Lisner Auditorium
4.4 (434)theater
4.4 (434)Rental rates for external clients require submitting an inquiry form on the GW venues site; public ticketed event pricing varies by show.
This historic, column-free Art Deco venue on the GW campus offers intimate sightlines for speakers, dancers, and musicians.
Description
This late Art Deco auditorium is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, featuring a 1,400-seat layout backed by full multimedia production, staging, and lighting capabilities for keynotes, dance troupes, and concerts. Recent updates brought a renovated lobby, though the historic structure carries notable trade-offs: seating leans cozy with snug cushioned chairs, lower-level restrooms are accessed via stairs, and concessions remain modest with a limited wet bar.
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Good to know
Parking is limitedUse rideshareRestroom stairsSnug seating
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