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he 2022/2023 season at the Center for the Arts is full of inspiring arts experiences and we can’t wait to share them with you.

Broadway superstar Kristin Chenoweth headlines the fall season as the featured artist for our annual ARTS by George! benefit.

The season continues with performances by extraordinarily talented musicians such as Robert McDuffie, the Munich Symphony Orchestra, and the Silkroad Ensemble. Our stage welcomes some of the world’s best artists such as Nrityagram Dance Ensemble, KODO, and Vienna Boys Choir. Virginia Opera returns to thrill with a season of spectacular opera including favorites like La Traviata and The Valkyrie. From authentic performances of music and dance from around the world to the popular Family Series, this season is sure to please all arts lovers.

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Special Event: Kristin Chenoweth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Great Performances at Mason. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13 Family Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–15 Performances by Genre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–18 Holiday Performances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Mason Artist-in-Residence Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 CVPA Student Productions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ARTS by George! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Become a Friend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Plan Your Visit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Seating Chart & Accessibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Subscriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26–27 KEY

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SPECIAL EVENT

KRISTIN CHENOWETH IN CONCERT

For the Girls

Saturday, September 24 at 8:30 p.m.

Is there anything Kristin Chenoweth can’t do? The Emmy® and Tony Awardwinning performer dazzles audiences in every role she tackles on stage and screen. Join her as she takes centerstage as headliner of the 2022 ARTS by George!. In this much-anticipated concert of Broadway favorites, pop classics, and American standards, Chenoweth’s cheerful personality and versatile range shine even brighter than her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She has left an indelible mark on Broadway with her performance as Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked and as Sally in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Her turns on The West Wing, Glee, and Pushing Daisies are absolutely binge-worthy. Her latest album, For the Girls, is a compilation of hit songs made famous by women who inspire her, including Barbra Streisand, Judy Garland, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, and Linda Ronstadt. Don’t miss this endearingly down-to-earth and comedic artist that The New York Times calls a “perky performer with the powerhouse pipes,” and help support Mason’s College of Visual and Performing Arts through its annual fundraiser benefitting the arts at Mason. $125, $85, $65

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WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL American Pianistic Treasures Sunday, September 18 at 7 p.m.

Welcome back Jeffrey Siegel, a masterful “pianist who literally overflows with music” (Berlin Die Welt) to our stage for his popular series that tells the stories behind the music. In this “concert with commentary,” Siegel introduces the signature sounds of American piano music with beloved works by 20th-century composers Gershwin, Copland, and Bernstein, as well as memorable compositions of popular 19th-century composers Gottschalk and MacDowell. An interactive question and answer session will conclude this program. ALL $50, $43, $29

This performance is part of the ARTS by George! Benefit. See page 22 for more information.

Please note: Tickets to ARTS by George! and Kristin Chenoweth in Concert are not available as part of a subscription package or at a discount. Tickets for ARTS by George! and for the Kristin Chenoweth concert are both available for purchase now.

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GLOBAL MUSIC

VIVA MOMIX

HAVANA CUBA ALL-STARS

Saturday, October 1 at 8 p.m.

Featuring

Wish MOMIX a “Happy Birthday!” with VIVA MOMIX, a compilation of the company’s most dazzling vignettes from the past 40 years of inventive dance and acrobatics. The program is a mix-and-match variety of sections from Botanica, Alchemia, Remix, Opus Cactus, and Lunar Sea. Expect the unexpected as athletic bodies morph into wondrous shapes and create illusions with the help of clever props, stunning costumes, artful lighting, and astonishing imagination. Formed by visionary choreographer Moses Pendleton, MOMIX has earned an international reputation for its ingenious, carefully crafted, and physically gorgeous productions—keeping audiences of all ages on the edge of their seats.

CriticalDance gushed, “one of the most beautiful and entertaining evenings of dance I can recall seeing, presented with consummate artistry by a talented and engaging cast.” ppd ALL $55, $47, $33

Asere with special guest

Brenda Navarrete Sunday, October 2 at 7 p.m.

The Havana Cuba All-Stars will instantly transport you to its Caribbean homeland known for hazy jazz clubs, soothing white sand beaches, rich culture, and lively beats. Afro-Cuban percussionist and vocalist Brenda Navarrete joins the ensemble for an evening that hearkens back to Cuba’s golden age of jazz.

With vibrant horns, soaring vocals, Latin-infused strings, and Afro-Cuban beats, the Havana Cuba All-Stars blends the rhythmic sounds of Cuba. NPR praises this “incredibly talented and visionary group of Cuban millennials” and the “reimagining [of] their African roots through a lens that filters, jazz, soul and funk.” Brenda Navarrete, “a new vanguard of women in Cuban Jazz” (The New Yorker), and the Havana Cuba All-Stars are sure to have the audience dancing in their seats. ppd

OPERA

Virginia Opera

THE VALKYRIE

Composed by Richard Wagner Saturday, October 8 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, October 9 at 2 p.m.

Mortals are caught up amidst struggles between capricious gods in Richard Wagner’s iconic dramatic opera The Valkyrie, from his legendary “Ring” cycle.

Virginia Opera boldly opens its 2022/2023 season with the classic, adapted from Norse mythology, following the story of the Volsung twins, who were separated at birth but later meet and fall in love.

Together, they must face divine retribution for their unnatural union, but find salvation from an unlikely source, the Valkyrie Brünnhilde. Set in the magical realm with giants, dwarves, and Valkyries, Wagner’s fiery masterpiece is a feast for the eyes and the ears. The opera showcases some of Wagner’s most iconic and enduring music, including “The Ride of the Valkyries” and “Wotan’s Farewell.” Sung in German with English surtitles. ppd $110, $70, $40

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MASON ARTIST-INRESIDENCE

VIRGINIA OPERA / THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

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NRITYAGRAM THE PIRATES DANCE ENSEMBLE OF PENZANCE

In collaboration with

Chitrasena Dance Company

Āhuti Saturday, November 5 at 8 p.m.

Set to the sounds of live flute, violin, harmonium, manjira, and drums onstage, Āhuti is a mesmerizing performance and collaboration. Through the classical movements of Odissi dance, Nrityagram Dance Ensemble brings stories of the Hindu epics to life with their bodies. The ensemble has been on The New York Times’ “Best Dance of the Year” list for two consecutive years, in 2015 and 2016. More than a dance company, “the women of the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble are rock stars in the dance world!” (New York Post). “So beguiling, you resist blinking in case you miss a moment!” (The Herald). As Mason Artistsin-Residence, the companies will also work with the community through classes and workshops during the week leading up to the performance. ppd ALL $50, $43, $30

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Composed by Gilbert & Sullivan

Saturday, November 12 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 13 at 2 p.m.

Set sail with this classic comic operetta fit for all ages. Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance has everything—whimsical melodies, hilariously memorable characters, and one of the most terrific earworms of all time, “I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General.” It’s no surprise it has been beloved since 1878! Frederic is ready to resign from his life of piracy upon his 21st birthday, but fate is determined to alter his course. Add the undying affection of a girl, a long-winded but well-intentioned father, and a band of merry pirates set on finding sweethearts of their own, and the resulting confection is pitch-perfect pandemonium. Virginia Opera’s colorful production makes for an ideal outing for arts lovers young and old. Sung in English with English surtitles. ppd ALL $110, $70, $40

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WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL Immortal Impromptus Sunday, November 20 at 7 p.m.

Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel is for both music aficionados and those that aspire to be so.

He will draw you into the composers’ lives by sharing fascinating details about their creative processes.

As a result, you will leave the concert with a deeper appreciation of the music and the artist. In Immortal Impromptus, Jeffrey explores what is at the heart of Romanticism with passion-filled, freestyling impromptus

by Chopin, Schubert, and Fauré. Learn more about the artists, their time in history, and how they expressed the ideals of an era through their musical compositions. An interactive question and answer session will conclude this program. $50, $43, $29

THE 5 BROWNS

NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY

HOLIDAY

THE 5 BROWNS

Saturday, November 26 at 8 p.m.

Celebrate the holidays with a concert that fills the Center with all of the spirit and power of five grand pianos played together on one stage. The 5 Browns, a quintet of incredibly talented pianists and siblings— Ryan, Melody, Gregory, Deondra, and Desirae—all simultaneously attended The Juilliard School. This “Fab Five” rose to acclaim in the early 2000s after being featured on Oprah and 60 Minutes. Since then, they have performed in the PBS TV special, “The 5 Browns in Concert,” released eight albums—three of which hit #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Classical Album Chart, and toured extensively. Don’t miss this energetic performance of favorites from Bach to holiday favorites such as The Nutcracker, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.”

Indulge in a festive celebration of the piano that the New York Post calls “the biggest classical music sensation in years.” ppd ALL $50, $43, $30

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR

HOLIDAY

NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY

HOLIDAY

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR

Christmas in Vienna

A Celtic Family Christmas

Friday, December 9 at 8 p.m.

Saturday, December 3 at 8 p.m.

The holiday season isn’t complete without the return of the Vienna Boys Choir melting hearts with their heavenly voices. Admired across the globe for their pure sound and technical mastery, the cherubic ensemble features boy sopranos and altos from eight to 14, representing 31 countries, and harmonizing their incredible vocals for an unforgettable night. Built on six centuries of tradition, the Vienna Boys Choir counts Joseph Haydn and Franz Schubert among its illustrious alumni. The group’s yuletide program has something for everyone: Baroque classics, contemporary popular hits, Christian hymns, Austrian folk tunes, polkas, waltzes, and more! Make new family memories or continue a cherished annual tradition with the Vienna Boys Choir’s Christmas in Vienna this holiday season!

Center for the Arts audience favorites, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, return for the holidays with their musical family for a jubilant evening of lightning-fast fiddling, lively step dancing, and loads of Irish music. This husband-and-wife duo brings the spirit of Cape Breton Island, Canada to the stage and captivates with their electric chemistry as they perform foot-stomping renditions, heartfelt ballads, and incredible Irish dancing in A Celtic Family Christmas. Fiddle virtuosos in their own right, when Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy combine their talents onstage, magic happens. “Nothing short of jaw dropping.... There are performances here that will raise you up and performances that will leave you mistyeyed” (The Guardian). ppd ALL $55, $47, $33

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AMERICAN FESTIVAL POPS ORCHESTRA

HOLIDAY

AMERICAN FESTIVAL POPS ORCHESTRA

Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season Saturday, December 10 at 8 p.m.

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring ting tingling too. Come out to the Center for the Arts for timeless holiday favorites with the American Festival Pops Orchestra. This beloved tradition starts the season off on a festive “note” with treasured classics that warm the heart and soul! Join us as we welcome newly appointed Artistic Director and Conductor Peter Wilson, along with a special guest appearance by Conductor Emeritus Anthony Maiello, among other musical treats. You and yours—even the “bah humbug” Scrooges—are sure to leave aglow and flush with holiday spirit. ppd ALL $60, $51, $36

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The Acting Company

MASON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

Adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas

Uplifted Voices

Saturday, January 28 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, January 29 at 4 p.m.

“All for one and one for all. United we stand, divided we fall!” Escape into Alexandre Dumas’s swashbuckling epic The Three Musketeers, performed

by The Acting Company. Full of charm, wit, and swordplay, this world-premiere adaptation by Linda Alper and Penny Metropulos follows D’Artagnan, who joins up with a band of noble Musketeers on a mission to root out the corruption of Cardinal Richelieu’s spies and assassins. A timeless tale with an inspirational reminder that courage, honesty, and passion can change the world. Founded in 1972 by a pair of Juilliard Drama graduates, The Acting Company has given more than 400 actors—including Kevin Kline, Rainn Wilson, Patti LuPone, Jesse L. Martin, Harriet Harris, and Keith David—an artistic home at the start of their careers to hone their craft. Named “the major touring classical theater in the United States” by The New York Times, The Acting Company has been honored with numerous awards, including an Obie, Audelco, Los Angeles Critics Circle Award, and a special Tony Honor for Excellence in Theater. ppd

The GRAMMY Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble, founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, debuts their newest program Uplifted Voices at the Center, as part of their multi-year participation as a Mason Artist-inResidence. Championing women and non-binary members of the Silkroad Ensemble alongside special guest Tuscarora/Taíno musician Pura Fé, Uplifted Voices weaves a musical tapestry connecting the sounds and rhythms of indigenous North America to the World. Drawing inspiration from the folk and ancestral music of Japan, China, Armenia, Ireland, the Hebrides, and native populations across North America, the ensemble shines a light on previously under-recognized voices from across the globe. Today, under the artistic direction of Rhiannon Giddens, the Silkroad Ensemble leads social impact initiatives and educational programming alongside the creation of new music that celebrates the exchange of ideas, tradition, and innovation across borders. ppd ALL

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VIRGINIA OPERA / FELLOW TRAVELERS

DOUG VARONE AND DANCERS

OPERA

Virginia Opera

FELLOW TRAVELERS

Composed by Gregory Spears Libretto by Greg Pierce Saturday, February 4 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, February 5 at 2 p.m.

Set at the dawn of the Cold War, Fellow Travelers follows the blazingly idealistic Timothy Laughlin as he navigates through the intrigues of Washington, D.C. during the “Red Scare” of the 1950s. Fresh out of college and working in a senator’s office, Timothy passionately joins the fight against communism, but his values are put to the test when falls in love with Hawkins Fuller, a handsome State Department official.

The two men become tangled in a web of fear and deceit during the “Lavender Scare,” a witch hunt and mass firings of gay people in the United States government that paralleled McCarthyism. After its world premiere in 2016 at Cincinnati Opera, Fellow Travelers has generated a buzz and wowed critics wherever it is performed. “A near-perfect example of fast-flowing musical drama” (The New York Times).

“One of the most accomplished New American Operas” (Chicago Tribune). Sung in English with English surtitles. ppd $110, $70, $40

CLASSICAL MUSIC

MUNICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Robert McDuffie, violin Sunday, February 12 at 2 p.m.

DANCE

DOUG VARONE AND DANCERS

Featuring the

Mason Dance Company Saturday, February 18 at 8 p.m.

Munich Symphony Orchestra (MSO) embraces the sheer joy and optimism of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, which is full of lively dance music.

This good-for-your-spirit concert also showcases GRAMMY-nominated violinist Robert McDuffie, performing Brahms’s electrifying Violin Concerto in D major. Composers including Philip Glass and Mike Mills of R.E.M have written music especially for McDuffie, and critics have raved about his performance style that is “demonstrative and physical, hard-driving without sacrificing sensitivity” (South Florida Classical Review). The Washington Post praised the MSO as “an impressive ensemble,” and The Daily Gazette raved, “the music had such brio and joy that it was like a light being turned on in a dark room.” ppd ALL

Doug Varone and Dancers returns to the Center, bringing a program brimming with the vitality of highly charged choreography which also touches the human heart. The program will feature Somewhere (2019), Short Story (2001), Nocturne (2017), and Double Octets (2021). Somewhere is set to the orchestral score of Leonard Bernstein’s timeless West Side Story but the well-known story is stripped away. What is left is pure choreographic vibrancy with emotional heft generated by the musical structure. Short Story, with music by Rachmaninoff and Nocturne with music

by Chopin, together create a piano suite that reveals the intimate landscape of Varone’s choreographic brilliance. Double Octets, the finale of the program, will leave you breathless as the explosive energy of the combined forces of the talented dancers from the Mason School of Dance and the company take command of the stage. ppd

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VOCTAVE

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VOCTAVE

The Corner of Broadway and Main Street Sunday, February 19 at 4 p.m.

Calling all Disney and Broadway fans! A cappella superstars, Voctave, will transform the Center for the Arts into The Corner of Broadway and Main Street in an “aca-awesome” treat for all ages. Featuring swoon-worthy arrangements from some of your favorites from Broadway musicals to Disney films!

Since forming in 2015, this Florida-based ensemble has rocketed to social media fame, amassing 100 million online views on YouTube in only two years.

With more than 200,000 regular monthly listeners on Spotify alone, Voctave has cultivated an enormous following of loyal devotees, eager for the next harmonizing hit. The group’s 11 members are gifted with a wealth of diverse musical experiences from musical theater, contemporary Christian music, barbershop, pop, and choral music. They are known for a lush, cinematic, and layered sound. Boasting an impressive five-octave range and eight chart-topping albums, Voctave is “a jaw-dropping treat for the ears” (DigiHerald). ppd ALL $50, $43, $30

DANCE

CHLOÉ ARNOLD’S SYNCOPATED LADIES LIVE!

Saturday, February 25 at 8 p.m.

Viral tap dance phenomenon Syncopated Ladies LIVE! is the brainchild of D.C.-native and Emmy® Awardnominated tap dancer and choreographer Chloé Arnold, protégé of Debbie Allen. This fierce all-female troupe of hoofers has amassed more than 100 million video views online for their hypnotic and rhythmic performances. Dancing to today’s cutting-edge music, from pop to hip-hop to salsa, Syncopated Ladies LIVE! is an electrifying, action-filled show featuring live onstage vocalists. These ladies are reinvigorating the artform of tap, weaving their inspiring stories with strong and sensual choreography as well as sparkling energy. Recently named as part of The Kennedy Center Next 50, Syncopated sisters, Chloé and fellow Syncopated Ladies dancer Maud, inspire beyond the stage. Together, they have created a foundation to provide uplifting and joyful educational programming to ensure that black and brown children worldwide have equal access and encouragement in the fields of dance and entrepreneurship. ppd ALL $48, $41, $29

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CLASSICAL MUSIC

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WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL Musical Valentines Sunday, February 26 at 7 p.m.

Go beyond chocolates and flowers when you take your sweetheart to experience an evening of Musical Valentines. In this stirring Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel, be swept away with music of infinite passion, poetry, and longing by Brahms, Schumann, Liszt, and Chopin, and learn how the composers were inspired by the loves in their own lives. Jeffrey Siegel has been acclaimed for decades for his “massive technique, musical sensitivity and character, wide tonal resources, immense reserves of power, and the ability to communicate” (Los Angeles Times). A delight for experienced and novice classical music appreciators alike, Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations® are a unique concert going experience. An interactive question and answer session will conclude this program. ALL $50, $43, $29

VIRGINIA OPERA / LA TRAVIATA

KODO

OPERA

Virginia Opera

LA TRAVIATA

CIRQUE FLIP FABRIQUE

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KODO

Composed by Giuseppe Verdi

One Earth Tour 2023: Tsuzumi

Saturday, March 11 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 18 at 8 p.m.

Featuring one of the most demanding, sumptuous, and recognizable scores of all time, Virginia Opera concludes its season with Giuseppe Verdi’s tour de force La Traviata. Set amidst the pleasure-loving and decadent French aristocracy of the 19th-century, Verdi’s three-act tragic and romantic opera follows a sophisticated courtesan, Violetta, who falls in love with a man she cannot have, Alfredo Germont. With spectacular party scenes, poignant, intimate moments, gripping emotion, and the gorgeous soprano aria “Sempre Libera,” La Traviata will hold you spellbound from the first to last note. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. ppd $110, $70, $40

Experience the power, grace, and joy that KODO’s athletic percussionists bring to the stage in their much-anticipated 40th anniversary performance: Tsuzumi. As masters of the ancient art of Japanese taiko drumming, KODO bewitches audiences with visually-stunning performances that combine raw athleticism and refined percussive virtuosity. “Superlatives don’t really exist to convey the primal power and bravura beauty of KODO,” says The Boston Globe. KODO began as a community of dedicated musicians living, training, and running marathons together to revitalize the practice of traditional Japanese arts and crafts for a younger generation. Since its debut over four decades ago, KODO has brought taiko drumming to all corners of the globe, giving more than 6,000 performances on five continents. Their One Earth Tour 2023 traces the group’s origins back to the beginning to reflect on its history and reaffirm what has shaped KODO today.

Experience the “intoxicating pulses” (Chicago Tribune) that is a “celebration of music, of physicality, of life” (The New York Times). ppd ALL $60, $51, $36

CIRCUS ARTS

CIRQUE FLIP FABRIQUE

Muse

Friday, March 31 at 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 1 at 2 p.m.

In this all-new, high-energy production, the seven acrobats of FLIP Fabrique don high heels, then football shoulder pads to dazzle audiences of all ages. Muse playfully pirouettes around and tackles the perennially complicated questions of gender archetypes—circusstyle. Set to an original score by beatmaker Millimetric and featuring live onstage vocals by singer Flavia Nascimento, this performance combines breathtaking artistry and athleticism. Prepare for whimsy and wonder as mighty women, elegant men, and gravitydefying humans rejoice in who they are. Based in Quebec City, Canada, FLIP Fabrique is hailed around the world for its performances that are equally as fun and accessible for everyone as visually stunning.

Raves The New York Times, “this troupe offers acts that don’t seem humanly possible.” ppd $50, $43, $30 Recommended for ages 8 and up.

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METROPOLITAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA

DANIEL HOPE AND THE ZURICH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

CLASSICAL MUSIC

DANIEL HOPE

AND THE ZURICH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA America Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m.

Violin luminary Daniel Hope returns with the Zurich Chamber Orchestra to reveal the charisma of American music in a program named after his new album, America. This concert celebrates our country’s most recognizable tunes from across the 20th century, including Copland’s iconic “Hoe-down” from Rodeo and “At the River” from Old American Songs; Gershwin’s Song Suite featuring “I Got Rhythm” and “Summertime”; Barber’s Adagio for Strings; music by Duke Ellington and Florence Price; highlights from Kurt Weill’s The Threepenny Opera; and Echorus by Philip Glass. With new classical and jazz arrangements by Paul Bateman, Hope illuminates the American spirit.

“This violinist, now among the best in the world as well as the most thoughtful, is as brilliant at Bach as Birtwistle …” (The London Observer). The acclaimed musicians of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra create the perfect partnership with Hope’s violin mastery for this concert of music that features chamber orchestra, jazz trio, piano, vocals, and percussion. ppd ALL $55, $47, $33

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DANCE

Bobby Floyd, organ

Mostly B

Saturday, April 8 at 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 15 at 8 p.m.

Calling all cool cats to head to the Center for the Arts for a swinging evening of jazz with Northern Virginia’s own Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, featuring keyboardist/organist Bobby Floyd on the Hammond organ and led by Founder, Artistic Director, and virtuoso saxophonist Jim Carroll. Never heard an organ in a jazz performance? Get ready! The organ has played a distinctive, albeit niche, part of jazz since the early days, and under Floyd’s gifted fingers, you’ll never think of the instrument in quite the same light again. Floyd’s long and illustrious career as a jazz keyboardist/organist has led him to tour with Ray Charles, Rusty Bryant, Jeff Tyzik, Chris Howes, Byron Stripling, and Sarah Morrow. In addition to playing in his hometown with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, the Columbus Symphony, and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, he has traveled the continent, performing as a featured soloist with the Rochester Philharmonic, Vancouver Symphony, Edmonton Symphony, Detroit Symphony, and many others. Don’t miss this signature event including some of the most remarkable jazz musicians in the metro region. ppd

Experience the sleek grace and physicality of neoclassical ballet with the State Ballet of Georgia in a program of works by George Balanchine and Ukrainian choreographer Yuri Possokhov. Led by the renowned Nina Ananiashvili, a native of Georgia and a former Bolshoi prima ballerina, Ananiashvili has revitalized the State Ballet of Georgia, attracting major choreographers from all over the world. Their debut program at the Center for the Arts features two works by famed 20th-century Georgian American choreographer George Balanchine including Serenade, set to music by Tchaikovsky, and Concerto Barocco, set to J.S. Bach’s Concerto in D minor for two violins. The impeccably precise dancers of this company also bring Georgian folk melodies to life in Sagalobeli by Ukrainian choreographer Yuri Possokhov. Referencing the company’s 2011 tour, The Washington Post said, “Ananiashvili and her company are practicing diplomacy through dance—a great and hopeful gift.” ppd

METROPOLITAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA

$48, $41, $29

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STATE BALLET OF GEORGIA

$60, $51, $36

KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS®

FAIRFAX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH GEORGE LI

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WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL Mozart and Friends Sunday, April 16 at 7 p.m.

Jeffrey Siegel closes out the Keyboard Conversations® season with a program that celebrates the power and inspiration of friendship. Join him for Mozart and Friends, and hear masterpieces of Mozart, magnificent music by composers who influenced him such as Joseph Haydn, and by those he influenced including Beethoven. Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel combines the virtuosity of a world-class pianist with engaging commentary to create a lively concert experience like no other. An interactive question and answer session will conclude this program. $50, $43, $29

CLASSICAL MUSIC

DANCE

FAIRFAX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

MASON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

INDIGENOUS ENTERPRISE

Indigenous Liberation

George Li, piano Christopher Zimmerman, music director and conductor

Saturday, April 29 at 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 22 at 8 p.m.

Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance, March No. 1 Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 Elgar: Symphony No. 1 The Center for the Arts is proud to co-present a soaring classical music program by the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, featuring George Li performing Rachmaninoff’s immortal Piano Concerto No. 2. Praised

by The Washington Post for combining “staggering technical prowess, a sense of command, and depth of expression,” Li possesses brilliant virtuosity and effortless grace far beyond his years. Li’s performances of Rachmaninoff are acclaimed for their “sheer precision” and “sense of discovery, as if the music was quite new” (Bachtrack). Music Director Christopher Zimmerman and the FSO bookend the evening with a pair of Sir Edward Elgar’s rousing masterpieces. Don’t miss this inspirational program from one of the premier regional orchestras in the country, which the Washington Post calls “a crown jewel of the cultural landscape.” ppd $65, $55, $40

Indigenous Enterprise is on a mission to share their heritage and culture through explosively joyous authentic dance and song. Comprised of champion dancers from Native American and Canadian tribes and Nations, this group first stunned crowds at the Sydney Opera House in 2018, and has been on the rise since. “Indigenous Enterprise is rooted in tradition but also has hip-hop influences, discernible in footwork, bounce, and especially attitude,” writes The New York Times. The group’s newest work, Indigenous Liberation, recently debuted at the Joyce Theater to glowing praise. “In their traditional regalia, these dancers freestyle as the young people they are,” says The New Yorker. As a Mason Artist-in-Residence, members of the company will work with the community through classes and workshops during the week surrounding the performance. ppd $48, $41, $29

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Explore the magical world of live performance together The Family Series introduces children to the arts though lively and engaging programs in song, dance, and story. This season, create memories that will last a lifetime at three delightful performances presented by leading national touring companies and talented artists.

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THE QUEEN’S CARTOONISTS

Holiday Hurrah!

Sunday, November 27 at 3 p.m.

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Welcome to The Queen’s Cartoonists Holiday Special! Keenly aware of all things holidayoriented and completely ridiculous, musical ensemble The Queen’s Cartoonists have set out to find the best of the best holiday-related cartoons, films, and jazz. This fun and festive performance is set to live projected clips in sync with the music, and it runs the gamut from traditional holiday vocal numbers such as “White Christmas,” “Jingle Bells,” “Hanukkah Oh Hanukkah,” paired with jazz arrangements and classic cartoon characters including Betty Boop, Bugs Bunny, Popeye the Sailor Man, Porky Pig, and more! Since forming in 2015, The Queen’s Cartoonists (hailing from Queens, New York, of course) have toured across the country, opened for the New York Philharmonic, and created a fresh way to appreciate classical music and vintage cartoons. Join us this holiday season to experience your holiday favorites anew in Holiday Hurrah! Recommended for all ages. $15

Enchantment Theatre Company Presents

THE ADVENTURES OF

HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON

Sunday, March 26 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.*

“One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight.” So begins The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon, which follows the zany adventures of an inventive young boy. Resourceful and brave, Harold creates the world he wants to explore, using nothing more than a big purple crayon and his sky’sthe-limit imagination. Enchantment Theatre Company’s production takes you on a wild ride as Harold jets to Mars, joins a circus (he tames a lion!), and rescues a princess in an enchanted castle. Combining life-size puppets, pantomime, dance, magic, and original music, The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon will delight and amaze its audiences, from children to grandparents—anyone, in fact, whose heart is young and adventurous. Recommended for ages 5 and up. $15 *The 4 p.m. performance of Harold and the Purple Crayon will be sensory-friendly. These performances are designed to create a welcoming and comfortable arts experience for people with autism or other disabilities.

THE PASSING ZONE

The Passing Zone Saves the World!

Sunday, April 23 at 4 p.m.

The Passing Zone has been wowing audiences for decades with hilarious, award-winning performances. In their latest show The Passing Zone Saves the World!, The Passing Zone delivers a pulse-pounding and riotously funny performance, combining juggling, comedy, and daredevil stunts. The dynamic duo of Owen Morse and Jon Wee met in 1986 at a juggling convention, and have been tossing bowling pins, sharp knives, lit torches, and even roaring chainsaws ever since. The Passing Zone holds five Guinness World Records and has received 18 gold medals from the International Jugglers’ Association. Their hilariously interactive performance will have the whole family in fits of laughter and gasping for breath as they showcase their zany blend of hair-raising juggling, dangerous stunts, and a healthy dose of their signature brand of comedy. So whether your favorite part will be the stun gun, the chainsaws, the superhero capes, or the ping pong balls, save the date, because there’s nothing more important than saving the world! Recommended for ages 8 and up. $15

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THE VALKYRIE

FELLOW TRAVELERS

Composed by Richard Wagner

Saturday, October 8 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, October 9 at 2 p.m.

Set in the magical realm with giants, dwarves, and Valkyries, Wagner’s fiery masterpiece is a feast for the eyes and the ears. See page 5 for details. $110, $70, $40

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

Composed by Gregory Spears Libretto by Greg Pierce

Saturday, February 4 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, February 5 at 2 p.m.

Set at the dawn of the Cold War, Fellow Travelers follows the blazingly idealistic Timothy Laughlin as he navigates through the intrigues of Washington, D.C. during the “Red Scare” of the 1950s. See page 9 for details. $110, $70, $40

LA TRAVIATA

Composed by Gilbert & Sullivan

Composed by Giuseppe Verdi

Saturday, November 12 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 13 at 2 p.m.

Frederic is ready to resign from his life of piracy upon his 21st birthday, but fate is determined to alter his course. See page 6 for details. $110, $70, $40

Saturday, March 11 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m.

With spectacular party scenes, poignant, intimate moments, gripping emotion, and the gorgeous soprano aria “Sempre Libera,” La Traviata will hold you spellbound from the first to last note. See page 11 for details. $110, $70, $40

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AMERICAN PIANISTIC TREASURES Sunday, September 18 at 7 p.m.

In this “concert with commentary,” Siegel introduces the signature sounds of American piano music with beloved works by 20th-century composers. See page 4 for details. $50, $43, $29

MUSICAL VALENTINES Sunday, February 26 at 7 p.m.

Go beyond chocolates and flowers when you take your sweetheart to experience music of infinite passion, poetry, and longing by Brahms, Schumann, Liszt, and Chopin. See page 10 for details. $50, $43, $29

MOZART AND FRIENDS

IMMORTAL IMPROMPTUS Sunday, November 20 at 7 p.m.

Drawing on composers’ lives, Jeffrey explores what is at the heart of Romanticism with passion-filled, freestyling impromptus by Chopin, Schubert, and Fauré. See page 6 for details. $50, $43, $29

Sunday, April 16 at 7 p.m.

Celebrate the power and inspiration of friendship, with music by Mozart and composers that inspired him including Beethoven. See page 13 for details. $50, $43, $29

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DANIEL HOPE AND THE ZURICH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

CLASSICAL MU MASON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

SILKROAD ENSEMBLE

Uplifted Voices Sunday, January 29 at 4 p.m.

The Silkroad Ensemble’s radical cultural collaboration seeks to build bridges of understanding to combat fear and build a more hopeful and inclusive world.

See page 8 for details. $55, $47, $33

MUNICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Robert McDuffie, violin Sunday, February 12 at 2 p.m.

Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 The Munich Symphony Orchestra embraces the sheer joy and optimism of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, one of his most optimistic works, which is full of lively dance music. See page 9 for details. $70, $60, $45

DANIEL HOPE

AND THE ZURICH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA America Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m.

The acclaimed musicians of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra create the perfect partnership with Hope’s violin mastery for this concert of American music that features chamber orchestra, jazz trio, piano, vocals, and percussion. See page 12 for details. $55, $47, $33

FAIRFAX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA George Li, piano Christopher Zimmerman, music director and conductor Saturday, April 22 at 8 p.m.

The Center for the Arts is proud to co-present a soaring classical music program by the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, featuring George Li performing Rachmaninoff’s immortal Piano Concerto No. 2.

See page 13 for details. $65, $55, $40

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DANCE MOMIX VIVA MOMIX Saturday, October 1 at 8 p.m.

Expect the unexpected as athletic bodies morph into wondrous shapes and create illusions with the help of clever props, stunning costumes, artful lighting, and astonishing imagination. See page 5 for details. $55, $47, $33

CHLOÉ ARNOLD’S SYNCOPATED LADIES LIVE! Saturday, February 25 at 8 p.m.

Dancing to today’s cutting-edge music, from Pop to Hip-hop to Salsa, and even a couple tear-jerking Ballads, Syncopated Ladies LIVE! is an electrifying, action-filled show featuring a live onstage vocalist.

See page 10 for details. $48, $41, $29

MASON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

NRITYAGRAM DANCE ENSEMBLE

In collaboration with

Chitrasena Dance Company

Āhuti Saturday, November 5 at 8 p.m.

Through the classical movements of Odissi dance, Nrityagram Dance Ensemble brings stories of the Hindu epics to life with their bodies. See page 6 for details. $50, $43, $30

STATE BALLET OF GEORGIA Mostly B Saturday, April 15 at 8 p.m.

Experience the sleek grace and physicality of neoclassical ballet with the State Ballet of Georgia in a program of works by George Balanchine and Ukrainian choreographer Yuri Possokhov. See page 12 for details. $60 $51, $36 MASON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

DOUG VARONE AND DANCERS

INDIGENOUS ENTERPRISE

Featuring the

Indigenous Liberation

Mason Dance Company Saturday, February 18 at 8 p.m.

Doug Varone and Dancers returns to the Center, bringing a program brimming with the vitality of highly charged choreography. See page 9 for details. $48, $41, $29

Saturday, April 29 at 8 p.m.

Indigenous Enterprise is on a mission to share their Native American heritage and culture through explosively joyous authentic dance and song.

See page 13 for details. $48, $41, $29

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HOLIDAY

THE 5 BROWNS

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR

Saturday, November 26 at 8 p.m.

Celebrate the holidays with a concert that fills the Center with all of the spirit and power of five grand pianos played together on one stage. See page 7 for details. $50, $43, $30

Christmas in Vienna

NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY A Celtic Family Christmas Saturday, December 3 at 8 p.m.

Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy return for the holidays with their musical family for a jubilant evening of lightning-fast fiddling, lively step dancing, and loads of Irish music. See page 7 for details. $55, $47, $33

Friday, December 9 at 8 p.m.

The group’s yuletide program has something for everyone: Baroque classics, contemporary popular hits, Christian hymns, Austrian folk tunes, polkas, waltzes, and more! See page 7 for details. $55, $47, $33

AMERICAN FESTIVAL POPS ORCHESTRA Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season Saturday, December 10 at 8 p.m.

This beloved tradition starts the season off on a festive “note” with treasured classics that warm the heart and soul! See page 8 for details. $60, $51, $36

NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY

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MASON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM Connecting Artists and Audiences

Each year, the Center for the Arts invites several artists and ensembles with distinctive and innovative artistic voices to make Mason their home for a residency.

Mason Artists-in-Residence participate in a variety of activities, designed to engage and inspire the diverse audiences both on and off the campus of George Mason University. The residencies foster meaningful exchanges between our communities and the Mason Artists-in-Residence, creating opportunities for transformational experiences.

Meet Our 2022/2023 Mason Artists-in-Residence

Learn more about the Mason Artist-in-Residence program at cfa.gmu.edu/about/mason-artists-residence

NRITYAGRAM DANCE ENSEMBLE

In collaboration with

Chitrasena Dance Company

Āhuti Saturday, November 5 at 8 p.m.

SILKROAD ENSEMBLE

Uplifted Voices Sunday, January 29 at 4 p.m.

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INDIGENOUS ENTERPRISE

Indigenous Liberation Saturday, April 29 at 8 p.m.

College of Visual and Performing Arts

student productions

See the stars of tomorrow in these exciting student productions presented by Mason’s Dance, Music, and Theater students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

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School of Dance

2023 GALA CONCERT March 24–25 at 8 p.m.

The Gala Concert is Mason Dance Company’s crowning season event featuring a program of works by contemporary professional choreographers. $28 adults; $15 students, faculty/staff, and seniors

School of Theater

“...a crown jewel of the cultural landscape.”

-The Washington Post

HEAD OVER HEELS

October 27–29 at 8 p.m. / October 29–30 at 2 p.m.

Music by The Go-Go’s / Lyrics by The Go-Go’s Directed by Erin Gardiner / Musical direction by Joe Walsh Book by Jeff Whitty; adapted by James Magruder Based on the book The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia by Sir Philip Sydney Head Over Heels is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q, and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their kingdom from extinction. This hilarious story is set to the music of the iconic 1980s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs “We Got the Beat” and Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth.” Produced by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing www.broadwaylicensing.com $35 adults; $15 students, faculty/staff, and seniors

Dewberry School of Music

MASON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHOIRS HOLIDAY CONCERT

December 4 at 7 p.m.

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Join us for a joyous concert celebration by the Dewberry School of Music as we ring in the holiday season! Showcasing Mason Symphony Orchestra and Choirs, this evening will feature holiday favorites and festive new works performed by extraordinary student artists. $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 youth through Grade 12

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An evening like no other Please join us for

AN EVENING CELEBRATING THE ARTS AT MASON TO BENEFIT SCHOLARSHIPS AND THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

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Anne Bolger and Steven Golsch, Event Co-Chairs

oin us for a benefit in support of student scholarships at George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, Mason Community Arts Academy, Green Machine Ensembles, and the Great Performances at Mason season at the Center for the Arts. The evening begins by showcasing the remarkable talents of Mason students amid an array of spectacular food and beverages and culminates in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall where Tony and Emmy® Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth makes her Center for the Arts debut to celebrate its recent 30th Anniversary Season. She’s left an indelible mark on Broadway with her performance as Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked and as Sally in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Her turns on The West Wing, Glee, and Pushing Daisies are absolutely binge-worthy. Don’t miss this endearingly down to earth and comedic artist that The New York Times calls a “perky performer with the powerhouse pipes.” $350/person ($200 benefits value) Sponsorship packages available beginning at $2,000.

For more information, contact Susan Graziano at sglomb@gmu.edu, call 703-993-4188, or visit artsbygeorge.gmu.edu.

5 p.m.

ARTS by George! Benefit • Student showcases featuring Art, Arts Management, Computer Game Design, Dance, Film, Green Machine Ensembles, Mason Community Arts Academy, Music, and Theater throughout open studios and rehearsal halls of the deLaski Performing Arts Building • Creative cuisine and wine bars throughout the event

8 p.m.

Call to Support-a-Student and Live Auction

8:30 p.m.

Kristin Chenoweth in Concert in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall

10 p.m.

Onstage champagne reception

KRISTIN CHENOWETH

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In grateful acknowledgement for their leadership support, the Friends of the Center for the Arts offers its Grand Tier Society members exclusive benefits to further enrich their participation in the life of the Center for the Arts including: • Grand Tier Society acknowledgement in performance programs and on a special recognition wall located in the Concert Hall Lobby all season long • Invitation to two Grand Tier Society events each season featuring special guests from the Washington Metro area • Grand Tier Society pin

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Students Grades 9–12 may attend without an adult, but must have a valid student ID.

Pre-Performance Discussions Visiting the Ticket Office

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Some performances are accompanied by a lively forum led by local experts or the artists themselves. The preperformance discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the performance start time, and are designed to provide a deeper understanding of the performance. These are sponsored by the Friends of the Center for the Arts and are free for all ticket holders.

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Row V (wheelchair spaces)

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Our Commitment to Accessibility

Due to ongoing health concerns related to COVID-19, venue policies may change as appropriate. See current policies at cfa.gmu.edu/expect.

Please note: Row E is the first row of the orchestra level for Virginia Opera events and other select performances. Wheelchair accessible seats and spaces are in Rows G, N, and V.

Group Sales

Group discounts are offered for groups of 10+ beginning July 5. Contact (voice) 703-993-8600 or visit cfa.gmu.edu/groups.

Accessible Seating Accessible seating is available through all avenues of ticket sales on a first-come, first-served basis.

The accessible seating locations consist of a space appropriate for a patron-provided wheelchair. Patrons requesting accessible seating are acknowledging that they or a member of their party require accessible seating due to a mobility disability as defined by the ADA or they require the features of an accessible seating location. Please call (voice) (703) 993-8881 or email (text) cfatix@gmu.edu with any accessibility requests beyond wheelchair accessible seating.

Accessible Services Requests for audio description, captioning, or interpretive services must be made at least two weeks prior to the event; more advance notice is appreciated.

Assistive listening devices and large print programs are available at the Courtesy Desk prior to each performance. For optimal assistance with accessible seating and other accessibility accommodations, please contact the Ticket Office.

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