KC Spotlight: NEW SEASONS ANNOUNCED 📣 See what’s coming!

Plus: COMPANY final week, Killer Mike & Snarky Puppy w/ the NSO, Ellington 125, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Partenope & more [View this email in your browser.]( [Kennedy Center]( [Kennedy Center]( THE WAIT IS OVER!  Announcing our thrilling new 2024–2025 WNO & NSO Seasons We’re bringing D.C. more of today’s hottest artists, must-see world premieres, star-studded new productions & more! [See what’s coming]( [Washington National Opera 2024–2025 Season]( Fidelio | Beethoven Macbeth | Verdi The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs | Bates Porgy and Bess | Gershwin [AND MORE!]( [Browse the 2024–2025 WNO Season Brochure]( [National Symphony Orchestra 2024–2025 Season]( The return of Music Director Gianandrea Noseda • World-class guests • Timeless favorites & new masterworks • Opera in Concert: Vanessa • Notes & Frames: A Film & Music Festival [AND MORE!]( [Browse the 2024–2025 NSO Season Brochure]( Become a Season Subscriber for exclusive savings & flexibility! ✓ Early access to the best seats each season ✓ More flexible exchanges than ever ✓ Savings at the KC Café, Roof Terrace Restaurant, Gift Shop, and more ✓ Complimentary access to exclusive [Digital Stage+]( content ✓ Coming soon! 24/7 access to online exchanges [Explore Subscription packages >]( [Explore Subscription packages >]( X [What’s On]( [Theater]( COMPANY FINAL PERFORMANCES! Thru Mar. 31 | Opera House Great seats still available! Winner of five Tonys, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical comedy is boldly sophisticated, insightful, and downright hilarious!  It’s Bobbie’s 35th birthday, 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. [Get Tickets]( Message In A Bottle Apr. 9–21 | Opera House 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-theatre 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–winning artist Sting—including “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” “Walking on the Moon,” and more. [Get Tickets]( [Contemporary Music]( La Sonora Ponceña: 70th Anniversary with Charlie Cruz Mar. 29 | Concert Hall Celebrate iconic salsa band’s 70th Anniversary! Witness one of today’s most legendary bands in this historic appearance at the Kennedy Center, featuring a special opening performance by salsa star Charlie Cruz. FLASH SALE 50% off Select Orchestra Seats! [Get Tickets]( [Washington National Opera]( Partenope Apr. 7 | Studio F Our talented Carfritz Young Artists present Handel’s comic opera Partenope! Watch as Queen Partenope—the most eligible bachelorette in Paris—navigates love, politics, desire, and deception. With Handel’s catchy tunes and characters tangled in laugh-out-loud romantic chaos, Partneope reigns as a timeless gem. It’s no wonder the New Yorker calls Partenope “a comedy dressed up in the formal conventions of Baroque opera!” [Get Tickets]( ELLINGTON 125:CELEBRATE JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH IN APRIL! [Explore All Events >]( Jason Moran Solo Ellington Apr. 10 | Eisenhower Theater  Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran takes a solo piano climb up “Mount Ellington” in this celebration of the composer’s legacy. Experience the timeless genius of Duke Ellington’s music, reimagined by Moran and paired with images of The Duke by legendary photographer Gordon Parks. [Get Tickets]( Tomeka Reid Celebrating Ellington Apr. 24 | Terrace Theater Described as a “New Jazz Power Source” by the New York Times, cellist extraordinaire Tomeka Reid presents her groundbreaking new work. Be among the first to witness this Kennedy Center co-commission as Reid seamlessly captures the essence of Ellington, all while propelling jazz into bold new territories. [Get Tickets]( Three Keys to Ellington Justin Kauflin José André Montaño Matthew Whitaker Apr. 26 | Terrace Theater This Duke Ellington-inspired piano showcase spotlights three ferociously talented award-winning musicians. 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. [Get Tickets]( Cyrus Chestnut Duke Ellington Sacred Concert Apr. 29 | Concert Hall At this once-in-a-lifetime event, Cyrus Chestnut brings his epic interpretation of Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts to life. Don’t miss a rare performance of this joyful music embracing the gospel, jazz, blues, swing, and classical styles that defined The Duke’s work and spirituality. [Get Tickets]( AND MORE! [VIEW THE SCHEDULE »Â]( [Hip Hop Culture]( HIP HOP &... FESTIVAL Robert Glasper— Black Radio: A Duke x Dilla Celebration Mar. 30 | Concert Hall Five-time Grammy Award winner Robert Glasper celebrates the legacies of Duke Ellington and hip hop legend J Dilla through his genre-shattering brand. Glasper is joined by De La Soul, the Black Radio Orchestra led by Derrick Hodge, and more. Also part of [Ellington 125]( [🚨 Limited Availability]( HIP HOP &... FESTIVAL The Rakim & DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ravi Coltrane Project Produced by Jill Newman Productions Apr. 19 | The Club at Studio K As the closing event for the Kennedy Center’s inaugural festival, three legendary musicians meld their incredible music, history, and influences for one epic evening of music backed by a live band. [Get Tickets]( [Dance]( Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Apr. 4–6 | Opera House Look no further for top-notch ballet that’s also uproariously funny! The world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company, famed for performing en travesti and en pointe, is back to celebrate its 50th anniversary season by spoofing more of your favorite works including Swan Lake, Go for Barocco, Dying Swan, and Paquita. [Get Tickets]( Chronicles of Nina...What now? Apr. 12 & 13 | Terrace Theater Chronicles of Nina...What now? meshes street and modern-based movement styles to explore the process of living on in the wake of death and the longing to establish an everlasting connection with our ancestors. This new work is created by the collective Project ChArma, awardee of the 2023–24 Local Dance Commissioning Project. [Get Tickets]( [National Symphony Orchestra]( Bernard Labadie conducts Fauré’s Requiem & Mozart’s “Paris” Apr. 4 & 6 | Concert Hall Divine voices fill the Concert Hall! Soprano Joélle Harvey, bass-baritone Michael Sumuel, and The Washington Chorus join the NSO for Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem, one of the most iconic works of the sacred choral repertoire. Also on the program: Mozart’s “Paris” Symphony and Rigel’s Symphony No. 4. [Get Tickets]( A Special Evening with Snarky Puppy & Friends Featuring Fuensanta, Gaby Moreno, Silvana Estrada & Silvia Pérez Cruz Apr. 17 | Concert Hall The five-time Grammy–winning collective brings D.C. audiences a night of genre-shattering magic featuring four of today’s hottest singers. Don’t miss this special concert mirroring Snarky Puppy’s intimate “Family Dinner” series—one night only! Please note: the NSO does not perform on this program. [Get Tickets]( JUST ANNOUNCED! Killer Mike & The Mighty Midnight Revival May 21 | Concert Hall 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, 3x Grammy–winning album Michael, and more, accompanied by the epic sounds of The Mighty Midnight Revival and the National Symphony Orchestra. [Get Tickets]( [SOCIAL IMPACT]( Words Beats & Life Festival Sunken Cages with dragonchild & Faraway Ghost Apr. 4 | Millennium Stage Sunken Cages (drummer/electronic music producer Ravish Momin) joins dragonchild (saxophonist D.A. Mekonnen) and Faraway Ghost (singer/songwriter Kamyar Arsani). As a trio, they present their own brand of digital folk music that draws on Sufi mysticism, Ethiopian music, traditional Persian melodies, and contemporary electronic dance music. [FREE! Reserve Tickets »]( “Back 2 The Circle” Cypher Jam & Fresh Fit Clothing Swap Aor, 6 | Skyight Pavilion Show up and show off your freshest gear for a chance to win prizes for “The Cypher Majesty” and “Style Majesty,” voted by our judges Rashaad Hasani (Soulmatic), Neverless (One Take Studios), and Shogun (Deadly Venoms Crew)! With performances by Indigenous hip hop artists Supaman, DJ Element, and Miss Chief Rocka with special guest host Stiggity Stackz. [Get Tickets]( [CENTER magazine]( CENTER magazine Step into Duke Ellington’s D.C., laugh with comedians Karen Chee and Eugene Mirman, meet a Principal Tuba player with the NSO, and more in our latest issue. [EXPLORE THE NEW ISSUE »]( See you soon! There’s something for everyone at the Kennedy Center! See [what’s on]( or explore [FREE]( events and more. For tickets and information, call us at 202-467-4600. Masks are optional but welcomed in all Kennedy Center spaces for visitors and staff. We ask that you respect others’ choices and alert a staff member if you have any concerns. The Kennedy Center is open to the public Mon.–Sun., 10 a.m.–midnight. 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