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Studio Theatre

A premier destination for contemporary theater in DC, this nonprofit production company occupies a unique converted car showroom in the heart of Logan Circle.

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What is Studio Theatre known for?

Studio Theatre is known as Washington's premiere stage for contemporary theater, with a national reputation for innovative revivals, performance art, and area premieres of bold European and American works.

What are the box office hours for Studio Theatre?

The box office is closed on Mondays. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, and on performance days (Saturdays and Sundays) from 12:00pm until curtain.

Where is Studio Theatre located?

Studio Theatre is located at 1501 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, in the Logan Circle neighborhood's 14th Street corridor.

What is the history of the Studio Theatre building?

Since 1987, the theater has occupied a converted car showroom at 14th Street and P Street. It has since expanded into three adjoining buildings to include four theaters, a conservatory, production shops, offices, and public amenities.

When was Studio Theatre founded?

Studio Theatre was founded in 1978.

What should I check before going?

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What to know

Studio Theatre is a nonprofit theater production company located in Washington, D.C.'s 14th Street corridor. Founded in 1978, the company has spent nearly five decades producing the best of contemporary theater, earning a national reputation for bold American and European works, innovative revivals, and arresting performance art. Local audiences often find today's edgiest playwrights on these stages, providing a cutting-edge alternative to more traditional venues. The theater occupies a converted car showroom at 14th Street and P Street, a space that has been its home since 1987. Over the years, the organization has progressively expanded to encompass three adjoining buildings. This expansive complex now includes four theaters, a conservatory, full production shops, and various public amenities. The four-stage complex specifically includes the Metheny, the Mead and Milton, and Stage 4, which serves as a black box theater. Beyond its artistic contributions, Studio Theatre has played a pivotal role in the urban development of its neighborhood. Having been in the Logan Circle neighborhood for more than 30 years, the theater is credited with helping transform the 14th Street corridor into a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood that feels like one of the liveliest in the world. Its presence has helped anchor the area's transition into a cultural hub of the city.

Visitor tips

  • Check the box office hours: Tuesday through Friday from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, and on performance days during weekends from 12:00pm to curtain.
  • Look for the West Entrance when arriving for a performance.
  • Allow extra time to explore the public amenities within the expanded complex of three adjoining buildings.

Nearby context

Situated in the 14th Street corridor of the Logan Circle neighborhood, Studio Theatre is a central part of the vibrant mixed-use environment that the theater itself helped create.

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