KC Spotlight: Leonard Bernstein’s epic MASS – 3 nights only!

Plus: FREE outdoor concerts & events, our new Hip Hop/Contemporary Music Season, Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen & more! [View this email in your browser.]( [Kennedy Center]( [Kennedy Center]( Sep. 15, 17 & 18 Concert Hall Witness an epic, once-in-a-lifetime event. Leonard Bernstein’s MASS A Theatre Piece for Singers, Players and Dancers Sep. 15, 17 & 18 | Concert Hall The Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary comes to a historic close with Leonard Bernstein’s monumental MASS. Opening the Center in 1971, this theatrical masterpiece returns in a dynamic new staging with the National Symphony Orchestra, Will Liverman as Celebrant, and a vibrant company of dancers, musicians, and singers. Originally commissioned by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, MASS served, according to Bernstein, as a “reaffirmation of faith.” [GET TICKETS NOW]( Originally commissioned by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, MASS served, according to Bernstein, as a “reaffirmation of faith.” [GET TICKETS NOW]( CONDUCTOR James Gaffigan CHOREOGRAPHER Hope Boykin DIRECTOR Alison Moritz CELEBRANT Will Liverman What’s On at the Kennedy Center NOW PLAYING Hamilton Now through Oct. 9 Opera House [Get Tickets]( Orchestra seats from $99 “The show really is one of the GOATS…too marvelous for words.” —[Broadway World]( Dear Evan Hansen Now through Sep. 25 Eisenhower Theater [Get Tickets]( Orchestra seats from $79 “Theatrical magic. One of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history.” —[The Washington Post]( 🚨 BOX OFFICE RUSH 🚨 Purchase $35-$49 day-of tickets by visiting the Box Office two hours before the show! The Hall of States Box Office is open Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m.–9 p.m. & Sun. 12–9 p.m. Offer is subject to seat availability and closes at showtime.* ON SALE NOW! [Hip Hop & Contemporary Music 2022–2023 Season]( ON SALE NOW! [Hip Hop & Contemporary Music 2022–2023 Season]( [Electric Circus at 20 with Common, Questlove, and Marcus J. Moore]( | [Robert Glasper: Black Radio 10th Year Anniversary Celebration]( | [Eric Roberson: The Lessons Tour]( | [MC Lyte and Warryn Campbell present My Block]( | AND MORE [EXPLORE THE SEASON]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 📣 CALLING ALL PRODUCERS Hone your producing skills with industry icons! APPLICATIONS DUE SEP. 12 Making Beats: A Production Workshop with 9th Wonder and The Soul Council As an extension of the Kennedy Center’s Hip Hop professional development programs, we invite rising producers to apply for a chance to study with Grammy-winning producer and Founding [Hip Hop Culture Council]( Member 9th Wonder. Students will then have an opportunity to showcase their skills by participating in [Making Beats: Beat Battle](. [Apply Now]( Applications due 9/12 at 11:59 p.m. FREE September events! National Symphony Orchestra Labor Day Concert This weekend! Sun., Sep. 4 West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol The NSO’s free annual Labor Day weekend concert returns to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol!  Special guest Jimmie Herrod (Pink Martini, America’s Got Talent) joins the celebration to perform favorites by Gladys Knight, Joni Mitchell, and more with Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke leading the orchestra in music by Copland, John Williams, and others. [Learn More]( Opera on the Field featuring Bizet’s Carmen Sun., Sep. 25 Audi Field 2 p.m. | Gates open for pre-opera fun 4 p.m. | Carmen begins Celebrate the 17th season of free opera broadcasts by joining Washington National Opera on the Field! Gates open early for tons of entertaining activities including photo-ops, prizes, performances, and more. Then, settle in for a broadcast of Carmen, Bizet’s blockbuster opera, on the big screen! [Learn More]( SAVE THE DATE NATIONAL DANCE DAY returns with a weekend of free performances, dance classes, live music & more! Sep. 15–17 | The REACH [Explore the Schedule]( [Explore the Schedule]( Celebrate the abundance of dance in the DMV! Join us at the REACH to experience a range of dance styles—including Flamenco, Modern, West-African, Street Styles, Afro-Caribbean, Tap, Ballet, and Contemporary—through free performances and classes taking place over three days. NSO In Your Neighborhood Celebrating local communities through music Sep. 16–25 | East of the River D.C. Neighborhoods The NSO’s [In Your Neighborhood]( series returns for a week of free performances in partnership with community-based organizations, historic venues, and local artists. Join us to celebrate the city we love and unite audiences through the power of live classical music. [EXPLORE THE FULL SCHEDULE >]( Upcoming full orchestra concerts Arrive early to enjoy pre-concert festivities & events! Fort Stanton Recreation Center Wed., Sep. 21 at 7 p.m. Avalon Playground, 1812 Erie St SE, Washington, DC 20020 [Learn More]( Entertainment & Sports Arena Thu., Sep. 22 at 7:30 p.m. 1100 Oak Dr SE Washington, DC 20032 [Learn More]( Dive into Reframing the Narrative In June 2022, the Kennedy Center presented Reframing the Narrative, a momentous event centering the abundance of Black ballet dancers and their contributions to the art both on and off the stage. Featuring Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ballethnic Dance Company, and Collage Dance Collective along with others, Reframing the Narrative seeks to highlight their stories, artistry, and leadership. ▶️ Let’s Talk Dance: Curators’ Conversation]( As part of Reframing the Narrative, June’s week-long celebration of Black ballet artists, members of the curatorial team discuss the origins of the work and the reasons why it has been an urgent undertaking. ▶️ Let’s Talk Dance: [A Look Behind the Narrative]( Choreographer Donald Byrd hosts a conversation with Artistic Directors from Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ballethnic Dance Company Inc., and Collage Dance Collective about their participation in the new work. Subscribe to our Jazz Season before the best seats are gone! Save 15% when you pick 3+ shows Cécile McLorin Salvant, Chucho Valdés, esperanza spalding, George Benson, Christian McBride, Jason Moran, and so much more! Discover the subscriber advantage!* This season, enjoy early access to the season before individual tickets go on sale to the public, no-fee ticket exchanges (once per ticket), discounts on dining and Gift Shop purchases, and more exclusive benefits. RETURNING THIS SEASON! Subscribers enjoy FREE access to all [Digital Stage+]( events and video! This exclusive collection of filmed performances and videos features brand-new concerts and never-before-released archival shows and clips. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY—save 15%!]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY—save 15%!]( OPENING SEPTEMBER 17 [Art and Ideals:President John F. Kennedy]( A New Interactive Exhibit Free Admission | Open Daily [Art and Ideals:President John F. Kennedy]( A New Interactive Exhibit Free Admission | Open Daily Located in the heart of President Kennedy’s living memorial, this new permanent exhibit uses the latest in digital technology to explore how the arts infused and inspired the Kennedy presidency. 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