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Studio Theatre
1501 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States
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Jo
Review №1

Impressive space, in the theater me just outside where they often have receptions. The reception area is a tad funky with pillars breaking up the room. Its awkward unfortunately. Overall the theater makes up for that minus.Always feel free to reach out to me on Twitter @joerazz

Ap
Review №2

Today was my second time seeing a show at this theater. Its a great venue and Pipeline was an incredible show with a great cast. I hope to see this again.

Ro
Review №3

The play I went to see here was great, I enjoyed it a lot. The actual theatre was very small, but personable. My only complaint was the bar was very mediocre and overpriced. The actual theatre is great though. Do recommend.

Mo
Review №4

Beautiful theatre! Great shows and I like that they are committed to their community.

Yu
Review №5

Great small and intimate venue.

Da
Review №6

Were lucky in DC to have so many good theaters. Studio was renovated a few years ago and has several stages available at once for plays. Most of them have seats that wrap maybe two-thirds around the stages. The stages are pretty small, but large enough to be effective.A lot of the plays here have small casts, maybe just three people, and theyre almost all modern plays by new, respected playwrights, and the plays arent so ... experimental as you might see elsewhere. The actors are quite talented and the plays are almost always very good. There is an occasional rare clunker, but season tickets are definitely worthwhile!

Jo
Review №7

Good shows and good actors.... Just a good time.

Ma
Review №8

Excellent choice of plays by producer. Almost always extremely well acted.

Ma
Review №9

Have seen at least four performances here in the 2018-19 season. All were poinent plays for our day. Acting and staging were always outstanding, the plays thought provocative, and the price for the evening quite reasonable. Always a good selection of drinks at the bar as well and lots of good restaurants near by. Worth visiting regularly.

Ne
Review №10

This is one of the best theatres in the DC area. Ive been going to Studio Theatre for over 10 years. I havent had a negative experience yet. The staff is very friendly and helpful. If youre into live plays I highly recommend the Studio Theatre.

Co
Review №11

What an exquisite menu. I havent been in the US long, but this has by far been one of my favourite dining experiences. The food was perfectly seasoned and perfectly flavoured, it came to our table far faster than expected. Servers were attentive and really helpful in terms of recommendations. It was really a marvelous experience. I would recommend the fig wrapped in ham, the skirt steak, the Brussels sprouts, the lamb meatballs, and the eggplant is a triumph. I am most definitely returning

Sa
Review №12

Theatre is close to metro with many lunch options. All seats have a great view but parking is difficult.

Ja
Review №13

White pearl was interesting. A bit pricey but unique.

Pe
Review №14

Great shows there you will love..

Jo
Review №15

One of the many great theatres in DC. Has multiple performing spaces and showcases innovative, challenging works. I also liked the library of great plays and curated material based on each performance

Mi
Review №16

Another tremendous experience attending If I Forget. The storyline is thought-provoking causing one to reflect on their own views on the topics. Having the storyline set during 1999 through early 2000 ensured the topics were still in our memory.

Re
Review №17

Very kind staff. Beautiful space

Jo
Review №18

Some of the best productions you will see in the DC area -- powerful acting, sharp design and direction, strong plays

An
Review №19

We watched Queen of Basel - captivating plot, well picked ensemble of actors! As always great neighborhood for a drink/dinner/coffee before or after the play.

Yv
Review №20

Excellent play showing real life.

Ma
Review №21

Fantastic theater! Have seen two productions here and both were absolutely excellent. Despite the smaller stage, it never felt like the actors were limited in any way. Performances were intimate and personal. Would highly recommend anyone to visit!

Fa
Review №22

Best theatre in town. Thought provoking plays and prices are very reasonable. Also, the wide variety of restaurants nearby is without parallel.

Mi
Review №23

Just saw “ The Children “. Well written and absolutely the best acting I have seen this year. Jeanne Paulsen was outstanding!

He
Review №24

This is Washington, not London or New York. But Studio consistently pleases, with occasion wonderful plays+productions and very few busts.Benefit-cost ratio very high.

Ma
Review №25

I have enjoyed virtually everything that I have seen at Studio Theatre.

We
Review №26

The Studio is one of the finest, if not THE finest, theater in the DC area. Ive never been disappointed by the acting, plays, staging, or discussions at the Studio. They perform new plays, old plays, imports and home-grown works. I just saw a show from South Africa there. As someone who remembers the devastating riots of 1968 after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, it is uplifting just to see a theater on 14th Street, and to witness the revival of the neighborhood, let alone transform the neighborhood into a destination. The Studio is a blessing. I cant wait to return.

Li
Review №27

Studio theatre produces interesting, thought provoking works with great performers... All aspects of the shows are oozing with creativity.

Re
Review №28

Amazing place

Ri
Review №29

Great theater and creative performance!

In
Review №30

Never a bad play on the main stage..

Al
Review №31

Saw KINGS here. Absolutely loved it. Really interesting work and very beautiful spaces.

I
Review №32

Nice performances & looking forward to see the other performances

Le
Review №33

Loved Admissions! Excellent cast in a well-crafted and emotionally charged play.

Ei
Review №34

Every time that I go to Studio Theater I am bowled over by their fine productions. Funny. Serious. any many dimensions of human experience. Saw outstanding production of The Remains on Sunday.

Sc
Review №35

One of the premier regional dramatic theaters on the east coast, with 4 stages and always well-staged interesting new dramas.

Ma
Review №36

Great theatre infrastructure, good audience experience.Had great seats, very intimate experience in the Metheny Theatre. Metheny is the only one of the 4 theatres at Studio that Ive been in. The atrium is a also intimate, with a few separate areas. Seating is a little sparse. There may be more seating in the 2nd floor of the atrium. The cafe and bookstore are nice features at Studio. Parking can be an issue in the neighbourhood, though Ive always manage something on the street. I go a couple of times a year, finding the entrance is always confusing. What looks like the main entrance on P Street is usually closed, enter on 14th! There are tons of nearby restaurants for before or after the show, of all variety of genre.

Da
Review №37

It was great big place it looks great on the inside

Ma
Review №38

My favorite venue. Plays are always top notch, and provocative.

Ga
Review №39

Excellent performance with a talented cast. Plot was extremely thought provoking and timely. I will definitely see more productions at this theater.

Jo
Review №40

Great staff, totally welcoming and friendly even to college students. Students get a great discount which makes it even more worthwhile to come see a play or three here. Clean and cozy, the theater is really comfy and looks good. They put on a lot of new and exciting shows, definitely a good place to see a play, especially if youre new to theater

G
Review №41

I saw admissions here. It was my first time at the venue, and I will definitely be back!

La
Review №42

P.Y.G. Is a fantastic, funny, poignant excellent show. Go see it!

St
Review №43

The show. Admissions, was fantastic. The acting was fabulous.

Dr
Review №44

Great seating and great vibes from the design of the whole house. Support local theatre!

Ay
Review №45

Great space. Good productions. Stay in character staff...

Da
Review №46

Creative shows, neat venue and friendly staff.

Ra
Review №47

Wonderful, quaint theater for local productions. I happened to see a production called Fairytale sponsored by the cultural wing of the South Korean embassy. A very nice space to see a production and meet and greet in the lobby for a mini-reception.

D.
Review №48

Excellent contemporary theatre with an Off Broadway vibe.

To
Review №49

I have been a subscriber for years. I love this place. Contemporary shows of great quality, youd be hard pressed to find anywhere else. The theaters (there are four) are intimate and cozy. Yes, I attend the Kennedy Center also, but Studio Theater is a unique, wonderful gem of a theater.

Pa
Review №50

Its not big, but it is comfortable and since we saw Jonathon Pie there (who was very funny indeed), Id have put up with a damn sight worse. Definitely somewhere wed go back to.

Ge
Review №51

It is truly not just a DC institution, but an extraordinary entertainment attraction. It is one of the hallmarks of what makes Washington DC fabulous

Be
Review №52

Great... if under-used ... building, great play (Kings)...

Ro
Review №53

Try another great play at the studio last night I only wish theyd recognize the realities of the older generation and plan on some more intermissions

Da
Review №54

Thoughtful new plays, often with much humor. Thought provoking theater.

He
Review №55

Great show. Pleasant and cozy theater.

Ay
Review №56

Beautiful space! oh me thespian high school days with Affleck and Damon. We really were the best. Just saw the play about mamas. We had a festival winning set like the one they used. I wish staff in world always had reason to smile... Thepush mom did so well an audience member called her a birch! In love it. over hard staff get a lil @$$ hurry overt it. Its okay cutie. I cuss at movie actors all the time. Too close?

As
Review №57

Great local/regional theatre that offers a variety of thought-provoking plays

Ba
Review №58

My son has taken theyre conservato klas news and love them. He learned so much. The teachers were amazing

Na
Review №59

Saw Wigout last cycle. Loved it. I love little Theatres that give you the feeling of almost participation. Of course, the actors might not appreciate someone participating in their work. On the other hand the audience served as enthusiastic judges and closely supportive allys in some of the casts show numbers. Great show!

DC
Review №60

I think their plays are always well done & the sets realistic. Very good attention paid to details.

Vi
Review №61

Consistently Well staged and acted plays. Thought provoking .

Sc
Review №62

Great theater school and courses.

Ga
Review №63

Thank you for Cyber Monday discount tickets. Hope you will do this again for those who missed it. I have seen Cloud 9 and Daniel Kitson performance at Studio. Looking forward to more visits in the future to see Wolves and Vietgone. Great play value at this theatre.

J.
Review №64

Great classes for those looking to refine their craft!

Ta
Review №65

Clean atmosphere. Teachers are great if you go there for a classes

Du
Review №66

Nice venue

St
Review №67

Intimate theater showing thought provoking plays

Be
Review №68

VietGone was fantastic! Very creative play with imaginative staging. Terrific cast!

Ra
Review №69

I love this theaters intimate environment. While Ive never had season tickets here, their line-up is always impressive, particularly when theyre putting on anything written or directed by Aaron Posner. The location is fantastic as well, in very close proximity to so many bars and restaurants on 14th - its easy to grab dinner or a drink before a show. Keep up the good work!

L
Review №70

Highly experimental work. Contemporary plays that are relevant to adult themes. Immersive experiences make it a cross between theater and an art installation.

Et
Review №71

Email and mail SPAMMERS! I moved away from DC, somehow they found my new address and still send me mail. Ive asked them to remove me by email (and they do, until you go to their next show), and mail, but they havent removed me from their mail list. I live hundreds of miles away now, and they still send me junk mail even after Ive asked them to remove me. F@!#$!@# stop!!!

Ir
Review №72

One of the best local theaters in DC.

Jo
Review №73

A very long time DC institution, Studio Theatre produces fantastic shows! Both of the two main stages provide excellent venues for watching a play.

Ke
Review №74

Best theater in town

Ta
Review №75

Small theatre very intimate. Parking is limited. Drinks and food available for purchase.

St
Review №76

Nice intimate live theater venue in a bustling neighbor with many dining options, but dont drive your car to the theater, because parking is very limited -- use mass transit, taxi, etc.

Da
Review №77

Such amazing talent! Loved Familiar by Danai Guerra

Dr
Review №78

Wonderful space to catch a show. Very intimate and full of character.

ma
Review №79

Sometimes edgy theatre with top notch acting and productions. Many food options steps away. Parking tough. Take D.C. Circulator or Metrobus,which run frequently on 14th St.

Al
Review №80

Great venue

Li
Review №81

Beautiful space. Every production I see here blows it out of the water.

m
Review №82

They never fail to amaze

pa
Review №83

The Studio Theater offers excellent theater. We have been season subscribers for several years. This past week, January 23, I have called the box office several times each day. After being told to push 0 to talk with an associate, nothing happens, the message is repeated and again nothing happens. Then the message Thank you for calling and the line goes dead. I cant believe theres always such a high volume of calls. If theres no intention to answer the phone, the correct box hours should be posted. I dont like to write such messages, but how else does one communicate in todays cyber-centered world.

Qu
Review №84

Innovative plays. Prescient and thought provoking subjects.

Na
Review №85

Studio Theatre produces wonderful plays and events. See Translations by Brian Friel, directed by Matt Torney.

Ol
Review №86

Beautiful performance space with excellent productions. Theater at its best.

Ja
Review №87

Great theater

gr
Review №88

Always love the shows.

J
Review №89

Great time Great play lots of fun for all.

Jo
Review №90

Great local theatre with a varied program. Also teens theatre courses.

Lo
Review №91

Grandson had a performance with his theater group. Lovely building. Elevator works.

Ry
Review №92

Love Studio Theatre, always unique quality shows and theatre staff are customer service oriented!

Da
Review №93

Small intimate theater. Good show. Seating was easily found.

Al
Review №94

Great local theater. LGBTQ friendly. Supporter of nonprofit organizations to boot.

C.
Review №95

Intimate sized. They were being really pressed though

Le
Review №96

Pleasing surroundings, kind staff and wonderful performance!

Da
Review №97

So heres the skinny on The Studio Theatre Acting classes:1) Latecomers: Its in the busy part of 14th street and most classes are during rush hour. There is only street parking, so you will most likely be in traffic or circling the block to find parking.2) What Refund?: The refund policy is garbage. You can only cancel before your class starts or 3 days after the 1st class. In my case, the teacher started cancelling classes and we had substitute teachers around the 3rd class - bait & switch - no refund now. 3) Watch your Wallet: The classes are expensive in the area. Like over $500 for a class where you are doing pantomimes EVERY DAY!4) The Hustle: You cant just sign up for the class you want to take yo further your acting experience. Oh no! You have to take their classes in order because they have assigned prerequisites for EVERY class. Sorry Julia Roberts, you too would have to take Principles of Realism too. Its part of the hustle to get you to spend thousands of dollars before you can take the class you want.5) No one cares: I requested a refund do to the multiple changes in my class teacher. The guy who runs the conservatory would rather walk through hell in gasoline underpants than give any student their money back for being dissatisfied with the quality of their purchase. Ive sent over 15 emails just asking to apply a credit for me to take the class next session. No dice. Nadda. No responses. And I emailed EVERYONE! (Maybe I should email a lawyer or Consumer Protection next)Bottom line: Save your coins. Go to The Theatre Lab. I felt more welcomed and less swindled there.

Ar
Review №98

Although I havent seen a show here, I attended an event and the layout is very cool!

Jo
Review №99

A very intimate setting. Every seat is a good seat.

An
Review №100

Great little theater, parking not so great.

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  • Address:1501 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States
  • Site:http://studiotheatre.org/
  • Phone:+1 202-332-3300
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