Masterworks and Masterminds
Whether interpreting classics or pushing creative boundaries, this season’s artists bring exceptional vision and craft to the stage.
Exciting special events include our annual ARTS by George! benefit headlined by Broadway and TV star Darren Criss, as well as a co-presentation with Fairfax Symphony Orchestra featuring the incomparable cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
Dance lovers can look forward to world-class companies including Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Mark Morris Dance Group and Music Ensemble, a dynamic collaboration between breakdancer Ephrat “Bounce” Asherie and tap dancer Michelle Dorrance, and Mason Artist-in-Residence Limón Dance Company featuring students from George Mason University School of Dance.
Additional Mason Artists-in-Residence include the Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens and La Santa Cecilia, as well as Indonesia’s innovative Papermoon Puppet Theatre.
World-class ensembles and artists take center stage with Irish traditional group Danú, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with violinist Ray Chen, the legendary Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, Les Ballets Africains from the Republic of Guinea, and “fado’s queen” (Times) Mariza.
Returning favorites light up the stage—from Austria’s comedic ensemble Mnozil Brass to Chanticleer, American Festival Pops Orchestra, Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, and more. Virginia Opera presents productions of Rossini’s beloved Cinderella and Jake Heggie’s gripping Intelligence
Spectacular cirque performances include the supercharged urban circus 360 ALLSTARS and daring Australian company Circa. The Family Series returns with Peppa Pig – My First Concert, the musical Curious George: The Golden Meatball, mystifying magic of Rob Lake, and back by popular demand: the Laurie Berkner Band.
Come be moved, inspired, and delighted with us as we celebrate our 35th season of bringing world-class performing arts to Northern Virginia.
Adrienne Bryant Godwin Director of Programming
On front cover: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Yo-Yo Ma. Above: Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens
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Mnozil Brass
SPECIAL EVENT
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra with Yo-Yo Ma
Christopher Zimmerman, conductor
“The best-known, most versatile music soloist in this country and perhaps in the world” (Washington Post), cellist Yo-Yo Ma joins the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO) to perform Shostakovich’s defiant Cello Concerto No. 1. Under the esteemed direction of Christopher Zimmerman, this powerful and deeply expressive program— also including Symphony No. 6—celebrates the 120th birth anniversary of Shostakovich, whose works reflect the tumultuous history of his time. With over 120 albums and 19 Grammy Award wins, Ma’s extraordinary career is a testament to his belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. “Ma is that rarest of players... whose mastery and influence are so all-encompassing that he casts a shadow across the very concept of the instrument itself” (Arts ATL). PPD ALL $150, $100, $80
Saturday, December 6 at 8 p.m.
Tickets to this performance are not available as part of a subscription package or at a discount and go on sale August 1. Prior to August 1, subscribers may purchase tickets as a Special Event add-on. Add-on tickets must be ordered AFTER your subscription, or your order will be refunded.
Great Performances at Mason Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Join London’s Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble for a riveting program featuring Schubert’s Octet in F major, D. 803, considered one of the greatest chamber works of all time; Françaix’s witty Octet, commissioned as a companion piece to Schubert’s Octet; and a special work commissioned by the Academy. Drawn from the principal players of the legendary orchestra the Academy of St Martin in the Fields—founded by the late English conductor and violinist Sir Neville Marriner with Joshua Bell serving as current music director—the chamber ensemble is directed/led by violinist Tomo Keller. Enjoy this “bravura music-making of a high order” (Washington Classical Review). PPD ALL $60, $51, $36
Friday, October 3 at 8 p.m.
Yo-Yo Ma photos by Jason Bell
Great Performances at Mason
MASON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
Papermoon Puppet Theatre
ON TOUR AS PART OF CENTER STAGE Puno, Sewing Memories
Indonesia’s innovative Papermoon Puppet Theatre presents a spellbinding, non-verbal puppetry work. Founded in 2006 by illustrator, writer, and theater performer Maria (Ria) Tri Sulistyani and visual artist Iwan Effendi, Papermoon has traveled the world with its mixed media productions. Puno tells the story of Tala, a young girl who is coping with her father’s passing, exploring how we can hold and appreciate what has been left to us. Recommended for children and adults; ages 7 and older. $30
Saturday, October 4 at 2 and 7 p.m. | Harris Theatre
2 p.m. performance =
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
PROGRAM:
As the Wind Blows by Amy Hall Garner
Sweet Gwen Suite by Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon
Within the Frame by James Gregg
Blue Soup by Aszure Barton
Returning to the Center for the Arts for the first time since 2008, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago aims to awaken the human spirit through contemporary dance. “A perfect storm of movement, music and choreography” (Los Angeles Times), Hubbard Street has performed globally in 19 countries and 44 U.S. states, presenting the works of today’s leading choreographic voices. “One of America‘s foremost modern-dance repertory companies” (New York Times) should not be missed! PPD ALL $60, $51, $36
Saturday, October 25 at 8 p.m.
MASON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
Limón Dance Company
FEATURING STUDENTS FROM GEORGE MASON SCHOOL OF DANCE
Founded in 1946, the Limón Dance Company is considered one of the world’s greatest modern dance companies. Acclaimed for its dramatic expression, technical mastery, and expansive, yet nuanced movement, the Limón Dance Company illustrates the timelessness of acclaimed dancer and choreographer José Limón’s work. In its Center for the Arts debut, the Company’s repertory includes a special performance of Missa Brevis featuring students from George Mason University School of Dance. Become entranced by “an integral part of American dance history” (New York Times) with Limón Dance Company! PPD ALL $60, $51, $36
Saturday, November 1 at 8 p.m.
360 ALLSTARS
The supercharged urban circus 360 ALLSTARS combines spectacular dancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, BMX biking, and more in a fusion of extraordinary artistry, emerging from street culture. Boasting a stellar international cast of world champion and world record-holding athletes and artists, the group has performed for sold-out crowds worldwide including runs on Broadway, at the Sydney Opera House, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Seen by over one million people since its creation over a decade ago, 360 ALLSTARS entertains audiences of all ages! PPD ALL $50, $43, $30
Saturday, November 8 at 4 p.m.
MASON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
La Santa Cecilia
Grammy-winning and Latin Grammy-nominated La Santa Cecilia exemplifies the creative hybrid of Latin culture, rock, and world music. The ensemble’s passionate, colorful performances utilize Pan-American rhythms including cumbia, bossa nova, rumba, bolero, tango, jazz, and klezmer music. Named after the patron saint of music, La Santa Cecilia is composed of Jose ‘Pepe’ Carlos (accordion/requinto), Alex Bendaña (bass), Miguel ‘Oso’ Ramirez (percussion), and ‘La Marisoul’ (vocals). With a captivating voice that explores love, loss, and everyday struggles, the band is fully immersed in modern music while always close to Latin American influences and Mexican heritage. “La Santa Cecilia... performances are flawless” (NPR). PPD ALL $48, $41, $29
Saturday, November 15 at 8 p.m.
Mariza
With a career spanning more than two decades and 30 platinum albums, Latin Grammy nominee and “the world’s most popular contemporary fado singer” (Guardian) Mariza “is a dazzling, captivating force to behold” (Telegraph). Born in Mozambique and raised in the vibrant culture and music of Portugal, “Mariza is [fado’s] biggest star for a reason,” Rolling Stone notes. “She sings it not as musty nostalgia but as exuberant 21st-century pop … remaking Fado’s ancient sadness into a majestic modern sound.” Join us at the Center for the Arts for this unforgettable evening of “sublime, spine-tingling folk-pop” (Times). Recommended for ages 12 and up. PPD $65, $55, $40
Sunday, November 16 at 7 p.m.
(see page 15)
Mark Morris Dance Group and Music Ensemble
Dances to American Music
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Ray Chen, violin soloist / Vasily Petrenko, music director
PROGRAM:
Nielsen: Helios Overture
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10
London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) returns for an exhilarating program of musical masterpieces with violinist and global phenomenon Ray Chen. Under the esteemed direction of Maestro Vasily Petrenko, RPO has cemented its place at the forefront of classical music performance with its unwavering dedication to excellence. Profiled as “one to watch” by Strad and Gramophone magazines, Chen’s “tone is silken, his technique faultless, his musicianship persuasive as well as controlled and poetic” (Guardian).
PPD ALL $85, $70, $55
Friday, January 23 at 8 p.m.
Featuring choreography by the legendary Mark Morris, this program highlights music by iconic American composers in a celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. Set to compositions by John Luther Adams, Northwest is a captivating contemporary exploration of Yup’ik and Athabascan rhythmic traditions of the southwestern Alaskan indigenous people. The dynamic You’ve Got to Be Modernistic revels in the music of jazz and stride piano pioneer James P. Johnson. The playfully intricate Silhouettes, set to five pieces for piano by Richard Cumming, blends whimsy and “luxurious resilience” (New York Times), while timeless songs from the 1920s and ’30s accompany the joyful Dancing Honeymoon. PPD ALL $75, $65, $50
Saturday, February 7 at 8 p.m.
Les Ballets Africains
THE NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY OF THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA
A Performance for the World
Founded in 1952 to serve as cultural ambassador for the Republic of Guinea, the company has toured the world—including a run on Broadway—and become known for “dazzling, high-speed footwork” (LA Times) as well as “sheer physical energy and beauty” (New York Times). Now for the first time in its history, the ensemble presents a program featuring works by its first-ever female artistic director, Mañana Cisse. Through extraordinary demonstrations of Guinean instruments, acrobatics, and colorful costumes, Les Ballets Africains thrills audiences, combining “high-gloss finish” and “spontaneous excitement” (Independent). PPD ALL $50, $43, $30
Friday, February 20 at 8 p.m.
Great Performances at Mason
Mnozil Brass Strau$$
Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra with Vaughn Wiester
The Music of Stan Kenton Jim Carroll, artistic director
Audience favorite Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra returns to celebrate the music of Grammy Award-winning jazz bandleader, composer, and pianist Stan Kenton. Known for his innovative and brassy approach to big band jazz, he developed what became known in the 1940s as “The Wall of Sound.” The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, comprised of some of the area’s finest musicians and led by founder, artistic director, and virtuoso saxophonist Jim Carroll, will be joined by featured vocalist Darden Purcell, director of George Mason Dewberry School of Music Jazz Studies Program, and by inimitable trombonist Vaughn Wiester. PPD ALL $50, $43, $30
Saturday, February 28 at 8 p.m.
For over 30 years, Austrian brass septet Mnozil Brass—the Monty Python of the music world—has effortlessly waltzed between sublime classical repertoire and playful pop, gliding from Schubert to Sinatra, Shostakovich to Prince. Mnozil Brass now ties it all together with this tribute to the forefather of nonchalant flirting between genres: “King of the Waltz” Johann Strauss. Composing hit after hit, he revolutionized music distribution, becoming a mass phenomenon—admired by Brahms, Wagner, Verdi, Gershwin, and just about everyone else—while raking in the cash. This “seriously funny” and “whimsically brazen” (San Antonio Report) ensemble lays it all bare, revealing everything about Strau$$ until nothing remains but the naked truth. PPD ALL $55, $47, $33
Sunday, March 1 at 4 p.m.
Danú
Traditional Music of Ireland
One of today’s leading traditional Irish ensembles, the “compellingly original” (Los Angeles Times) Danú takes audiences on a musical journey to the group’s native Ireland through stirring ancient music and vibrant new repertoire. For over two decades, Danú’s virtuosic players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki, and vocals have delighted audiences worldwide, including stops at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and Symphony Space in New York City. Experience the “impressive, immersive and uniquely and unmistakably Irish” (Strings Magazine) Danú! PPD ALL $55, $47, $33
Friday, March 20 at 8 p.m.
Circa
Humans 2.0
MASON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens
(see page 18)
Sanctuary: The Power of Resonance and Ritual
Joined by Artistic Director and Pulitzer Prize-winning multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens, the Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble returns with its latest project. The idea of trance is deeply tied to the communal making of music in many different cultures. From the tarantella tradition of Italy to the Congolese and Indian traditions, this program dives into the musicians’ respective musical backgrounds, highlighting a deeper human connection. PPD ALL $85, $70, $55
Sunday, March 22 at 7 p.m. Subscribers
CREATED BY YARON LIFSCHITZ AND THE CIRCA ENSEMBLE
Australian company Circa presents “jaw-dropping, seat-clawing” (ArtsHub) next level circus. In a symphony of acrobatics, sound, and light, Circa’s internationally acclaimed Humans 2.0 is a tightly woven choreography of bodies, pulsing with music by composer Ori Lichtik and revealed in Paul Jackson’s dramatic lighting. Created by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, Humans 2.0 is intimate, primal, and deeply engaged with the challenge of being human. This is “circus that sets your pulse racing and your soul stirring” (Scotsman) and “pushes the boundaries of what circus and acrobatics can be” (Time Out). Recommended for ages 8 and older. PPD $55, $47, $33
Sunday, April 12 at 7 p.m.
Humans 2.0 is commissioned by The Mondavi Center, UC Davis
The Center Will Not Hold
A Dorrance Dance Production
CREATED BY EPHRAT ASHERIE AND MICHELLE DORRANCE
The Center Will Not Hold is an innovative Dorrance Dance Production and collaboration by Bessie Award-winning choreographer and breakdancer Ephrat “Bounce” Asherie and MacArthur “Genius” Grant awardee Michelle Dorrance, “one of the most imaginative tap choreographers working today” (New Yorker). In its Center for the Arts debut, the evening-length work features 11 performers and original music composed by Donovan Dorrance with live percussion by world-class drummer and percussionist John Angeles. The piece is deeply rooted in one or many street, club, and vernacular dances: house, breaking, hip hop, tap dance, Chicago footwork, Detroit jit, litefeet, Memphis jookin, and body percussion. PPD ALL $60, $51, $36
Saturday, May 2 at 8 p.m.
2025–26 Season | Center for the Arts
The Magic of Rob Lake
Be amazed by the youngest winner of The Merlin Award, also known as the “holy grail of the magic world,” and America’s Got Talent quarter finalist Rob Lake! Named “The World‘s Greatest Illusionist” by NBC, Lake will leave the whole family breathless with this “truly magical journey... a mind-boggling evening of theatre” (Los Angeles Daily News)! Recommended for ages 6 and older. $40, $30, $20
Sunday, October 5 at 4 p.m.
Laurie Berkner Band
Back by popular demand, “the undisputed queen of kindie rock” (USA Today) Laurie Berkner and her band perform a concert event for the whole family. Entertainment Weekly says, “Laurie Berkner makes the everyday sublime for her young fans. This is kids’ music alchemy at its finest,” and the Wall Street Journal hails her rare skill for “charming youngsters without boring grownups.” Recommended for ages 2 to 8. $40, $30, $20
Saturday, October 18 at 11 a.m.
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Curious George: The Golden Meatball
Music by John Kavanaugh Book and Lyrics by Jeremy Desmon
Based on the books by Margret and H.A. Rey
Produced by Wishing Star Productions, LLC
Monkey around with the mischievous, lovable star of books, movies, and the award-winning PBS television show in this fun-filled musical adventure. Recommended for ages 4 to 9. $20
Saturday, January 31 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
2 p.m. performance = SF
Peppa Pig – My First Concert
A fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra, Peppa and George learn all about the different sounds that instruments make together and enjoy some of their favorite music from the show played by Southbank Sinfonia, as well as discovering some other exciting orchestral pieces perfect for children.
Recommended for ages 2 and older. $60, $51, $36
Saturday, April 11 at 1 and 4 p.m.
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In deep collaborations on campus and in the wider community, Mason Artists-in-Residence lead interactive workshops, conversations, and other events beyond the stage. Learn more at cfa.gmu.edu/residence.
COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Our Commitment to the Future of the Arts
Papermoon Puppet Theatre
Saturday, October 4
(Learn more on p. 6)
Limón Dance Company
Saturday, November 1
(Learn more on p. 6)
La Santa Cecilia
Saturday, November 15
(Learn more on p. 7)
Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens
Sunday, March 22
(Learn more on p. 11)
As a Mason Arts venue managed by the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA), the Center for the Arts connects the classroom and the professional stage. Whether it’s a masterclass to hone students’ technical skills or a Q&A about how to break into the field, Mason Arts students get extraordinary access to the professional artists that grace the center’s stage. All George Mason students also receive free tickets to see these local and internationally renowned artists perform. Students pursuing studies in Art and Design, Arts Management, Dance, Film, Computer Game Design, Music, and Theater perform, create, and exhibit work in many Mason Arts venues on campus ranging from the Center for the Arts Concert Hall to the intimate TheaterSpace and the Gillespie Gallery of Art. The Center for the Arts is proud to be a catalyst for the development of new talent through the fusion of academic and professional work on campus and throughout the community. Learn more at cvpa.gmu.edu.
The online platform Mason Arts Amplified is a digital stage and classroom, featuring performances, panels, behindthe-scenes talks with artists and more—live and on demand.
Watch now at masonartsamplified.gmu.edu.
The Mason Artist-in-Residence program is supported in part by the Wendy Frieman and David Johnson Fund.
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Students Shine at George Mason
The College of Visual and Performing Arts presents inspiring and imaginative artistry all year long with many events and exhibitions that invite our community to expand their perspective and dive deeper into the arts.
Each season, talented students, accomplished faculty and staff, and gifted alumni present work as part of their continuing artistic development. Many of these live performances, gallery exhibitions, screenings, artist conversations, and more are open to the public for little or no cost, while ticket sales for other events support the work and scholarship of these talented creatives.
Learn more about these artists and their work, and view the full calendar of Mason Arts events at cvpa.calendar.gmu.edu.
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The Friends of the Center for the Arts membership program makes a world of difference by ensuring Center for the Arts programming remains vibrant and diverse each year. Through their contributions, Friends provide the community with educational programming and unparalleled access to artists and experts around Great Performances at Mason and Family Series performances.
The continuous support of the Friends helps introduce hundreds of performances, masterclasses, workshops, lecture/demonstrations, and special events to the communities surrounding Washington, D.C. Patrons and learners of all ages continue to benefit from our members’ time and generosity. In acknowledgement of their generous gifts, Friends of the Center for the Arts receive early access to subscription purchases, access to the Friends Hospitality Area during Great Performances at Mason and Family Series performances, and an invitation to the Friends-exclusive Season Announcement event.
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The Grand Tier Society plays a visionary and leadership role in ensuring that Center for the Arts performances remain affordable for all audiences. In grateful acknowledgement of their leadership giving, they receive exclusive benefits, such as opportunities to meet artists and invitations to Grand Tier Society receptions, featuring artists and experts from Mason Arts and the wider community.
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Half-price tickets are available for youth through Grade 12 for all Great Performances at Mason events. (No discounts are available for Special Events, such as An Evening with Darren Criss and Fairfax Symphony Orchestra with Yo-Yo Ma.) All patrons, regardless of age, require a ticket. In an effort to ensure an exceptional
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Pre-Performance Discussions
Many performances are accompanied by a lively forum led by local experts or the artists themselves. The pre-performance discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the performance start time. Seating is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more at cfa.gmu.edu.
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Group discounts are offered for groups of 10+ beginning July 2. Contact (voice) 703-993-8600 or visit cfa.gmu.edu/groups.
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Most ticketed in-person events presented by the Center for the Arts or the College of Visual and Performing Arts will have a set quantity of free tickets available for all George Mason University students. Visit cvpa.gmu.edu/ freetickets.
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