The Lincoln Theater is one of my favorite theaters in Washington DC, mainly because it is one of the least cramped auditoriums here. So many of these old historic theaters jammed the seats in, which always make for an uncomfortable viewing experience over the course of two or three hours. That’s not the case here because even tall people have no problem with their knees. That also makes a difference when people are trying to get past you in the row. The theater itself is not huge, so it’s a much more intimate experience. The slope down of the orchestra is totally sufficient so you are not blocked by other peoples’ heads. The acoustics are solid. They also have plenty of bars and thankfully allow drinks into the theater. The bars are open throughout the performance, which does result in more people getting up than normal during a performance, but it’s a net benefit to have a relatively well stocked bar. Drinks are kind of what you expect at a theater, $4 for a water and $10 for a mixed drink. The overall location of the theater is also pretty good because there are plenty of options for doing a dinner before the show.

This was a favorite among my family that has 2 teens. You can get through the museum and theater in about 2 hours. The Petersen house is not open at this time. I highly recommend the acousticguide. We got one for every 2 people. This gives you extra information as you go along the exhibits that is not displayed.