KC Spotlight: new THEATER season announced!

PLUS: Questlove & Rev. Al Sharpton, BLACK GIRLS ROCK w/ India.Arie, the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, A Monster Calls & more! [View this email in your browser.]( [Kennedy Center]( [Kennedy Center]( JUST ANNOUNCED! Tony-winning triumphs. American musical classics. Thrilling new productions. Our 2022–2023 Theater Season brings you more of Broadway’s best! [Explore the Full Season]( [Explore the Full Season]( [Browse the 2022-2023 Season Brochure >]( HURRY, GREAT SEATS ARE WAITING! Take the next step and [subscribe]( for exclusive benefits. What’s On this weekend [National Symphony Orchestra]( Cristian Măcelaru conducts Dvořák & Rimsky-Korsakov May 12–14 | Concert Hall [Special offer! $25 Tickets]( Grammy-winning maestro Cristian Măcelaru conducts Dvořák’s sunny, Bohemian-inspired Sixth Symphony, one of Rimsky-Korsakov’s most colorful suites, and the NSO premiere of Mason Bates’ Philharmonia Fantastique. [Washington National Opera]( Carmen May 14–28 | Opera House [Get Tickets]( An incredible cast performs this vibrant D.C. premiere production directed by Francesca Zambello and conducted by Evan Rogister, including superstars Isabel Leonard and Michael Fabiano in their role debut and company debut (respectively), and a mainstage debut for Marian Anderson Award Winner Ryan Speedo Green. [Performances for Young Audiences]( ⭐ WORLD PREMIERE ⭐ Show Way The Musical May 13–29 | Family Theater [Get Tickets]( Education Artist-in-Residence Jacqueline Woodson’s Newbery-winning book of history, love, and resilience becomes a world premiere stage adaptation with new music! This moving, lyrical account pays tribute to women whose strength and knowledge illuminate their daughters’ lives—from enslavement to freedom, through segregation, freedom marches, and the fight for literacy. NSO FAMILY CONCERT Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of an Orchestra May 15 | Concert Hall [Special offer! $10 Tickets]( Concerto meets animated film! Follow a magical Sprite on a musical journey through the inner workings of an orchestra—all set to live music by Mason Bates, animation by Oscar nominee Jim Capobianco, and sound design by Grammy winner Gary Rydstrom. [Theater]( Freestyle Love Supreme Now through May 15Eisenhower Theater [Get Tickets]( Before Hamilton, before In the Heights, there was Freestyle Love Supreme. Now—direct from Broadway—the original Hip Hop musical phenomenon from Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Anthony Veneziale. [Hip Hop Culture]( THE ROOTS RESIDENCY Questlove: MUSIC IS HISTORY May 14 | Terrace Theater [Get Tickets]( Oscar-winning musician, producer, director, and best-selling author Questlove of The Roots presents an insightful discussion on his latest book with special guest Reverand Al Sharpton. Coming soon to Kennedy Center Stages [NSO]( Louis Langrée conducts Boléro May 19–21 | Concert Hall [Get Tickets]( Renowned maestro Louis Langrée conducts Ravel’s sultry, slow-burn Boléro and an NSO co-commission by Grammy-winning composer Joan Tower, featuring cellist Alisa Weilerstein. [Theater]( A Monster Calls May 25–June 12 Eisenhower Theater [Get Tickets]( Direct from London, Patrick Ness’s piercing novel is brought to the stage in a powerful new adaptation by visionary director Sally Cookson. The Times raves, “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐…Heartbreaking, spectacular, soaring!” [National Symphony Orchestra Pops]( Love: A Joni Mitchell Songbook May 25 & 26 | Concert Hall [Get Tickets]( Renée Fleming, Lalah Hathaway, Raul Midón, Aoife O’Donovan, and Jimmie Herrod gather for a heartfelt tribute to music legend Joni Mitchell. This special evening will be led by Vince Mendoza—who won Grammys for his arrangements of Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” and “Woodstock.” Just announced!India.Arie headlines BLACK GIRLS ROCK! June 30 & July 1 | Concert Hall [Get Tickets]( BLACK GIRLS ROCK! FEST™ makes its highly anticipated return—collaborating with the NSO for the very first time! Multi-Grammy Award-winning R&B icon India.Arie headlines this year’s must-see event, a full-spirited, empowering celebration of Black Girl Magic. ON SALE TOMORROW Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra Aug. 20 | Concert Hall Following performances across European cities to express love for Ukraine and lift spirits with music, the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra concludes its tour at the Kennedy Center. This brand-new orchestra led by Canadian-Ukrainian conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson includes recently refugeed Ukrainian musicians, Ukrainian members of European orchestras, and some of the top musicians of Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and elsewhere in Ukraine. [LEARN MORE >]( Love discounted performance tickets? See if you qualify for our exclusive MyTix program! If you’re between the ages of 18 and 30, an elementary through undergraduate student, or active duty member of the armed forces, our MyTix program is for you! When performances are on going MyTix members receive deeply discounted tickets to performances across all genres, along with exclusive artist meet-and-greet events, happy hours, and more! [Learn More]( [Kennedy Center 50th Anniversary Season >]( [Kennedy Center 50th Anniversary Season >]( Explore special events, exhibits, and experiences commemorating our 50-year milestone! [🎉 Celebrate with us]( [The Kennedy Center Gift Shop]( [The Kennedy Center Gift Shop]( Commemorate our 50th Anniversary with limited-edition gifts! 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