Arts »
| Name | Contact Info | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Flight Productions Theatre Company |
9008 Center St. Manassas, Va. 703-927-5438 boxoffice@2ndflightproductions.com | This regional theater company performs at the Cramer Center in Old Town Manassas. |
| Adventure Theatre |
Glen Echo Park
7300 MacArthur Blvd. 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, Md. 301-634-2270 Fax: 301-634-2269 info@adventuretheatre.org | Since 1952, this organization has presented professional live theater, classes and theatrical arts workshops for children and families. |
| Carter Barron Amphitheatre |
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Lane NW 16th Street and Colorado Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 202-426-0486 rocr_carter_barron@nps.gov | The National Park Service owns this outdoor performing arts space. |
| Castaways Repertory Theatre Company |
P.O. Box 6148 Woodbridge, Va. 703-508-5418 info@castawaystheatre.org | A nonprofit community theater. |
| Center for the Arts |
George Mason University
Route 123 and Braddock Road George Mason University Fairfax, Va. 703-993-8888 Fax: 703-993-8650 | The center offers music, theater and dance by local and internationally recognized performers. |
| Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory |
9419 Battle St. Manassas, Va. 703-330-ARTS (2787) info@center-for-the-arts.org | The center hosts Pied Piper Theatre, Rooftop Productions at Kellar Theater, Caton Merchant Family Art Gallery, SummerSounds Concerts, and summer theater and arts camps for young people. Community ballroom dances and arts-related classes are available. |
| Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center |
University of Maryland
Route 193 (University Boulevard)
and Stadium Drive Route 193 (University Boulevard) and Stadium Drive College Park, Md. 301-405-2787 | This 318,000-square-foot performing arts center on the campus of the University of Maryland features six performance halls that vary in size from a 100-seat laboratory theater to a 1,100-seat concert hall. It is home to the university's School of Music and the theater and dance departments, and it hosts performances by world-renowned artists in chamber and early music, world music, jazz, dance and theater. Community artists and schoolchildren are also featured in the center's programs and performances. |
| DAR Constitution Hall |
1776 D St. NW Washington, D.C. 202-628-1776 Events: 202-628-4780 | The 1929 landmark building, which was constructed for the annual convention of the Daughters of the American Revolution, is the largest concert hall in the District. |
| DeGrasse Dance Studio |
13867 Smoketown Rd. Woodbridge, Va. 703-670-0003 703-330-6730 | The studio offers performances and instruction in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop and lyrical dance. |
| Encore Stage and Studio |
2515 N. Randolph St. Arlington, Va. 703-548-1154 info@encorestage.org | This organization aims to introduce young people to all aspects of theater. Five performances a year produced by and for children take place in the Children's Theatre. Young Actors Studio offers school-year classes and summer programs. Act III presents summer workshops for teenagers 15 and older, and for adults. |
| Ford's Theatre |
511 10th St. NW Washington, D.C. Box office: 202-347-4833 Fax: 202-347-2561 Group sales: 202-638-2367+Administration: 202-638-2941 membership@fords.org | Plays and musicals are still presented in this historic theater where President Abraham Lincoln was shot. |
| Imagination Stage |
4908 Auburn Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-961-6060 Box office: 301-280-1660 info@imaginationstage.org | This family arts center provides professional theater and arts education for children. |
| John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts |
2700 F St. NW Washington, D.C. 202-467-4600 800-444-1324 | The Kennedy Center offers music, dance and theater, and is home to the National Symphony Orchestra. Other affiliated groups include the Washington National Opera, Washington Performing Arts Society, Washington Ballet, Choral Arts Society of Washington, Master Chorale of Washington, Washington Chorus, Greater Washington Society of Association Executives, Vocal Arts Society and Young Concert Artists. Daily performances at 6 p.m. on the Millennium Stage are free. |
| La Amistad Visual and Performing Arts Organization |
P.O. Box 4006 Woodbridge, Va. 703-395-8480 amistad@laamistadarts.com | La Amistad offers mentoring in dance, drama and vocals to people ages 8 to 80. It features works by lesser-known white, Hispanic, Asian and African American writers, composers and choreographers. |
| Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre |
Route 1 and Furnace Road Woodbridge, Va. 703-550-7384 703-550-7385 lsdt@ix.netcom.com | |
| Lincoln Theatre |
1215 U St. NW Washington, D.C. 202-328-6000 Tickets: 202-397-7328 | Opened in 1922 as a theater for African American audiences, this restored and renovated 1,250-seat venue hosts a variety of performances. |
| Lisner Auditorium |
George Washington University
730 21st St. NW 730 21st St. NW Washington, D.C. 202-994-6800 Fax: 202-994-6906 lisner@gwu.edu | The 1,500-seat venue hosts music, theater and dance performances. |
| Loy E. Harris Pavilion |
9201 Center St. Manassas, Va. 703-361-9800 gm@harrispavilion.com | This wintertime ice-skating rink also functions as an entertainment space, hosting concerts, movies, dances and special events, such as a chili cook-off, farmers market and chess tournament. |
| Manassas Art Guild |
P.O. Box 3565 Manassas, Va. 703-791-5767 info@manassasartguild.com | The guild promotes the appreciation of art and crafts through workshops, lectures, demonstrations and exhibitions. The guild has annual festivals in April and October. |
| Manassas Ballet Theatre |
9004 Mathis Ave. Manassas, Va 703-257-1811 info@manassasballet.org | The second-largest professional ballet company in Virginia presents four major productions each season. |
| Manassas Community Chorale |
P.O. Box 101 Manassas, Va. 703-361-2146, Ext. 291 703-368-0883 manassas_comm_chorale@hotmail.com | |
| Manassas School of Dance |
9004 Mathis Ave. Manassas, Va. 703-368-6621 info@manassasdanceschool.com | This professional ballet school also offers classes in jazz, tap, character and yoga. It has an extensive program for boys. |
| Manassas Warrenton Camera Club |
P.O. Box 3632 Manassas, Va. 703-590-5921 540-439-0566 | |
| Merriweather Post Pavilion |
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy. Columbia, Md. 410-715-5550 Fax: 410-715-5560 info@merriweathermusic.com | The outdoor concert venue was designed into a 40-acre woodland setting by architect Frank Gehry. It is midway between Washington and Baltimore. Lawn and pavilion seating can accommodate an audience of more than 15,000. |
| Mount Vernon Community Children's Theater |
1900 Elkin St., Suite 225 Alexandria, Va. 703-360-0686 Fax: 703-360-9722 mvcct@verizon.net | Children's shows are performed at Carl Sandburg Middle School, 8428 Fort Hunt Rd., in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County. |
| Music Center at Strathmore |
5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, Md. 301-581-5100 | A 1,976-seat concert hall and education center. Performances include nationally known acts playing folk, blues, pop, jazz, show tunes and classical music. Resident artistic partner organizations (Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Washington Performing Arts Society, National Philharmonic, Strathmore Presents, Levine School of Music, CityDance Ensemble and the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra) present performances in the concert hall and have classes in the education center. |
| National Theatre |
1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 202-628-6161 Tickets: 800-447-7400 dbm@nationaltheatre.org | This historic theater, which seats 1,676, features music, stage productions and a summer cinema series. |
| New Dominion Choraliers |
3610 Wanda Ct. Woodbridge, Va. 703-590-2147 katherinenelsontracey@hotmail.com | |
| Nissan Pavilion |
7800 Cellar Door Dr. Bristow, Va. 703-754-6400 | The performing arts venue has a capacity of 25,000. |
| NOVA Manassas Symphony Orchestra |
6901 Sudley Rd. Northern Virginia Community College, Manassas Campus Manassas, Va. 703-257-6632 703-993-1657 pr@manassassymphony.org | |
| Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra |
P.O. Box 4754 Woodbridge, Va. 703-966-5845 sheyna@obco.org | |
| Prince William Art Society |
P.O. Box 2013 Woodbridge, Va. 703-494-7708 pwas2@yahoo.com | The nonprofit society promotes the creation and exhibition of visual fine arts in Prince William County. |
| Prince William Chorale |
P.O. Box 3228 Manassas, Va. 703-368-4997 mayerr70@bigplanet.com | |
| Prince William Little Theatre |
P.O. Box 341 Manassas, Va. 703-330-7796 webmistress@pwlt.org | |
| Prince William Symphony Orchestra |
8665 Sudley Rd., No. 305 Manassas, Va. 703-659-0103 info@pwso.org | |
| Publick Playhouse |
5445 Landover Rd. Cheverly, Md. 301-277-1710 TTY: 301-277-0312 | This county-owned theater offers performing arts for all ages, as well as a monthly Saturday movie accompanied by live entertainment for children. |
| Puppet Co. |
7300 MacArthur Blvd. (at Goldsboro Road) Glen Echo, Md. 301-320-6668 | Founded in 1983, this theater for children presents puppetry as an art form. Hand puppets, rod puppets, body puppets, marionettes and shadow puppets are used in staged productions. |
| Round House Theatre |
4545 East West Hwy.
Bethesda, Md. 20814
and
8641 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, Md. 240-644-1100 Fax: 240-644-1101 roundhouse@roundhousetheatre.org | A 400-seat theater in downtown Bethesda featuring premieres, current works and contemporary adaptations of the classics, with emphasis on literature-based, language-rich plays. The Round House also offers student matinees, a theater school, an arts day camp and other programs. Round House Theatre Silver Spring is an intimate 150-seat black box theater with flexible staging in downtown Silver Spring that hosts performances by a select group of artistic and community partners, in addition to the company's shows and events. |
| Shakespeare Theatre |
450 Seventh St. NW Washington, D.C. Ticket sales: 202-547-1122+Toll free: 877-487-8849 TTY: 202-638-3863+Fax: 202-638-3869 Admin: 202-547-3230 | Founded in 1985, the 451-seat theater is a national-destination theater offering a broad range of works to audiences in the Washington area and across the country. |
| Vpstart Crow Productions |
P.O. Box 552 Suite 203 Manassas, Va. 800-660-8580 info@vpstartcrow.com | This professional theater company specializes in the classics and performs at the Cramer Center in Old Town Manassas. |
| Warner Theatre |
13th and E streets NW Washington, D.C. Ticketmaster: 202-397-7328 Fax: 202-783-0204 Theater: 202-783-4000 warneradmin@livenation.com | The theater, with a capacity of 1,847, offers performances by national and international recording artists, as well as theatrical, dance and television presentations. The theater is at 13th and E streets NW. The administrative office is at 1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 111, and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. |
| Wolf Trap Foundation For the Performing Arts |
1645 Trap Rd. Vienna, Va. Ticket sales: 877-965-3872 Information: 703-255-1900 | The Wolf Trap Foundation presents a range of performing arts and arts-in-education programs, including the Wolf Trap Opera Company and the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts. The venue includes two performance spaces: the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts and the Barns at Wolf Trap. |
| Woodbridge Community Choir |
P.O. Box 7714 Woodbridge, Va. 703-680-0198 info@woodbridgecommunitychoir.org | |
| Woodbridge Flute Choir |
P.O. Box 10368 Burke, Va. 703-449-0464 rebecca@woodbridgeflutechoir.org | |
| Woodbridge Music Club |
1608 Ashford Pl. Woodbridge, Va. 703-491-6367 | |
| Youth Orchestras of Prince William |
P.O. Box 2127 Woodbridge, Va. 703-590-7083 yopw@verizon.net |
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