Historic Lincoln Theatre
Restored to its original 1920s splendor through collaborative efforts of public and private organizations and individuals, it is currently cared for and maintained by the U Street Theatre Foundation. A 501 (c) 3 organization, the theatre is available for your community, musical, cultural, civic or other event - at reasonable rates.
learn moreIn The News Lincoln Theatre
"Washingtology: 5 favorite D.C. spots", by Kyle Balluck - The Washington Post (04/08/2011)
"Jeff Tweedy of Wilco at the Lincoln", by Writer Chris Klimik - The Washington Post (12/08/2010)
'Backstage with "Three Seconds In the Key", writer Deb Margolin', by Jan Horwitz - The Washington Post (12/07/2010)
President Jimmy Carter - "President Jimmy Carter at the Theater", writer, Patricia Leslie - Examiner.com (12/2/10)
The Open Road Wasn't Quite Open to All - New York Times (08/22/10)
This Season at the Lincoln
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HedRush Music presents Def Jam 2506/16/2012 |
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GEICO presents The 2012 Funniest Fed® Competition Finals - Hosted by Tig Notaro06/22/2012 |
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Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Presents Hip Hop Legend, Common (awards event)09/08/2012 |
Videos
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Give to the MaxNovember 9, 2011Terri Freeman, president of The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, and Bill Hanbury, CEO of the United Way of the National Capital Area, talk about Give to the Max Day. Watch online |
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Comcast Sports Net-CSN"Moving the Chains"Interview with Darryl Hill the subject of autobiographical play "Moving the Chains". Watch online |
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NBC 4Celebrating Black History: Behind the Curtain at the Lincoln TheatreActress/singer Pearl Bailey called U Street "Washington's Black Broadway" because of the restaurants, clubs and theaters that were around then. The Lincoln Theatre in particular was a major player then and it is still going strong today. Barbara Harrison takes us "behind the curtain." Watch online |
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WETA Walking ToursLincoln TheatreWETA takes you on a tour of Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Theatre, the historic theater on U.St., which was once a center of African American culture in the nation's capital. Watch online |
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PBS's NewsHour FeatureSophisticated Ladies at The Historic Lincoln TheatreThirty years after his original turn in the Duke Ellington tribute "Sophisticated Ladies," tap dance icon Maurice Hines returns the show as dancer, choreographer and mentor in the revival at Lincoln Theater. Jeffrey Brown talks to Hines about sharing his work with the next generation. Watch online |
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DC's Famous U Street on DisplayU Street's New Visitor's Center Showcases Famed HistoryThe Lincoln Theatre and Duke Ellington are two of the great legacies associated with the rich history of Washington, D.C.'s U Street Corridor. Watch online |
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Box Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 10:00am-5:30pm
Tickets are also available at ticketmaster.com or at
(202) 397-SEAT (7328)