National Theatre
The National has operated as a theatre longer than any other major touring house in the United States and is the oldest cultural institution in the Nation’s Capitol. The theatre opened its doors for the first time on December 7, 1835, with a production of A Man of This World. The National Theatre has played a vital role in history by hosting presidential inaugural balls, world premieres of landmark American musicals, presidential command performances of national artistic merit, and the first presentation of the coveted Helen Hayes Award.
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Upcoming Shows
All performance dates and information subject to change.
For a complete schedule of upcoming events, or for box office hours and tickets by phone options, visit the theatre’s website.