KC Spotlight: Save on a spellbinding opera + relive John Lennon's hits!

Deals on Chopin, a charged racial commentary & a play for young adults! | [View in browser.]( | [Forward this email.]( [Facebook]( [The Kennedy Center]( [Facebook]( Enjoy a colorful opera classic and don't miss a star-studded concert commemorating the late John Lennon! [Washington National Opera: Madame Butterfly]( [Washington National Opera: Madame Butterfly]( Begins Saturday! May 6–21 | Opera House [Special offer: $59 seats for select performances!*]( In this eye-popping staging of Puccini's immortal tragedy, a dashing American naval officer chooses a naïve young geisha to be his bride, only to betray her—leading to one of the most devastating and legendary final scenes in all of opera. This stunning work features sets and costumes by Jun Kaneko. [$59 Tickets!*]( [2017 Kennedy Center Spring Gala: Come Together: A Celebration of John Lennon]( [2017 Spring Gala: Come Together: A Celebration of John Lennon]( Monday! May 8 | Concert Hall The Kennedy Center pays tribute to John Lennon's indelible impact, from his skyrocketing start with the Beatles in 1960 through his well-known and sometimes controversial career as a solo artist until his untimely death in 1980. Come enjoy an epic evening hosted by David Duchovny and featuring performances by superstar singers such as Shawn Colvin, Taj Mahal, Judy Collins, and more! [Buy Tickets]( This painter can produce a portrait of JFK in only 8 minutes! [Speed painter David Garibaldi]( Watch the incredibly talented speed painter David Garibaldi create a gorgeous image of our 35th President at a breakneck pace that will leave you breathless! Don't miss your opportunity to contribute to the [35 Days of Giving Centennial Challenge]( to celebrate John F. Kennedy's 100th birthday. [Watch Now]( More featured deals available now... [Fortas Chamber Music Concerts: Maurizio Pollini plays Chopin in recital]( [Maurizio Pollini in Recital]( The Grammy®-winning pianist plays Chopin favorites. May 16 [$39 Tix!*]( [Rebirth of a Nation by Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky, featuring Sound Impact]( [Rebirth of a Nation]( A multimedia re-imagining of an infamously racist silent film May 23 [$19 Tix!*]( [Titus]( [Titus]( This award-winning one-man show examines loneliness and loss with fanciful stories May 20 & 21 [$15 Tix!*]( Check out even more exciting performances! [NSO Pops: Indigo Girls]( [NSO Pops: Indigo Girls]( A signature blend of folk and rock in a program of fan favorites Fri. & Sat.! May 5 & 6 [Buy Tickets]( [New York City Ballet: 2 Programs of Works by Balanchine, Peck, Ratmansky & Wheeldon]( [New York City Ballet]( Works by legendary choreographers: Balanchine, Peck, Ratmansky & Wheeldon June 6–11 [Buy Tickets]( [Mason Bates's KC Jukebox: Thievery Corporation]( [KC Jukebox: Thievery Corporation]( An innovative integration of world music with electronica May 15 [Buy Tickets]( [DC Jazz Festival: A Night at the Kennedy Center: An Evening with Pat Metheny]( [DC Jazz Festival]( 20-time Grammy® winner Pat Metheny makes his festival debut with an all-star lineup. June 12 [Buy Tickets]( [National Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Suite / Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade]( [NSO: The Nutcracker Suite/Scheherazade]( Gustavo Gimeno leads the last fantasy-inspired program of the season. May 11–13 [Buy Tickets]( [The Sound of Music]( [The Sound of Music]( A brand new production of a classic with a Tony®, Grammy®, and Oscar®-winning score June 13–July 16 [Buy Tickets]( Did you know? Time is running out to join us for the 2017 Spring Gala, Come Together: A Celebration of John Lennon, this Monday, May 8! The evening will feature a one-night-only show hosted by David Duchovny with performances by Corinne Bailey Rae, Steven Van Zandt, Rennie Harris Puremovement, and more as they commemorate one of the most influential voices of the 20th century. Celebrations will continue into the night with the 'Til Midnight Party where event sponsors will join the singers and other distinguished guests for live music, dancing, and dessert. For more details, please visit our [website]( send us an [email](mailto:springgala@kennedy-center.org), or give us a call at (202) 416-8338. We hope to see you there! Get even more out of your Kennedy Center visit. [Explore the Arts]( Go behind the scenes with [Explore the Arts]( classes and more. [Millennium Stage performances]( Enjoy free daily performances on the [Millennium Stage](. [Kennedy Center tours]( Take a [free guided tour]( to learn more about our building and its history. Mark your calendar for [JFK Centennial Week]( [JFKC]( Support for JFKC is provided by Altria Group, Ambassador Elizabeth Frawley Bagley, Chevron, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, and Target. In the week leading up to May 29, 2017—the day that marks the 100th birthday of our namesake—you're invited to a special series of performances including [Rebirth of a Nation]( our [JFK Centennial Celebration]( our free [Kennedy Center Open House: Celebrating JFK at 100]( and more. [Learn More]( Support for JFKC is provided by Altria Group, Ambassador Elizabeth Frawley Bagley, Chevron, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, and Target. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Subscriptions]( | [Membership]( | [Dining]( | [Gift Shops]( | [Group Sales]( | [Accessibility]( *Mention offer number "260625" by phone or at the Box Office. (202) 467-4600 Toll-free (800) 444-1324 Groups (202) 416-8400 For all other ticket-related customer service inquiries, call the Advance Sales Box Office at (202) 416-8540. *Mention offer number "260625" by phone or at the Box Office. 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