Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

4.8 148 Reviews
Austin Graff
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I haven't been to a show here, but I did attend a company meeting in the auditorium. As a venue, it's GREAT! It's in downtown DC close to the National Mall and the space itself is modern. They have enough restrooms, a cafe, and the auditorium seats several hundred. Despite the size, the auditorium feels more intimate with a small stage in the front.

David Koehler-Stanescu
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I have seen several of the best plays in my life at Woolly, and even the "worst" were never bad. Woolly also has amazing under 30 pricing. It allowed my partner and I to have fancy dates even when we were dead broke, and I very much appreciate that.

M Dodd
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Always a great place to see original theatre. Shows themselves can be hit or miss as with any form of entertainment. But the theatre itself is great, acoustic-wise, lighting-wise, etc. Thrust stage, box seating in the balcony, and great lobby area. Great staff, reasonable $$. For a small theatre they are in my top 10. Recently went there for a NYE show and event. Had a great time.

Kimberly Hurley
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This theater is awesome! Woolly Mammoth productions are always top notch, provocative and leave you wanting more. They offer pay what you can events that make theater affordable to all. The venue itself is intimate and comfortable. Every seat is a great seat.

Lettie Lazaga
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The atmosphere was lovely. I especially loved the layout of the theater, which was intimate and cozy. The performance put on by the Second City crew was phenomenal. I had a lovely time there. I would recommend this place to all.

katina witherspoon
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Great location in DC, very intimate theater. Loved the seating (tho a bit cramped upstairs) and no bad seats in the entire place. The acoustics qere great, good sound system. Bathrooms in a great location, wheelchair accessible. there are parking garages near, and the venue offers validation. Street parking is free on the weekend (but be sure to read those very confusing DC parking signs). There is a snack/concession stand, and the lobby is pretty comfy. Would definitely visit again.

g Bernard Wandel
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Stellar place Doing a great job of keeping dc a great place for arts and entertainment

Elizabeth McLaughlin
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Been a subscriber for years! Always great performances --- personal and edgy at times. If you want to explore current social issues or consider points of view different from your own, you will not be disappointed. If you prefer fluff and stuff, like Annie, this might not be for you, but give it a try. Always interactive exhibits in the house which tie to the play, again to get you thinking. Also there are after play discussions on some performances with the creative staff. Do go!!

Brian Magurn
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Woolly is the best. This innovative theater's mission is theater development. Kind of the D.C. version of off-Broadway. All of the shows here are interesting or have something to say. Some shows need a little more adjustment, but it's always entertaining and usually thought-provoking.

Stephanie C
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I love everything about Woolly. It is a socially aware theater. Simple theater seating but absolutely glorious and intricate theater productions. Staff is so friendly and accommodating and they allow drinks in the theater and sell small snacks and the snack bar. Also tickets are very reasonably priced. If you have a chance to go to Woolly mammoth theater company please do!

Joe Parrish
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Great theatre venue in downtown DC. Each play has an associated art exhibit that ties into the themes and the plays are imaginative and fun. Good prices as well, the 6-pack of tickets is a great deal for a couple to see 3 plays.

Jena Carvana
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I had a chance to see damned-if-you-do while visiting DC and absolutely loved it. I got the tickets on a whim just for something to do it turned out to be a really interesting improv show where are the performers act out an audience member's future after asking the person a few questions about their past and present. The audience member they selected had a particularly interesting life and personality which made for a hilarious show.

Josh Melear
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This theatre is right off of Constitutional Ave. And has great performances. The stage is a thrust style stage which feels like you are right in the action with such a small theatre. It's in a great area with lots of restaurant options near by.

Franklyn Benjamin
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Amazing performances everytime I attend. Go see BLKs!! I've now gone 2 weeks in a row and have really enjoyed their community events surrounding the work of this show. I'll be getting a group together to go and see their upcoming show. Also, I Really enjoyed the concession stand and appreciate all the Wooly Mammoth staff, directors, features, performers and all of those involved for their continued outstanding work!!

Richard Flintrop
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If you have tickets for Shipwreck do yourself a favor and gift them to someone you don't like. This play should be renamed Trainwreck. Therrible script with numerous threads that never come together but just end up in a jumbled heap after over 3 hours.

Paul Tysoe
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Brilliant experience, went to the women's match yesterday and the staff at woolly mammoth were very supportive, friendly and encouraging to the marchers. Also provided access to a SPOTLESS bathroom, charging access for phones and also water/coffee. World needs more places like this.

Bossi
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Every show I've been to has consisted of great staff, great performers, great shows. In an easy-to-reach location near Archives Metro Station, a short walk from plenty of tourist destinations, and amidst the 7th Street corridor's plethora of dining options.

ty ogunlesi
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Awesome theater went see the play FAMILIAR and it was a great experience. The staff and ushers were great and the theater it's self was beautiful. Lots of parking options close by, so it parking parking a breeze, there are also a ton of restaurants around the theater.

Wendy W
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I love this theatre although I can't say I go frequently or see all the plays there. But, whenever I do go, I am never disappointed. I recently saw "Octoroon" there. This is just the kind of play you expect to see here - a little controversial, thought provoking and yet highly entertaining. Let me digress and give a brief review of the play. Pay attention to the opening scene and the speech by the character, at this point, portraying the playwright for this play-within-a-play, which is the remake of an 1859 play by an Irish man. In the Octoroon he plays multiple characters as do others who play unlikely roles, like the white man who plays the playwright s assistant then dons black make-up and the most awful wig to play 2 different slaves. No doubt the white man in black-face made many uncomfortable as almost the entire row in front of me did not return after intermission; but a play is not just to entertain; indeed, the purpose of many plays is to educate the audience; make the audience think; and appreciate the plight of others by making characters come alive. So, to me, making white people uncomfortable and Black people angry about the injustice of slavery are not bad things; but necessary if we are to bring about change in our society by opening our eyes and firing us up. I thought this was an excellent play and all the actors and actresses were great! I just might see it again, and I strongly urge you to see before it leaves. Maybe, this time when it leaves the Wooly Mammoth Theatre, it will be headed for Broadway.

Scott Outten
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Nice, smallish theatre with some interesting shows. Bathrooms are well taken care of, and there is a bar for those of us who drink. I like the independent theatre vibe that this place has, and I've seen some pretty good shows here. I will gladly visit again.

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About Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

Woolly serves an essential ‘Research and Development’ role within the American theatre and plays premiered here have gone on to productions at more than 200 theatres in 39 states and 12 countries. Recent premieres include David Adjmi’s Stunning (2008), which was produced by Lincoln Center Theatre in June 2009; meanwhile, Danai Gurira’s Eclipsed (2009) moved on to productions at the Center Theater Group and Yale Repertory Theatre later fall 2009. This track record has established Woolly as a national leader in the development of new plays and longstanding acknowledgement as “Washington’s most daring theatre company” (The New York Times, 1991).

Address
641 d street northwest
Categories
Fine art