The National Theatre - historic performance venue

The National Theatre on Pennsylvania Avenue is a historic performing-arts venue that has presented plays, musicals, and concerts since the 19th century and remains a longtime stop for touring Broadway productions and musical artists. The theater has been a documented part of Washington, D.C.'s performing-arts and music history, hosting a variety of concerts, benefit performances, and musical theatrical runs. It continues to operate as a major venue for music and theater in the city.