Warehouse Theater

I had bought my boyfriend tickets to «The Santaland Diaries» as a Christmas gift. We took the metro, ate at a restaurant, walked down the icy streets after a snow storm – all with my service dog. We approach the front door and my service dog, clearly wearing a vest marked «SERVICE DOG» enters. The man at the door in an accusatory fashion asks, «Did you even check to see if we were dog friendly?» I told him that I did not but that I assumed they would allow him in as he is a service animal (I checked the website and there was nothing listed about dogs). Agitated, he allowed us in. I was going to find seats but remembered that I had to wait in the will call line as the tickets are in my name. When I was at the front of the line, the will call attendant said, «Uh…you can’t have a dog in here.» I explained to this gentleman that he is a service dog and the man answered with a tone of voice that was both doubting and snippy. I pointed out that my service animal was wearing a vest labeled «Service Dog,» and he was like, «okay! Fine.» It was horribly embarrassing. I felt completely disrespected and attacked. Because it was a gift for my boyfriend, I stayed through the show, but had I been alone, I would have left. If you have any type of visible disability, I would watch out for this place. Not only are they rusty on their ADA laws, but they have enough attitude to let you know they are only accommodating you because they HAVE to.

I saw ‘Santaland Diaries’ here before the holiday, and they are in the process of renovating the space and raising money to put back into the theater. The performance theater is pretty small, holding probably around 100+ people, making it pretty great and intimate. I bought my ticket off goldstar and didn’t have my confirmation number and they didn’t yet have the most efficient system of verifying that I had bought a ticket, but I’m sure those kinks will be worked out in the near future.
You can get drinks at the bar before hand but cannot bring the glass ware into the actual theater. There is a cash snack bar inside for refreshments, though.
It was a bit confusing on the actual entrance since was off New York Ave and not 7^th. Don’t be intimidated by the entrance at the far end of a vacant parking lot with old wooden stairs — you’re in the right place!
Like I said, there are some kinks they are still working out as far as getting a good flow of traffic and administrative stuff, but the owners are really invested in making it a great theater space and getting a restaurant up and running in the future. I will definitely be going back for their Tuesday night movies and for another show soon.

I might be writing this review more for what I saw there than the actual theater — but whatever! I had a great time!
We went there to see Hedwig and the Angry Inch last Friday. Oh man so good. I hope it comes through town again sometime. In the meantime I’m going to look into other shows at the Warehouse because it seemed like a really really neat place. The stage area is Small so the shows feel very intimate.
I was pleased to find out that you are allowed to bring your drinks from the bar in to the theater area. Had I known that before, I may not have had 2 huge beers at the Old Dominion Brew House right before the show…

Rumors of the death of the Warehouse Theatre are much exaggerated! They’re regularly hosting some great parties (including the ever-​popular gay night Mixtape), creating some funky cocktails, and showing some of the most creative theatre in the district.
A note for Mixtape goers: Yes, there can be a bit of a line for the bar and the bathroom, but chill out, enjoy the space, and you’ll have a great time!

For a limited time on Thursday nights, from 6pm until closing, the Warehouse Café and Room 11 offer the somewhat speakeasy party known as the Punch Club. Classic and original punch recipes for $ 5 and cocktails for $ 6. Don’t depend on the food service for dinner. For my complete review, please read
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3 Stars — Good, not great, but worth saying you’ve been.

i am really happy with warehouse theatre. they did a great job at the art of change ball last night, and the bar is expansive for a theatre of it’s size and caliber. i love the indy shows it brings in, and the relationship it has with landless theatre makes me giddy. i’ve seen musicals, plays, and bands here, and i like how they utilize the space, and handle their audiences.
i never knew the old space, but it’s 7^th street location is a space i always find myself wanting to put a play up in (even if it does get chilly).

Went here a couple weeks ago with a friend to check out ‘7×1 Samurai.’ It was my first time to this venue. It was a great little space (though the whole dimly lit warehouse atmosphere was a bit spooky when we first went in!). Though it was a bit chilly, the performance kept us warm by making us roll with laughter. There was a concession stand outside the theater selling snacks (popcorn, candy, etc.) and drinks, but I’ll have to come back to take advantage of that. Overall, looking forward to my next trip back to support our local theater!

I realize Warehouse is dead and buried, but I have to show my love for the one DC stage I’ve had the privilege of performing on. I danced in a piece by Debra Floyd here in the inaugural Capitol Fringe Festival two years ago. Then I left the country for a little while, and when I returned to the States, no more Warehouse Theatre. This is a just a little thank you for all that the theatre did for local artists, for giving our visions an outlet, and for bringing a little bit of life to DC, while it lasted.

RIP The warehouse…
DCist: Warehouse Announces Closing Party
I just recently came to love this place too… I’ll miss it true. At least it’ll still be here in some capacity.

I used to work here a long time ago so this review is hard for me to write. While I could write a few choice (read: not so flattering) things about my former co-​workers/​former «friends», I only have love for Paul and Molly and what they have done for Washington, DC, arts, and artists of all genres.
I thank them for providing me with a start in DC, encouraging my creativity, and the opportunity to see amazing music, art shows, and theater while there. (Which they did for ALL employees and MANY local artists.) Not to mention, it is where I met several of the guys I’ve dated (gotta love those punk shows). Those experiences made my time in DC almost worth it.
While I didn’t have to pay for these events when I worked there, most performances were free or under $ 15, and in DC, that is practically unheard of.

For me, the best part about this place is its consistent support of local bands through the Warehouse Nextdoor. Small venues in DC are constantly getting shut down but this one remains viable while managing to not ever seem pretentious (to me) and that’s awesome. It really feels like a community space.
Also, I’ve been to at least one art show there that I can remember that was really cool, which showcased work from local artists in the Dead City Arts Collective. I’ve never seen a theater production there but I have seen the space and it seems pretty great; not too big and not too small.
They also have tons of bathrooms for such a small place. Super important!

My favorite part of the Warehouse Arts Complex is «The Warehouse Next Door» — it is where the music is. Go to
and click on «Bands That Have Played Here.» I’ll wait. That list is crazy long, right?
Also at the complex is a theater which holds all types of plays (Gross National Product’s «Son Of A Bush» is here — hysterical). There are films, art exhibits, and more here. In the bar there’s trivia nights every Tuesday and margarita specials every Wednesday.

Cool little place hybridly reminiscent of SF and Belgium in it’s layout and vibe. Older hipster scene made me feel great. Good beer selection, though prices were steep at for $ 5.50 an imported brew. Kind of out of the way (4 blocks from Gallery Place), closes early, and no music took — all in concert — deducted a star. Has potential though.

The Warehouse is an arts «complex» of sorts that includes two black box theaters, an art gallery, a café, a music venue, and a small screening room. I stumbled upon this place when I went to see a band play at the music venue, called «Warehouse Nextdoor.»
The band played on a small stage, and the décor was *extreme* shabby chic. The band’s merchandise was the most interesting decoration in the room, but I’m guessing that effect is intentional. Everything here is bare-​bones for a reason — it’s avant-​garde, of course. :-) It looks like they actually did just move into an abandoned warehouse, slapped up some dry wall and went around collecting abandoned furniture.
Before the show, I went next door and had a beer at the café. Well, I thought it was just your average café. Mid-​way through my beer, I noticed a steady stream of people coming through the door for what looked like a meeting. As they strolled in, they grabbed the formerly abandoned furniture and started placing it in rows around a microphone near the bar. Everyone was a bit older, most of them looking like they just came from work. Oddly enough, it turns out they were all some sort of «show tunes» club. A woman took her place at the piano and then one by one, the members of the club came up to the microphone and started belting out the hits. Everyone in the audience knew all the words, and I felt like a dumb ass because I didn’t.