Hylton Performing Arts Center 21/22 Season Brochure

2021–2022 SEASON

RETURN TO LIVE PERFORMANCE Welcome back to the arts.

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CELEBRATE LIVE PERFORMANCE The curtain is going up! We’ve come through an unprecedented time of darkened stages, and now we celebrate the return to live arts experiences. Plan now to be at the Hylton Center for the 2021-2022 season.

A stunning arts experience is waiting for you.

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TICKETS ON SALE Tickets to all fall 2021 performances are available beginning August 10. Tickets to spring 2022 performances go on sale on October 12.

Don’t Miss Out

Be sure to get the most up-to-date information by checking the Hylton Center website, HyltonCenter.org, and signing up for email updates. You’ll get updates about when tickets go on sale and reminders about upcoming performances.

Risk-Free Ordering

During this time when things can change quickly, please know that you can order tickets without worry. During the 2021-2022 season, free ticket exchanges are available for Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, and Matinee Idylls performances. If a performance is canceled, you will receive your choice of a full refund or account credit for future tickets.

Thank You Past Subscribers

TABLE OF CONTENTS Hylton Center EXTRA! Leslie Odom, Jr........................... 4 Hylton on the Hill..................................................................5 October 10: Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel......................................................... 6 October 30: Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra..................... 6 November 14: The War and Treaty.....................................7

2019-2020 subscribers receive a 20% discount on all fall Hylton Presents performances. Subscribers will receive an email with information on how to claim this discount. Ticket options for 2022 will be announced soon. Subscriptions will not be available for events in 2021.

November 28: Chanticleer..................................................7

Family-Friendly Performances

February 19: Ballet Hispánico........................................... 9

Performances we recommend as most suitable for families with children to enjoy together are identified by this family-friendly symbol.

Children and youth through Grade 12 get half-price tickets to any Hylton Presents performance.

We are committed to ensuring performances are accessible to all patrons.

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December 5: Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas......................................... 8 December 10: American Festival Pops Orchestra......... 8 February 5: The Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic Orchestra................................................ 9 February 26: Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom........................10 March 6: Velocity Irish Dance..........................................10 March 27: Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel......................................................... 11 April 24: Acrobuffos............................................................ 11 May 14: American Festival Pops Orchestra................... 12 Hylton Family Series.......................................................... 13 Matinee Idylls......................................................................14 Friends of the Hylton Center........................................... 15 Arts Partners.................................................................. 16–17 Seating Chart & Accessibility.......................................... 18 Plan Your Visit..................................................................... 19

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Hylton Center EXTRA!

LESLIE ODOM, JR. Saturday, April 30 at 8 p.m.

Known globally for his Tony Award-winning performance as Aaron Burr in the hit musical Hamilton, Broadway superstar Leslie Odom, Jr. presents a thrilling concert for the Hylton Center’s 12th Anniversary Gala! Odom, Jr. is a multifaceted performer whose career spans theater, television, film, and GRAMMY Awardwinning music. Most recently he starred as the legendary singer Sam Cooke in the critically acclaimed Amazon film adaptation of the Olivier Award-nominated play, One Night in Miami. His portrayal of the soul icon has been met with widespread praise, earning him nominations for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Critics’ Choice Award, Golden Globe Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards, among others. Odom, Jr. also wrote, composed, and performed the film’s original song, “Speak Now,” for which he was nominated for an Oscar and received a Critics’ Choice Award for Best Song along with several other nominations. Other recent projects include voicing “Owen Tillerman” in Josh Gad’s animated musical-comedy series Central Park and starring alongside Cynthia Erivo in the Harriet Tubman biopic Harriet. In 2018, he added author to his resume with the release of his book, Failing Up: How to Take Risks, Aim Higher, and Never Stop Learning. He has released four albums and his film and TV credits include The Many Saints of Newark, Love in the Time of Corona, Murder on the Orient Express, Only, Red Tails, and Smash. Music fans will not want to miss this celebrated performer live in the Hylton Center’s intimate Merchant Hall.

$100, $75, $60 Tickets go on sale on October 12.

Discounted tickets are not available for this performance.

You’re Invited

12th Anniversary Gala Celebration

Double the celebration— two evenings of Gala festivities!

Friday, April 29

Join us for an elegant cocktail reception, followed by dinner on the Merchant Hall stage. Bid in both a silent and live auction, as well as Raise Your Paddle to support the Veterans and the Arts Initiative. The evening will also include recognition of this year’s honorees, Lovey Hammel and Denise McPhail, for their many contributions to the arts in our community and George Mason University.

Saturday, April 30

Enjoy prime seating for an enchanting concert by Leslie Odom, Jr. Gala sponsors at the Gold level and up will then gather for an exclusive dessert reception in the new Education and Rehearsal Wing.

Support the Hylton Center and celebrate—become a Gala sponsor today! Individual tickets begin at $300 and table sponsorships begin at $5,000 for a table of 10.

For more information, visit HyltonCenter.org/give/ anniversary-gala or contact

Carol Merchant Kirby and Peter Kirby

Investing in Our Communities

Hylton Center EXTRA! Sponsors

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Buck and Julie Waters

Emily Robinson erobinse@gmu.edu 571-242-7049

an outdoor performance space with seating on a natural rise just behind the theater

THE GRASCALS

THE U.S. ARMY BAND

DOWNRANGE

Sunday, September 26 at 4 p.m.

Saturday, September 18 at 4 p.m.

Join The U.S. Army Band Downrange for a free celebratory concert to kick off the 2021-2022 Hylton Center season. Downrange is a part of the most prestigious military band in the U.S. Army and supports the men and women of the Armed Services through popular music while reaching all audiences with their repertoire of rock, pop, country, R&B, and inspirational signature patriotic arrangements. FREE

Straight from Nashville, The Grascals make their debut appearance at the Hylton Center with a lively outdoor performance filled with Bluegrass and classic country tunes. This six-piece band won over audiences at the Grand Old Opry with their blend of modern sophistication steeped in traditional charm.

The Grascals have earned three GRAMMY nominations and two Entertainer of the Year Awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association. $25 adults, $12.50 youth through Grade 12

This concert is made possible due to the mission of military bands to provide free concerts for the public, including this Hylton on the Hill performance for the Hylton Center’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative. George Mason University’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative is a proud sponsor of this performance.

BUMPER JACKSONS Sunday, September 19 at 4 p.m.

Bumper Jacksons are painting America’s story from the streets of New Orleans to Appalachian hollers. Unafraid to scrap together new sounds from forgotten 78’s, the Bumper Jacksons elegantly balance paying homage to traditions while fashioning their own unique, playful style. They have been honored multiple times as the Mid-Atlantic’s “Artist of the Year,” “Best Country/Americana Band” & “Best Folk Band” at the Washington Area Music Awards. $25 adults, $12.50 youth through Grade 12

Randall and Anna Edwards

Investing in Our Communities

CARLY HARVEY’S KISS & RIDE Sunday, October 3 at 4 p.m.

2021 Wammie Award-winning artist Carly Harvey leads the energetic ensemble Kiss & Ride in a lively fusion of original music, blues classics, and unique arrangements of pop. Carly Harvey’s Kiss & Ride project is intended to extend blues to wider audiences and bridge the age gap between blues aficionados by combining current music with blues arrangements in the same set with blues standards, blues funk, and soul. $25 adults, $12.50 youth through Grade 12 American Roots Series Sponsors Hylton on the Hill Sponsors

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WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL Classics Declassified Sunday, October 10 at 2 p.m.

Uncover the mysteries behind some of the most familiar piano works

by Beethoven, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, and more in Classics Declassified. Virtuoso pianist Jeffrey Siegel acts as your musical detective and guide to unlock the intrigue and beauty of Beethoven’s “Farewell Sonata”—who was leaving, and why was the composer so deeply affected? Uncover what is Turkish about Mozart’s “Turkish Rondo,” understand how Rachmaninoff could grow to hate one of his best-known solo works, the C-Sharp minor Prelude, and discover the reasons why Debussy was so reluctant to publish Clair de Lune. Siegel’s “concerts with commentary” format gives the back story behind the piece he is about to perform. “A musical bridge-builder in action...

Siegel showed just how illuminating the combination of words and abstract music can be” (Toronto Star). An interactive question and answer session will conclude this program. $48, $41, $29

METROPOLITAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA Swingin’ with the Met Saturday, October 30 at 8 p.m.

Calling all Jitterbugs! Come celebrate the Big Band Era with the coolest cats in town, Northern Virginia’s own Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra. Artistic Director and alto sax virtuoso Jim Carroll leads this distinguished ensemble comprising the most remarkable jazz performers in the metro region, who will perform music from the libraries of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Cab Calloway, Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Kenton, Benny Goodman, and more. Carroll’s long and illustrious career has included performances with the likes of Michael Jackson, Nancy Wilson, Maynard Ferguson, Billy Taylor, Woody Herman and His Thundering Herd, and the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. Join us for a finger snapping, toe tapping good time. $46, $39, $28 ppd

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TICKETS FOR FALL 2021 PERFORMANCES ON SALE AUGUST 10

THE WAR AND TREATY

A Concert Celebrating Veterans and the Arts Sunday, November 14 at 7 p.m.

Drawing on traditional folk, country, R&B, and spirituals, The War and Treaty have earned praise for their dynamic and passionate performances. Named Americana Music Awards 2019 Emerging Act of the year, this husband-and-wife duo of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blount will dazzle in their debut at Merchant Hall, performing songs from their two acclaimed albums, Healing Tide and Hearts Town. The powerhouse couple brings their very relatable struggles to their music including Trotter’s battle with PTSD as an Army Veteran. Their song “Five More Minutes” stresses their uplifting message of staying the course and not giving up. Don’t miss “one of Nashville’s most thrilling new acts” (Rolling Stone magazine). $44, $37, $26; Free for Veterans and Servicemembers with ID (up to 2 tickets each) George Mason University’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative is a proud sponsor of this performance, providing a limited number of free tickets for Veterans and Servicemembers.

HOLIDAY

CHANTICLEER A Chanticleer Christmas Sunday, November 28 at 4 p.m.

It would not be the holidays without Chanticleer and their singular harmonic blend of 12 male voices ranging from soprano to bass. Welcome back our favorite holiday treat, spreading peace, joy, and a cappella with their festive holiday program, featuring American hymns, Christmas carols from around the world, Gospel melodies, and Renaissance motets. Named for the “clear-singing” rooster in Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales and called “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker, Chanticleer has sold more than 1 million albums and won two GRAMMY Awards since it began over 40 years ago. “Chanticleer fascinates and enthralls for much the same reason a fine chocolate or a Rolls Royce does: through luxurious perfection” (Los Angeles Times). $55, $47, $33 ppd

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JANE LYNCH’S A SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS featuring

Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and the Tony Guerrero Quintet Sunday, December 5 at 7 p.m.

What if two of your favorite comedy mavens decided to partner up for a hilarious, surprisingly tuneful Christmas cabaret spectacular?

A Swingin’ Little Christmas stars Jane Lynch (Glee’s Sue Sylvester, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Sophie Lennon) and Kate Flannery (The Office’s Meredith). This holiday edition of their hit New York cabaret show is the Rat Pack with a couple of broads. Accompanied by Tim Davis and the Tony Guerrero Quintet, they share their uniquely hysterical take on everything from Broadway classics to the Barry Sisters to Nicki Minaj. “[They were] captivating, the comedy spectacular, and the vibe was absolutely precious” (Get Out! Magazine). $65, $55, $40 ppd

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

Ding-dong, ding-dong, holiday bells are ringing. Gather with the American Festival Pops Orchestra and special guests for its annual Holiday Pops concert, which is sure to make spirits bright! A beloved tradition with our audiences, this heartwarming evening of holiday favorites includes a festive audience sing-along.

Maestro Anthony Maiello leads Northern Virginia’s own American Festival Pops Orchestra as it ushers in the season with a lively performance filled with musical goodwill and cheer. $60, $51, $36 ppd Holiday Performance Sponsor

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THE POLISH WIENIAWSKI PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Lech Wałęsa Freedom Tour

Wojciech Rodek, conductor / Paweł Wakarecy, pianist Saturday, February 5 at 8 p.m.

Lutosławski: Mala Suite Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 Schubert: Symphony No. 9 in C Major, The Great Traveling far from the thriving cultural hotspot in Gdańsk on the Baltic Sea, the Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic Orchestra will rouse the spirits with an evening of innovative works that explore themes of resiliency and freedom. Formed in 1944 out of the ashes and rubble left at the end of World War II, the orchestra has grown to become the largest music institution in Eastern Poland and often features the most prominent Polish musicians and many world-famous artists. Under the direction of esteemed Maestro Wojciech Rodek, the program features Polish composers Witold Lutosławski’s Mala Suite and Frédéric Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2, as well as pieces by other composers including Schubert, Grieg, Brahms and more. Piano soloist Paweł Wakarecy, first-prize winner of the 16th International Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, will perform with the orchestra. $55, $47, $33

ARTIST-INRESIDENCE

BALLET HISPÁNICO Noche de Oro: A Celebration of 50 Years Saturday, February 19 at 8 p.m.

Founded 50 years ago by National Medal of Arts recipient, Tina Ramírez, Ballet Hispánico is a renowned Latinx dance organization and was recently recognized by the Ford Foundation as one of America’s Cultural Treasures. Ballet Hispánico brings communities together to celebrate and explore Latinx cultures through innovative dance performances, transformative dance training, and enduring community engagement experiences.

Now they will grace the Merchant Hall stage with five pieces, including one that celebrates choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s 19 years with Ballet Hispánico and the vulnerability, care, and hope that comes with each artistic endeavor; Batucada Fantástica, which examines the music and dancers of Carnival in Rio; and more. As an Artist-in-Residence, they will also work with the community through classes and workshops during the week leading up to the performance. $48, $41, $29 This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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VELOCITY IRISH DANCE Sunday, March 6 at 4 p.m.

Get ready for Velocity Irish Dance, a highoctane celebration of the past, the present, and—most especially—the future of Irish dance. In their exhilarating performance, two dancing wunderkinds—James Devine (the Guinness World Record holder for the Fastest Feet in the World) and David Geaney (five-time World Champion Irish dancer)—are joined on stage by an incredible Celtic band, a scratch DJ, and other award-winning hoofers. They dance at lightning-fast speeds, tackling impossible scuffles and shuffles. It’s heart-pounding entertainment with an extra helping of soul.

“A wonderfully fast-paced and utterly joyful display of Irish dance” (The Scotsman). $50, $43, $30

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KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS

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WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL Storytelling in Tones Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m.

Become a classical music insider with virtuoso pianist Jeffrey Siegel. Popular with classical music lovers and newcomers alike, his unique “concerts with commentary” format gives the story behind the music. In this concert, Siegel explores enchanting musical narratives

by Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Manuel de Falla, Carl Maria von Weber, and Aaron Copland. Get the inside scoop on these works that tell specific stories with sound. Siegel is “one of those few pianists who impresses first as interpreter. A first-class musician who can sketch and colour with greatness,” (The London Times).

An interactive question and answer session will conclude this program. $48, $41, $29

ACROBUFFOS Air Play

Sunday, April 24 at 4 p.m.

Umbrellas fly, fabrics soar over the audience, giant balloons swallow people, and snow swirls, filling the stage with a spectacle the whole family will enjoy!

Without words, the Acrobuffos enrapture audiences with a beautiful visualization of air itself. This physical comedy troupe presents a stunning visual poem that brings to life the very air we breathe.

Full of color, light, and laughter, Air Play is “a joy from start to finish,” raves the Sydney Morning Herald. “You feel you’re witnessing divine natural occurrences rather than carefully devised circus stunts,” praises the Hartford Courant. Created by the husband and wife circus team of Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone, in collaboration with kinetic sculptor Daniel Wurtzel, Air Play is a whimsical, heartfelt, and funny homage to the magic of the invisible substance all around us: air! $44, $37, $26 This engagement of Acrobuffos is funded through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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AMERICAN FESTIVAL POPS ORCHESTRA Broadway’s Best featuring

Lisa Vroman

Saturday, May 14 at 8 p.m.

The American Festival Pops Orchestra presents a musical tribute to Broadway in an evening of popular melodies, timeless ballads, and nostalgic favorites. Maestro Anthony Maiello reunites with Broadway veteran and soprano Lisa Vroman, who starred as Christine in The Phantom of the Opera, and was the first to play both Fantine and Cosette in Les Misérables, among other acclaimed opera roles. Regarded as a “musical and theatrical marvel” (The San Francisco Chronicle), Ms. Vroman is a regular guest artist with symphonies around the world including San Francisco, Cleveland, Hong Kong, the Boston Pops, and New York Pops. Don’t miss this exciting program of Broadway classics featuring “one of American Musical Theater’s most beautiful voices” (Sir Cameron Mackintosh) performing the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and more! $60, $51, $36 Performance Sponsor

BRING THE FAMILY The Hylton Performing Arts Center believes that children should experience the arts early, often, and at affordable family prices.

Youth Discount to Hylton Presents Performances Children and youth through Grade 12 get half-price tickets to any Hylton Presents performance.

Look for the Family-Friendly Symbol To assist parents and guardians, we have selected Hylton Presents performances that will be most enjoyable for audiences of all ages and have designated them as “family-friendly.”

Learn more at HyltonCenter.org/family

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POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER Sunday, February 20 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Direct from the Vegas Strip, the Hylton Center welcomes Popovich Comedy Pet Theater. The whole family will be awe-struck by the juggling feats of Gregory Popovich along with the circus tricks of his adorable and spotlightstealing furry and feathered friends. A fifth-generation circus performer, Popovich developed his skills and love of animals performing with the Moscow Circus, Ringling Brothers, and Barnum & Bailey Circus. His popular act, voted the “Best Family Attraction in Las Vegas,” gives his motley crew of more than 30 rescue animals, including dogs, cats, geese, doves, parrots, and even a Shetland pony, a whole new “leash” on life. Witness dogs pretending to be students in a classroom, cats jumping hurdles, and more. Along with the animal antics, clowns, jugglers, and acrobats round out the circus fun.

Fun for all ages. $15 adults; $10 children

THE OKEE DOKEE PADDINGTON BROTHERS GETS IN A JAM Sunday, March 20 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Sunday, April 3 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.*

Bluegrass and American roots music fans, bring your youngins’ to experience the down-home Americana folk music you love with the GRAMMY Award-winning duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers. Long before the duo won four Parents’ Choice Awards, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing grew up as childhood friends in Denver, Colorado, enjoying outside exploits like rafting down their neighborhood creek and hiking through the Rocky Mountains.

Now, they infuse their family-style bluegrass music with childhood wonder and passion for the great outdoors, hoping to inspire children and their parents to create their own backyard adventures and ignite their imagination.

“The Okee Dokee Brothers remind us of the American belief that we’re bound for better weather. Their album celebrates everyday explorers, young and old, who rediscover that notion daily,” (NPR’s All Things Considered).

Paddington is in the kitchen cooking up a batch of his favorite jam when he runs out of sugar! He goes next door to borrow a cup from his neighbor, Mr. Curry, who is frantically preparing for a visitor.

Paddington volunteers to help, leading to hilarious chaos. Will Paddington be able to fix everything before Mr. Curry’s visitor arrives? With his duffle coat and battered hat, the ever-polite Paddington Bear has delighted audiences for over six decades with his well-intended misadventures in storybooks, on television, and on the big screen. Now is your chance to see the marmaladeloving bear onstage in his newest escapade Paddington Gets in a Jam. A sweet comedy from the creator of the hit production The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show.

Recommended for ages 3 to 12. $15 adults; $10 children

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All patrons must have a ticket. For Hylton Family Series only: children under the age of two who are held by an adult and do not occupy a seat may receive a lap ticket free of charge. Individual tickets go on sale October 12. Each seating group must include one adult (18+).

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Recommended for ages 3 to 9. *The 4 p.m. performance of Paddington Gets in a Jam will be sensory-friendly.

Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to all families with children with autism or with disabilities that create sensory sensitivities.

$15 adults; $10 children

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Matinee Idylls presents a fantastic “menu” of distinguished musicians presenting a colorful variety of chamber music.

Enjoy a prepared luncheon before the performance, followed by a one-hour concert and dessert reception with the artists.

LENA SEIKALY TRIO Tuesday, March 1

Called “one of Washington’s preeminent jazz singers” and “brightest voices in jazz” (The Washington Post), jazz vocalist and Washington, D.C. areanative Lena Seikaly performs a sumptuous afternoon of jazz standards.

She was a semi-finalist in the prestigious 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition in L.A., and has headlined at Jazz At Lincoln Center Shanghai, Elkhart Jazz Festival, Mel Bay Jazz Festival, Chestertown Jazz Festival, D.C. Jazz Festival, and Center City Jazz Festival.

Virginia Opera

A TASTE OF OPERA Tuesday, April 5

Virginia Opera returns with a passion-infused afternoon filled with drama, poetry, history, and romance. A small group of opera singers perform beloved arias, duets, and ensembles selected from recent and upcoming Virginia Opera productions.

Experience rising opera stars performing highlights from Virginia Opera’s vibrant 2021–2022 season.

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Markus Compton Tuesday, May 3

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In a delightfully unusual pairing, banjoist John Bullard and pianist Markus Compton perform folk-classical fusion music. The charming blend of sound harkens back to the combination of harpsichord and lute, transforming the works of Bach and Vivaldi with the artful and folksy banjo. Bullard’s pioneering musical experimentation is growing an international audience of fans charmed by this unique sound. Featuring George Mason University alum Markus Compton on piano, the program includes works by Schumann, Marcello, and Telemann, as well as some of Bullard’s solo banjo transcriptions of J.S. Bach. “What Segovia did for the classical guitar John Bullard may well do for the five-string banjo; elevate it to a respected classical instrument!” (Wireless Catalog).

This project is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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HYLTON CENTER ARTS PARTNERS PRINCE WILLIAM LITTLE THEATRE DIAL “M” FOR MURDER October 8-9; 15-16 at 8 p.m.

October 10 and 17 at 2 p.m.

ASAPH DANCE ENSEMBLE Daniel Faudree, Artistic Director

HANDEL’S MESSIAH & THE NUTCRACKER: CLARA’S CHRISTMAS Sunday, December 12 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Music, Dance, and Theater Presented

by Local Arts Organizations Each year, these local arts organizations present a vibrant program of performing arts on the stages of the Hylton Center.

Officially known as Arts Partners, these outstanding organizations are based here in Prince William County and the City of Manassas, and are evidence of the extraordinary talents and resources that exist in our area.

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The Nutcracker: Clara’s Christmas is an original and inspiring interpretation of the traditional ballet, The Nutcracker, and weaves the true meaning of Christmas into the classic story of Clara, the Nutcracker, and the Land of Sweets just in time for the holidays. Original choreography by Robert and Robin Sturm.

THOUGHTS OF SPRING: MIXED PROGRAM Sunday, April 10 at 3:30 p.m.

A lively and thought-provoking mixed program, Asaph’s Director, Daniel Faudree, creates an artistic offering that combines the light-hearted with the heartfelt as an old favorite is brought back to life while bringing new and exciting works to the stage.

CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (CAPAC) Denise McPhail, Founder

ANNIE, JR.

April 16, 17, 23, 24 at 3 p.m.

A precocious young orphan’s luck changes when she is chosen to spend time as a guest at the home of wealthy businessman Oliver Warbucks. Annie charms her way into the hearts of his household staff, and even the gruff “Daddy Warbucks” can’t help but learn to love this little girl.

Follow CAPAC at capacweb.org and look for information about their summer 2022 STEAM Summer Camp.

Set in the early 1950’s in London, England, tennis pro Tony Wendice marries beautiful Margot, who has exactly what Tony loves: beauty and money. The suspenseful plot thickens as Tony schemes to murder his wife for her money, and an American mystery writer, plus a cool, inquisitive investigator enter the picture.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

(TOURING VERSION) December 10 and 17 at 8 p.m.

December 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

December 12 and 19 at 2 p.m.

The classic story of the mean-spirited, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge comes to life in this cautionary tale about money and happiness. One cold Christmas Eve, Scrooge finds himself alone and visited by three spirits who show him his last chance to escape a horrible fate. The touring version of this holiday classic retains much of the flavor of the original, longer adaptation. At the close of this performance, be prepared to sing along to Prince William Little Theatre’s Choral Christmas Card.

SISTER ACT

March 11 and 18 at 8 p.m.

March 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

March 13 and 20 at 2 p.m.

This feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film has audiences jumping to their feet! When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is placed in protective custody where she is the least likely to be found: a convent! Filled with gospel music and outrageous dancing, this moving story, performed by a cast of amazing women of all ages, pays tribute to the universal power of friendship.

YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF PRINCE WILLIAM

Applications for the 2021–2022 season are now being accepted. New instrumentalists and experienced musicians alike are welcome. New this season: eligibility for the most advanced ensemble has been raised to age 21. Auditions are by invitation only and based on written applications which are due by July 31. To apply or learn more about YOPW performances, visit www.yopw.org or contact sheyna@yopw.org.

MANASSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA James Villani, Music Director

BACK TO THE CLASSICS

Saturday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m.

The Manassas Symphony Orchestra (MSO) returns to Merchant Hall with a program featuring classical music royalty.

With a few months left in Beethoven’s 250th anniversary year, the MSO celebrates with acclaimed violinist, Emil Chudnovsky, performing Beethoven’s extraordinary Violin Concerto in D Major.

Chudnovsky has been hailed by The Washington Post as having “Virtuosity…, showmanship, [and] artistry.” The concert closes with the music of Beethoven’s teacher, Haydn, in the delightful Symphony No. 92 in G Major (“Oxford”).

FAMILY CONCERT: COLOR AND LIGHT

Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.

The Manassas Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) annual family concert tradition continues with an exploration of musical colors and features Fairfax High School junior flute soloist, Irina Lin, performing Charles Griffes’ Poem. Audiences will also enjoy the world premiere of Virginia composer Jonathan Romeo’s Light, a musical portrait of the magnificent power of the human spirit. The concert closes with the MSO’s exclusive, colorful Music and Light Show Spectacular!

AMADEUS!

Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Brian Woods, praised for his thoughtful and dynamic performances, joins the Manassas Symphony Orchestra for an all-things-Mozart concert to perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto in A Major. Tchaikovsky’s homage Suite No. 4 (“Mozartiana”) opens the concert, and Mozart’s engaging Symphony No. 38 (“Prague”) caps the evening.

REFLECTION AND HOPE Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Colgan High School senior Angelina Seamster has been playing cello with the Manassas Symphony Orchestra since the 8th grade. Miss Seamster returns as a guest soloist to perform Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major. The orchestra closes the concert and its 2021–2022 season with Beethoven’s own favorite— Symphony No. 8 in F Major.

MANASSAS BALLET THEATRE

Amy Grant Wolfe, Artistic Director

DRACULA

October 15-16 at 7:30 p.m.

October 17 at 3 p.m.

Streaming begins Oct. 30 Manassas Ballet Theatre (MBT) presents Dracula, a dramatic and seductive production that transports the audience to Transylvania after dark. The Kim Reynolds Band accompanies MBT live on stage for a multi-layered, spellbinding performance.

THE NUTCRACKER

December 16–18 at 7:30 p.m.

December 18–19; 21-23 at 3 p.m.

Streaming begins December 24 Sweet Clara, naughty Fritz, dancing dolls, Drosselmeyer, and the Nutcracker Prince embark on a dreamy journey of fantasy and sweets. With stunning sets and costumes, MBT’s international company dancers, plus an ensemble cast and live musical accompaniment by the Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra, create magic for all ages.

GAITE PARISIENNE & MORE! March 11-12 at 7:30 p.m.

March 13 at 3 p.m.

Streaming begins March 26

Set to the back drop of a popular Parisian club, vibrant characters of the day gather for a night of dancing and romance.

The program opens with fresh, original choreography by veteran company members—a season highlight! Includes live musical accompaniment by the Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra.

CINDERELLA

MANASSAS CHORALE Becky Verner, Music Director

THE ROARING TWENTIES – THEN AND NOW Saturday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Join the 100-voice Chorale, its smaller Ensemble, and the top choirs from select local high schools as they celebrate popular tunes from the 1920s, as well as favorite stage and screen melodies of 2020.

SING GLORIA!

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

Get into the spirit of the season with the full Chorale and its 20-piece live orchestra in this popular concert of festive carols and popular holiday songs the whole family will enjoy!

WONDER, LOVE AND PRAISE Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m.

The Chorale joins forces with the Voices United Workshop Choir, a guest clinician, and a lively orchestra to “raise the roof” in this annual concert of sacred music that includes toetapping spirituals, beautiful melodies, and stunning arrangements.

YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW Friday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Take a musical journey with the Chorale, its smaller ensemble, orchestra, and the Greater Manassas Children’s Choir for an evening of music that features “time” as a central theme (songs include “Yesterday,” “Today,” and “Tomorrow.”) Student singers in Grades 2-8 join adults in this moving performance that closes Manassas Chorale’s 28th season.

May 20–21 at 7:30 p.m.

May 21- 22 at 3 p.m.

Streaming begins June 4 The magic of Cinderella closes out Manassas Ballet Theatre’s (MBT) 2021-2022 season. This fairytale ballet celebrates one of the most famous happily ever after stories ever told. A lush production set to the musical score of Sergei Prokofiev and performed live by the Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra brings Cinderella’s story to life in an enchanting ballet experience for all ages!

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For information about subscriptions to the Manassas Ballet Theatre, please visit manassasballet.org or call 703-257-1811.

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SEATING CHART & ACCESSIBILITY Seating Chart

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Tickets will be sold for all seats in the venue.

Details are available at HyltonCenter.org/covid

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

Please contact the Community Inclusion Manager at (voice) (703) 993-7154 or (text) mshatze@gmu.edu with any accessibility requests beyond wheelchair accessible seating.

Due to ongoing health concerns related to COVID-19, seating locations and venue capacity may change to reflect government/health agency specifications/recommendations.

A detailed version of the seating chart can be viewed at HyltonCenter.org/ticketsevents/ seating-charts.

Group Sales Group discounts are offered for groups of 10+.

Contact (voice) 703-993-7759.

ACCESSIBLE SERVICES For audio description, captioning, or interpretive services, we request two weeks’ notice prior to the event; more advance notice is appreciated. Assistive listening devices and large print programs are available prior to each performance. Please ask a Front of House staff member or at the Ticket Office.

For optimal assistance with accessible seating, please contact the Ticket Office.

Merchant Hall Seating Charts SEATING CHART 1

SEATING CHART 2

Seating Chart 2 is used for select classical music and jazz performances in the Hylton Presents series. All other Hylton Presents and Hylton Family Series performances use Seating Chart 1.

Please Note: Programs, artists, and dates are subject to change without notice.

All patrons must have a ticket, regardless of age.

Questions or Concerns About Accessibility Services?

Contact our Front of House and Community Inclusion Manager (voice) 703-993-7154 / (text) hylton@gmu.edu Text: Please call us through the Virginia Relay service at 800-828-1140

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HYLTON PRESENTS 2021–2022 SEASON

PLAN YOUR VISIT Directions

Cancelations

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The Hylton Performing Arts Center is located at 10960 George Mason Circle, in Prince William County on the Science and Technology campus of George Mason University, just 4 miles south of exit 44 on Interstate 66. For more information, visit HyltonCenter.org/about/map.html

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

Youth Discount Tickets Half-price tickets are available for children and youth through Grade 12 for all Hylton Presents events. (No discounts are available for the Leslie Odom, Jr. performance.) 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.

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Pre and Post-Performance Discussions

Convenient, free parking is available for all Hylton Center events in the lot adjacent to the Hylton Center with ample wheelchair accessible parking in the lot near the main entrance. There is a passenger drop-off area directly in front of the main entrance.

Some performances are accompanied by a lively forum led by local experts or the artists themselves.

Discussions are sponsored by the Friends of the Hylton Center and format will vary in fall 2021.

The pre-performance discussions begin one hour prior to the performance start time, and are designed to provide a deeper understanding of the forthcoming performance. They are free to ticket holders. For more information, visit HyltonCenter.org/plan-your-visit.

Visiting the Ticket Office Purchasing or exchanging a ticket? The Hylton Center Ticket Office is open Tuesday—Saturday 10 a.m.—6 p.m. and 2 hours prior to all performances.

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Please Note: Program artists and dates are subject to change without notice. All patrons must have a ticket, regardless of age. Due to ongoing health concerns related to COVID-19, seating locations and venue capacity may change to reflect government / health agency specifications /recommendations.