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Welcome to the DCAAN community calendar! Below you will find events and programs with accessibility services in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

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Events in April–August 2024

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March 31, 2024

April

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April 11, 2024

The peaceful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly, under attack, everything changes forever. Three siblings, Leto, Mati, and Tana, must embark on perilous journeys in order to survive. Message In A Bottle is a spectacular new dance-theater show from five-time Olivier Award nominee Kate Prince, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of Kennedy Center Honoree and 17-time Grammy® Award–winning artist Sting.

2700 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20566
202-416-8727
April 12, 2024
April 13, 2024(1 event)


April 13, 2024

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.

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Sat. Apr. 13, 2024 7:30p.m

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April 18, 2024

Garrison Keillor launched his live weekly variety radio show, A Prairie Home Companion, in 1974. Although the show ended in 2016, its 50th anniversary is being celebrated with a tour featuring music, comedy sketches, and updates on the day-to-day life of the beloved fictional town of Lake Wobegon, Minnesota—where all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the children are above average. Keillor will be joined by vocalists Christine DiGiallonardo and Heather Masse, plus the Royal Academy of Radio Actors and other acts, including the comedy skit Guy Noir, Private Eye, an address from the American Duct Tape Council, and an audience singalong.

Use code ACCESS30 to unlock Caption Seats and special pricing in front left orchestra, seats are marked with a C.

Strathmore (Music Center)
5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, MD
3015815155
April 19, 2024(1 event)


April 19, 2024

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.

7 p.m. - Dillard University Ladies Ensemble and Gallaudet University Dance Group
7:45 p.m. - Dr. Clarence B. Jones, President Christina Paxson

Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.

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April 26, 2024

At this Duke Ellington–inspired piano showcase, we spotlight three ferociously talented award-winning musicians: Justin Kauflin, José André Montaño, and Matthew Whitaker. Join us for an evening that will delight the jazz piano lover in your life. This performance is part of The Rosemary Kennedy Performing & Visual Arts Series.


April 26, 2024

Strathmore & Washington Performing Arts Present
TERENCE BLANCHARD with The E-Collective, Turtle Island Quartet & Andrew F. Scott
FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES: OPERA SUITE IN CONCERT
featuring Justin Austin & Adrienne Danrich

Fire Shut Up In My Bones, Blanchard’s second “opera in jazz,” is a cultural flashpoint that affirms opera and classical music as inclusive spaces. This concert production, a collaboration between Blanchard and the E-Collective, David Balakrishnan and his two-time Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet, and visual artist Andrew F. Scott, features excerpts from the opera performed by the composer, an ensemble, and two guest singers. Together, the music and video projections provide audiences with a deeper understanding of Blanchard’s artistic vision and the gravitational pull of the moment that he has created.

This performance contains content that references incidents of sexual assault and child abuse and may not be suitable for children or young teens.

Use code ACCESS30 to unlock special pricing in front left orchestra.

Strathmore (Music Center)
5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, MD
3015815155


April 26, 2024

At this Duke Ellington–inspired piano showcase, we spotlight three ferociously talented award-winning musicians: Justin Kauflin, José André Montaño, and Matthew Whitaker. Join us for an evening that will delight the jazz piano lover in your life. This performance is part of The Rosemary Kennedy Performing & Visual Arts Series.

April 27, 2024
April 28, 2024(1 event)


April 28, 2024

The Illusionists is the world’s biggest-selling magic show. It has played hundreds of cities, spawned two TV specials, and shattered box office records across the globe, dazzling audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage. This nonstop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions featuring the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth.

2700 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20566
202-416-8727
April 29, 2024(1 event)


April 29, 2024

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.

April 30, 2024

May

May 1, 2024(1 event)


May 1, 2024

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

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

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
1742 Church St NW
Washington, District of Columbia
202-265-3767
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May 16, 2024(1 event)


May 16, 2024

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
The Theatre Lab
900 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

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May 17, 2024(1 event)


May 17, 2024

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
The Theatre Lab
900 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

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May 18, 2024(1 event)


May 18, 2024

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
The Theatre Lab
900 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

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May 19, 2024(1 event)


May 19, 2024

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.

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May 24, 2024

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.

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June 7, 2024 June 9, 2024

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
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD
410-715-5550

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June 8, 2024(1 event)


June 7, 2024 June 9, 2024

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
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD
410-715-5550

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June 9, 2024(2 events)


June 7, 2024 June 9, 2024

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
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD
410-715-5550

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June 15, 2024

The classic, lighthearted satire of the music industry! When it’s announced that Elvis-style heartthrob Conrad Birdie is being drafted into the army, teenage girls across America are dismayed—but their dismay turns to delight when they learn one lucky young lady will grant Birdie a kiss on live TV before he goes bye-bye. Featuring a songwriter, a secretary, and groupies galore, Bye Bye Birdie rings just as true today as it did in its 1960 Tony® Award–winning debut.

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June 16, 2024(1 event)


June 16, 2024

The classic, lighthearted satire of the music industry! When it’s announced that Elvis-style heartthrob Conrad Birdie is being drafted into the army, teenage girls across America are dismayed—but their dismay turns to delight when they learn one lucky young lady will grant Birdie a kiss on live TV before he goes bye-bye. Featuring a songwriter, a secretary, and groupies galore, Bye Bye Birdie rings just as true today as it did in its 1960 Tony® Award–winning debut.

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June 21, 2024 June 22, 2024

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
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD
410-715-5550

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June 29, 2024

Based on Khaled Hosseini’s beloved, international best-selling novel, The Kite Runner is a powerful new play adapted by Matthew Spangler that follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption. Afghanistan is a divided country, and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. Told across two decades and two continents, this unforgettable journey of forgiveness shows us all that we can be good again.

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June 30, 2024(1 event)


June 30, 2024

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 5, 2024

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 28, 2024

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 2, 2024

Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Washington, D.C., in 2024.

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 11, 2024

Based on the groundbreaking Italian film 8 ½, Nine takes it up (half) a notch by putting the surreal story to music. Famed director Guido Contini, suffering from “director’s block” on his latest film and from a strained marriage to the neglected Luisa, retreats into his mind, where a parade of women—lovers past and present—bombard his senses and throw reality into question. Suffused with a haunting score, the Tony® Award–winning musical blends genres and styles and asks audiences: Can a great artist also be a great lover?

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August 18, 2024

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 23, 2024

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.

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2700 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20566
202-416-8727

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