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Jun 09, 2023

Summer Concerts Around D.C. To Add To Your Calendar

Tons of artists are coming to D.C. over the summer months. Our top picks have a little bit of something for everyone.

Feb 11, 2020

The Artist Behind That Super Lifelike Abe Bust At The Lincoln Theatre Won An Oscar

Kazu Hiro was one of the trio that won for achievement in makeup for “Bombshell.”

Oct 25, 2016

Weird Al & Friends Celebrate A Cult Classic At The Bentzen Ball

Tig Notaro and Malcolm Gladwell will also be part of the panel providing live commentary to “UHF”, the 1989 cult comedy.

Aug 02, 2016

Preview: Garbage Brings Strange Little Birds to Lincoln Theatre

“The show is an escape, and life is so hard for so many people right now that an escape might be good.”

Apr 07, 2016

[Update] Both ‘Surprise’ Louis C.K. Shows Are Already Sold Out

He is performing at DC Improv today and the Lincoln Theater tomorrow.

Oct 19, 2015

Click Click: Kacey Musgraves @ Lincoln Theatre

It is a real shame that country radio doesn’t mess with Kacey Musgraves.

Jul 02, 2013

Neko Case, KT Tunstall to Play Lincoln Theatre in First Shows After I.M.P Takeover

The first slate of performers were released today, and they feature four performers of the folky guitar variety and one post-Britpop band.

Jun 27, 2013

District Awards Lincoln Theatre Contract to 9:30 Club Owners

The District government is turning the keys to the historic, but mostly unused Lincoln Theatre to I.M.P. Productions, the owner of the 9:30 Club and operator of several other venues around the D.C. area.

Apr 22, 2013

Arts Commission Selects Mystery Operator for Lincoln Theatre

The D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities has finally selected a contractor to take over operations of the woebegone Lincoln Theatre. But it’s a secret.

Feb 27, 2013

Arts Commission Gives Few Answers to Public Questions About Lincoln Theatre’s Future

The D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities took many questions but gave few answers about the future of the Lincoln Theatre last night.

 
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