Theatre
Woolly Mammoth Theatre
Washington, DC, United States·Est. 1980·265 seats
theatre
641 D St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is Washington, D.C.'s most daring and politically provocative theatre company, dedicated to developing and producing new plays that challenge audiences and the art form. Founded in 1980, the company moved in 2005 to a purpose-built theatre on D Street in the Penn Quarter neighborhood, establishing itself as a national leader in adventurous new work.
The Experience
Acoustics, seating, and what to expect
Acoustics
The intimate 265-seat courtyard design ensures no seat exceeds 120 feet from the stage, creating an immediate connection between performers and audience. The configuration prioritizes proximity and engagement over acoustic engineering.
Best Seats
The theater's intimate design ensures equitable sightlines throughout; no seat is significantly disadvantaged. Orchestra and lower balcony sections offer the most direct engagement with the stage.
Dress Code
No Dress Code
Visitor Guide
Tickets, pricing, and getting there
Getting There
Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red, Green, Yellow lines); Metro Center (Red, Orange, Silver, Blue lines); D Street NW bus stops
Around the Venue
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Plan Your Visit
Washington DC
2 dining
- Ben's Chili Bowl
Go after midnight on a show night — the kitchen stays open late and the post-show crowd from the U Street music venues fills the counter. The chili cheese fries are a secondary rite of passage.
- Founding Farmers
Reserve on show nights — the Kennedy Center proximity means it fills with artistic directors, donors, and visiting international performers. The fried chicken and house-made bourbon program are the standards. Brunch on Sundays is a DC institution.
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Venue Details
Architect
Mark McInturff (McInturff Architects) and Theatre Projects Consultants
Architecture
Contemporary modernist with transparent glass-walled design; courtyard-style theater configuration
Resident Company
Woolly Mammoth
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