Theater for Young Audiences: 2011-2012 Season

Upcoming Events

• The Wings of Ikarus Jackson

  Feb. 4 - 23, 2012 | Buy Now
  Ikarus Jackson can fly. Some think it's strange. But when one girl sticks up for him, Ikarus learns to let his spirit soar in this inspiring Kennedy Center dance/theater adaptation of Christopher Myers's colorful children's book. Age 8+

• NSO Family Concert: The Mozart Experience with Magic Circle Mime Company

  Sun., Mar. 4, 2012 | Buy Now
  The NSO and Magic Circle Mime Co. introduce kids to the most famous child star of all time--Mozart! When a mischievous street musician gets caught playing the orchestra's piano, the conductor invites her to "be Mozart" and see life through his eyes.

• NSO Teddy Bear Concert: Violins, and Trombones, and Bears, Oh, My!

  Mar. 10 - 11, 2012 | Buy Now
  This brand new show for wee children features NSO violinist Marissa Regni with NSO trombonist Barry Hearn. Violin and trombone, what an unusual instrument combination! Ages 3-5.

• Washington National Opera: Family Look-In

  Sat., Mar. 10, 2012, 2:00 PM | Buy Now
  See the magic of Mozart's delightful opera Così fan tutte come to life with members of the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program and the WNO Orchestra. A perfect introduction to opera for children ages 6-12 and their families.

• Princess of Kaguya

  Sat., Mar. 24, 2012 | Buy Now
  Uncover the story of Taketori no Okina, a childless bamboo cutter as he makes a mysterious discovery inside a stalk of bamboo in this ancient, uplifting tale of love, hope, loss, and a touch of magic.

• NSO Kinderkonzert: Musical Opposites

  Sat., Mar. 31, 2012 | Buy Now
  This is the newest program from the Kennedy String Quartet, whose previous shows, Making Music with Friends and Musical Contrasts, were a huge hit with young audiences.

• Sleeping Beauty

  Apr. 14 - 15, 2012 | On Sale 2/8/12,
  David Gonzalez adds rhymed verse to put a spin on the classic fairy tale. Live music and image projections create a magical multimedia world in which our beautiful (and funky) princess is awakened by true love's kiss…or not. Age 6+

• Black Violin

  Apr. 28 - 29, 2012 | On Sale 2/8/12,
  Kev Marcus and Wil b are Black Violin, two classically trained musicians who, along with their DJ TK and a drummer, have created the ultimate synergy between classical and hip hop music. Age 9+

• NSO Kinderkonzert: Brass of Peace

  Sat., May 5, 2012 | On Sale 2/8/12,
  NSO hornist Sylvia Alimena conducts these concerts that bring together the area's finest young brass musicians to teach all about the instruments of the brass family and how they make music out of metal and wind. Age 4+

• Emily Loves to Bounce

  May 12 - 13, 2012 | On Sale 2/8/12,
  From Patch Theatre of Australia, Emily is "a masterstroke of ingenuity--a beautiful blend of sound, mime, and illusion. It is intriguing, mystical, funny, and irresistible. Thoroughly absorbing" (Adelaide Theatre Guide). Age 4+

• NSO Family Concert: Carnival of the Animals

  Sun., May 13, 2012 | On Sale 2/8/12,
  Join the National Symphony Orchestra for a delightful Family Concert featuring Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals as its centerpiece.

Past Events

• The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful and Her Dog!

  Oct. 15 - 29, 2011
  Fly through the solar system with Dr. Wonderful and her amazing team of Newton (the dog) and Ben (the human)! Girl-detective-noir meets science-geek-chic in this super cool astronomical musical theater event. Age 6+

• NSO Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf Live

  Sun., Oct. 16, 2011
  The NSO's newest take on Peter and the Wolf will have kids baring their teeth in grins. After an introduction to the key characters, the Orchestra plays Prokofiev's classic alongside an Oscar-winning film from Suzie Templeton.

• NSO Teddy Bear Concert: Tunes 'n' (Pig) Tales

  Sat., Nov. 5, 2011
  Join two NSO principal musicians--violinist Marissa Regni and harpist Dotian Levalier--as well as Marissa's father Albert Regni on the saxophone, as they show how sounds, melodies, rhythms, and instruments can be used to bring a story to life. Ages 3-5.

• NSO Kinderkonzert: Follow That Fiddle

  Sat., Nov. 19, 2011
  Almost anything can become a musical instrument, when you look at it the right way. In this new Kinderkonzert, NSO member Glenn Donnellan plays his Electric Slugger--a violin made from a baseball bat! Age 4+

• Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical

  Dec. 17, 2011 - Jan. 8, 2012
  A sold-out smash hit in 2010, the Kennedy Center's production of Mo Willems's Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical returns. It's a delightful story about family, best friends, baby steps, and dancing laundry! Age 4+

• NSO Teddy Bear Concert: Teddy and the Ten Hats

  Sat., Jan. 14, 2012
  Back by popular demand! Little kids love dress-up as do playful NSO musicians Aaron Goldman, William Wielgus, and Janet Frank in this story about a bear whose zany collection of hats represents a variety of music from Haydn to Sousa and beyond. Ages 3-5

• NSO Ensemble Concert: Connections: MORE Language and Music

  Sun., Jan. 15, 2012
  NSO cellist Yvonne Caruthers, joined by a small ensemble of an NSO colleague and guests artists, presents the latest in the series of NSO Connections shows, linking music to other subject areas.

All programs are subject to change.