KC Spotlight: Broadway’s back with BYE BYE BIRDIE 🎸

Plus: Free outdoor films, Funny Girl, Pride at the KC, Disney in Concert, BLACKSTAR: The Music of David Bowie, New York City Ballet & more [View this email in your browser.]( [Kennedy Center]( [Kennedy Center]( [Bye Bye Birdie]( 11 performances only! Broadway Center Stage Bye Bye Birdie June 7–15 | Eisenhower Theater [Get Tickets from $59]( “Put On a Happy Face” for this Broadway classic! A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie is a Broadway favorite. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses all-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Don’t miss this Tony Award–winning Best Musical! [Meet the star-studded cast ▶️]( X [What’s On]( [Theater]( Dixie’s Tupperware Party FINAL WEEKEND— Don’t miss it! Thru June 2 | Family Theater Dixie is the fast-talking, gum-chewing, ginger-haired Alabama gal who is bringing Tupperware into the 21st century. 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]( Funny Girl June 25–July 14 | Opera House The sensational Broadway revival dazzles with celebrated classic songs, including “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.” This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Come witness Katerina McCrimmon’s unforgettable performance! Entertainment Weekly raves, “her true power is her once-in-a-generation voice... People who get to see McCrimmon’s star-making performance, now, they are the luckiest people in the world.” [Get Tickets]( [JAZZ]( Jason Moran & Alicia Hall Moran: Family Ball June 7 at 7 & 9* p.m. | Terrace Theater*SPECIAL OFFER: 9 p.m. tickets from $29! Witness the acclaimed new collaboration by husband-and-wife creative duo pianist Jason Moran and mezzo-soprano Alicia Hall Moran. A theatrical explosion of creative thought, Family Ball examines the intricacy of human partnership and the gripping power of love. As elements of the Hall-Moran household come to life on one technicolor night, music the couple has made over the years comes dripping out the walls of their Harlem apartment—forcing them to ride the waves of their musical and personal choices. [Get Tickets]( JUST ANNOUNCED! Integriti Reeves Quintet July 5 | River Pavilion Integriti Reeves is a vocal powerhouse whose “Modern Vintage” style exists at the crossroads of Black American Music—eliciting comparisons to the dulcet purity of Ella Fitzgerald and the smoky effortlessness of Nat King Cole. [Get Tickets]( Shacara Rogers West Aug. 2 | River Pavilion An award-winning vocalist, songwriter, and vocal coach from Philadelphia, Shacara Rogers has performed worldwide with artists like Patti LaBelle, Dianne Reeves, Esperanza Spalding, and many others. [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 Join us for a weeklong festival spotlighting choreographers and companies representing Singapore, China, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and more. [Get Tickets]( [National Symphony Orchestra]( Angélique Kidjo June 12 | Concert Hall The five-time Grammy Award winner entrances audiences with her striking voice, stage presence, and visionary fusion of West African culture, American R&B, Latin music, funk, dancehall, and jazz. See an all-new program featuring a mix of popular African songs and original works—a once-in-a-lifetime performance! [Get Tickets]( A Gospel Symphony Celebration June 18 & 19 | Concert Hall This soulful celebration with special guest Richard Smallwood features performances by Smallwood’s ensemble Vision; gospel stars Dorinda Clark Cole, Maurette Brown Clark, and Pastor Marvin L. Winans; Howard Gospel Choir; Bowie State University Choir; and more. [Get Tickets]( Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic June 22 & 23 | Concert Hall Join us for a symphonic celebration of Disney music, animation, and memories—100 years in the making! Your favorite characters and soundtracks come to life in this live-to-film concert like never before as the NSO takes you on a magic carpet ride through the most memorable moments from Peter Pan, Moana, Aladdin, The Jungle Book, Frozen, The Lion King, Fantasia, Encanto, and more. [Get Tickets]( BLACKSTAR Symphony: The Music of David Bowie June 28 & 29 | Concert Hall The NSO performs David Bowie’s final, critically acclaimed album Blackstar—plus iconic Bowie classics like “Space Oddity,” “Life on Mars” and “Heroes”—reimagined for orchestra. This electrifying theatrical experience features the original Blackstar band along with Bowie’s longtime bandmate Gail Ann Dorsey, drummer Nate Wood, vocalist David Poe, and special guest John Cameron Mitchell. [Get Tickets]( NOW STREAMING Noseda conducts Wagner’s Ring Cycle [▶️ WATCH NOW!]( Available online until June 15, 2024 [Sounds of US - Immersive New Music Festival created and curated by Jennifer Koh]( On Saturday, November 16, 2024, the REACH will host [Sounds of US]( an immersive new music festival created and curated by Jennifer Koh, violinist and Artistic Director of Fortas Chamber Music Concerts. A centerpiece of Sounds of US will be Hear Here, an innovative piece by Angélica Negrón and YOU. This world premiere commission will be created out of sounds that remind us all of home, and we need your help to make sure it represents the diversity of America. [SUBMIT YOUR SOUND!]( [FREE Summer Film Series]( May 31–Aug. 30 | Fridays at duskOutdoors on the REACH Video Wall BEGINS THIS WEEK! Fri., May 31 at 8:30 p.m. [ Jurassic Park]( [Explore the Series »]( Members of the KC Pride ERG with Dixie Longate 🏳️‍🌈 [The Kennedy Center Celebrates Pride Month!]( During the month of June there will be several free Pride events on campus. In addition, the KC Pride Employee Resource Group will be hosting a booth at the [Capital Pride Festival]( on Sunday, June 9 from noon–7 p.m. on Pennsylvania Avenue. Stop by and say hello! The KC Pride ERG was created with a mission to foster an environment in which all LGBTQIA2S+ KC employees, artists, and visitors feel empowered to live as their most authentic selves; educate and inform KC Staff on LGBTQIA2S+ identities in order to make the Center a welcoming and safe environment for everyone; and cultivate a positive environment for people in the LGBTQIA2S+ community and allies. [Explore Pride events at the KC »]( [JF(5)K]( Powered by District Running Collective June 29 | Starts on the REACH Plaza Join us for the inaugural [JF(5)K]( a 5K inspired run/walk on the Kennedy Center grounds in a morning of fitness, fun, and community! After crossing the finish line, stick around for post-race festivities including a DJ, food trucks, vendors, arts market, and outdoor games until noon. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting your fitness journey, the JF(5)K welcomes individuals of all ages and abilities to come together for a morning of fun and achievement. The event is free and open to the public, although advance registration is required. [Learn More & Register »]( 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. 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