Finding Out about Lincoln Theater: A Landmark in African-American And Jazz History
Built in the year 1922, Lincoln Theater is the symbol of cultural renaissance center that predated Harlem. Some of the nationally acclaimed artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Nat King Cole, Can Calloway, Louis Armstrong and Sarah Vaughn joined hands with Washington natives, Duke Ellington and Pearl Bailey who used to perform regularly in this center. Even FDR used to celebrate his birthday parties at Lincoln Colonnade, which was once a festive party hall in the theater.
The theater is now undergoing a second renaissance of becoming a multi cultural experiences from a place that is committed to entertain, educate and inspire for offering and preserving a historical community treasure.
As a cultural crossroad the theater is a place to offer the best in the drama, dance, music and film from Arena Stage's six title to run shows with R&B songstress Maysa and others. You will be able to find a rich, diverse and vibrant array of performing artists with a varied tapestry who represent the nation's capital.
The Lincoln Theater is one of the most breath-taking historical avenues in Washington DC that is located on the historic street corridors making this the perfect landmark to encourage African-American and Jazz history and music for concerts, theatricals, film screenings, fundraisers, lectures, corporate meetings and other events.
The theater has nearly 38 line sets, hydraulic orchestra pits, four private dressing rooms, ten thousand lumem video projector, central air-conditioning and state-of-the-art lighting and sound system. The theater therefore will provide a remarkable experience for all those who visit.
