Warner Theatre Seating Chart
The Warner Theatre is a 1924 theater at 513 13th Street NW in Washington, DC, three blocks from the White House. It opened on December 27, 1924 as the Earle, showing vaudeville and silent movies, and was renamed for owner Harry Warner in the 1940s. After closing for renovation in 1989, it reopened in October 1992 with a gala hosted by Shirley MacLaine and Frank Sinatra. Live Nation runs it, and the venue lists 1,947 seats.
Quick answer
The Warner Theatre lists 1,947 seats on its own site, with about 1,000 in the orchestra and about 920 upstairs. Wikipedia and a 2014 DC government release give 1,847.
- There is one balcony, reached by stairs only, with no elevator.
- The first four balcony rows are 28 Grand Suite boxes.
- Metro Center is a two-minute walk away.
- For private events, the atrium seats 500 at a banquet.
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Sections at Warner Theatre
The Warner Theatre has an orchestra floor and a single balcony, with VIP boxes at the front of the balcony. The section names below are read from the seat map and event floor plans on the theater's site.
- Orchestra — Left, Center and Right, with a Pit section in front of the stage
- Grand Suites — 28 VIP boxes in the first four rows of the balcony
- Mid-Balcony — Left, Center and Right
- Upper Balcony — Left, Center and Right, at the top of the theater
- Presidential Suites — on both sides of the balcony
Best seats at Warner Theatre
We found no official best-seat guide or row chart. The theater has one balcony, and it has no elevator, so the balcony is reached by stairs only. Every accessible seat is on the orchestra floor. The rear of the orchestra sits under the balcony overhang. The first four rows of the balcony are the Grand Suites, 28 VIP member boxes, with the Mid-Balcony and Upper Balcony behind them.
Tips before you go
Metro Center, on the Red, Orange, Blue and Silver lines, is a two-minute walk away, and the nearby Metropolis garage is entered from 12th Street between E and F. Bags can be up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, but backpacks of any size aren't allowed. The theater is cashless, has no re-entry, and allows only water up to 1 liter in a sealed or empty plastic container. Most shows are all ages, though some list an age limit, and everyone needs a ticket.
How to read the Warner Theatre seating chart
On the orchestra floor, sections are Left, Center and Right, and a Pit section sits in front of the stage. The back of the orchestra is under the balcony overhang.
Upstairs, the first four rows are the Grand Suites, boxes lettered A to G. Behind them come the Mid-Balcony and the Upper Balcony, each split into Left, Center and Right, and Presidential Suites sit on both sides.
There is no elevator, so the balcony and the 1924 Lounge can only be reached by stairs, and all accessible seats are on the main floor. Assistive listening works through the ListenWiFi app on your phone.
Building a seating chart for an event at Warner Theatre
The Warner Theatre hosts private events for 25 to about 1,960 guests. The atrium holds 800 for a reception or 500 at a banquet, the orchestra 200 or 100, and the full venue 600 for a reception.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- What is the capacity of the Warner Theatre in DC?
- The Warner Theatre lists 1,947 seats on its own site, with about 1,000 in the orchestra and about 920 upstairs. Wikipedia and a 2014 DC government release give 1,847.
- What are the best seats at Warner Theatre?
- We found no official best-seat guide or row chart. The theater has one balcony, and it has no elevator, so the balcony is reached by stairs only. Every accessible seat is on the orchestra floor. The rear of the orchestra sits under the balcony overhang. The first four rows of the balcony are the Grand Suites, 28 VIP member boxes, with the Mid-Balcony and Upper Balcony behind them.
- What sections does Warner Theatre have?
- Main sections include: Orchestra — Left, Center and Right, with a Pit section in front of the stage; Grand Suites — 28 VIP boxes in the first four rows of the balcony; Mid-Balcony — Left, Center and Right. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Warner Theatre located?
- The Warner Theatre is at 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004, a two-minute walk from Metro Center. The 1924 Lounge opens 90 minutes before showtime for lounge-pass and premium ticket holders, and the rooftop opens only at select shows, weather permitting.
- How do I plan a private event at Warner Theatre?
- Contact the Warner Theatre's private events team about the atrium or the full theater. Once it's booked, lay out the Warner Theatre guest list in our free seating planner.