Woolly Mammoth Theatre

641 D St. NW, Washington, DC 20004 | 202-393-3939 | Web site »

Neighborhood:

Chinatown

Metro:

Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter (Green, Yellow lines), Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red, Yellow, Green lines)

Venue Type:

Theater

Quick Take

McInturff Architects

In keeping with the adventurous theater company's identity, this modern basement theater is quietly dramatic and not at all cuddly.

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Event Calendar

  • 6/19 - 6/23

    Stupid F---ing Bird

    Director about town Aaron Posner penned this loose update of Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull," starring a long list of talented locals, including Rick Foucheux, Kate Eastwood Norris and Kimberly Gilbert. The comedic play delves into inter-generational tension in the art world.

  • 7/9 - 8/4

    America All Better

    The Second City comedy group lampoons American politics.
 

Our Review

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, Sept. 11, 2009

It's hard to imagine, but the enfant terrible of Washington theater, known for edgy, new material, is turning 30 years old this season. "You can't pretend you're a child anymore," says artistic director Howard Shalwitz, explaining that Woolly's next challenge isn't how to keep knocking down walls but -- believe it or not -- how to build bridges. "How do we intersect with our audience?" Shalwitz says he asks himself. "How can we give the audience an experience that is different than they've had before?"

Where to eat? Oyamel (202-628-1005; http://www.oyamel.com). Excellent Mexican food and right next door.

Concession-stand fare: Standard: baked goods; sweet and savory snacks; beer, wine and nonalcoholic drinks.

Tickets: $27 to $62.

Getting there: Woolly is a short walk from two Metro stations: Gallery Place and Archives. On-street parking is scarce. If you must drive, use one of several nearby garages, such as Interpark Liberty Place, across from the theater. Patrons receive a flat $10 rate.

Season spotlight: Woolly's award-winning theater space -- all of it, including the lobby -- will be utilized in Charles L. Mee's "Full Circle" (Oct. 26-Nov. 29), which will take theatergoers around the building, location to location.

 
 
 
 
 

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The Convert

Posted by hbagdasian | Mar 04, 2013 | Mark as Inappropriate

The Convert is an engaging play that touches the head and heart. The production readily draws you into the world of the play and holds you there, shakes you up and leaves you with much to think about. What a fine fine acting ensemble!

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