KC Spotlight: It’s TUPPERWARE TIME! Get tix to Dixie’s Party 👠

NEW seasons announced, Don’t Tell Seth, New York City Ballet, Killer Mike, Turandot, DAYBREAKER Yoga & Dance Party, and more [View this email in your browser.]( [Kennedy Center]( [Kennedy Center]( [Dixie showing off Tupperware]( “As Washington counts down to Pride Month, Dixie’s Tupperware Party may just be the appetizer one needs to prepare for the coming feast.” —DC Theater Arts “Creator and star Kris Andersson, in the title role, is a hoot from start to finish, a sharp talent who can respond quickly with a crowd keen to participate.” —BroadwayWorld Dixie’s Tupperware Party Now thru June 2 Dixie is the fast-talking, gum-chewing, ginger-haired Alabama gal who is bringing Tupperware into the 21st century. Audiences howl with laughter as she demonstrates the many alternative uses for the iconic plastic kitchen staple. Filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, audience participation, and a little bit of empowerment and homespun wisdom, Dixie’s Tupperware Party leaves your heart a little bigger and your food a little fresher. This production contains adult content. [Get Tickets]( 💋 [Read Dixie’s feature in CENTER magazine]( X [What’s On]( NEW SEASONS ANNOUNCED! [Theater 2024–2025 Season]( [Browse the Season Brochure]( [Announcing the 2024-2025 Performances for Young Audiences Season]( [Young Audiences 2024–2025 Season]( [Browse the 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 packages >]( [National Symphony Orchestra]( Randall Goosby plays Mendelssohn Thomas Wilkins conducts Elgar’s Enigma Variations May 16–19 | Concert Hall Rising superstar Randall Goosby makes his NSO debut performing Mendelssohn’s poetic Violin Concerto. Led by renowned conductor Thomas Wilkins, the program also features an inspiring, meditative new work by Anna Clyne and Elgar’s ever-popular Enigma Variations. [Get Tickets]( Killer Mike & The Mighty Midnight Revival with the NSO May 21 | Concert Hall From his groundbreaking collaborations with Run the Jewels to his solo endeavors, Killer Mike makes music that resonates with authenticity, fearlessness, and raw energy. Hear tracks from his new Grammy–winning album Michael, and more, accompanied by the epic sounds of The Mighty Midnight Revival and the NSO. [🚨 LOW INVENTORY]( Song of the Night:Noseda conducts Mahler’s Seventh Symphony May 30–June 1 | Concert Hall Join Gianandrea Noseda on a wild journey into twilight... The Seventh is Mahler at his most mysterious—some may even say peculiar. Indulgent, elusive, and delightfully raw, Symphony No.7 is a Noseda specialty. From clanging cowbells and titanic brass to intimate midnight mandolin, Mahler’s glamorous, dusk-to-dawn universe is far beyond this world. [Get Tickets]( TALENT ANNOUNCED! A Gospel Symphony Celebration June 18 & 19 | Concert Hall Enjoy a symphonic fusion of two extraordinary musical worlds in honor of Juneteenth and the 75th birthday of a gospel legend! Conducted by Grammy–winning producer Dr. Henry Panion III, this soulful celebration with special guest Richard Smallwood features performances by Smallwood’s ensemble Vision, gospel stars Dorinda Clark Cole, Maurette Brown Clark, Marvin Winans, Howard University Gospel Choir, and others. [Get Tickets]( NOW AVAILABLE! [William Shatner: So Fragile, So Blue]( Recorded live in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall [BOLDLY GO 🚀]( [Comedy]( Aparna Nancherla May 18 | Terrace Theater Praised by critics and fans alike for her distinctive dry, existential, and whimsical sense of humor, Aparna Nancherla has toured her stand-up comedy extensively around the U.S. and the world. On TV, she has starred in many memorable roles on such series as Lopez vs Lopez, Search Party, Space Force, BoJack Horseman, Corporate, and others. VIP Meet & Greet add-on available! [Get Tickets]( Don’t Tell Seth! An Evening with the Seth Meyers Writers June 14 & 15 | Theater Lab Unshackled from the confines of network censors and what Seth thinks is “appropriate” for his show, the writing staff of Late Night with Seth Meyers is finally free to let loose! Featuring John Lutz, Peter Grosz, Matt Goldich, Jenny Hagel, Jeff Wright, Allison Hord, Ben Warheit, and Ian Morgan. [Get Tickets]( [Dance]( New York City Ballet: Jewels June 4–9 | Opera House Celebrating its 75th anniversary, New York City Ballet presents George Balanchine’s treasured Jewels amidst the grandeur of the Opera House. Witness Balanchine’s artistry at its peak from the world-renowned company! [Get Tickets]( 10,000 Dreams: A Celebration of Asian Choreography June 18–23 | Opera House Curated by the Kennedy Center and Phil Chan, 10,000 Dreams: A Celebration of Asian Choreography is a weeklong festival spotlighting choreographers and companies representing Singapore, China, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and more. [Get Tickets]( [JAZZ]( Jason Moran & Alicia Hall Moran: Family Ball June 7 at 7 & 9 p.m. | Terrace Theater Encompassing Jason and Alicia Hall Moran’s iconic blend of jazz and theater, this new work—set in the power couple’s Harlem apartment—is intensely entertaining and visually stimulating. Created during the pandemic, Family Ball is a creative feat. But more importantly, it’s a love note. [Get Tickets]( [Washington National Opera]( FINAL PERFORMANCES Turandot PUCCINI Now thru May 25 | Opera House The Puccini classic gets a new world premiere ending in this “visually and vocally stunning” (The Washington Post) production! Powerful princess Turandot plays by her own rules. She invites any suitor to marry her, but first they’ll have to correctly solve three riddles—or face a gruesome death. The men are dropping like flies until Prince Calaf cracks the code. When he poses his own riddle back to Turandot, she finally has a glimpse at true love. But will Turandot’s icy heart freeze love out? [SOLD OUT—Check back for last-minute availability]( DAYBREAKER yoga-dance party returns! [Daybreaker PEACE TOUR]( Sat., June 1 | The REACH Upper Lawn Join us for an outdoor morning yoga class at 8 a.m. on the REACH Upper Lawn, followed by a dance party at 9 a.m. emphasizing self-expression and unity with others. Daybreaker’s 11th season is dedicated to promoting peace, compassion, understanding, and harmony. Participants are encouraged to dress in white to symbolize peace. To capture the season’s theme, Daybreaker will film the event, including participants’ attire. Giveaways will be provided! [Get Tickets]( [CENTER magazine]( The new issue of CENTER magazine is here! ISSUE 05 | MAY–JUNE 2024 Learn about the new Turandot for our times, explore a dance festival honoring a legend of choreography, meet Dixie the queen of Tupperware, and more in our latest issue. [EXPLORE THE FULL 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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