ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE w U Street Signature Theatre War Memorial/Cardozo " U Street/African-Amer Civil The Magic Duel Comedy Show Two snarky magicians compete on stage for the title of “DC’s Best,” performing seriously funny magic with audience involvement from start to finish. 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW (202) 262-3617 themagicduel.com w Dupont Circle " Dupont Circle, Farragut North 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 H Spain-USA Foundation 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 13th St. NW between E & F St. 1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. (202) 783-4000 warnertheatredc.com w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Federal Triangle, Metro Center Warner Theatre H National Theatre One of America’s oldest, continually 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 renowned Spanish artists in the U.S. 2801 16th St. NW (202) 728-2334, (202) 496-0328 spainculture.us w Columbia Heights " Columbia Heights The Washington Ballet Strathmore Shakespeare Theatre Company Downtown and Metro acces-sible, they present dynamic productions of Shakespeare and other classics, musicals and innovative new literary adaptations. 610 F St. NW & 450 7th 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 theatreWashington Add “going to a play” on your to-do list when you are exploring the home of the best theaters in the country. Ad page 41 1825 Connecticut Ave. NW (202) 337-4572 theatrewashington.org w Embassy Row " Dupont Circle Known as America’s only National Park for the Perform-ing Arts. Three unique venues provide year-round, world-class performances across all genres. 8 6 1645 Trap Rd. Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 255-1900 wolftrap.org w Virginia " West Falls Church-VT/UVA Wolf Trap H Shear Madness Outwit the suspects and catch the killer at this wildly popular interactive comedy whodunit. A must-see in DC, this is Washing-ton at its funniest. 8 6 Kennedy Center Theater Lab 2700 F St. NW (202) 467-4600, (800) 444-1324 kennedy-center.org/ shearmadness w Foggy Bottom " Foggy Bottom-GWU E U.S. Military District of Washington Public Affairs The Twilight Tattoo is a free chance to see the Army’s elite ceremonial units in action, Wednesdays, May 4–Aug. 3. 103 3rd Ave. SW, Bldg. 32 (202) 685-2900 mdwhome.mdw.army.mil w Southwest/The Wharf " Waterfront 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 Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company H WASHINGTON.ORG H w = LOCATION 8 = SIGNATURE PARTNER " = NEARBY METRO = FULL BAR 6 = FULL MENU = LIVE MUSIC = ROOFTOP BAR H E 65