Theater Alliance is the company in residence at the Anacostia Playhouse and as such the majority of performances will be held at the Anacostia Playhouse, though in some cases performances will be held at other venues such as the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop and Atlas Performing Arts Center.
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Anacostia Playhouse
2020 Shannon Place SE Washington, DC 20020
The Anacostia Playhouse is located at the heart of Historic Anacostia, one block from the corner of MLK Jr. Avenue & Good Hope Road SE. It is easily accessible via the 11th Street Bridge near the Navy Yard, the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge (via S. Capitol Street) near Nationals Park, and the Anacostia Freeway (295) via the MLK Jr. Avenue SE exit.
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Street parking is available on Shannon Place SE.
Eat and Drink Local
Support restaurants and bars in and around Historic Anacostia! Choose from Theater Alliance recommendations, including options ranging from steps from the Playhouse to just over the bridge in Barrack’s Row and Navy Yard.
Historic Anacostia
Support neighborhood businesses and dine just steps from the Playhouse.
Busboys & Poets Anacostia
2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
(202) 889-1374
www.busboysandpoets.com
Mama’s Pizza Kitchen
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wings, and More
CARRY-OUT (LIMITED INSIDE SEATING)
2028 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE
(202) 678-6262
mamaspizzatogo.com
Capitol Hill Crab Cakes
Fresh Seafood, Made to Order
CARRY OUT (LIMITED INSIDE SEATING)
1243 Good Hope Rd. SE
(202) 678-5000
Turning Natural
Fresh Juices, Smoothies, and Vegan Food
CARRY OUT (LIMITED INSIDE SEATING)
2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE
(202) 800-8828
www.turningnatural.com
Barracks Row
Cross the 11th Street Bridge and dine near Eastern Market.
Ambar
Balkan Cuisine
523 8th St. SE
(202) 813-3039
www.ambarrestaurant.com/capitol-hill-dc
Belga Café
European Cuisine
514 8th St. SE
(202) 544-0100
belgacafe.com
Lavagna
Fresh Italian
539 8th St. SE
(202) 546-5006
www.lavagnadc.com
Matchbox
Pizza, Standard American Fare
521 8th St. SE
(202) 548-0369
www.matchboxrestaurants.com
Medium Rare
Prix Fixe Steak Bistro
515 8th St. SE
(202) 601-7136
mediumrarerestaurant.com
Rose's Luxury
Named Best New Restaurant by Food and Wine Magazine
717 8th St. SE
(202) 580-8889
www.rosesluxury.com
Ted's Bulletin
Local Chain, American Retro Favorites
505 8th St. SE
(202) 544-8337
www.tedsbulletin.com
Navy Yard
Cross the 11th Street Bridge and dine near Nationals Park.
Bluejacket / Arsenal
Brewery and Brewpub
300 Tingey St. SE
(202) 524-4862
bluejacketdc.com
Osteria Morini
Italian Cuisine
301 Water St. SE
(202) 484-0660
www.osteriamorini.com/washington-dc
Kruba Thai & Sushi
Thai and Asian Fusion
301 Tingey St. SE
(202) 484-0234
www.krubadc.com
Agua 301
Mexican Cuisine
301 Water St. SE
(202) 484-0301
agua301.com