Getting Here
Driving Directions
When there is an event at Capital One Arena (at 7th and G Streets NW), traffic is heavier and parking is harder to find. See what’s going on at Capital One Arena.
Everyone is encouraged to use Metro and other forms of public transportation. Riding Metro is the best option for hassle-free transport.
Check for D.C. street closings and traffic issues.
From Baltimore, Laurel, Columbia:
From MD-295 (Balt-Wash Highway) or I-95:
Merge onto US-50/New York Avenue NE toward Washington. Keep right at the fork to go onto New York Avenue. After 5 miles, turn left onto 6th Street NW/US-1/US-50. Turn right onto E Street NW.
To the Michael R. Klein Theatre:
For the Colonial Parking Garage, continue on E Street NW and turn left on 8th Street NW. The garage will be to your left. To use the PMI Parking Garage, make a left onto 7th Street NW, and a right onto D Street NW. The garage will be a block and a half up to your right.
To Sidney Harman Hall:
The LAZ garage entrance will be on your right, on E Street NW between 7th and 6th Streets NW.
From Virginia
Via I-395
Remain on I-395 North into the District of Columbia, crossing into the city on the 14th Street Bridge. At Pennsylvania Avenue NW (at approximately the 4th stoplight), turn right. You will then be driving east toward the U.S. Capitol. Turn left at the stoplight at 7th Street NW. Go north on 7th Street NW.
Via I-66
Remain on I-66 into the District of Columbia, crossing into the city on the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge, which becomes Constitution Avenue. Remain on Constitution Avenue until you reach 7th Street NW. Turn left at the stoplight at 7th Street NW.
To the Michael R. Klein Theatre:
Turn left on D Street NW. To use Colonial Parking Garage, turn right onto 8th Street NW, and the garage will be halfway up the block on your right. To use PMI Parking Garage, continue on D Street NW past 8th Street NW, and the garage will be on your right.
To Sidney Harman Hall:
Turn right on F Street NW. The garage entrance will be on your right.
From Annapolis, Prince George’s County
Merge onto US-50 W/New York Avenue NE toward Washington. After about 5 miles, turn left onto 6th Street NW/US-1/US-50. Turn right onto E Street NW.
To the Michael R. Klein Theatre:
For the Colonial Parking Garage, continue on E Street NW and turn left on 8th Street NW. The garage will be to your left. To use the PMI Parking Garage, make a left onto 7th Street NW, and a right onto D Street NW. The garage will be a block and a half up to your right.
To Sidney Harman Hall:
The LAZ garage entrance will be
on your right, on E Street NW between 7th and 6th Streets NW.
From Potomac, Bethesda, Rockville
Get onto Wisconsin Ave., NW via I-270 and River Rd. or Rockville Pike (MD-355), which becomes Wisconsin Avenue. Remain on Wisconsin Avenue. Turn left onto Garfield Street one block after the National Cathedral. Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue NW. Remain on Massachusetts Avenue until you reach 9th Street NW (you will pass through two circles and one tunnel). Turn right onto 9th Street NW (one way).
To the Michael R. Klein Theatre:
Stay in the left lane on 9th Street NW. Make a left onto E Street NW and a right onto 8th Street NW. Turn left halfway down the block for the Colonial Parking Garage. Continue down 8th Street NW and turn right onto D Street NW to use the PMI Parking Garage (located on the right).
To Sidney Harman Hall:
Stay in the left lane on 9th Street NW. Turn left on F Street NW and drive two blocks, crossing 7th Street NW. The LAZ garage entrance will be on your right.
Public Transportation
To the Michael R. Klein Theatre:
By Metro:
Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter station on the Yellow/Green
lines: Walk 2 blocks north on 7th Street NW, uphill and away from the National Mall.
Gallery Pl-Chinatown station on the Red/Green/Yellow lines:
Use the Arena/7th Street NW exit and walk two blocks down 7th Street NW, downhill and towards the National Mall.
By Bus:
E Street and 7 Street NW: Route 70 (Georgia Ave–7th Street), Route 74 (Convention Center–SW Waterfront). Pennsylvania Ave and 7 Street NW: Route 79 (Georgia Ave Limited).
By Bike:
Capital Bikeshare Station: F Street and 7th Street NW and F Street and 6th Street NW
To Sidney Harman Hall:
By Metro:
Gallery Pl-Chinatown station on the Red/Green/Yellow lines: Use the Arena/7th Street NW exit. Sidney Harman Hall is visible one block to your left.
Judiciary Square station on the Red line: the F Street NW exit is currently under renovation. Using the 4th Street exit, walk east on D Street NW to 6th Street NW. Turn right, and walk two blocks north to F Street NW. Sidney Harman Hall will be on the left at 6th and F Streets NW.
By Bus:
F Street and 7 Street NW: Route 70 (Georgia Ave–7th Street), Route 74 (Convention Center–SW Waterfront)
By Bike:
Capital Bikeshare Station: D Street and 7th Street NW and 6th Street between D Street and Indiana Ave NW.
For additional information on Metro-operated parking lots, service updates, fares and
bus routes, visit the Trip Planner on the Metro website or call 202.637.7000 (TTY: 202.638.3780).
Taxis
For information on the best places for hailing a taxi after the performance, please speak with a House Manager prior to the performance.
Parking
STREET PARKING
Street parking is difficult to find near the Michael R. Klein Theatre and Sidney Harman Hall. Parking enforcement is very strict and cars are towed regularly. Please read the parking signs carefully.
PARKING GARAGES
Please check parking garage hours if you will not be parking in one of the garages listed below. Many close before final curtain, are not open on weekends or have erratic hours.
Please note: The garages listed do not offer discounted theatre rates for weekday matinee performances or before 5:30 p.m.
Learn more about season-long parking discounts for the LAZ and Colonial garages by calling the box office at 202.547.1122 between noon and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The parking facilities listed below are independent companies not affiliated with the Shakespeare Theatre Company.
PMI Parking
Closes at midnight.
The PMI Parking garage is at the corner of 9th and D Streets NW; enter the garage from D Street NW. A special theatre parking rate of $7.00 is available after 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and after 12:0.0. pm on Saturday and Sunday. Present your ticket to the attendant when you leave the garage to receive the $7.00 rate. This garage is credit card only.
PLEASE NOTE: The PMI Garage has updated its exit procedure. There is no longer a dedicated attendant at that exit. If a member of the PMI staff is not visible, press the call button and let them know you were at the Shakespeare Theatre Company and have a ticket to receive the discount. An attendant will arrive shortly to help.
Penn Quarter Garage – InterPark
The Penn Quarter Garage is located at 616 E Street NW. We have negotiated a special rate of $15.00 for parking Monday to Friday after 5pm to 1am and anytime Saturday and Sunday for up to 8 hours. The garage is open 24/7 and conveniently located only 1 block away from the theater at the corner of E Street and 7th Street NW.
To receive the theater parking rate, please click on the link above to reserve your spot for the show. Your spot will be guaranteed regardless of any other events happening in Penn Quarter.
Colonial Parking
Closes at midnight.
The Colonial Parking garage in the Michael R. Klein Theatre building offers elevator access to 7th Street NW; enter on 8th Street NW. Inform the parking attendant that you are attending a Shakespeare Theatre Company performance to receive the theatre rate of $16.00.
LAZ Parking
Closes 30 minutes after the show ends.
Regular event rate varies. Rates and hours of operation subject to change.
The LAZ garage is located directly beneath Sidney Harman Hall; enter from E or F Streets NW between 6th and 7th Streets NW. E Street NW is the recommended entry because of events at Capital One Arena. When entering, follow signs directing you to 620 F Street NW. Elevators will take you to the Winter Garden lobby next door to Sidney Harman Hall on F Street NW.
Occasionally, if there is a major event at Capital One Arena, the LAZ parking garage may not be accessible by the F Street entrance. The E Street entrance should be open. Visit Capital One Arena’s website to check if there is an event that may impact your visit.
Atlantic Parking
Closes at midnight Sunday to Thursday; 3:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday
The Atlantic Parking garage is located at 560 8th Street NW. This garage is open the latest for weekend parking in the area. Rates may vary, but parking is generally $11.00 after 5:00 p.m., and $20.00 if there is an event at Capital One Arena. Enter on 8th Street NW between E and F Streets NW.
RIDESHARE
STC encourages our audiences to utilize the many Rideshare options available in D.C. However, before calling your car, please take note which performance venue you should list as the destination.
BICYCLES
STC’s coat check will gladly accept FOLDING commuter bikes.
Standard bikes must be parked outside.
