Signature Theatre

The theater is nice, clean and the staff is friendly. Some really good shows there this year and the theater is just the right size. Every seat is a good seat.

This was my first time to the Signature and it was to see one of my favorite shows. I wasn't sure what to expect. If you haven't seen this product of Ragtime, get your tickets ASAP. I laughed, I cried, I tried not to sing along. I enjoyed every minute of the show. Each cast member was excellent. The set was simple yet meaningful. Loved how the orchestra was exposed and visible during the show, Parking is easy with a free garage next to the theater. Plenty of restaurants in walking distance. I will definitely be back! Support your local theaters and if you haven't made it to Signature yet, get your tickets ASAP.

I couldn't recommend seeing a play at Signature Theatre enough!

Firstly, parking was a breeze because there is a parking garage literally right next to the theatre with plenty of available spaces and an elevator that puts you out a short walk away from the theatre.

Secondly, the themed meal and alcoholic beverage that was served at the bar before our play was EXCELLENT! Not only was it a nice touch that helped to immerse us in the entire experience, but it was affordable and tasted great too!

Thirdly, the theatre where the play took place was intimate in the sense that you're so close that you can almost reach out and grab the actors (I wouldn't advise that). In our case, the seating map online for our play was very deceiving because it made the theatre look much bigger than it actually is. I can honestly say there is no bad seat in the house (at least for Sweeney Todd), and that a seat further back might actually be better so you can take in more of the play.

Lastly, the staff and cast members were extremely friendly and personable. The bar staff was knowledgeable, and a leading cast member even did a meet-and-greet after the show and we got a picture with him.

10/10 experience and will definitely be going back for another show!

I saw Disco Fever with some colleagues last night and it was crazy fun! The singers are AMAZING (both of them had incredible range and wow, that falsetto ) and the band were killing it, every musician was vibin' and clearly had a love for the genre. Yes, there were lots of people there who were reliving their disco days but IT WAS A FUN CROWD! I was pretty young when disco hit its stride but I have lots of nostalgia about this music being in my house during that time. If you are looking for a fun time singing and dancing to some amazing singers covering everything from The Bee Gees, Diana Ross, Gloria Gaynor, to Earth, Wind & Fire, you need to check this out! Don't forget your satin, sequins, platforms, and get ready to boogie!

Signature is one of the foremost regional nonprofit theaters in the country, and is the world's preeminent producer of the works of Stephen Sondheim.

The largest theater here has barely more than 250 seats (it varies by show), yet each season they produce large-scale plays and musicals, sometimes with 15-piece orchestras, in this incredibly intimate space. Such shows often attract both performers and audience members to travel to DC from New York and other parts of the country, and for good reason.

Not only are the productions works class, but the whole experience is as well, with comfortable seats, free parking, and over a dozen restaurants within a few blocks' walk. Signature is unquestionably one of DC's treasures.

For a special treat for our 20th Wedding Anniversary, surprised my wife with coming here to see RENT.
Really appreciate the COVID protocol here. You need to show proof of vax and mask-up the entire time. No problem from me. Seating was easy and ushers were on top of things.
Theatre is small and was set up "in the round", you are right on top of all the action. The actors were incredible, really felt like NY Broadway, just on a smaller scale. Powerful vocals for this well done musical. Greatly told story about sad early day of AIDS.
It's great not having to go to DC to see quality performances, will be back soon.

After seeing Signature's epic performance of Ragtime, I am convinced this is the best theatre company on the planet. What they do with the space that they have is nothing short of phenomenal. I look back on that spring afternoon in April of 2017 when I was at The Historic Ford's Theatre and I witnessed what I thought then was the greatest performance of live theatre I have ever seen and this includes the hundreds of shows I have seen on and off Broadway. The staging, the use of visual media during the handheld picture movie book scene. The enormous cast, movement, and rousing musical number over this expansive space. A sight to behold indeed. Well Signature just did their own version of Ragtime on a stage one fourth the size of the Ford Theatre, and it was nothing short of magical. Every song was resounding and moving. The setting was so reminiscent of this period, and the entire production took place on what appeared to be the halls of an imagined Ellis Island immigration station.  The staging was out of this world. How these actors never collided or bumped into each other during these intricate dance scenes is a rousing testament to the dance captains and choreographer. I sat in the very far back on the right and I could see perfectly, and I am blind without 20/20 corrective lenses. There is not one bad seat in the house, seeing that the seats are elevated on permanent risers, and this gives each patron ample leg room. The ushers were efficient and very friendly and took me right to my seat. I did not try the food, but they had a very appetizing pre theatre Ragtime themed menu that featured their own version of turtle soup. The lobby is clean and airy and spacious, and you never feel like you are on top of other patrons. There are places to sit in the lobby and at tables. The first floor where you pick up and order tickets has plenty of comfortable seating, and outside in the courtyard, there are plenty of places to lounge and people watch before showtime. I guess at this point, Maggie Boland, the managing director, should be considered a genius. She has had the privilege to oversee the Titanic in 2017, and now this. She gets the money, and she finds the talent. Signature never disappoints. I know when I see the season lineup, I will be going to at least two shows, and this year is no different. Please support and give to this theatre generously. They put on big budget big time shows with high-quality professional actors, and they are a regional theatre! However, they sure do not act like it. Signature is  a five-star theatre putting on a five-star performance. I am a fan for life!

One of the best hidden gem theaters in the DMV! The shows are consistently broadway caliber, which makes their Regional Tony Award all the more understandable. The lobby is spacious and beautiful, and the staff are extremely friendly. Stop what you're doing and buy a season subscription!

I absolutely love Sig Theatre.
1) They're local. Especially to me. It's nice getting home after a show in 10 minutes.
2) They have great shows. They have the big name shows that are crowd favorites, but it has also introduced me to very much lesser known shows that I've always enjoyed.
3) They have pretty stairs
4) I don't think I ever realized how cute their gift shop is. She Loves Me was also playing at my most recent visit and they had two themed She Loves Me shirts.
5) They have a legit bar and food menu. Shirlington has a whole list of pre-show dining options but I would recommend just grabbing a bite in the lobby and you wouldn't be disappointed.
6) They have TEACHER DISCOUNTS (ok that might be just helpful for me) but they also have rush tickets too. YAY AFFORDABLE THEATER FOR ALL!!!
7) Because my OCD makes me want to end my list on a happy number 7 and not 6.

I saw No Place To Go at Signature Theatre for the local "Theater Week." The show was very good, but I'm not sure how much a venue's review should be about that. Signature Theatre turned out to be a great venue.

The show I saw had a script that hardly pushed the limits of tech and crew abilities (it was a mostly one-man, with an onstage band, one-set show), but the set was nice, they used better lighting capabilities than many theaters have, and the sound (it was a musical) was very good.

Every seat in the house had a perfect view. My wife and I got the last of the cheapest tickets they offered and, while near the edge of the last row, felt like we were right in front of the stage, and our view was straight-on and totally unobstructed.

The staff were great. Friendly. Helpful. Professional but not uptight or snobby.

They have a pretty respectable bar. In addition to a standard menu of drinks and snacks, they have a food and drink special for each show. I got the "red planet old fashioned," which was the cocktail special for the show we saw, while my wife got the special inspired by The Color Purple (the other show playing at the same time). Both were solid drinks. Both cocktails and a bottle of water came to $30... Not cheap, but not the biggest theater markup.

Even though they were busy, the bathroom was very clean. They have a small but interesting gift shop where the prices are as low as you'll find for such a place.

They currently require face masks when you're in the theater area, which might annoy some since it's been awhile since masks were widely required. They do as well with implementing that as a place can do. They don't require it until you enter the direct theater area... which makes some sense since you're generally not close to people until then but are in seats that are close together afterwards. They have masks to offer those who don't have them. They enforce the rule on everyone so that there's compliance but don't make the enforcement a distraction from the show. They still let people bring food and drinks in and are fine with people lowering their mask to take a sip or bite.

Signature Theatre is also conveniently in Shirlington. Free or cheap street, lot, and garage parking are within a few blocks, as is a diverse range of good restaurant options, etc. It makes for a great dinner-and-a-show date night.

I'm already planning my next visit to Signature Theatre.