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About Warner Theatre - DC
The Warner Theatre in Washington, DC is a historic live-performance venue with a rich legacy dating back to 1924. Originally opened as the Earle Theatre and later renamed after Warner Brothers, the venue was fully restored and reopened in 1992. Located in the heart of downtown, the Warner Building at 1299 Pennsylvania Ave NW houses this iconic stage, with a current seating capacity around 1,947 seats across orchestra/main and balcony configurations. Whether you’re catching a BET Honors event, a Washington Ballet performance, or a historic performance, we’ve got you covered for tickets, seating details, and the best nearby options for parking, transit, and stays.
Tip: Secure your seats early for popular shows. The venue’s attached garage under The Warner Building provides convenient parking, with additional nearby garages for busy event nights. The Warner Theatre is just a short walk from Metro Center, offering easy access via Red, Orange, Blue, and Silver lines. After the show, explore nearby hotels like JW Marriott Washington, DC, Trump International DC, and Willard InterContinental Washington for comfort and convenience. Need more ideas? We’ve got trusted affiliate recommendations for hotels and dining to enhance your DC theater experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 513 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20004; building address is part of the Warner Building at 1299 Pennsylvania Ave NW.
- Capacity: 1,947 seats (current private-events materials); commonly cited ranges around 1,847–1,960 in other sources.
- Venue type: historic theatre / live-performance venue; originally opened in 1924 as the Earle Theatre and renamed after Warner Brothers; fully restored and reopened in 1992.
- Seating chart: floorplans show orchestra/main level and balcony seating with multiple configurations (see official floorplans).
- Parking: attached garage to The Warner Building with additional nearby garages.
- Transit: two-minute walk from Metro Center; served by Red, Orange, Blue, and Silver lines.
- Nearby hotels: JW Marriott Washington, DC (~0.15 mi); Trump International DC (~0.17 mi); Willard InterContinental Washington (~0.20 mi).
- Notable events hosted: BET Honors, Washington Ballet performances, Obama inauguration festivities, and Frank Sinatra’s DC appearances historical reference.
- Renamed/demolished: not demolished; originated as the Earle Theatre, renamed Warner Theatre after Warner Brothers acquired it; restored and reopened in 1992.