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Washington National Opera Grounded
Oct. 28 – Nov. 13, 2023
Fighter-pilot Jess grapples with her own battle: the moral implications and psychological effects of virtual warfare. This world premiere by Jeanine Tesori is based on the award-winning play by George Brant and co-produced with the Metropolitan Opera.
National Symphony Orchestra Yuja Wang plays Bartók’s Piano Concerto No. 2 | Tarmo Peltokoski conducts Sibelius’ First Symphony
Nov. 9 – 12, 2023
Daredevil pianist Yuja Wang is at her finest performing Bartók’s Second Piano Concerto. From its thunderous opening to fiery finale, this formidable work is a brilliant showcase for Wang’s “impeccable technique” and “edgy, kind of naughty personality” (The New York Times). Young Finnish prodigy Tarmo Peltokoski conducts a masterpiece by his fellow countryman: Sibelius’ lush Symphony No. 1.
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Washington National Opera Romeo and Juliet
Nov. 4 – 18, 2023
Star-crossed lovers risk it all in Gounod’s passionate tragedy, featuring soaring music and exquisite duets. Nov. 17: Our talented Cafritz Young Artists take on major roles for one night only!
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Malavika Sarukkai: Anubandh – Connectedness
Nov. 10 – 11, 2023
A new solo dance creation conceptualized and choreographed by eminent artist Malavika Sarukkai, Anubandh – Connectedness is a pathbreaking work in the language of the classical Indian dance Bharatanatyam that also imaginatively reworks tradition.
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Shear Madness
Oct. 3, 2023 – Sep. 29, 2024
Set today in the Shear Madness hairstyling salon, this record-breaking comedy is Washington’s hilarious whodunit. After more than 17,800 performances, the show has stayed in great shape. Performances are ongoing.
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Wale
Fri. Nov. 10, 2023
Grammy®-nominated, multi-platinum hip hop artist, and DMV native Wale makes his Kennedy Center debut as he headlines the Concert Hall in a special one-night-only performance. Check back for last-minute inventory.
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“Defining Courage”
Sat. Nov. 11, 2023
“Defining Courage” explores the remarkable legacy of the Nisei Soldiers of World War II. Serving in segregated units, these Americans of Japanese ancestry became the greatest fighters in US military history.
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The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are
Sun. Nov. 12, 2023
From one of our generation’s most powerful artists and incisive storytellers comes a brilliantly crafted work about the art—and war—of becoming who we are. Join us as the multiple Grammy Award and NAACP Image Award winner, co-founder of The Roots and founding Kennedy Center Hip Hop Culture Council member Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter returns to the Center for a special pre-release event for his new memoir The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are.
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Art and Ideals: President John F. Kennedy
Free Admission 10 a.m. to Midnight
This major permanent exhibit in the massive roof-level Atrium will explore Kennedy’s appreciation and promotion of the arts and why the Kennedy Center came to be the living memorial to him and his ideals.
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream) Charly Lowry
Thu. Nov. 9, 2023
Charly Lowry, a musical powerhouse from Pembroke, NC, is proud to be an Indigenous woman belonging to the Lumbee/Tuscarora Tribes. As an “Artivist,” she is compassionate as it pertains to raising awareness around issues that plague under-recognized and under-resourced communities.
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Social Impact Bring Down the Walls
Fri. Nov. 10, 2023
From its origins to the clubs, warehouses and basements of Chicago & Detroit, and other Black urban centers, modern dance music has long been a tool of artistic expression, affirming identity, community building, resistance and protest.
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Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream) The Cartography Project: New Artists Showcase
Fri. Nov. 10, 2023 6p.m.
Led by the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera, and Kennedy Center’s Social Impact department, The Cartography Project is a multi-year commissioning project engaging artists from around the nation to map Black dignity.
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Social Impact Portals
Fri. Nov. 10, 2023 7p.m.
This keen selection of performers explores the multiverse of black music, including house, techno, amapiano, funk, and soul.
Social Impact Dance Sanctuaries
Select Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for free movement-based classes on select Saturdays in the REACH. Dancers are invited for three one hour structured classes & an optional Open House Hour. Free, pre-registration is highly recommended.
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Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream) Charly Lowry
Thu. Nov. 9, 2023
Charly Lowry, a musical powerhouse from Pembroke, NC, is proud to be an Indigenous woman belonging to the Lumbee/Tuscarora Tribes. As an “Artivist,” she is compassionate as it pertains to raising awareness around issues that plague under-recognized and under-resourced communities.
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Social Impact Bring Down the Walls
Fri. Nov. 10, 2023
From its origins to the clubs, warehouses and basements of Chicago & Detroit, and other Black urban centers, modern dance music has long been a tool of artistic expression, affirming identity, community building, resistance and protest.
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Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream) The Cartography Project: New Artists Showcase
Fri. Nov. 10, 2023 6p.m.
Led by the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera, and Kennedy Center’s Social Impact department, The Cartography Project is a multi-year commissioning project engaging artists from around the nation to map Black dignity.
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Social Impact Portals
Fri. Nov. 10, 2023 7p.m.
This keen selection of performers explores the multiverse of black music, including house, techno, amapiano, funk, and soul.
Social Impact Dance Sanctuaries
Select Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for free movement-based classes on select Saturdays in the REACH. Dancers are invited for three one hour structured classes & an optional Open House Hour. Free, pre-registration is highly recommended.
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream) Jhankaar: A Celebration of Diwali
Sat. Nov. 11, 2023
Presented by District of Raga and IDEA in collaboration with the Kennedy Center IDEA will present Jhankaar, a rhythmic explosion to honor and mark Diwali or Deepavali, the festival of lights traditionally celebrated in India with bursting of firecrackers.
Free tickets will also be available at the Hall of States Box Office on the day of the performance, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
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Sat. Nov. 11, 2023
Presented by District of Raga and IDEA in collaboration with the Kennedy Center IDEA will present Jhankaar, a rhythmic explosion to honor and mark Diwali or Deepavali, the festival of lights traditionally celebrated in India with bursting of firecrackers.
Free tickets will also be available at the Hall of States Box Office on the day of the performance, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
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The Dragon King’s Daughter
Nov. 18 – Dec. 17, 2023
Chinese dragon mythology, martial arts, and stunning voices combine as an unlikely young duo embarks on a daring adventure in this world premiere musical featuring an original story and inspiring songs by Marcus Yi.
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Bluey’s Big Play
Nov. 21 – 26, 2023
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! This theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award–winning children’s television series features an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm and music by Bluey composer Joff Bush. This is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before—brought to real life!
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The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation’s production of Willam Christensen’s Ballet West: The Nutcracker
Nov. 22 – 26, 2023
Be swept away in a flurry of holiday magic as Ballet West presents America’s first and longest-running Nutcracker! The Intermountain West’s preeminent company returns with one of the most visually striking productions of this seasonal family favorite.
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National Symphony Orchestra Celtic Woman Christmas Symphony Tour 2023
Nov. 24 – 25, 2023
Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman complete with the majestic sound of the National Symphony Orchestra. Featuring music from the all-female ensemble’s favorite Yuletide songs, this performance will enthrall audiences of all ages. Prepare for an enchanting and festive evening filled with mesmerizing music, performance, and holiday cheer.
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Dorrance Dance: Nutcracker Suite
Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, 2023
In Nutcracker Suite, explosive tap dance meets your favorite holiday classic. This Nutcracker boogies, slides, struts, and dives into Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s intoxicating interpretation of the Tchaikovsky classic.
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American Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake
Feb. 21 – 25, 2024
American Ballet Theatre’s quintessential production of Swan Lake returns to pull D.C. audiences back under its spell. Journey to the enchanted lake, complete with soaring choreography, hauntingly beautiful music, and extravagant sets.
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Feb. 6 – 11, 2024
For its annual Kennedy Center engagement, the beloved company presents Ailey classics and new works, including Ailey’s signature Revelations.
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Company
Mar. 12 – 31, 2024
Winner of five Tony® Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, COMPANY—Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical comedy—is at once boldly sophisticated, deeply insightful, and downright hilarious. It’s Bobbie’s 35th birthday party, and all her friends keep asking, why isn’t she married? Why can’t she find the right man, and isn’t it time to settle down and start a family? As Bobbie searches for answers, she discovers why being single, being married, and being alive in the 21st century could drive a person crazy.
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National Symphony Orchestra Musical Roots: Noseda & Friends Fazil Say plays Stravinsky | Noseda conducts Haydn
Jan. 11 – 13, 2024
Turkish sensation Fazil Say and Gianandrea Noseda unite in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall for the very first time, continuing a distinguished collaboration and close friendship. Say, a pianist “with a maverick reputation” and “virtuoso brilliance” (Gramophone) brings palpable energy to the music of WF Bach and Igor Stravinsky. Then, Haydn’s Symphony No. 95 ignites a fire of irresistible vigor and wit.
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Ain’t Too Proud
Feb. 13 – 18, 2024
Don’t miss the electrifying new musical about “the greatest R&B group of all time.” With their signature dance moves and harmonies, The Temptations rose to the top of the charts, and their moving story still resonates five decades later. The show features such iconic hits as “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and many more.
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Washington National Opera Songbird
Mar. 9 – 23, 2024
The carefree Parisian nightlife of Offenbach’s La Périchole finds its match—Prohibition-Era New Orleans—in this reimagined, jazz-infused comedy.
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Duke Ellington Orchestra
Fri. Mar. 15, 2024
Performing worldwide for more than 101 years under the guidance of three generations of Ellington’s family, the Grammy Award–winning supergroup has produced more iconic jazz classics than any other band—passing the sound artist-to-artist in the creative spirit of its founder.
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