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Warner Theatre, Washington DC | Nearby Businesses


513 13th St NW
Washington, DC 20004


The Warner's special place in the history of Washington began in the 1920s when dozens of grand theaters and movie houses lit up downtown. Built first for vaudeville and silent movies, the Theatre was opened as the Earle Theatre in 1924. It was complemented by a rooftop garden that attracted thousands of visitors per night. The basement was also famous, first as a restaurant and ballroom, and in the 1930s as the Neptune Room. The Earle featured its own precision dance troupe-much like the still-famous Rockettes-called the Roxyettes. They kept the traditions of vaudeville alive at the Earle until 1945, performing before and after feature films and with guest performers such as Red Skelton and Jerry Lewis. The Earle switched to a movies-only policy in 1945 and in 1947, owner Harry Warner, one of the Hollywood's Warner Brothers, visited Washington and told his tour guide Julian Brylawski (one of the original builders) that since he owned the theatre, his name should be on the marquee. Thus the Earle Theatre became the Warner Theatre. Adapting to new entertainment trends in the 1950s, the auditorium was redesigned for Cinerama movies. The screen stayed lit into the 1960s featuring such memorable runs as Ben Hur, Dr. Zhivago, and Hello, Dolly! As with much of downtown Washington in the early 1970s, the Theatre fell into disrepair and disrepute, even functioning briefly as a pornographic movie theater. By the mid-1970s, the Theatre blossomed anew, mainly as a destination for concerts. The Rolling Stones performed a surprise small-venue show here in 1978. In 1989 the wonderful mix of 1980s concerts in the genres of soul, jazz, punk, world music, heavy metal, and funk, as well as many touring and local plays finally took its toll on the 65-year-old building. The Theatre closed for three years to undergo extensive renovations and enhancements under the eye of real estate developer The Kaempfer Company. The "new" Warner-opened in 1992 with a gala featuring Frank Sinatra (in his final D.C. appearance) and Shirley MacLaine-became once again a destination, not only for revitalized downtown Washington, but also for national and international recording artists and the finest in theatrical, dance, and television presentations.

Live Music Venue Near Warner Theatre

Smithsonian Jazz
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14th Street & Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20013

Through iconic collections, concerts by our very own Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, and ongoing programs and events, we are dedicated to telling America's story through jazz. See below for specific information about our many different offerings: Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO) is the orchestra-in-residence at the National Museum of American History. Our mission is to explore, present, promote, and perpetuate the historical legacy of jazz. We enrich the public's understanding of the character and importance of this unique American treasure by presenting significant jazz masterworks in engaging musical performances, and stimulating educational activities that are based on scholarship and research. For concert and tour info visit: ow.ly/J1edb Jazz Appreciation Month Did you know that Smithsonian Jazz founded Jazz Appreciation Month? JAM was created in 2002 to herald and celebrate the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz and its importance as an American cultural heritage. Through local and national jazz fans everywhere, JAM is intended to stimulate the current jazz scene and encourage people of all ages to participate in jazz---to study the music, attend concerts, listen to jazz on radio and recordings, read books about jazz, and support institutional jazz programs. For JAM info and archives visit: ow.ly/J1eoT Terms of Use: http://www.si.edu/Termsofuse

Local Business Near Warner Theatre

Warner Theater,DC
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513 13th St NW
Washington, DC 20016

Potbelly Sandwich Shop
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1299 Pennsylvania NW
Washington, DC 20004

(202) 393-6655

Potbelly Sandwich Shop - Good vibes, great sandwiches at your neighborhood sandwich shop.

Starbucks
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1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 200041701

(202) 737-7378

Cheff Geoff
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1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20045

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13th and E Street NW
Washington, DC 20004

Chef Geoff's
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1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004-1701

(202) 464-4461

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Starbucks - 13th & Penn
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1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004-1701

(202) 737-7378

Starbucks
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1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 200041710

(202) 393-2000

National Cattlemen's Beef Association
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1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004

(202) 347-0228

Hudson Deli
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1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004

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The City Club of Washington
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555 13th St NW
Washington, DC 20004-1160

(202) 347-0818

Founded in 1987, City Club of Washington has been proud to serve a roster that reflects the leaders of our community. We are located in the heart of the prominent legal, business and theater district of Northwest Washington, D.C. Our distinguished private Club allows our Members to meet their friends and entertain their guests in comfortable surroundings while enjoying the finest food and personalized service. The City Club of Washington is part of the ClubCorp family of clubs, the largest private club company in the world.

Federal Center Plaza
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500 C St SW
Washington, DC 20024

(202) 554-4542

McDonald's
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555 13th St NW
Washington, DC 20004-1109

(202) 638-5933

Hogan Lovells US LLP
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555 13th St NW
Washington, DC 20004

(202) 637-5600

Firehook Bakery & Coffee House
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555 13th St NW
Washington, DC 20004-1109

(202) 393-0951

Murphy and McGonigle
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555 13th St NW Ste 410W
Washington, DC 20004

(202) 661-7000

Subway
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555 13th St NW, Columbia Square
Washington, DC 20005

(202) 347-4616

DC Ducks
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1323 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004

(202) 966-3825

CVS
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1275 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004

CVS/pharmacy is one of the nation’s leading retail pharmacies, with 23,000 pharmacists supporting customers in more than 7,300 locations across the country.