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The Lincoln Theatre
Concert Hall and Performing Arts Venue
U-Street, Washington
"Lincoln Logs on the second floor"(2 Tips)
"seats on the floor and the balcony."(2 Tips)
"And popcorn."(2 Tips)
"If you want to dance at the concert, chairs will be in your way!!"(2 Tips)
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Recently renovated, the Lincoln Theatre is a lovely space for performances that is convenient to Metro. It’s also next door to Ben’s, and the mural.
Upvoted Sep 22
If for some reason you leave during the headliner, you may have to wait until the song break to go back to your seat. Be patient.Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Great venue acoustically. Needs some TLC, but it's in good hands being managed by the 9:30 Club.- Christopher CraigOctober 19, 2017Beautiful intimate concert venue with a great history. And popcorn.
The Lincoln Logs on the second floor are even better than the 9:30 Club cupcakes (both made by the same bakery).
Caroleen WilkesApril 2, 2012On the National Registrar of Historic Places after hosting great African American performers such as Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday, and more.
Seating at most shows is GA, so if you want a good seat make sure you or a friend get there early.
DC Preservation LeagueJuly 22, 2011Constructed as a first-run house for an African-American clientele in 1921. This was a signifcant collaboration between architects Reginald W. Geare and Harry Crandall.
Deanna GordonJanuary 29, 2012beautiful theatre. stellar sound quality. stadium seating ensures that everyone has a great view.- Arrive here early, as the majority (if not all) shows are General Admission, first-come, first-served.
CaraOctober 11, 2014Gorgeous venue but beware that most of the balcony seats have ZERO stage visibility. Ended up standing in the back to see - others sat on the backs of their seats. Not cool.
TheUrbanDailyMay 23, 2011The section of U-Street btw 9th St. & 18th St. came to be known as "Black Broadway" thanks to numerous African-American owned establishments including banks, bowling alleys & dance halls in the 1920s.
Michael VilladoMay 14, 2014Don't leave this gorgeous theater without eating a Lincoln log! Big Mistake!
Pig NibFebruary 6, 2015Heard good things but the entire theater was closed due to a group using it for casting. I wanted to at least look in to the theater. A one-way window, perhaps?- Sean PhillipsDecember 8, 2010Be warned, even at an all GA show- there are seats on the floor and the balcony. There is no standing room GA. Beautiful venue though.
- Kameron SpencerOctober 29, 2014Acoustics suck! If you want to dance at the concert, chairs will be in your way!!
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