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Events in April–August 2024
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April 11, 2024(1 event) – Our ASL-Interpreted Performance of Little Shop of Horrors is scheduled for April 11, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. We offer scheduled sign-interpreted performances for all of our mainstage productions. Sign-Interpreted services are not available by request. With the GalaPro Free Closed Captioning Mobile App, real-time closed captions are available for mainstage performances. Little Shop of Horrors is a nonstop blast, sci-fi horror comedy, love story and rock musical that has become one of the most treasured pieces of American musical theatre. Little Shop pays homage to doo-wop and Motown recordings. The story follows a luckless florist shop worker, Seymour, who raises a wisecracking carnivorous plant – Audrey II – that develops a craving for human blood. He delights in the fame and fortune that his leafy, ever-growing friend attracts, while trying to show his co-worker Audrey that she is the girl of his dreams. As Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out-of-this-world origins and intent toward world domination, he learns the lesson: “Don’t feed the plants!” Join us for the return of Little Shop to our historic theatre, directed by Kevin S. McAllister (The Wiz, Ragtime). Ford's Theatre 511 Tenth Street, NW Washington, DC |
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April 13, 2024(2 events) – Music! Food! Fun! Join us for another Kennedy Center Block Party hosted by Education Artist-in-Residence and award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson! Free performances, fun-filled games, and various activities will be programmed on the REACH grounds all afternoon, featuring artists with roots in the Washington, D.C. area. Reservations encouraged, but not required. Pre-registrants will be entered into a lottery to receive a discounted parking voucher for the Kennedy Center parking garage (details below). Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 – FREE! Celebrate the esteemed recipients of the NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship: virtuoso vocalist/pianist Amina Claudine Myers, prolific saxophonist Gary Bartz, Grammy-winning trumpet player Terence Blanchard, and Artistic Director of the DC Jazz Festival Willard Jenkins. This concert event features performances by 2024 recipients, powerful tributes, special guest artists, and more. All tickets for this event have been claimed. Please check back for additional availability. Standby tickets may be available day-of at the Satellite Box Office at Millenium Stage North on a first-come first-served basis starting at 7:15 p.m., with a standby line forming at 5:30 p.m. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 |
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April 19, 2024(1 event) – Join the Leadership Alliance for a conversation with Civil Rights leader Dr. Clarence B. Jones, and president Christina H. Paxson of Brown University moderated by Dr. Taiese Bingham-Hickman, Executive Director of The Leadership Alliance, as they explore the ways in which scholarship can provoke discussion, awareness, and action on racial justice and social equity in higher education. The program will feature performances by Dillard University Ladies Ensemble and the Gallaudet University Dance Group. Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 |
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April 29, 2024(1 event) – Don't miss your chance to perform alongside some of DC's best actors in readings of brand new plays by leading playwrights! The Dramathon is tons of fun for a great cause, and it's one of our MOST EXCITING events of the year. All funds benefit our Send a Kid to Theatre Camp campaign, which provides scholarships to children and teens for our summer camps and institutes. All you have to do is raise a minimum of $100 by April 12. The Dramathon performance returns in person this year on Monday, April 29. Participants will meet area directors, actors, and playwrights in a one-of-a-kind performance experience - with no previous acting experience and no memorization required! The first step toward the Dramathon spotlight is to register online. We'll set up your donation page, and then your friends, family, colleagues, and community will help you raise money for a great cause. The more scholarship money you raise, the better the roles you will be assigned to play. Once you're cast, you can then invite your family and friends to the event on April 29 for an evening of fun and entertainment. |
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MayMay 1, 2024(1 event) – Join friends and fans of The Keegan Theatre for a social evening of trivia… for cheaters! Bring a team and compete to be named the brainiest theater lovers in the city — or cheat your way to the top by buying cheats along the way! Complimentary pizza, wings, and snacks provided, plus your first drink is free. |
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May 9, 2024(1 event) – Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a docent-led tour of highlights from the museum’s collection using museum-provided, colorblind correcting glasses that bring the vibrancy of these works to life. Smithsonian American Art Kogod Courtyard |
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May 11, 2024(1 event) – The writers of Keegan’s hit hip-hop musical PUSH THE BUTTON present a one-night-only performance of their original two-man show! Nominated for a 2020 Helen Hayes Award for its World Premiere at Keegan and named 2019 “Best of Fringe” at the Charm City Fringe Festival in Baltimore, FROM GUMBO TO MUMBO features a New Orleanian science teacher turned rhyme speaker (Drew Anderson) and a dreadlock-rocking Southeast DC b-boy (Dwayne Lawson-Brown) who together conjure a dynamic cauldron of hip hop, poetry, and theatre. They dig into what it means to be authentic, question the culture and politics of today, and ultimately celebrate love and the search for home. The Keegan Theatre |
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May 16, 2024(1 event) – The Theatre Lab’s Creating a Musical Role class of 2024 presents Anastasia: The Musical. This show follows a brave young woman as she embarks on a thrilling adventure to uncover her mysterious past, set against the backdrop of a changing Russia. Based on the animated movie musical but updated for audiences of all ages, Anastasia features a stunning score by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Once on this Island). Admission is $15, $10 for students with valid ID. We hope you’ll support our students as they present the results of their hard work. Donations welcome. Dates:
Thursday, May 16, 7:30pm Friday, May 17, 7:30pm
Saturday, May 18, 7:30pm
Sunday, May 19, 7:30pm
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May 17, 2024(1 event) – The Theatre Lab’s Creating a Musical Role class of 2024 presents Anastasia: The Musical. This show follows a brave young woman as she embarks on a thrilling adventure to uncover her mysterious past, set against the backdrop of a changing Russia. Based on the animated movie musical but updated for audiences of all ages, Anastasia features a stunning score by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Once on this Island). Admission is $15, $10 for students with valid ID. We hope you’ll support our students as they present the results of their hard work. Donations welcome. Dates:
Thursday, May 16, 7:30pm Friday, May 17, 7:30pm
Saturday, May 18, 7:30pm
Sunday, May 19, 7:30pm
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May 18, 2024(1 event) – The Theatre Lab’s Creating a Musical Role class of 2024 presents Anastasia: The Musical. This show follows a brave young woman as she embarks on a thrilling adventure to uncover her mysterious past, set against the backdrop of a changing Russia. Based on the animated movie musical but updated for audiences of all ages, Anastasia features a stunning score by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Once on this Island). Admission is $15, $10 for students with valid ID. We hope you’ll support our students as they present the results of their hard work. Donations welcome. Dates:
Thursday, May 16, 7:30pm Friday, May 17, 7:30pm
Saturday, May 18, 7:30pm
Sunday, May 19, 7:30pm
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May 21, 2024(3 events) – A never-before-seen concert experience! Killer Mike is more than just a rapper—he’s a cultural icon. From his groundbreaking collaborations with Run the Jewels to his solo endeavors, Killer Mike’s music resonates with authenticity, raw energy, and a fearless commitment to speaking truth to power. Hear tracks from his newest, three-time Grammy-winning album Michael, and more, accompanied by the epic sounds of the Mighty Midnight Revival and the National Symphony Orchestra live. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 – A never-before-seen concert experience! Killer Mike is more than just a rapper—he’s a cultural icon. From his groundbreaking collaborations with Run the Jewels to his solo endeavors, Killer Mike’s music resonates with authenticity, raw energy, and a fearless commitment to speaking truth to power. Hear tracks from his newest, three-time Grammy-winning album Michael, and more, accompanied by the epic sounds of the Mighty Midnight Revival and the National Symphony Orchestra live. Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 – A never-before-seen concert experience! Killer Mike is more than just a rapper—he’s a cultural icon. From his groundbreaking collaborations with Run the Jewels to his solo endeavors, Killer Mike’s music resonates with authenticity, raw energy, and a fearless commitment to speaking truth to power. Hear tracks from his newest, three-time Grammy-winning album Michael, and more, accompanied by the epic sounds of the Mighty Midnight Revival and the National Symphony Orchestra live. Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 |
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May 24, 2024(1 event) – Curious about American art? Join us for a 30-minute virtual conversation about selected works from the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection. This program is presented in American Sign Language (ASL) with voice interpretation for hearing participants. Online |
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May 28, 2024(1 event) – Dixie Longate is the fast-talking, gum-chewing, ginger-haired Alabama gal who is bringing your grandma’s Tupperware party into the 21st century. Audiences howl with laughter as Dixie demonstrates the many alternative uses for the iconic plastic kitchen staple. Filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, audience participation, and a little bit of empowerment and homespun wisdom, Dixie’s Tupperware Party leaves your heart a little bigger and your food a little fresher. Recommended for age 16 and up. This production contains adult content. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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May 31, 2024(1 event) – Dixie Longate is the fast-talking, gum-chewing, ginger-haired Alabama gal who is bringing your grandma’s Tupperware party into the 21st century. Audiences howl with laughter as Dixie demonstrates the many alternative uses for the iconic plastic kitchen staple. Filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, audience participation, and a little bit of empowerment and homespun wisdom, Dixie’s Tupperware Party leaves your heart a little bigger and your food a little fresher. Recommended for age 16 and up. This production contains adult content. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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June 7, 2024(1 event) – Day 1: feat. Anthony Hamilton • Chrisette Michele • Teedra Moses Day 2: Gregory Porter • Babyface • Lalah Hathaway • Joss Stone • Black Violin • El DeBarge • Spyro Gyra • Kindred the Family Soul • Lori Williams • CeCe Peniston • Braxton Cook • The Jones Girls • Keyon Harrold w/ special guest Stout • Louie Vega & The Elements of Life Day 3: Kem • Jodeci • India.Arie • Raheem DeVaughn • Come Get To This: A Tribute to Marvin Gaye (w/ special surprise guests) • Karyn White • Meshell Ndegeocello • Jon B • Alex Bugnon • Switch • Theo Croker • Marqueal Jordan • Leela James Tickets for separate days also available on Ticketmaster.com. Merriweather Post Pavilion |
June 8, 2024(2 events) – Day 1: feat. Anthony Hamilton • Chrisette Michele • Teedra Moses Day 2: Gregory Porter • Babyface • Lalah Hathaway • Joss Stone • Black Violin • El DeBarge • Spyro Gyra • Kindred the Family Soul • Lori Williams • CeCe Peniston • Braxton Cook • The Jones Girls • Keyon Harrold w/ special guest Stout • Louie Vega & The Elements of Life Day 3: Kem • Jodeci • India.Arie • Raheem DeVaughn • Come Get To This: A Tribute to Marvin Gaye (w/ special surprise guests) • Karyn White • Meshell Ndegeocello • Jon B • Alex Bugnon • Switch • Theo Croker • Marqueal Jordan • Leela James Tickets for separate days also available on Ticketmaster.com. Merriweather Post Pavilion – The New York Arab-American Comedy Festival, which was co-created in 2003 by comedians Maysoon Zayid and Dean Obeidallah—is celebrating its 20th anniversary by taking the show on the road! The Festival was created to both dispel negative stereotypes about Arab-Americans as well as create a platform for our community to tell our story through comedy. The Washington D.C. show will wrap up our tour with six headliners who have performed in our past festivals. For more information please visit our website ArabComedy.com Funding for New York Arab-American Comedy Festival’s Anniversary Tour is provided by the Doris Duke Foundation. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
June 9, 2024(1 event) – Day 1: feat. Anthony Hamilton • Chrisette Michele • Teedra Moses Day 2: Gregory Porter • Babyface • Lalah Hathaway • Joss Stone • Black Violin • El DeBarge • Spyro Gyra • Kindred the Family Soul • Lori Williams • CeCe Peniston • Braxton Cook • The Jones Girls • Keyon Harrold w/ special guest Stout • Louie Vega & The Elements of Life Day 3: Kem • Jodeci • India.Arie • Raheem DeVaughn • Come Get To This: A Tribute to Marvin Gaye (w/ special surprise guests) • Karyn White • Meshell Ndegeocello • Jon B • Alex Bugnon • Switch • Theo Croker • Marqueal Jordan • Leela James Tickets for separate days also available on Ticketmaster.com. Merriweather Post Pavilion |
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June 15, 2024(1 event) – Please contact Ashley Grady at Access@si.edu for registration information. Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 |
June 16, 2024(1 event) – "The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC presents the world premiere of PORTRAITS, a nine-movement commission that represents the vibrant spectrum of sexual, gender, racial, ethnic, and cultural identities through visual art, music, and dance. Each movement will feature one of nine artworks and come to life through music and motion. Each piece will highlight an aspect of the human experience, with lyrics and dance supporting the artist's original intent. Nine artists. Nine composers. Nine choreographers. One GMCW." 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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June 22, 2024(1 event) – Kreischer hosts his Third annual Fully Loaded Comedy Festival this summer at the Merriweather Post Pavilion with a line up of Tony Hinchcliffe, Stavros Halkias, Ralph Barbosa, Big Jay Oakerson, Dan Soder, and more! Merriweather Post Pavilion |
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July 9, 2024(1 event) – Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, an updated book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by Isobel Lennart, tap choreography by Ayodele Casel, choreography by Ellenore Scott, and direction from Michael Mayer, this love letter to the theatre has the whole shebang! The sensational Broadway revival dazzles with celebrated classic songs, including “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.” This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened—she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway. Recommended for age 10 and up. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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July 11, 2024(1 event) – Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a docent-led virtual tour designed for participants who are blind or have low vision. Discover highlights from the collection through rich verbal descriptions that invoke a multisensory experience. Location: Online via Zoom Free | Registration required
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July 12, 2024(1 event) – Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, an updated book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by Isobel Lennart, tap choreography by Ayodele Casel, choreography by Ellenore Scott, and direction from Michael Mayer, this love letter to the theatre has the whole shebang! The sensational Broadway revival dazzles with celebrated classic songs, including “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.” This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened—she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway. Recommended for age 10 and up. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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August 6, 2024(1 event) – Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award® winner John Rando with original music by multiple Grammy® Award winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.” When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself... back to the future. When Back to the Future hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theatre history forever. Recommended for age 6 and up. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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August 9, 2024(1 event) – Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award® winner John Rando with original music by multiple Grammy® Award winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.” When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself... back to the future. When Back to the Future hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theatre history forever. Recommended for age 6 and up. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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August 27, 2024(1 event) – A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show. Recommended for age 10 and up. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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August 30, 2024(1 event) – A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show. Recommended for age 10 and up. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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