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THEATERS
1. FORD'S THEATRE
The tragedy of Lincoln's assassination here in 1865 kept this theater closed for over
100 years, but now it is the home of a vibrant theater company as well as being a
museum, center for learning, and historic landmark (for further details see Ford's
Theatre ) .
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2. ARENA STAGE
Internationally renowned as a pioneering non-profit theater, for over five decades,
Arena has produced plenty of high-quality drama. The Arena reopened at Mead
Center for American Theater in late 2010, making it the leading center for produc-
tion, development, and study of American theater.
1101 6th St SW • 202 488 3300
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3. SHAKESPEARE THEATRE
Top actors, directors, designers, and lighting experts are involved in every dazzling
production here. Although specializing in Shakespeare, the company also mounts
works by other playwrights (for further details see Folger Shakespeare Library and
Theatre ) .
450 7th St NW
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4. NATIONAL THEATRE
A wonderful venue for touring shows, the National Theatre opened in 1835. Since
then every US president has attended at least one of its performances. Many Broad-
way hits have staged their premiere here, including Showboat and West Side Story .
1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW • 202 628 6161
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