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About Round House Theatre

Welcome to Round House Theatre, a compact yet vibrant performance space in the heart of Bethesda, Maryland. Located at 4545 East-West Highway, this two-level venue (orchestra and balcony) offers an intimate experience with accessible seating and refined acoustics following a 2019 renovation that expanded the lobby and improved sightlines. Whether you’re catching new plays or education programs like Free Play and the Bonnie Hammerschlag National Capital New Play Festival, you’ll find a friendly, straightforward ticket buying experience here—like having a trusted contact in the business.

Below you’ll find practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan an easy, no-fuss night out in Bethesda.

Round House Theatre sits just one block from the Bethesda Metro on the Red Line, with a pedestrian tunnel linking the station area to nearby buildings. The LAZ garage underneath the theatre offers convenient parking at evening rates (after 6pm), while metered and other local parking options are available nearby. If you’re visiting for a show, we’ve got you covered with reliable transit and nearby lodging and dining picks to fit a range of plans and budgets. Secure your seats through our trusted network and enjoy a straightforward, affordable theatre night in Bethesda.

Notable programs include education initiatives—Free Play and Teen Performance Company—along with the National Capital New Play Festival, renamed the Bonnie Hammerschlag National Capital New Play Festival. Look for accessibility notes and adjustable seating to accommodate guests who need it.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and venue: 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, Round House Theatre.
  • Capacity: official Bethesda site lists 344-seat theatre; other listings cite ~352 seats.
  • Venue type and seating: two-level theatre (orchestra and balcony) with accessible seating; specific rows referenced in accessibility notes (e.g., Row G/H in orchestra, Row CC in balcony).
  • Seating chart details: theatre features orchestra and balcony levels; accessibility options and adjustable seating described in accessibility materials.
  • Parking and transit: LAZ garage underneath the theatre with 6-dollar evening rates for patrons after 6pm; metered/other public parking nearby; one block from Bethesda Metro (Red Line).
  • Transit notes: One block from Bethesda Metro, with a pedestrian tunnel from the Bethesda Station to the Crescent Building nearby.
  • Nearby hotels: Bethesda Marriott (5151 Pooks Hill Rd), Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown (7301 Waverly St), Residence Inn Bethesda Downtown (7335 Wisconsin Ave).
  • Notable events and programs: annual education programs (Free Play, Teen Performance Company, Summer Camp) and a National Capital New Play Festival (renamed Bonnie Hammerschlag National Capital New Play Festival in 2025).
  • Renovation and history: major 2019 renovation expanded lobby and improved acoustics; capacity range adjusted (news coverage noted 286–402 during renovation).