KC Spotlight: The Nutcracker returns as the ultimate holiday treat! 🐻 ❄️ 💂

PLUS Disney’s Frozen in Concert, the World Premiere of The Day You Begin, New Year’s Eve with Lindsey Stirling, and more! [View this email in your browser.]( [Kennedy Center]( [Kennedy Center]( We’re dreaming of sugarplums, candy canes, and the bright season ahead... Kansas City Ballet’s The Nutcracker With live music by the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra Nov. 23 & 25–27 Opera House ★ Thanksgiving week! ★Nov. 23 & 25–27 | Opera House Kansas City Ballet’s seasonal tradition returns to the Kennedy Center, continuing our annual holiday presentation of America’s best Nutcrackers. The company’s production, choreographed by Artistic Director Devon Carney, continues to awe audiences year after year and is hailed as “positively oozing charm” by The Washington Post, promising grandeur, laughter, and a snowfall of holiday magic! [Get Tickets]( “Stunning and opulent” —DC Theater Arts MORE MUST-SEE BALLET BEGINS THIS WEEK... Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo: Cendrillon Nov. 17–20 | Eisenhower Theater Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo: Cendrillon Nov. 17–20 | Eisenhower Theater Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo presents a striking new adaptation of the well-known fairy tale Cinderella. Setting the work to Prokofiev’s classic score, director Jean-Christophe Maillot adds his own dramatic flair, mixing emotional characterizations and passionate choreography with traditional ballet for a magical evening. [Get Tickets]( ✨ Black Friday deals are almost here! [Preview offered events now >]( [Set a reminder ⏰]( What’s On! Thanksgiving week Make holiday memories at the Kennedy Center! ⭐ WORLD PREMIERE ⭐ Jacqueline Woodson’s The Day You Begin Nov. 19–Dec. 18 | Family Theater Jacqueline Woodson’s The Day You Begin Nov. 19–Dec. 18 | Family Theater  This Kennedy Center-commissioned musical for families is based on one of Jacqueline Woodson’s most popular picture books, #1 New York Times bestseller The Day You Begin. Adapted by Woodson with music and lyrics by Toshi Reagon, direction by Charlotte Brathwaite, and puppetry design and direction by Emma Wiseman, The Day You Begin is a poignant and heartening musical about finding courage to make new friends, hear new stories, and see your own magic in the world. [Get Tickets]( [Shop The Day You Begin and other Jacqueline Woodson books at the Kennedy Center Gift Shop!]( [The Day You Begin]( [Show Way]( [The World Belonged to Us]( Bluey’s Big Play Nov. 22–27 Eisenhower Theater When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! This brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning children’s television series features an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm and music by Bluey composer Joff Bush. This is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before! [Get Tickets]( FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA NSO Pops: Disney’s Frozen™ in Concert Nov. 25 & 26 | Concert Hall Experience Frozen like never before! Watch in high-definition as Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf set off to break Elsa’s icy spell and save the kingdom. All your favorites are here—“Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” “Let It Go,” “First Time in Forever,” and more—performed LIVE by the NSO as Christophe Beck’s award-winning score comes to life! [Get Tickets]( 📣 JUST ANNOUNCED! Lindsey Stirling Snow Waltz New Year’s Eve Dec. 31 | Concert Hall For over a decade, Lindsey Stirling has enchanted audiences across the globe by performing spellbinding magic with her electronic violin—dreaming up an exquisitely composed, boldly inventive sound entirely her own. On her new album Snow Waltz, the dancing pop-violin sensation shares her unique interpretation of holiday classics and original songs through immersive arrangements and mesmerizing melodies. ON SALE FRIDAYOn sale now to members! [Get Tickets]( [NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA]( Canellakis conducts Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra  Tiberghien plays Ravel Nov. 17 & 19 | Concert Hall Acclaimed maestro Karina Canellakis makes her much-anticipated NSO debut conducting Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra and Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand featuring “brilliant” French virtuoso Cédric Tiberghien (The New York Times). [Get Tickets]( The Kennedy Center Chamber Players: Fall Concert Nov. 20 | Terrace Theater Comprising titled musicians of the National Symphony Orchestra, the acclaimed Kennedy Center Chamber Players present classics from three centuries of chamber music. This intimate autumn performance features works by Mozart, Beethoven, Martinů, and Clara Schumann [Get Tickets]( [Ballet]( Ballet Hispánico: Doña Perón Nov. 30–Dec. 3 Eisenhower Theater For more than 50 years, this innovative New York-based company has been bringing communities together to celebrate Latinx cultures through dance. Now, they return with renowned choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s explosive portrait of Eva “Evita” Perón. [Get Tickets]( [Renée Fleming VOICES]( Renée Fleming VOICES: Joshua Henry Dec. 17 Terrace Theater As part of Renée Fleming’s popular VOICES series, three time Tony- and Grammy Award-nominated actor, writer, and musician Joshua Henry returns to the Kennedy Center following his show-stopping performance at our 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert. [Get Tickets]( ❗ Attention emerging Jazz artists ❗ Apply to study with Jason Moran this spring! Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead 2023 Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead 2023 Under the direction of Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz [Jason Moran]( and other esteemed artist-instructors, Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead is an international residency performance and composition project discovering and presenting the next generation of jazz greats, culminating in a live artist showcase at the Kennedy Center. Application Deadline: January 2, 2023 Program runs May 30–June 9, 2023 Open to jazz musicians 25 & under Application Deadline: January 2, 2023 Program runs May 30–June 9, 2023 Open to jazz musicians 25 & under [Learn More & Apply >]( [NEXT at the Kennedy Center]( A new primetime series from the Kennedy Center & PBS EPISODE 2 STREAMING FRI., NOV. 18 9 P.M. ET ON PBS A Joni Mitchell Songbook Filmed Live at the Kennedy Center EPISODE 2 STREAMING FRI., NOV. 18 AT 9 P.M. ET ON PBS A Joni Mitchell Songbook Filmed Live at the Kennedy Center The indomitable influence of Joni Mitchell is celebrated with an all-star lineup led by multi-Grammy winner Vince Mendoza and accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra. This one-of-a-kind concert includes performances by Renée Fleming, Lalah Hathaway, Jimmie Herrod, Raul Midón, and Aoife O’Donovan. Check local listings on [PBS.org]( and the [PBS Video app](. [NEXT at the Kennedy Center]( spotlights cultural leaders from the worlds of Hip Hop, jazz, folk, comedy, modern dance, and more. Captured to match the unique style of our featured artists, each episode weaves together performances filmed live at the Center with intimate off-stage moments, contextualizing their significance and impact on American culture. [Learn More]( [The Kennedy Center Gift Shop]( NEW & best-selling holiday gifts for everyone on your list Shop early for the best selection! 🎁 [Browse the 2022 Holiday Gift Catalog]( [Shop The 2022 Holiday Collection >]( [Muttcracker Mini Pillow]( [Music Note Ornaments]( [Nutcracker Soldier with Gifts]( [Shop Gifts for Her >]( [Opera Scarf]( [Jacqueline Kennedy Triple Strand Pearls]( [‘Gnome for the Holidays’ Apron]( [Shop Gifts for Him >]( [Holiday Lights Tie]( [Hamilton Gold Star T-Shirt]( [Leather Journal & Pen Gift Set]( [Shop Gifts for Kids >]( [Rock and Roll It Keyboard]( [Story of the Orchestra Picture Book]( [Mo Willems Plush Talking Pigeon]( Special Holiday Offer! 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