Compact black box theater presenting an array of plays, dance performances & concerts.
At a glance
#19 of 29 Performing arts theaters in WashingtonLocalGuideWorld score: 4.61
Rating breakdown
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5 ★74%
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4 ★18%
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3 ★4%
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2 ★2%
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1 ★2%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Anacostia Playhouse?
- Anacostia Playhouse is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 163 reviews.
- How does Anacostia Playhouse rank in Washington?
- Anacostia Playhouse is #19 of 29 Performing arts theaters in Washington by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Anacostia Playhouse located?
- 2020 Shannon Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020, United States — 4.8 km from the center of Washington.
- How can I contact Anacostia Playhouse?
- Phone: +1 202-290-2328 · Website: anacostiaplayhouse.com
Tremendous talent can be seen here.
Nice quaint reception space. Very relaxed environment. Warm welcoming and friendly staff. The microphone sound system or acoustics is what I hope is improved upon.
Nice quaint reception space. Very relaxed environment. Warm welcoming and friendly staff. The microphone sound system or acoustics is what I hope is improved upon.
phone staff are rude, backstage is moldy & very limited street parking
Phenomenal shows full of depth and wonderful storytelling!
This place needs an upgrade in its HVAC system, new chairs, and accessible for those who are disabled. I attended a concert here a few weeks ago that should've been rescheduled because the air conditioner was inoperable.
Micro-playhouse in a back street of Anacostia. The resident company, Theater Alliance, is, to judge from their recent production of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, well- worth going to see. Anacostia has a rep for being a little... rough, is that the word? But there were lots of white folks there when we went who seemed perfectly at ease.
Experience Morrison’s ‘Eye’
Blue eyes are pretty. But are they dangerous? Are they part of an arsenal of physical attributes weaponized to keep poor, Black people feeling inferior? You’ve got until June 25, 2023, to explore these questions in The Bluest Eye, a stage adaptation of the acclaimed Toni Morrison novel. Overall, the words, acting, lighting, and set deliver an entertaining (and sometimes squirm-inducing) experience at the Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Place, SE, Washington, DC. The heartbreak is constant as 11-year-old Pecola and her friends, their parents, and the town struggle with the meaning and meanness imbued by skin color. As U.S. and world citizens, we’re still trying to figure it out.
Blue eyes are pretty. But are they dangerous? Are they part of an arsenal of physical attributes weaponized to keep poor, Black people feeling inferior? You’ve got until June 25, 2023, to explore these questions in The Bluest Eye, a stage adaptation of the acclaimed Toni Morrison novel. Overall, the words, acting, lighting, and set deliver an entertaining (and sometimes squirm-inducing) experience at the Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Place, SE, Washington, DC. The heartbreak is constant as 11-year-old Pecola and her friends, their parents, and the town struggle with the meaning and meanness imbued by skin color. As U.S. and world citizens, we’re still trying to figure it out.
The Bluest Eye (2023) is a brilliant production! A must-see for fans of top quality theater: excellently written play, beautifully staged, and superbly acted. It's a powerful piece and presented at its best. Anacostia Playhouse is an intimate venue, in a fresh and welcoming building. Easy street parking.
I loved the experience...I recently went to a production called "Rainbow Fish" and I was truly impressed by how well put together it was, and the kids did excellent!!! (Also the set was gorgeous)
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