National Theater (Washington, D.C.)

USA / District of Columbia / Washington / Washington, D.C. / Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
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The National Theatre is located in Washington, D.C. and is a venue for a variety of live stage productions with seating for 1,676.

Founded in 1835, the theater has always been at the same Pennsylvania Avenue location, a few blocks from the White House. The building has been rebuilt several times, including after being destroyed by fire five times in the 19th century.

Today the National Theatre mostly hosts traveling Broadway musicals. It is managed by the non-profit Shubert Organization which also runs 16 Broadway theatres.
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Coordinates:   38°53'47"N   77°1'49"W
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