KC Spotlight: Experience the drama of Wagner’s epic masterpiece...

Plus: Patti LuPone, Frozen, Matteo Lane, Swan Lake, John Gallagher Jr., The Other Side, Gil Shaham & more! [View this email in your browser.]( [Kennedy Center]( [Kennedy Center]( NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Noseda conducts Wagner: The Ring without Words Jan. 11-13 | Concert Hall Fresh from leading Opernhaus Zürich’s acclaimed Ring cycle, NSO Music Director Gianandrea Noseda returns to D.C. to conduct the NSO in Wagner: The Ring without Words! The Rhine… Valhalla … the Ride of the Valkyries, Siegfried’s Funeral March, and Brünnhilde’s Immolation! All the drama of Wagner’s four operas is here, told through the pure power of the orchestra in one continuous unfolding. The Ring without Words brings together all of the highlights of Wagner’s masterpiece—from the first note of Das Rheingold to the last chord of Götterdämmerung. [Get Tickets]( FREE IN THE REACH! Prior to the Jan. 12 performance, join us for Sound Health Friday! Arrive at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and wander the REACH. At 10 a.m., participate in a Morning Sing, attend a health-inspired talk and performance, or join a wellness-inspired workshop. [Learn more and register >]( X MORE FROM THE [National Symphony Orchestra]( 🌱 Musical Roots: Noseda & Friends Gil Shaham plays Dvořák’s Violin Concerto Noseda conducts Schubert’s Ninth Symphony Jan. 18, 20 & 21 | Concert Hall Grammy-winning violinist Gil Shaham brings flawless technique and spirited warmth to every note of Dvořák’s Violin Concerto—from its powerhouse opening and lyrical slow movement to the lively finale infused with Slavic cheer! NSO Music Director Gianandrea Noseda closes the program with Schubert’s final Symphony No. 9, “The Great.” [Get Tickets]( 🌱 Musical Roots: Noseda & Friends Seong-Jin Cho plays Beethoven Noseda conducts Shostakovich’s Fifth & a Carlos Simon premiere Jan. 25–27 | Concert Hall Following his concerts last season, The Washington Classical Review reported that an “aura of classical music celebrity hung about the Kennedy Center Concert Hall… when a capacity crowd turned out to hear the return of Seong-Jin Cho.” Now, he reunites with Noseda for a performance of Beethoven’s moving Piano Concerto No. 4. [Get Tickets]( [What’s On]( [Comedy]( Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Tour Feb. 4* & 10 | Concert Hall *Best availability Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch, stand-up Matteo Lane performs to sold-out crowds worldwide. He has shared the stage with the likes of Chelsea Handler, Aziz Ansari, Hasan Minhaj, and Bob the Drag Queen. [Get Tickets]( JAJAJA Feb. 16 | The Club at Studio K TWO PERFORMANCES Don’t miss a joyful evening of Latin stand-up! Comedians Fabrizio Copano, Carmen Lynch, and Jesus Trejo are bringing the laughs to the Club at Studio K as they perform their sets in English at 7:30 p.m., then in Spanish at 9:30 p.m. [Get Tickets]( [Theater]( FINAL WEEKS! Disney’s Frozen Now thru Jan. 21 | Opera House From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, the Tony–nominated Best Musical, is now on tour across North America! Frozen features the songs you love from the original Oscar–winning film, plus a dozen new numbers by the film’s songwriters, Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez. It’s everything you want in a musical: It’s moving. It’s spectacular. And above all, it’s pure Broadway joy. [Get Tickets]( [Washington National Opera]( American Opera Initiative Three 20-Minute World Premiere Operas Jan. 19 | Terrace Theater Talented creative teams. Powerful stories. All-original opera. WNO’s acclaimed commissioning program for contemporary opera enters its 11th season—showing how short opera can move and inspire us! Don’t miss Laura Jobin-Acosta and José Alba Rodríguez presenting A Way Forward, Elizabeth Gartman and Melisa Tien presenting Forever, and Joy Redmond and Sam Norman presenting Hairpiece. [Get Tickets]( [Performances for Young Audiences]( The Other Side Jan. 13 & 14 | Family Theater Clover’s mom says it isn’t safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two friends get around the grown-ups’ rules by sitting on top of the fence together. Education Artist-in-Residence Jacqueline Woodson’s simple yet powerful book comes to life in an evening-length dance piece from choreographer and Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor for Dance Education Hope Boykin. [Get Tickets]( ⭐ WORLD PREMIERE ⭐ The Girl Who Became Legend Feb. 2–11 | Family Theater The town of Dustbin is known for two things: rules and dust. But one day, Raina spies a cloud in the sky—and adventure ensues with Calamity Jane, Johnny Appleseed… and a thunderstorm! Coming to the Center from ZACH Theatre in Austin, TX, this charming new folktale takes the stage packed with big dreams, tough gals, the power of kindness, and spirited tunes. [Get Tickets]( [Dance]( Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Feb. 6–11 | Opera House Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has been a treasured part of the Kennedy Center experience since we opened our doors in 1971. For its annual engagement, the company presents dynamic new works and Ailey’s signature Revelations. [Get Tickets]( American Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake Feb. 21–25 | Opera House American Ballet Theatre’s quintessential production of Swan Lake returns to pull D.C. audiences back under its spell. Journey to the enchanted lake, complete with soaring choreography, hauntingly beautiful music, and extravagant sets. [Get Tickets]( [Renée Fleming VOICES]( John Gallagher Jr. Mar. 9 | The Club at Studio K Taking inspiration from Prine, Costello, and Springsteen to Titus Andronicus and The Replacements, singer-songwriter John Gallagher Jr.’s music is raw, honest, and heartfelt. On Broadway, John won a Tony for his performance in Spring Awakening and currently stars in The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away at Arena Stage. [Get Tickets]( Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes May 17 | Concert Hall Broadway legend Patti LuPone returns with a new show she describes as a “personal musical memoir.” The Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award–winning singer and actress has made her mark with acclaimed roles in Company, Evita, Sweeney Todd, Anything Goes, Gypsy, and more. [Get Tickets]( [The Club at Studio K]( Today’s hottest artists in an intimate, cabaret-style lounge PERFORMANCES ON SALE NOW! The Club at Studio K is D.C.’s destination to experience the very best in contemporary music and culture. Showcasing a dynamic mix of rising stars and highly celebrated artists in an intimate setting, the Club at Studio K is a creative hub and hang space for artists and audiences alike. [Explore the lineup]( [SOCIAL IMPACT]( FREE ON THE MILLENNIUM STAGE [Let Freedom Ring Celebration]( Featuring Jordin Sparks, Nolan Williams Jr. & Cécile McLorin Salvant Jan. 15 | Concert Hall The Kennedy Center and Georgetown University celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a FREE, ticketed musical tribute! Ticket giveaway begins January 15 at 4:30 p.m. at the Hall of Nations and will be limited to two tickets per person. [Visit our website to learn more.]( » [Read about this special performance in CENTER Magazine]( Pre-Professional Artist Training Programs: APPLY NOW! [Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead 2024]( 🚨 APPLICATIONS DUE THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2024 [LEARN MORE & APPLY »]( [National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute 2024]( APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 21, 2024 [LEARN MORE & APPLY »]( [WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA: Opera Institute 2024]( APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 31, 2024 [LEARN MORE & APPLY »]( [CENTER magazine]( CENTER magazine The new issue of CENTER magazine is here! Step through forests with REACH to FOREST, onto Broadway with Broadway Center Stage, into pointe shoes with Swan Lake, 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. 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