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2023 / 2024 SEASON

We are thrilled to bring you the 2023/2024 season at the Center for the Arts—a creative revelation packed with artistic talent. Tony-, GRAMMY-, and Emmy Award-winner Renée Elise Goldsberry takes centerstage as the 2023 ARTS by George! headliner opening the season. Folk star Rhiannon Giddens joins Silkroad Ensemble for the second year of its residency with the sounds of American Railroad. Famed soprano Renée Fleming joins the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra in a concert featuring Strauss’ achingly beautiful Four Last Songs. The season also features innovative performances from Mnozil Brass, where slapstick comedy meets virtuosic jazz, choreographer Kyle Abraham’s urban hip-hop blending with classical dance, and the groundbreaking Martha Graham Dance Company featuring iconic repertory pieces along with new work. Some of our favorite artists will be back too, including Virginia Opera and the American Festival Pops Orchestra. Families can enjoy Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE and the whimsical B – The Underwater Bubble Show. You are sure to find plenty to delight and inspire you this season!

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VIRGINIA OPERA, THE VALKYRIE 2022 This season, enjoy Siegfried (p.4), the third installment in Wagner’s The “Ring” cycle.

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ARTS BY GEORGE!

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RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY IN CONCERT

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

Tony-, GRAMMY-, and Emmy Award-winning star of stage and screen Renée Elise Goldsberry takes centerstage as the 2023 ARTS by George! headliner in a dazzling concert featuring Broadway hits and American songbook classics. “A sparkplug of musical wit and vitality” (The New York Times), Goldsberry is best known for her Tony Award-winning portrayal of Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton As a member of the original cast, she also received a GRAMMY Award when the original cast album won Best Musical Theater Album in 2016, featuring her showstopping rendition of “Satisfied.” In addition to her Broadway appearances in The Color Purple, Lion King, and Rent, audiences will also recognize Goldsberry for her many television roles including ABC’s One Life to Live, CBS’s The Good Wife, Peacock’s Girls5eva, and Disney+’s She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. There is no doubt this performance will leave you more than “satisfied” with Goldsberry’s “commanding power, laced with vulnerability” (Houstonian). ALL

$100, $75, $50

Renée Elise Goldsberry in Concert is part of the annual ARTS by George! benefit, supporting student scholarships, the Mason Community Arts Academy, Green Machine Ensembles, and the Great Performances at Mason season at the Center for the Arts. Learn more about the 2023 ARTS by George! at artsbygeorge.gmu.edu.

Tickets to ARTS by George! and Renée Elise Goldsberry in Concert are not available as part of a subscription package or at a discount. Tickets for this performance go on sale August 1. Prior to August 1, subscribers may purchase tickets as a special event add-on.

VIRGINIA OPERA SIEGFRIED

Composed by Richard Wagner

Adaptation by Jonathan Dove and Graham Vick

Orchestrated by Jonathan Dove

Saturday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 8 at 2 p.m.†

Reenter the fantasy realm of gods and heroes in Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen (The “Ring” cycle). The most lighthearted of the four epic operas tells of Siegfried’s journey into adulthood. Emerging as a hero, Siegfried re-forges his father’s shattered sword and sets off to reclaim the lost ring from Das Rheingold before embarking on a quest for the greatest prize of all—love. Infused with Wagner’s ingenious short musical themes (leitmotifs) to weave together the tale, Siegfried is conducted by Virginia Opera Artistic Director Adam Turner. Sung in German with English surtitles. ppd ppd $110, $70, $40

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MALPASO DANCE COMPANY

Friday, October 20 at 8 p.m.

With a dazzling combination of the head and the heart, Malpaso Dance Company is “sparklingly present… and remarkably strong” (The New York Times). Since forming in 2012, this classically trained Cuban dance troupe has ascended to the top of contemporary dance with performances that are as technically brilliant as they are passionately expressive. As an Associate Company of New York City’s Joyce Theater, Malpaso and the Joyce have worked collaboratively to commission original works from several prominent international choreographers, including Ronald K. Brown, Trey McIntyre, Aszure Barton, Sonya Tayeh, and Robyn Mineko Williams. Join Malpaso as they work to uplift and represent Cuban dance with “a blend of unfussy ballet technique and lushly earthy modern dance, spiked with now-soft, now-explosive capoeira” (The Boston Globe). ppd $48, $41, $29

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METROPOLITAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH CHRISTIAN M c BRIDE

Jim Carroll, artistic director

Saturday, October 28 at 8 p.m.

For the past 20 years, Christian McBride has been one of the most prolific and well-known figures of jazz, and for good reason. You might know him as a multi-GRAMMY Award-winning bassist, or as the velvety voice behind NPR’s popular “Jazz Night in America” radio show. At this concert, he joins the audiencefavorite Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra led by founder, artistic director, and virtuoso saxophonist Jim Carroll, in an unforgettable night of bravado, improvisation, and jazz swagger. McBride’s larger-than-life sound, bold technical style, and Juilliard training have propelled him into the world of jazz. “Mixing Big Band Jazz with James Brown Soul, no one plays it like Christian McBride” (The Observer). ppd ALL $50, $43, $30

KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS ® WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL POWER AND PASSION OF BEETHOVEN

Sunday, October 29 at 7 p.m.

In Power and Passion of Beethoven, Jeffrey Siegel paints Beethoven’s life and music through two of the composer’s favorite sonatas: the tender and lyrical Piano Sonata No. 24 “for Therese” and the stormy and violent Piano Sonata No. 23, Appassionata. These two incredibly different works, penned while Beethoven struggled with profound hearing loss, epitomize his ability to translate universal concepts of love and adversity into enduring music. Siegel is “a pianist with a bravura technique and a big, gorgeous sound… and when the artist himself offers the inside scoop, the musical experience becomes vastly more personal” (The Denver Post). An interactive questionand-answer session will conclude this program. ALL $50, $43, $29

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MASON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE SILKROAD ENSEMBLE WITH RHIANNON GIDDENS AMERICAN RAILROAD

Sunday, November 5 at 7 p.m.

Returning for their second of three years as a Mason Artist-in-Residence, Silkroad Ensemble presents American Railroad, an initiative that maps American music through the various immigrant communities involved in building the Transcontinental Railroad. Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens joins the GRAMMY Award-winning music collective for this performance, which is told through the stories and sounds of African American, Chinese, Irish, Mexican, and Native American communities. Traditional instruments—such as the guzheng, pipa, erhu, and qinqin—cross paths with fiddles, bones, tambo, and banjo to remind audiences of America’s intricately interwoven history. ppd ALL $60, $51, $36

VIRGINIA OPERA THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

Composed by Gioachino Rossini

Saturday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m.†

Get ready to laugh and cheer for everyone’s favorite barber in this beloved masterpiece. Figaro, wily barber and wingman extraordinaire, is determined to help the lovestruck Count Almaviva woo the beautiful Rosina away from her lecherous guardian, Dr. Bartolo. The shenanigans unfold in Gioachino Rossini’s delightful bel canto and operatic comedy, The Barber of Seville. Presented by Virginia Opera, Rossini’s tour de force is a witty tale of bribery, deception, disguise, and, of course, true love. The music for this production is provided by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. ppd ppd ALL

$110, $70, $40

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FAIRFAX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH RENÉE FLEMING

Christopher Zimmerman, conductor

Saturday, November 18 at 8 p.m.

R. Strauss: “Dance of the Seven Veils” from Salome

R. Strauss: Four Last Songs  Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances

Renée Fleming joins the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO) for an evening featuring the Four Last Songs by Richard Strauss. This performance is a co-presentation with the FSO. Fleming captivates audiences with her sumptuous voice as “possibly the most beautiful soprano voice in the world” (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung).

Led by Music Director and Conductor Christopher Zimmerman, the FSO is “a serious force to be reckoned with” (The Washington Post). ppd $100, $75, $50

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CHANTICLEER A CHANTICLEER CHRISTMAS

Saturday, November 25 at 8 p.m.

Rejoice! Chanticleer, the GRAMMY Award-winning vocal ensemble, is coming to town to spread warmth and light. A Chanticleer Christmas showcases an inspired and far-ranging repertoire full of new a cappella arrangements of well-known tunes— from Renaissance music to Gospel hymns, Christmas carols from all around the world to songs from the “Great American Songbook.” With 12 expressive voices ranging from soprano to bass harmonically melded for unparalleled beauty and clarity, Chanticleer has impeccable style and has amassed a huge following— selling over one million albums and performing thousands of live concerts since its creation in 1978. “The singing of Chanticleer is breathtaking in its accuracy of intonation, purity of blend, variety of color and swagger of style”

(The Boston Globe). ppd ALL $58, $49, $34

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WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL FESTIVE FRENCH FARE

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NATALIE M ac MASTER AND DONNELL LEAHY

A CELTIC FAMILY CHRISTMAS

Saturday, December 2 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 26 at 7 p.m.

In Festive French Fare, Jeffrey Siegel showcases Debussy’s Clair de Lune, Ravel’s magical Jeux d’eau depicting the sound of water, Poulenc’s joyful and witty Trois Mouvements Perpetuels, and Fauré’s glorious Impromptu in A-flat major. Through these pieces, he delves into the lives of the four composers responsible for crafting the French musical aesthetic of the 20th century. Siegel’s unique “concerts with commentary” format delivers deep insight with wit and humor, and his piano playing is incomparable. “Siegel’s programs strengthen the fragile bonds of communication between composer and listener and are as welcome as they are rare” (The Chicago Tribune). An interactive question-and-answer session will conclude this program.

ALL $50, $43, $29

Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy return to the Center for the Arts for a Celtic experience like no other. In A Celtic Family Christmas, the charming duo invites you and your family into their holiday traditions on Cape Breton Island with charming stories of family, farming, food, and plenty of music. Even their talented children will join in the foot-stomping jigs, dizzying fiddling, soulful ballads, and spirited two-stepping. Fiddle masters in their own right, when MacMaster and Leahy combine their talents and magnetic chemistry, the stage crackles with electric energy. “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 $60, $51, $36

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AMERICAN FESTIVAL

POPS ORCHESTRA

HOLIDAY POPS: SONGS OF THE SEASON

Peter Wilson, conductor

Saturday, December 9 at 4 p.m.

The American Festival Pops Orchestra presents Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season, a cherished tradition and Center for the Arts audience favorite. Gather ’round for this annual concert that is sure to warm hearts and spread cheer. Now in his second season, Artistic Director and Conductor Peter Wilson welcomes old friends and new to the stage for a festive program of musical favorites, including an uplifting audience singalong of beloved carols. Don’t miss an evening that promises to put everyone—even the “bah humbug” Scrooges—in the holiday spirit! ppd

ALL $60, $51, $36

MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO A MARIACHI CHRISTMAS

Sunday, December 10 at 3 p.m.

Mariachi Herencia de México is a vibrant group of Mexican American musicians propelling the art and traditions of mariachi music to new heights. For the holidays, the ensemble brings the Latin American tradition of Las Posadas to the Center with songs of the season, such as “Feliz Navidad,” “Los Peces en el Río,” “Ave Maria,” and more! This trail-blazing Latin GRAMMYnominated group has released four highly acclaimed studio albums with chart-topping debuts on both Billboard and iTunes’ Latin Album charts. The ensemble has toured throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, performing in some of the most prestigious performing arts centers across the continent, including The Kennedy Center and Guadalajara’s Teatro Degollado. ppd ALL $50, $43, $30

HAMID RAHMANIAN’S SONG OF THE NORTH

Saturday, January 27 at 4 p.m.

Experience “breathtaking fireworks of creativity” (La Monde) with Hamid Rahmanian’s newest large-scale cinematic shadow play Song of the North. With more than 500 handmade puppets and an original score by renowned Iranian composer Loga Ramin Torkian, you’ll be transported to a magical and ancient landscape, rich in history and lore in this epic love story adapted from the Shahnameh (Book of Kings). The thrilling multimedia adventure combines state-of-the-art animation with the age-old art of shadow puppetry to showcase a collection of ancient Persian legends and Iranian national treasures. Recommended for ages 7 and older. ppd ALL $48, $41, $29

HOLIDAY HOLIDAY

Song of the North was made possible with funding by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Theater Project, with lead funding from the Mellon Foundation and additional support from the Doris Duke Foundation.

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Vasily Petrenko, conductor

Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano

Sunday, January 28 at 2 p.m.

Debussy (orch. by Ravel): Danse

Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major  Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) returns for an exhilarating program of Russian masterpieces. Under the esteemed direction of Maestro Vasily Petrenko, RPO plays Debussy’s sprightly colorful Danse (orchestration by Ravel). British rising star pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason, the 2022/2023 Artist-in-Residence with the RPO, masterfully performs Prokofiev’s popular third piano concerto. “She’s a phenom,” raves the San Francisco Chronicle; and is “calmly commanding… unfailingly subtle,” says The New York Times ppd ALL $85, $65, $50

VIRGINIA OPERA SANCTUARY ROAD

Composed by Paul Moravec

Libretto by Mark Campbell

Saturday, February 3 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 4 at 2 p.m.†

Based on the life and writings of William Still, an African American leader on the Underground Railroad who helped more than 800 enslaved people escape to freedom, Sanctuary Road distills and dramatizes the stories from Still’s book. Moravec and Campbell transformed Still’s daring stories of courage, perseverance, and sacrifice into an enthralling historical oratorio. Sanctuary Road received its world premiere staging in 2020 at Carnegie Hall in New York—a performance praised by Broadway World for its “riveting, pulsating wall of sound [and] stellar soloists.” The music for this production is provided by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra . Sung in English with English surtitles.

ppd ppd $110, $70, $40

† Audio Described

LES GRANDS BALLETS CANADIENS

DANCING BEETHOVEN

Saturday, February 10 at 8 p.m.

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens has been one of Canada’s best contemporary ballet companies for more than six decades. The ensemble pays tribute to the aweinspiring and monumental works of Beethoven with two inventive pieces. Dancing Beethoven opens with one of the world’s most recognizable symphonies, Symphony No. 5. American choreographer Garrett Smith uses the iconic opening—four striking notes that symbolize fate knocking at the door—to express the joys and liberation of accepting our individuality. Completing this double bill is a work set to Beethoven’s stirring Symphony No. 7, featuring choreography by the late Uwe Scholz and showcasing the ensemble’s precision, energy, and artistry. ppd ALL $60, $51, $36

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MASON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE A.I.M BY KYLE ABRAHAM

Saturday, February 17 at 8 p.m.

MacArthur Genius Award-winning choreographer Kyle Abraham has developed a dance aesthetic that defies genre, mixing and morphing from social dance to classical dance styles and back again, creating his signature postmodern gumbo. The Center presents his visionary works using various dance and music styles to uncover the relationships between identity, history, and geography. “It is a crazy, sexy, cool fusion of elite/street/ afro-punkism that is a visual feast”

(Dance Magazine). This Black-led contemporary dance company aims to create a body of dance-based work that is galvanized by Black culture and history. Abraham is the founder and artistic director of A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, “one of the most consistently excellent troupes working today”

(The New York Times). ppd ALL

$48, $41, $29

MNOZIL BRASS JUBILEE

Sunday, February 25 at 3 p.m.

Slapstick comedy meets virtuosity with the seven players of Mnozil Brass. Hailed as one of the world’s premier brass ensembles, this Austrian septet blends classical, jazz, folk, and pop with sketch comedy, silly songs, and sidesplitting buffoonery on their trumpets, trombones, French horn, and tuba. Mnozil Brass takes their name from Gasthaus Mnozil, a restaurant across the street from the Vienna Conservatory, where seven young music students met and began playing at a monthly open mic in 1992. 28 years later, Mnozil Brass performs for soldout houses around the world. Jubilee cheekily pays tribute and celebrates Mnozil Brass’s greatest hits over the nearly three decades of horsing around and playing music. Classicalite raves, it’s “one of the funniest, and most creative, chamber groups on the planet” and the San Antonio Reporter adds it’s “seriously funny, whimsically brazen.” ppd ALL $55, $47, $33

KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS ® WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL CHOPIN AND LISZT

Sunday, March 3 at 7 p.m.

In Chopin and Liszt, Jeffrey Siegel explores the sumptuous melodies and exhilarating virtuosity of two Romanticera superstars. Both Chopin and Liszt created impressive catalogues of melodious and heroic works, achieving a level of popularity not experienced by the virtuosos who preceded them. A masterful performer and communicator, Siegel demonstrates the glorious Nocturnes of Chopin and the dazzling Hungarian Rhapsody by Liszt, while sharing insightful stories about the lives and times of these 19th century legends. An interactive question-and-answer session will conclude this program. ALL $50, $43, $29

THE PEKING ACROBATS

Sunday, March 10 at 1 and 5 p.m.

For more than 30 years, The Peking Acrobats have revitalized Chinese acrobatics, fusing ancient athletic discipline with modern special effects to create a kaleidoscopic marvel for all ages. These world-class gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists, and tumblers provide a gravity-defying spectacle with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. Accompanied by live musicians who skillfully play traditional Chinese instruments, The Peking Acrobats execute daring maneuvers and display their technical prowess at trick cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. The Peking Acrobats will leave you and the whole family breathless with a performance full of exuberant pageantry and amazing feats that need to be seen to be believed. “The Peking Acrobats are pushing the envelope of human possibility, combining agility and grace in remarkable feats of pure artistry” (New York Post). ppd ALL $55, $47, $33

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VIRGINIA OPERA MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Composed by Giacomo Puccini

Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m.†

Virginia Opera’s season comes to a stunning close with one of opera’s most beloved works. Set in imperial Japan, Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly follows a young Japanese maiden after she is abandoned by a reckless American naval officer. Bound by tradition and honor, she fanatically believes her “husband” will return to her and they can be a family. Puccini’s haunting score—heavily influenced by Japanese folk melodies—is filled with music of unparalleled beauty. An all-female, Asian creative team brings a new lens to this tragic tale. Virginia Opera Artistic Director Adam Turner conducts the Richmond Symphony Orchestra. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. ppd ppd $110, $70, $40

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TRINITY IRISH DANCE COMPANY

Sunday, March 24 at 7 p.m.

“Elevate, engage, empower.” That is the mission of Chicago’s boundarypushing, genre-defying Trinity Irish Dance Company. The internationally praised company brilliantly fuses traditional Irish step dance with contemporary movement for a high octane, syncopated experience that is “impossibly complex” (The New York Times) and “irresistible” (Dance Magazine). With 16 dancers and a live musical ensemble, Trinity Irish Dance Company performs a captivating and joyous program that blends sheer percussive power with aerial grace. Celebrate Irish traditions with Trinity Irish Dance Company’s “sophisticated and commanding” (Los Angeles Times) take on the globally loved traditional Celtic form. ppd ALL $55, $47, $33

KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS ® WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL

THREE GREAT ROMANTICS

Sunday, April 7 at 7 p.m.

Experience heartwarmingly gorgeous and colorful musical gems from three popular Romantic-era composers— Grieg, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms—with the masterful storyteller and pianist Jeffrey Siegel. Three Great Romantics delights the ears, as Siegel plays short characteristic pieces from each composer. During this concert, Siegel reveals details of a fateful evening when the three musicians came together for the first and only time in 1888 at a New Year’s Day dinner party hosted by Adolph Brodsky, concertmaster of the Leipzig orchestra. “Jeffrey Siegel has everything: massive technique, musical sensitivity and character, wide tonal resources, immense reserves of power, and the ability to communicate” (Los Angeles Times). An interactive question-and-answer session will conclude the program. ALL $50, $43, $29

MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY FEATURING MASON DANCE COMPANY

Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m.

The revolutionary Martha Graham Dance Company brings a program that showcases iconic classics and new work. The evening opens with Steps in the Street, danced entirely by students of the Mason Dance Company. Next, members of the Martha Graham Dance Company perform Agnes de Mille’s tour de force, Rodeo, set to music by famed American composer Aaron Copland. The company will follow up that work with a new commission by acclaimed choreographer Jamar Roberts, featuring music by multi-instrument virtuoso and two-time GRAMMY winner Rhiannon Giddens. The program concludes with the joyful Maple Leaf Rag, Graham’s 180th (and last) choreographic work, created at the age of 96. Recommended for ages 12 and older. ppd ALL $55, $47, $33

MASON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE SMALL ISLAND BIG SONG

Saturday, April 20 at 8 p.m.

This moving concert experience combines music, spoken word, and stunning projections to showcase unique oceanic grooves and soulful island ballads, while shining a light on the devastating effects of global warming on 16 island nations. Framed against panoramic visuals, more than 100 indigenous artists are represented to highlight a shared seafaring ancestry with interconnected musical traditions. These unique lineages mixed with their diverse contemporary styles—roots-reggae, beats, grunge, R&B, folk, and spokenword—establish a contemporary musical dialogue between cultures as far afield as Madagascar, Taiwan, and Tahiti. Billboard ASIA describes Small Island Big Song as “one coherent jawdropping piece that is likely the first time these traditional instruments have been mixed together... The result is breathtaking.” ppd ALL $48, $41, $29

BAMBERG SYMPHONY

Jakub Hrůša, conductor Hélène Grimaud, piano

Saturday, April 27 at 8 p.m.

Wagner: Lohengrin, Prelude to Act I

Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F major Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor Wagner: Tannhäuser, Overture

One of Germany’s premier orchestras, the Bamberg Symphony, brings a program inspired by New Yorker music critic Alex Ross’s recent book Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music. Maestro Jakub

Hrůša leads a beautiful program that features music by Wagner as well as two of his German contemporaries, Johannes Brahms and Robert Schumann. Virtuoso pianist Hélène

Grimaud joins the orchestra for Schumann’s dazzling piano concerto. ppd $75, $65, $45

BRIAN GANZ: A CHOPIN RECITAL

ROMANTIC REVOLUTIONARY

Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m.

Internationally celebrated pianist, scholar, and devoted champion of Frédéric Chopin, Brian Ganz has illuminated the Polish Romantic era composer throughout his career. The Washington Post has declared, “One comes away from a recital by pianist Brian Ganz not only exhilarated by the power of the performance but also moved by his search for artistic truth.” His program includes Chopin études from Op. 25 and Op. 10, including Étude, No. 12. Ganz will also perform Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23; Scherzo No. 2, Op. 31 in D-flat major.; as well as mazurkas that he considers to be among Chopin’s most daring and experimental. The Center for the Arts is proud to co-present this performance with George Mason University’s Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music. ppd ALL $48, $41, $29

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DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE King for a Day!

Sunday, October 15 at 2 and 5:30 p.m.

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B THE UNDERWATER BUBBLE SHOW

Sunday, November 19 at 4 p.m.

Embark on an underwater adventure and discover a realm inhabited by seahorses, starfish, mermaids, and other whimsical and watery creatures! This lavish production combines spectacular acrobatics, enchanting dance, original music, astonishing visual effects, and lots and lots of bubbles to create a fanciful aquatic world. The story follows Mr. B, a man trapped in a chaotic and fastpaced life where there is always something to do and not enough time to get it all done. He happens upon a magical aquarium that appears inside his briefcase, and finds himself exploring the sea within, where he learns a valuable lesson about the importance of relaxation. ALL $25

The hugely popular Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE!, based on the #1 PBS Kids TV series, is coming to the Center! Daniel and all his friends invite you for a brand-new adventure where Daniel learns just what it takes to be king. The beloved characters come alive on stage with new songs to sing along to with surprise guests along the way! It’s an event filled with tigertastic fun, teaching the valuable lessons of kindness, helping others, and being a friend. ALL $50, $40, $25

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MUTTS GONE NUTS

Saturday, April 6 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Canines and comedy collide in Mutts Gone Nuts when husband and wife duo Scott and Joan Houghton unleash their troupe of four-legged friends for a dog-thrilling extravaganza like no other. The show includes some of the most talented dogs in the world doing barrel tricks, dancing, magic, and jump rope routines! The talented furry lineup even includes a Guinness World Record holder for the highest jump by a dog and a world champion frisbee dog. The show also features the talented comedian Jonathan Burns, a favorite of Penn & Teller: Fool Us, America’s Got Talent, and Disney Cruise Lines. “A Must See,” barks The Washington Post. ALL $15

THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS

Sunday, April 21 at 1 p.m.

Calling all bluegrass and American roots music fans to join around the “campfire” with the GRAMMY Award-winning duo The Okee Dokee Brothers. Long before the pair won five Parents’ Choice Awards, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing grew up as childhood friends in Denver, Colorado, where they enjoyed adventures like rafting down their neighborhood creek and hiking through the Rocky Mountains. Now, they infuse bluegrass music and playful lyrics with childhood wonder for the great outdoors, hoping to spark a desire in children to explore their surroundings and imaginations. “The lyrics are playful, engaging and subtly filled with life lessons. These are songs that encourage kids to find happiness with fewer material possessions and embrace adventure even in trying situations” (Chicago Tribune). Recommended for ages 3 to 8. ALL $15

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SIEGFRIED

Composed by Richard Wagner

Adaptation by Jonathan Dove and Graham Vick Orchestrated by Jonathan Dove

Saturday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 8 at 2 p.m.†

Reenter the fantasy realm of Wagner’s “Ring” cycle with gods, heroes, and an epic quest for true love. See page 4 for details.

$110, $70, $40

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THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

Composed by Gioachino Rossini

Saturday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m.†

Rossini’s tour de force is a witty tale of bribery, deception, disguise, and, of course, true love. See page 6 for details.

$110, $70, $40

SANCTUARY ROAD

Composed by Paul Moravec

Libretto by Mark Campbell

Saturday, February 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 4 at 2 p.m.†

Based on the life and writings of William Still, an African American leader on the Underground Railroad, Sanctuary Road brings these amazing accounts of heroism to the stage. See page 9 for details. $110, $70, $40

MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Composed by Giacomo Puccini

Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m.†

Puccini’s haunting score—influenced by Japanese folk melodies—is filled with unforgettable music that will stay with you long after you’ve left the theater. See page 11 for details. $110, $70, $40

POWER AND PASSION OF BEETHOVEN

Sunday, October 29 at 7 p.m.

Siegel paints Beethoven’s life and music through two of the composer’s favorite sonatas: Piano Sonata No. 24 “for Therese” and Piano Sonata No. 23, Appassionata

See page 5 for details. $50, $43, $29

FESTIVE FRENCH FARE

Sunday, November 26 at 7 p.m.

Siegel showcases Debussy’s Clair de Lune, Ravel’s magical Jeux d’eau, Poulenc’s joyful Trois Mouvements Perpetuels, and Fauré’s glorious Impromptu in A-flat major.

See page 7 for details. $50, $43, $29

CHOPIN AND LISZT

Sunday, March 3 at 7 p.m.

Siegel demonstrates the glorious Nocturnes of Chopin and the dazzling Hungarian Rhapsody by Liszt, while sharing insightful stories about the lives and times of these 19th century legends. See page 10 for details. $50, $43, $29

THREE GREAT ROMANTICS

Sunday, April 7 at 7 p.m.

Experience heartwarmingly colorful musical gems from three popular Romantic-era composers—Grieg, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms—with the masterful storyteller and pianist Jeffrey Siegel. See page 12 for details. $50, $43, $29

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METROPOLITAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH CHRISTIAN M c BRIDE

Jim Carroll, artistic director

Saturday, October 28 at 8 p.m.

McBride’s larger-than-life sound, bold technical style, and Juilliard training has propelled him into the world of jazz playing both upright acoustic and electric bass. See page 5 for details. $50, $43, $30

MASON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE SILKROAD ENSEMBLE WITH RHIANNON GIDDENS AMERICAN RAILROAD

Sunday, November 5 at 7 p.m.

Silkroad Ensemble presents American Railroad, an initiative that maps American music through the various immigrant communities involved in building the late1800s Transcontinental Railroad. See page 6 for details. $60, $51, $36

FAIRFAX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH RENÉE FLEMING

Christopher Zimmerman, conductor

Saturday, November 18 at 8 p.m.

Renée Fleming, one of the most celebrated vocalists of our time, joins the Fairfax Symphony for an evening featuring the Four Last Songs by Richard Strauss. See page 6 for details. $100, $75, $50

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Vasily Petrenko, conductor Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano

Sunday, January 28 at 2 p.m.

In this exhilarating program of Russian masterpieces, RPO plays Rimsky-Korsakov’s symphonic poem, Scheherazade, and British pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason performs Prokofiev’s popular third piano concerto. See page 9 for details. $85, $65, $50

MNOZIL BRASS JUBILEE

Sunday, February 25 at 3 p.m.

Hailed as one of the world’s premier brass ensembles, this Austrian septet blends classical, jazz, folk, and pop with sketch comedy, silly songs, and sidesplitting buffoonery. See page 10 for details. $55, $47, $33

MUSIC

MASON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE SMALL ISLAND BIG SONG

Saturday, April 20 at 8 p.m.

This concert experience combines music, spoken word, and stunning projections to showcase unique oceanic grooves and soulful island ballads, while shining a light on the devastating effects of global warming. See page 12 for details. $48, $41, $29

BAMBERG SYMPHONY

Jakub Hrůša, conductor

Hélène Grimaud, piano

Saturday, April 27 at 8 p.m.

The Bamberg Symphony presents a program that explores Richard Wagner’s complicated legacy and influence on music, art, and culture. See page 13 for details. $75, $65, $45

BRIAN GANZ: A CHOPIN RECITAL ROMANTIC REVOLUTIONARY

Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m.

Join Brian Ganz, internationally celebrated pianist and scholar, for this recital filled with beloved works by Chopin. (Note: this concert is not part of the pursuit to perform the entire Chopin catalog). See page 13 for details.

$48, $41, $29

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MALPASO DANCE COMPANY

Friday, October 20 at 8 p.m.

Classically trained Cuban dance troupe, Malpaso Dance Company, aims to uplift and represent Cuban dance with “a blend of unfussy ballet technique and lushly earthy modern dance” (The Boston Globe). See page 5 for details. $48, $41, $29

HAMID RAHMANIAN’S SONG OF THE NORTH

Saturday, January 27 at 4 p.m

With more than 500 handmade puppets and an original score by renowned Iranian composer Loga Ramin Torkian, you’ll be transported to a magical and ancient landscape. See page 8 for details

$48, $41, $29

LES GRANDS BALLETS CANADIENS

DANCING

BEETHOVEN

Saturday, February 10 at 8 p.m.

For decades, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens has been one of Canada’s best contemporary ballet companies. For its debut at the Center, the ensemble pays tribute to Beethoven with two inventive pieces. See page 9 for details. $60, $51, $36

MASON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE A.I.M BY KYLE ABRAHAM

Saturday, February 17 at 8 p.m.

Led by award-winning choreographer

Kyle Abraham, this Black-led contemporary dance company aims to create a body of dance-based work that is galvanized by Black culture and history. See page 10 for details. $48, $41, $29

THE PEKING ACROBATS

Sunday, March 10 at 1 and 5 p.m.

The Peking Acrobats provide a gravitydefying spectacle with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. Accompanied by live musicians, these amazing acrobatic feats need to be seen to be believed. See page 11 for details.

$55, $47, $33

TRINITY IRISH DANCE COMPANY

Sunday, March 24 at 7 p.m.

With 16 dancers and a live musical ensemble, Trinity Irish Dance Company performs a blend of percussive power with aerial grace. Celebrate Irish traditions with this “sophisticated and commanding” (Los Angeles Times) take on the traditional Celtic form. See page 11 for details. $55, $47, $33

MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY

FEATURING MASON DANCE COMPANY

Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m.

The oldest modern dance ensemble in the country returns to the Center with a program that showcases the company’s legacy through iconic classics and new work. See page 12 for details. $55, $47, $33

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CHANTICLEER A CHANTICLEER CHRISTMAS

Saturday, November 25 at 8 p.m.

A Chanticleer Christmas showcases an inspired and far-ranging repertoire full of new a cappella arrangements of well-known tunes—from Renaissance music to Christmas carols. See page 7 for details.

$58, $49, $34

NATALIE M ac MASTER AND DONNELL LEAHY

A CELTIC FAMILY CHRISTMAS

Saturday, December 2 at 8 p.m.

Fiddle masters in their own right, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy combine their talents and magnetic chemistry, making the stage crackle with electric energy. See page 7 for details.

$60, $51, $36

AMERICAN FESTIVAL POPS ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY POPS: SONGS OF THE SEASON

Peter Wilson, conductor

Saturday, December 9 at 4 p.m.

Welcome old friends and new to the stage for a festive program of musical favorites, including an uplifting audience singalong of beloved carols. See page 8 for details. $60, $51, $36

MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO

A MARIACHI CHRISTMAS

Sunday, December 10 at 3 p.m.

The ensemble brings the Latin American tradition of Las Posadas to the Center with songs of the season, such as “Feliz Navidad,” “Los Peces en el Río,” and “Ave Maria.” See page 8 for details. $50, $43, $30

MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO

ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE

In deep collaborations on campus and in the wider community, Mason Artists-in-Residence lead interactive workshops, conversations, and other events beyond the stage.

In April, Small Island Big Song’s indigenous artists from island nations—from Madagascar to Taiwan to Tahiti—weave unique grooves, spoken word, and stunning panoramic projections to explore global warming’s devastating effects.

In January 2023, the GRAMMY Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble launched a three-year residency with the Center featuring their new program, Uplifted Voices. This fall, Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens joins for their second season in residence.

In February, choreographer and MacArthur Fellow Kyle Abraham brings his company  A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, acclaimed for its work galvanized by Black culture and history.

Photo by Noir Prism Studios

COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

OUR COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE OF THE ARTS

Mason offers the intense professional training of an arts conservatory along with the vast resources of a major research university. As a Mason Arts venue managed by the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the Center for the Arts connects the classroom and the professional stage.

The Center supports and enriches the student experience with world-class performances throughout the academic year. Not only do students get free tickets to see internationally renowned performing artists, they learn from them in the classroom. 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 professional artists.

The Center is just one of the many excellent venues available for student performances and exhibitions. Students pursuing studies in Art and Design, Arts Management, Dance, Film, 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. Students refine their art not only in award-winning classroom facilities on the Fairfax campus but also at the magnificent Hylton Performing Arts Center on the SciTech Campus in Manassas.

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.

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STUDENT PRODUCTIONS

See the stars of tomorrow in these exciting productions presented by Mason Arts students.

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DEWBERRY SCHOOL OF MUSIC    GRAND PIANO CELEBRATION

September 10 at 3 p.m.

Join us for a joyous Grand Piano Celebration Concert by the Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music. Showcasing Mason’s extraordinary student and faculty artists, this afternoon’s All-Steinway School celebration will feature beloved masterworks and festive new compositions for solo and duo-piano, voice and piano, and piano chamber ensemble.

$20 adult; $15 senior; $5 youth (through Grade 12)

SCHOOL OF THEATER 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL

Directed by Rex Daughtery; music and lyrics by Dolly Parton; book by Patricia Resnick; based on the 20th Century Fox Picture; originally produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt, April 2009

Preview: October 19 at 8 p.m.

October 20–21, 27–28 at 8 p.m.

October 22, 29 at 2 p.m.

9 to 5 The Musical is based on the seminal hit movie. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thoughtprovoking, and even a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the lying, sexist man they call their boss; and, in a hilarious turn of events, they live out their wildest fantasy by giving him the boot!

$35 adult; $15 student and senior (Preview: $15)

General admission seating in Harris Theatre

9 to 5 The Musical is presented through special arrangement with the Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by: MTI. www.mtishows.com

SCHOOL OF DANCE 2024 GALA CONCERT

March 22–23 at 8 p.m.

The Gala Concert is Mason Dance Company’s crowning season event featuring a program of works by contemporary professional choreographers.

$30 adult; $15 student, staff, and senior

Saturday, September 30

Annie Bolger and Steven Golsch, Event Co-Chairs

Join 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 delicious food and beverages, and culminates in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall where Tony-, GRAMMY-, and Emmy Award-winning star of stage and screen Renée Elise Goldsberry takes centerstage as the 2023 ARTS by George! headliner in a dazzling concert featuring Broadway hits and American songbook classics. Goldsberry is best known for her Tony Award-winning portrayal of Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton There is no doubt this performance will leave you more than “satisfied” with Goldsberry’s “commanding power, laced with vulnerability” (Houstonian).

5 p.m.

ARTS by George! Benefit

• Curate your evening to take in all your favorite arts disciplines as you roam the open studios and rehearsal halls of the deLaski Performing Arts Building. Enjoy the many talented student showcases and interactive exhibits featuring Art, Arts Management, Computer Game Design, Dance, Film, Green Machine Ensembles, Mason Community Arts Academy, Music, and Theater.

• Creative cuisine is served in Horizon Hall with wine bars found throughout the event.

8 p.m.

Paddle Raise for Scholarships and Community Arts Programs

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our College of Visual and Performing Arts students and community members.

8:30 p.m.

Renée Elise Goldsberry in Concert

In the Center for the Arts Concert Hall

10 p.m.

Champagne Reception Onstage at the Concert Hall

Learn more and register online at artsbygeorge.gmu.edu

• $350/person ($200 benefits value)

• Sponsorship packages are available beginning at $2,000.

• For more information, contact Amanda Snellings at asnelli@gmu.edu, call 703-993-1593, or visit artsbygeorge.gmu.edu.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

FRIENDS OF THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS!

The Friends of the Center for the Arts have helped us introduce the arts to community members of all ages and backgrounds through masterclasses, workshops, concerts, and special events like Artists in Conversation.

Become a Member

The Friends of the Center for the Arts support the Great Performances at Mason and Family Series seasons, which provide an unbeatable showcase of talent from renowned national and international artists.

The generous and continuous support from Friends is the key to our success and ensures the Center for the Arts can continue programming outstanding performing arts from around the world and around the corner!

Contribute to these vital programs and more at the Center for the Arts by joining the Friends. Visit cfa.gmu.edu/friends or email fcfa@gmu.edu to become a member today!

FRIENDS OF THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Friends Make a Difference.

For more information, email fcfa@gmu.edu or visit fcfa.gmu.edu

Looking for More?

Join the Grand Tier Society! This group of Friends enjoys exclusive benefits and experiences including invitations to private Grand Tier Society receptions that feature guest speakers and artists.

Make the Most of Your Gift

If you work for, or are retired from, one of the many companies with a matching gift program, your Friends gift can have twice the impact. Your employer will match your gift and some companies even triple the amount of your gift—at no cost to you!

Simplify Your Membership

Choose to renew with monthly payments starting at $8.34 per month so your membership automatically renews and never expires!

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Directions

The Center for the Arts is conveniently located on Mason Pond Drive on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University, six miles west of the Beltway exit 54, at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. For more information, visit cfa.gmu.edu/plan-your-visit

GPS Address:

4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030

GPS Address for Lot K:

4584 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, Virginia 22030

Parking for Great Performances at Mason and Family Series

Cancelations

Extraordinary circumstances, such as weather or public health concerns, may cause an event to be canceled or rescheduled. Change announcements are emailed to all ticket holders and posted on our website.

Performance Times

The Center for the Arts strives to start all performances on time. Please allow extra time to reach the Fairfax campus and be seated. Patrons arriving after the start of a performance will be seated at the discretion of house management and as dictated by artists’ requirements.

Youth Discount Tickets

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 the Renée Elise Goldsberry in Concert performance and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE.) All patrons, regardless of age, require a ticket. In an effort to ensure an exceptional experience for all of our patrons, we recommend that children attending events other than Family Series events be at least six years of age. Children through Grade 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Students Grades 9–12 may attend without an adult, but must have a valid student ID.

Pre- and Post-Performance Discussions

Some performances are accompanied by a lively forum led by local experts or the artists themselves. Pre-performance 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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Purchasing or exchanging a ticket? Free 15-minute temporary parking is located on Mason Pond Drive in front of the Center.

SEATING CHART & ACCESSIBILITY

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SEATING CHART

A detailed version of the seating chart can be viewed at cfa.gmu.edu/tickets/seating-charts

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY

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, interpretive services, or Braille programs must be made at least two weeks prior to the event; more advance notice is appreciated. Assistive listening devices are available at the Concert Hall Courtesy Desk (on the left-hand side of the main lobby) prior to each performance. Large-print programs will be available upon request. For optimal assistance with accessible seating and other accessibility accommodations, please contact the Ticket Office.

Sensory Kits

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.

Adult and child-safe Sensory Kits can be checked out at the Courtesy Desk prior to performances. Quantities are limited and available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Each kit includes a pillowcase to drape over the seat, over-the-ear headphones, sensory fidgets, and a pen and notepad.

Group Sales

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

Tickets for Mason Students

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 student tickets available. Visit cvpa.gmu.edu/freetickets

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Risk-Free Ordering

Subscribers can always exchange into another season performance without fees.**

If a performance has to be canceled or rescheduled, you will get your choice of account credit towards future tickets or a refund.

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Subscription Payment Plan

Use our convenient plan to spread payments out over three months. Please request a payment plan when ordering by phone or in person. The deadline to enroll in a payment plan is June 21. Payment plans must be charged to a credit card (VISA, MasterCard, or American Express) that must remain current until the final payment has been received. Payments will be divided into three equal parts.† The first payment will be charged on June 21, the second payment will be charged on July 21, and the final payment will be charged on August 22. Tickets will not be distributed until the final payment has been received.

Seating Priority: How Orders Are Filled

Seating priority is first based on the date a subscriber’s order is received at the Ticket Office. Friends of the Center for the Arts members receive highest priority. Tickets are mailed to subscribers in late August.

Note: Friends of the Center for the Arts priority period begins two weeks prior to the general public on-sale date for subscriptions. See p. 23 for details on how to become a Friend of the Center for the Arts.

Ticket Exchanges

Subscribers may exchange tickets without fees for another event in the same season. Tickets must be returned to the Ticket Office either in person, by mail, or by email no later than the day before the performance date that appears on the ticket(s). For more information, visit cfa.gmu.edu/tickets/ticket-policies

Additional Tickets Discount

Subscribers may order additional tickets along with their subscription or throughout the season at a 15% discount.** It may be used, for example, when a subscriber wants to bring a guest to one of the performances in their series. Seating will be assigned on a best-available basis. It is likely these seats will be neither adjacent to the seats for your subscription nor the same for each event.

Subscription Handling Charge

All subscription orders are subject to a $12 handling charge in lieu of individual ticket purchasing fees. The handling charge subsidizes the ticket delivery cost of the subscription packet and the subscriber benefits. This one-time charge is applied to orders purchased online, over the phone, and in person.

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Please note: Contributions to the Center for the Arts and ARTS by George! tickets are not included in the payment plan. Payment for these items will not be divided into three equal parts but will be charged in full in addition to your first payment. Payments that are declined will be resubmitted until authorized. Regardless of any authorization issues, the established payment plan schedule will not change.