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Howard Theatre
District of Columbia · United States
Over the years, the Howard Theatre hosted many of the most famous African American performers of the time, including Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Marvin Gaye. The theater was also an important venue for comedians and was known for its "Chitlin' Circuit" shows, which featured African American comedians and performers.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Howard Theatre
Welcome to the historic intersection of Seventh and T Streets Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia. You are currently standing at the vibrant epicenter of what was affectionately and proudly known for decades as Black…
Listen in the app2The Exterior Facade and Marquee
Standing directly before the majestic exterior of the Howard Theatre, one is immediately struck by the sheer scale and ambition of its architectural design. We are observing a structure that is not merely a building, but a…
Listen in the app3The Historic Alleyway and Stage Door
Moving away from the grand public entrance, we navigate toward the side alleyway, a seemingly unassuming stretch of pavement that served as the vital, beating artery of the theater's daily operations. While the front marquee…
Listen in the app4The Entrance Lobby and Ticket Area
Stepping through the meticulously restored front doors, we enter the entrance lobby and ticketing area, a space historically charged with palpable anticipation and immense community pride. During the theater's golden decades,…
Listen in the app5The Main Auditorium and Stage
Entering the spectacular main auditorium, you have arrived at the magnificent, beating heart of the Howard Theatre. This cavernous space was historically designed to overwhelm the senses, built to accommodate massive crowds eager…
Listen in the app6The Historic Green Room
Venturing off the main floor and moving backstage, we arrive at one of the most intimately historical and fiercely protected spaces in the entire building: the original Green Room. In the theater world, the green room serves as…
Listen in the app7The Education Center and Museum Space
Transitioning from the heavily historic Green Room, we now step into the brilliantly reimagined spaces located directly behind the main theater structure. During the exhaustive planning phases of the theater's…
Listen in the app8The Surrounding 7th and T Street Plaza
Stepping back outside into the natural light, we find ourselves standing once again on the bustling, transformed corner of Seventh and T Streets. To truly comprehend the Howard Theatre, one must rigorously examine the vibrant,…
Listen in the app9Closing
As our comprehensive audio journey through the historic Howard Theatre draws to its conclusion, take a final moment to stand before this magnificent structure and reflect upon the immense 'Century of Song' that has continuously…
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What is Howard Theatre?
Howard Theatre is a place in District of Columbia · United States with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | District of Columbia · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.9154, -77.0212 |
| Last updated |
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