ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE weekly classes and 100 concerts, events and workshops held each year. 1333 H St. NE (202) 399-6763, joyofmotion.org w H St. NE " Union Station Signature Theatre Lincoln Theatre The historic theater where Duke, Ella and Billie played is a revital-ized gem, home to today's emerg-ing artists and music legends. 8 1215 U St. NW, (202) 888-0050 thelincolndc.com w U Street " U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo H This Tony Award-winning theater is DC’s "Musical Theater Power-house" ( 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 Warner Theatre H Spain-USA Foundation National Theatre 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 Enjoy and discover cultural events and works of internationally re-nowned Spanish artists in the U.S. 2801 16th St. NW (202) 728-2334 (202) 496-0328 spainculture.us w Columbia Heights " Columbia Heights 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., 13th St. NW between E & F St. (202) 783-4000 warnertheatredc.com w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Federal Triangle, Metro Center The Washington Ballet Strathmore Shakespeare Theatre Company Downtown and Metro accessible, they present 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 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 The ballet company of the nation's capital offers 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 H Wolf Trap theatreWashington 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 on this page 2700 F St. NW, The Kennedy Center Theater Lab (202) 467-4600, (800) 444-1324 kennedy-center.org/ shearmadness w Foggy Bottom " Foggy Bottom-GWU Add "going to a play" to 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 Embassy Row " Dupont Circle 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 73 1645 Trap Rd. Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 255-1900 wolftrap.org w Virginia " West Falls Church-VT/UVA H E U.S. Military District of Washington Public Affairs Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company The Twilight Tattoo is a free chance to see the Army’s elite ceremonial units in action, Wednesdays start-ing May 4–Aug. 3. 103 3rd Ave. SW, Bldg. #32 (202) 685-2900 mdwhome.mdw.army.mil w Southwest/The Wharf " Waterfront H An innovator in the develop-ment of new plays earning a reputation for staying "plugged in to the mad temper of the times" ( New York Times ). 641 D St. NW (202) 393-3939 woollymammoth.net w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Gallery Pl-Chinatown 76 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE H