ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE National Theatre Strathmore The Washington Ballet One of America's oldest, continu-ally operating theaters. National tours of Broadway favorites, pre-Broadway premieres, concerts and special events. 8 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (202) 628-6161 thenationaldc.com w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Metro Center H Shakespeare Theatre Company Hosts world-class performances, art exhibitions, afternoon tea and the area's best gift shop just off the Beltway and Metro's Red line. 8 6 5301 Tuckerman Ln., North Bethesda, MD 20852 (301) 581-5100 strathmore.org w Maryland " Grosvenor-Strathmore H TWB is the ballet company of the nation's capital offering the highest level of excellence in its performance company, school and training programs. 3515 Wisconsin Ave. NW (202) 362-3606 washingtonballet.org w Upper Northwest " Tenleytown-AU H theatreWashington Washington Performing Arts Downtown and Metro-accessible, STC presents dynamic produc-tions of Shakespeare and other classics, musicals and innovative new literary adaptations. 610 F St. NW (202) 547-3230, (877) 487-8849 shakespearetheatre.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown Add "going to a play" on your to-do list when you are exploring the home of the best theaters in the country. 1825 Connecticut Ave. NW (202) 337-4572 theatrewashington.org w DC Metro Area TodayTix Provides the DC area with high-quality performing arts presentations and arts education programs. 1400 K St. NW, Ste. 500 (202) 833-9800 washingtonperformingarts.org w Downtown " McPherson Square Shear Madness Outwit the suspects and catch the killer at this wildly popular interactive comedy whodunit. A must-see in DC, this is Washington at its funniest. 8 6 Ad page 82 2700 F St. NW Kennedy Center Theater Lab (800) 444-1324 kennedy-center.org/ shearmadness w Foggy Bottom " Foggy Bottom-GWU E The first and only free mobile app that provides access to the best prices on theater tickets booked same-day or within a month's time. (855) 464-9778 todaytix.com w DC Metro Area Wolf Trap U.S. Military District of Washington Public Affairs Signature Theatre This Tony Award-winning theater is DC’s "Musical Theater Powerhouse" ( The Washington Post ) and home to contemporary plays and musicals. 8 6 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA 22206 (703) 820-9771 sigtheatre.org w Virginia " Pentagon City The Twilight Tattoo is a free chance to see the Army’s elite ceremonial units in action, Wednesdays starting May 4–Aug. 3. 103 3rd Ave. (202) 685-2900 mdwhome.mdw.army.mil w Southwest Waterfront " Waterfront Known as America’s only National Park for the Performing Arts. Three unique venues provide year-round, world-class performances across all genres. 8 6 Ad page 79 1645 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 255-1900 wolftrap.org w Virginia " West Falls Church-VT/UVA H H Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company H Warner Theatre Opened in 1924, this theater is host to a variety of Broadway productions, comedy, dance, film and music concerts. Call for upcoming show info. 8 6 1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (202) 783-4000 warnertheatredc.com w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Federal Triangle, Metro Center Develops, produces and pro-motes challenging new plays. The venue is also available for rent. Inquire for pricing. 641 D St. NW (202) 393-3939 woollymammoth.net w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Gallery Pl-Chinatown H WASHINGTON.ORG | 83