 5'3" and my knees were touching the backs of the seat in front of me, also narrow seats (the woman who sat next to me was lucky I didn't shove her arm back into her own seat space as she totally encroached on my space) offer a very clear and easy view of the stage. The lobby is also not designed very well, its a real hassle trying to exit the venue, way too small and setting up tables for book signings etc... is a huge mistake because it just makes more of a traffic jam trying to get out of the already tiny lobby. All in all a decent venue. Will definitely go back to see more shows. read more

Went to see Santana 4/16....great venue with nice sight lines and acoustics. Bars on both levels, doors open on time, friendly security people, ushers and bartenders read more

The American Idol show was great but the Warner Theatre is the most uncomfortable theatre I have ever visited. I will not ever return for any show at their venue. Replace the uncomfortable seats and add some space between rows! This is worse than even the most compact airline. My knees were in my chest all night. Never again! read more

Went to the Warner theater for the DC laugh-athon. Very nice venue with a lot of character. There was a lot of staff to direct you to your seats and drinks and food available. Will definitely be coming back to the Warner theater for future events read more