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Mr. Root: Grio Musician

This performance is part of our Tiny Tots Series and is recommended for PreK-Grade 2. Prepare for an engaging, high-energy experience with Mr. Root, a talented Hip-Hop performance artist and educator. As a rapper, beatboxer, and captivating entertainer, he can electrify the stage and engage children with his unique blend…

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The Nutcracker with the National Ballet Company

Returning to the Publick Playhouse stage, the National Ballet Company revisits the enchanting world of "The Nutcracker,” a holiday classic that has captivated audiences of all ages for generations. The production, with its magical storyline, vibrant costumes, and breathtaking choreography, is set against the backdrop of Tchaikovsky's iconic score, creating…

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Seasons of Light with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater

This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades K-5. Joy, warmth, and community illuminate seasonal holiday festivals the world over. This signature show from Discovery Theater celebrates the history and customs of Diwali (Devali), Chanukah, Las Posadas, Ramadan, Sankta Lucia Day, Kwanzaa, Christmas,…

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Pocket Moxie: A Happenstance Vaudeville with Happenstance Theater

A light-hearted homage to the style and spirit of the Great Age of Vaudeville, an immensely popular theatre from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, comprised of specialty acts, song, and dance. Happenstance Theater's five versatile players breathe new life into classic old routines from a ventriloquist’s dummy to…

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George Washington Carver & Friends with Bright Star Touring Theatre

This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades K-5. Black History heroes laid the groundwork for some of the most amazing discoveries of the modern era, especially regarding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Hosted by the incredible scientist, George Washington Carver, who invented…

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Going the Distance with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater

This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades 1-6. Race to the finish line with two black Olympians who changed history in this original musical play from Discovery Theater! Soaring music and the exhilaration of world-class sports inspire us all to greatness in…

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Galapagos George with Barefoot Puppets

This performance is part of our Tiny Tots Series and is recommended for PreK-Grade 2. Based on the true story of Lonesome George, this uplifting eco-fable tells the tale of a truly one-of-a-kind tortoise from the Galapagos Islands. Watch George, a GIANT tortoise, grow up among sea turtles, lizards, hungry…

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Dallas Black Dance Theatre (Weekend)

For nearly 50 years, the Dallas Black Dance Theatre has mesmerized audiences with its spellbinding performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. Founded in 1976, DBDT is the oldest, continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas. The ensemble, a contemporary modern dance company, consists of experienced,…

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PLAYdate with Happenstance Theater

This is a super-charged explosion of original work by Happenstance Theater collaborators from the DC/MD Theatre community who want to dive into devising. In only ONE day, the generative artists will assemble an assemblage of vignettes and scenes and perform them for you! It will be Happenstance Theater's version of…

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Introduction to Taiko, the Art of Japanese Drumming ft. Mark H Rooney

This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades K-6. Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an engaging program led by taiko performer Mark H Rooney. This event showcases traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms of this full-body…