An Evening With Janelle James

Janelle James, best known for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of Principal Ava Coleman on *Abbott Elementary*, brings her acclaimed stand-up comedy to The Theater at MGM National Harbor for a single evening. Long before Hollywood called, James honed her craft on stage, delivering bold, unfiltered, and laugh-out-loud funny observations about life. Her stand-up is sharp and honest, making audiences feel like old friends as she talks about life with impeccable timing and effortless wit.

When: Friday, July 10, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Venue: The Theater at MGM National Harbor, 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Showtime: One performance at 8:00 PM
Box Office Hours: On show days, the box office opens 3 hours prior to the ticketed event.
Tickets: Price not available; find tickets via the venue’s ticketing page.
Run Time: Not specified.
Ages: Not specified.
Accessibility & Prohibited Items: Click the “Prohibited Items” link on the venue’s event page for a full list of what is not allowed. The venue provides accessibility services; contact MGM National Harbor for details.
Directions: From The Hotel Valet: Enter hotel doors, proceed right past the Lobby Bar and down the escalators; the Theater is immediately on your right. From The Casino Valet: Enter hotel doors, proceed straight through the conservatory; the Theater is on your right. From The Parking Garage: Take elevators to the Casino Level, proceed right past restaurants and retail stores toward the conservatory, go left through the conservatory; the Theater is on your right.
Note: Complement your event with dining options at MGM National Harbor. For more information on planning your visit, see the venue’s “Plan Your Visit” page.