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- Recently renovated, the Lincoln Theatre is a lovely space for performances that is convenient to Metro. It’s also next door to Ben’s, and the mural.Upvoted Sep 22
- If for some reason you leave during the headliner, you may have to wait until the song break to go back to your seat. Be patient.Upvoted 2 weeks ago
- Great venue acoustically. Needs some TLC, but it's in good hands being managed by the 9:30 Club.
- Christopher CraigOctober 19, 2017Beautiful intimate concert venue with a great history. And popcorn.
- The Lincoln Logs on the second floor are even better than the 9:30 Club cupcakes (both made by the same bakery).
- Caroleen WilkesApril 2, 2012On the National Registrar of Historic Places after hosting great African American performers such as Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday, and more.
- Seating at most shows is GA, so if you want a good seat make sure you or a friend get there early.
- DC Preservation LeagueJuly 22, 2011Constructed as a first-run house for an African-American clientele in 1921. This was a signifcant collaboration between architects Reginald W. Geare and Harry Crandall.
- Deanna GordonJanuary 29, 2012beautiful theatre. stellar sound quality. stadium seating ensures that everyone has a great view.
- Arrive here early, as the majority (if not all) shows are General Admission, first-come, first-served.
- CaraOctober 11, 2014Gorgeous venue but beware that most of the balcony seats have ZERO stage visibility. Ended up standing in the back to see - others sat on the backs of their seats. Not cool.
- TheUrbanDailyMay 23, 2011The section of U-Street btw 9th St. & 18th St. came to be known as "Black Broadway" thanks to numerous African-American owned establishments including banks, bowling alleys & dance halls in the 1920s.
- Michael VilladoMay 14, 2014Don't leave this gorgeous theater without eating a Lincoln log! Big Mistake!
- Pig NibFebruary 6, 2015Heard good things but the entire theater was closed due to a group using it for casting. I wanted to at least look in to the theater. A one-way window, perhaps?
- Sean PhillipsDecember 8, 2010Be warned, even at an all GA show- there are seats on the floor and the balcony. There is no standing room GA. Beautiful venue though.
- Kameron SpencerOctober 29, 2014Acoustics suck! If you want to dance at the concert, chairs will be in your way!!