Hylton Center 24-25 Season Brochure

2024–25

A Mason Arts Venue

A Celebration of Artistic Excellence

The 2024–25 season at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, Virginia, promises a celebration of artistic excellence and embraces creativity, diversity, and shared arts experiences. The entire family will enjoy Disney’s Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert accompanied by a live band, then return for Cirque Kalabanté’s Afrique en Cirque, a multi-sensory extravaganza celebrating African culture. Theater enthusiasts will relish The Acting Company’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors and be inspired by Broadway sensation Mandy Gonzalez’s tribute to Veterans. The season boasts powerhouse female artists including tap sensation Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies LIVE; GRAMMY Award-winning banjoist Alison Brown; and a live radio taping of Mountain Stage hosted by two-time GRAMMY Award winner Kathy Mattea. We’re also proud to welcome back audience favorites the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, American Festival Pops Orchestra, Chanticleer, Seán Heely, and more! Now all we need is YOU!

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Youth

Youth through Grade 12 get half-price tickets to any Hylton

Performances for All Ages

Events that are appropriate for audience members of all ages, including children, are identified by this all-ages symbol. ALL

Sunday, September 22 at 7 p.m. $55, $47, $33

Capitol Fools

Kick off the 2024–25 Hylton Center season with comedy the D.C.-area does best—politics! Former cast members and the co-writer of the long-running, beloved Capitol Steps introduce their new musical parody ensemble, Capitol Fools, in an evening where no politician is safe and every absurdity gets its moment in the spotlight. The spirited, irreverent Fools are blazing new steps up a stairway of satire, holding up a mirror to goofiness across the political spectrum. Expect more bipartisan belly laughs as the Fools skewer the day’s news with witty song parodies, uproarious impressions, comical costume changes, and more. This performance contains content with mature themes.

Saturday, October 5 at 8 p.m. $48, $41, $29

Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra with Jeff Hamilton

Jim Carroll, artistic director

Join world-renowned jazz drummer Jeff Hamilton and audience favorite, Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, for an evening that places the musicality of the drum set front and center. Hamilton is versatile, in demand, and has an enviable career where he has shared the stage with Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Brown, Diana Krall, Woody Herman, Monty Alexander, Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, and more. Founder, artistic director, and virtuoso saxophonist Jim Carroll leads the orchestra, comprising some of the area’s finest musicians, and is also joined by vocalist Darden Purcell, George Mason University’s director of jazz studies. Enjoy a captivating evening with the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra that showcases the art and style of percussion. ppd ALL

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Sunday, October 6 at 4 p.m. $48, $41, $29

Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert

Disney Concerts and AMP Worldwide Present Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert national tour. Encanto lovers of all ages can sing along with their favorite GRAMMY Awardwinning songs performed by a live band while watching the full film. Encanto: The SingAlong Film Concert will include all the music of the Academy Award-winning film, including iconic hits like “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “Surface Pressure.” Fans are encouraged to dress up as Mirabel, Luisa, Isabela, or any of their favorite characters from the film and to use their voices to transform the Hylton Center’s Merchant Hall into one big celebration of the Madrigal family. ppd ALL

Saturday, October 26 at 8 p.m.  $48, $41, $29

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

Villalobos Brothers

Celebrate Día de los Muertos early with Artist-in-Residence and the GRAMMY Award-winning Villalobos Brothers, who are redefining contemporary Mexican music while delivering positive messages of brotherhood, equity, and love. Drawing on their classical training from prestigious institutions nationwide, this lively trio of virtuoso fiddlers, singers, and songwriters blends Mexican folk music with Latin, jazz, rock, and classical, creating a fun-loving and cheerfully expressive sound that has delighted audiences across the U.S. and around the world. As a Hylton Center Artist-in-Residence, the Villalobos Brothers will also work with the community through classes and workshops during the week leading up to the performance. ppd ALL

Saturday, November 9 at 8 p.m. $60, $51, $36

Mandy Gonzalez in Concert

Join Mandy Gonzalez, whose voice “has a potency even the most revered divas would envy” (City Pulse), for an evening of Broadway songs, film scores, and music from her debut album, Fearless. Gonzalez starred on Broadway in Hamilton as Angelica Schuyler, as Elphaba in Wicked, and as Nina Rosario in Lin Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights. Miranda has called Gonzalez, “one of the greatest singers on earth” and penned her the song “Fearless,” based on her work with the #FearlessSquad movement. The proud daughter of a Veteran, Gonzalez’s debut at the Hylton Center will also honor the Veterans in our community. ppd ALL

George Mason University’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative is a proud sponsor of this performance, providing free tickets for Veterans and Servicemembers (up to 2 tickets with ID).

Saturday, November 16 at 8 p.m. Sunday, November 17 at 2 p.m. $55, $47, $33

Cirque Kalabanté Afrique en Cirque

Cirque Kalabanté invites the whole family to Afrique en Cirque, a unique fusion of African arts and European circus traditions that makes for a multi-sensory extravaganza like no other. With colorful costumes and scenery, daring acrobats and dancers perform gravity-defying feats accompanied by the pulsating rhythms of a live Afro jazz ensemble. Inspired by daily life in his native Guinea, multi-disciplinary artist and founder of Cirque Kalabanté, Yamoussa Bangoura, created Afrique en Cirque to celebrate the vitality, joy, and beauty of African culture. “Explosive drumming and dance routines, the group delivered mind-blowing acrobatic sequences with extraordinary precision” (Vice Magazine). ppd ALL

Sunday, December 1 at 4 p.m. $60, $51, $36

HOLIDAY

Chanticleer A Chanticleer Christmas

The holidays shine brighter when GRAMMY Award-winning Chanticleer comes caroling to the Hylton Center with their beloved program, A Chanticleer Christmas. Welcome the “world’s reigning male chorus” (New Yorker) back in this rich and varied program of holiday wonders, including traditional carols as well as gospel numbers, in addition to music from around the world that spans centuries. Since 1978, Chanticleer has amassed a huge following— selling more than one million albums and performing thousands of live concerts. With 12 expressive voices ranging from countertenor to bass blended with precision, clarity, and breathtaking beauty, “it’s impossible to resist the voices of Chanticleer” (San Francisco Chronicle).

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Sunday, December 8 at 4 p.m. $48, $41, $29

HOLIDAY

Sons of Serendip

Invite the holiday spirit into your heart with classical crossover quartet Sons of Serendip. “Silky beyond reason” (New York Times), this billboard-charting foursome garnered national attention as finalists on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, where they earned praise as the “most musically talented act on the show.” Combining warm and inviting vocals, harp, piano, and cello, Sons of Serendip performs songs from their holiday-themed album “Christmas: Beyond the Lights,” showcasing their velvety harmony and fresh interpretations of traditional holiday tunes. ppd

Friday, December 13 at 8 p.m. $60, $51, $36

Sunday, December 15 at 2 and 5 p.m. $50, $43, $30

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American Festival Pops Orchestra

Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season

Peter Wilson, conductor

The American Festival Pops Orchestra (AFPO) spreads musical goodwill and cheer in this annual audience favorite! Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season returns under the baton of Artistic Director and Conductor Peter Wilson, a former Marine violinist of The White House and a “brilliant artist” (Washington Post).

Enjoy seasonal favorites for the entire family, plus special guest artists and an audience sing-along. The AFPO comprises more than 60 professional musicians and includes faculty from George Mason University’s Dewberry School of Music, U.S. off-duty military ensembles, and local orchestras. ppd ALL

Seán Heely’s Celtic Christmas

D.C.-based, award-winning Celtic fiddler, Gaelic singer, and harpist Seán Heely returns for a magical winter tour through the Scottish Highlands and across the rugged Irish coast. Featuring Highland and Irish dancing and the MacMillan Pipe Band, the festive journey follows ancient Gaelic carols tucked in perfectly with lively Irish tunes and familiar Christmas melodies with a Celtic twist. A musical ambassador for Scottish music and culture, Heely won the Dan R. MacDonald Memorial Prize from the Gaelic Performing Arts’ Clan Donald Lands Trust in April 2023. Audiences are invited to bask in the warmth of the holidays in this jubilant evening of fiddle and bagpipes.

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Saturday, February 15 at 8 p.m. $50, $43, $29

The Acting Company The Comedy of Errors

Written by William Shakespeare

Adapted by Christina Anderson

Directed by Devin Brain

The Acting Company presents 2022 Tony Award nominee Christina Anderson’s delightful adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s earliest works, The Comedy of Errors. In this farcical romp, separated families and mistaken identities create hilarious mayhem in a race against the clock. Founded in 1972 and based in New York City, The Acting Company has been hailed as “the major touring classical theater in the United States” (New York Times). The company has given over 400 actors an artistic home to develop their craft and has helped kickstart the careers of Kevin Kline, Jeffrey Wright, Patti LuPone, and Rainn Wilson, among others. Experience this comedic play for the ages. ppd

Sunday, February 23 at 4 p.m. $60, $51, $36

Czech National Symphony Orchestra

Steven Mercurio, music director Sandy Cameron, violin Maxim Lando, piano

Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 Barber: Violin Concerto Op. 14 Dvořák: Symphony No. 8

Czech National Symphony Orchestra (CNSO) performs a masterful program of fiery, powerhouse works under the direction of Music Director Steven Mercurio, featuring rising violinist Sandy Cameron performing Barber’s Violin Concerto Op. 14 and works including Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1 performed by Maxim Lando. The CNSO, which ranks among the most highly sought after orchestras in Europe and the United States is consistently praised for its versatile programs comprising classical, film scores, jazz, musicals, and more. ppd ALL

Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m. $50, $43, $29

Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel

A Few of Our Favorite Things

The internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns with his popular Keyboard Conversations®—concerts with captivating commentary. A Few of Our Favorite Things is a program of beloved, familiar works composed by some of the most popular composers of all time: Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, and Liszt—music known to non-concert goers as well as classical music aficionados. The program will conclude with a short Q&A with the audience. ALL

Friday, March 14 at 8 p.m. $48, $41, $29

JigJam

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, JigJam, “the best Irish group in bluegrass” (Irish American News), guarantees foot-stomping, heartpounding feel-good tunes. The quartet made its Grand Ole Opry Debut in 2023 to a sold-out crowd where they were joined by Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Steve Earle, and Lauren Alaina, among others. JigJam includes Ireland’s County Offaly natives Jamie McKeogh (lead singer and guitar); Daithi Melia (5-string banjo and dobro); Tipperary-born Gavin Strappe (mandolin and tenor banjo); and St. Louis, Missouri’s own Kevin Buckley (fiddle). These talented multi-instrumentalists have released three albums and are winning over audiences with their infectious blend of bluegrass and American folk. Celebrate the rich musical heritage of the Irish with “Ireland’s answer to New Grass Revival” (Midwest Records). ppd ALL

Saturday, March 22 at 8 p.m. $48, $41, $29

Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies LIVE

Founded by D.C.-native Chloé Arnold, protégé of Golden Globe winner Debbie Allen and Emmy Award-nominated tap dancer and choreographer, Syncopated Ladies LIVE is a spellbinding and inspirational all-female tap dance celebration of sisterhood, empowerment, rhythm, and joy. These dynamic performers are reinvigorating the artform of tap, weaving together inspiring stories, electric energy, and intricate footwork, while dancing to everything from pop and hip-hop to salsa and R&B. With viral videos that have amassed over 100 million views, Syncopated Ladies have worked with Beyoncé and performed on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance, Good Morning America, and at the U.S. Open Tennis Championship. Check out this Queen Bey-approved tap dance sensation in Syncopated Ladies LIVE. ppd ALL

Sunday, April 6 at 7 p.m. $70, $55, $40

Mountain Stage hosted by Kathy Mattea

GRAMMY Award winner and West Virginia native Kathy Mattea hosts a taping of Mountain Stage, live from the Hylton Center’s Merchant Hall. Since 1983, Mountain Stage has, for nearly 40 years, given listeners the “best seat in the house” for performances by rising stars and longtime legends. Recorded in front of a live audience, each two-hour episode features contemporary artists in genres ranging from roots, folk, blues, and country to indie rock, synth pop, world music, alternative, and beyond. Witness the stars of today and tomorrow in this on-the-road taping of one of the most beloved and enduring programs in public radio history. ppd

This performance will be taped live for radio broadcast and is recommended for patrons ages 7 and older.

Mountain Stage is produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting and distributed by NPR Music.

Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m. $60, $51, $36

American Festival Pops Orchestra

Armed Forces Day Celebration

Commemorate Armed Forces Day with a patriotic musical tribute performed by the American Festival Pops Orchestra (AFPO) in collaboration with George Mason University’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative, a nationally recognized program that is based at the Hylton Center. Under the baton of Peter Wilson, AFPO performs a stirring salute to the community’s Veterans. A former senior enlisted music advisor to The White House and Marine violinist for 30 years, Wilson retired in 2020 and was awarded the Legion of Merit. AFPO comprises more than 60 professional musicians from the National Capital Region. ppd ALL

George Mason University’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative is a proud sponsor of this performance, providing free tickets for Veterans and Servicemembers (up to 2 tickets with ID).

Artist-in-Residence Program

Through collaborative activities on campus and in the wider community, Artists-in-Residence lead interactive workshops, conversations, and other events beyond the stage. These artists work with the community during the time surrounding their performance.

In October, the Hylton Center welcomes Artist-in-Residence and the GRAMMY Award-winning Villalobos Brothers, who are redefining contemporary Mexican music, blending Mexican folk music with Latin, jazz, rock, and classical.

Hylton Family Series Artist-in-Residence

In February, sing and clap along to Taiwanese train songs, Tibetan jump rope rhymes, Cambodian folk songs, and sing-alongs in English while Elena Moon Park & Friends performs on string instruments, accordion, and drums.

Learn more at HyltonCenter.org/programs

Join the Friends

Friends of the Hylton Center is a dedicated group of supporters whose contributions ensure the vitality and diversity of our programming each season. By joining this esteemed group, you not only become a patron of the arts but also a cultural advocate for the enrichment of our community. With memberships starting at just $100, Friends gain early access to subscriptions, exclusive access to the Friends hospitality area during Hylton Presents performances, and invitations to special events like the Friends-only Season Announcement event.

For those who wish to make an even greater impact, the Copper Circle membership offers premium benefits. With gifts starting at $1,000, Copper Circle members receive a host of premium benefits, including concierge seating and personalized ticket assistance, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience at every performance. Moreover, these members gain access to the inner workings of the Hylton Center, with opportunities to meet the talented artists who grace our stages, access to the Lovey Hammel Lounge during Hylton Presents performances, and invitations to the annual Copper Circle Dinner and other VIP events.

Join us today and help us continue our legacy of excellence while ensuring that the Hylton Center remains a beacon of creativity and cultural enrichment in our community.

For more information

Online: HyltonCenter.org/friends

Phone: 703-993-7231

Enchantment Theatre Company

An Inspiring Series with Children in Mind

Mario the Maker Magician

Sunday, September 29 at 3 p.m.

Mix magic with robotics, add hilarious slapstick, and voila you have Mario the Maker Magician! Mario infuses classic magic tricks and illusions with high-tech robotic innovation to create an assortment of homemade contraptions that do his comedic bidding. Infectiously positive and bursting with heart, Mario’s on a mission to entertain and inspire future computer programmers, AI specialists, and robotic engineers along the way. He has appeared on Sesame Street, NBC’s Universal Kids, The Tonight Show, and a 2018 tour with illusionist David Blaine, who calls him “the best kids’ magician in the world!” $15

My Father’s Dragon

Saturday, November 23 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Based on the stories by Ruth Stiles Gannett

Story adaptation by Jennifer and Landis Smith and Leslie Reidel

Score by Charles Gilbert

Nine-year-old Elmer Elevator is on a mission to rescue a baby dragon held captive on Wild Island. Celebrating the 75th anniversary of Ruth Stiles Gannett’s Newbery Honor-winning book My Father’s Dragon, Enchantment Theatre Company brings this story to life by blending original music, puppets, and creative scenic effects. “It fully captures the spirit of the beloved stories, the essence of childhood, and the imagination of the audience, both young and old” (Phindie). $15

All Hylton Family Series performances take place in Merchant Hall, unless otherwise stated.

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 August 1.

Purchase all four for $51

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

Elena Moon Park & Friends

Saturday, February 8 at 11 a.m.

Celebrate folk and children’s music from around the globe with Elena Moon Park & Friends. With an emphasis on East and Southeast Asia, plus original songs reimagined to mix musical traditions, languages, styles, and stories, Park celebrates learning about the world through music. Sing and clap along to Taiwanese train songs, Tibetan jump rope rhymes, Cambodian folk songs, sing-alongs in English, and more, performed on string instruments, accordion, and drums. As an Artist-inResidence, Elena Moon Park will also work with the community through classes and workshops during the week leading up to the performance. $15

This performance takes place in the Gregory Family Theater.

A Year With Frog and Toad

Saturday, March 29 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Based on the books by Arnold Lobel / Music by Robert Reale Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale

Direct from Broadway comes the Tony Award-winning musical A Year With Frog and Toad, based on the beloved children’s books by Arnold Lobel. Featuring a jazzy score by Robert and Willie Reale and produced by Wishing Star Productions, LLC, this charming musical follows two best friends—cheerful Frog and curmudgeonly Toad—through the four seasons. A Year With Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures with wit and heart. Bring your entire family to experience what the Boston Globe raves “[is] a delight for young and old." $15

Up-close, down-home concerts with the best of bluegrass, country, blues, and more. Enjoy a casual setting in the Gregory Family Theater with food and beverage available for purchase.

* Individual tickets go on sale August 1.

Balsam Range

Saturday, October 19 at 5 and 8 p.m.

The 2018 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)’s Entertainer of the Year, Balsam Range makes its Hylton Center debut in an evening of mountain music. This North Carolina quintet has garnered 13 IBMA awards after 13 critically acclaimed albums, collaborated with renowned artists, and toured from coast to coast, remaining fiercely loyal to traditional bluegrass all the while.

Graham Breedlove Group

Saturday, January 25 at 5 p.m.

“One of the most exciting trumpet players on the planet” (International Trumpet Guild Journal), Graham Breedlove brings his quintet for an exhilarating program of music. The “luminous, fine-grained” (Washington Post) group, featuring fellow members of George Mason University Dewberry School of Music faculty, performs a mix of traditional New Orleans music, modern jazz, and original tunes.

Dylan Triplett

Saturday, February 8 at 5 p.m.

Dylan Triplett is a blues and soul prodigy from St. Louis, Missouri, and was raised in a musical family. He began singing at age nine and has been performing professionally since late 2016. His rise in the industry recently earned him the 2023 Blues Music Award for Best Emerging Artist Album presented by the Blues Foundation and the 2023 Blues Blast Award. The Hylton Center is thrilled to welcome Triplett and his band for their Hylton Center debut! ALL

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Alison Brown

Saturday, March 29 at 5 and 8 p.m.

GRAMMY Award-winning banjoist Alison Brown is renowned for her innovative sound blending bluegrass, folk, and jazz. She has earned praise and legions of fans worldwide touring with the Alison Brown Quartet and as a soloist, recording 12 critically acclaimed albums. This intimate evening with one of the most multi-faceted artists on today’s roots music scene is not to be missed.

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Matinee Idylls presents a series of intimate performances by a variety of distinguished artists. These delightful afternoons feature a one-hour concert, followed by a coffee and dessert reception with the artists.

Performances take place in the Jacquemin Family Foundation Rehearsal Hall.

Erinys Quartet

Wednesday, October 16

Though named after the Furies from Aeschylus’s The Oresteia, the Erinys Quartet aims to captivate with heavenly string music. The ensemble, which formed at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki and has performed across Europe and the U.S., will perform Bartók's String Quartet No. 3, Sz. 85 and Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 12, Op 127.

Tara McNeill and Alexander Bernstein

Wednesday, November 13

Irish flair meets classical panache with violinist and singer Tara McNeill and pianist Alexander Bernstein. McNeill is recognized as a member of the GRAMMYnominated group, Celtic Woman, and Bernstein is a faculty member at Shenandoah Conservatory. The husband-and-wife duo will perform original compositions from their album Across the Atlantic, traditional Irish standards, classical gems, and more.

Virginia Opera: A Taste of Opera

Wednesday, February 19

Enjoy a soaring selection of operatic delights performed by talented members of Virginia Opera, the Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Experience exciting, big talent in an intimate performance that includes famous arias and duets from the greatest hits of opera, in addition to Broadway showtunes and other diverse and exciting repertory! ALL

Juan Megna Trio

Wednesday, March 5

A George Mason University alumnus, Dewberry School of Music professor, and recipient of a Young Alumni Commissioning Award (’23), Juan Megna and Trio showcase musical influences from across the Americas. The Argentinian-born percussionist leads the Mason School of Music Latin American Ensemble. The Trio will perform a mix of Megna’s original compositions, blended jazz, Argentinian, and Afro-Brazilian rhythms.

CONCERT: 1:30 p.m.

TICKETS: Concert and dessert reception: $40*

*Individual tickets go on sale August 1.

Arts Partners 2024–25

Music, Dance, and Theater

Presented by Local Arts Organizations

Each year, these community 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, representing the extraordinary talents and resources that exist in our area.

Manassas Chorale

Salute to Heroes and Heroines

Saturday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Join the Manassas Chorale, its smaller ensemble, and the top choirs from multiple local high schools as they salute heroes and heroines from the past and present. This concert will appeal to all ages. MH

The Twelve Days of Christmas

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

Get into the holiday spirit with the full Chorale and its 20-piece live orchestra in a glorious convergence of voices and instruments as they perform carols and popular songs from around the globe. This concert is always an audience-pleaser, so reserve your seats early! MH

Come to the Music

Saturday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m.

The Chorale is joined by the Voices United Festival Choir and a guest clinician, along with an orchestra of talented musicians who, together, fill the hall with magnificent music. The final piece features all of the performers on stage together. Enjoy an evening of beautiful melodies, exciting arrangements, and toetapping spirituals that inspire you to “come to the music!” MH

Princesses and Pirates

Friday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Take a musical journey with the Chorale, its Ensemble, Orchestra, and the Greater Manassas Children’s Choir (GMCC) as they celebrate the stories of Disney princesses and swash-buckling pirates through music. GMCC students in Grades 2–8 perform alongside adult singers in this exciting musical adventure. MH

Manassas Symphony Orchestra

Prisms

Sunday, October 27 at 3:30 p.m.

Welcome the colorful and captivating artistry of the Marcolivia Duo. The award-winning violin and viola duo of Olivia Hajioff and Marc Ramirez will perform the evocative Romantic Fantasy for Violin, Viola, and Orchestra by Australian composer Arthur Benjamin, as well as Vivaldi’s Concerto for 2 Violins in A Minor. The program includes Tchaikovsky's Marche Slav and Dvořák's masterwork Symphony No. 9 'From the New World.’ MH

Family Concert: Reveries

Saturday, December 14 at 3:30 p.m.

Explore a wintry dreamscape and usher in the holiday season. Kettle Run High School senior, Levi Pardo, is featured on trumpet in Leroy Anderson’s Trumpeter’s Lullaby. Youngest audience members will appreciate Goodnight Moon, composed by American Eric Whitacre and sung by soprano and audience favorite, Christine Maxted. The concert closes with the orchestra’s exclusive colorful Music and Light Show Spectacular! MH

Expressions

Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Violinist Leonid Sushansky joins Maestro Villani and the MSO for Mendelssohn’s highly-regarded Violin Concerto in E Minor. At age 15, Sushansky debuted with the New York Philharmonic at the invitation of conductor Zubin Mehta. He is the Artistic Director of the National Chamber Ensemble and continues his distinguished career as a performer and teacher. The concert concludes with Respighi’s gorgeous and picturesque tone poem, Pines of Rome MH

Fantasies

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

World touring concert pianist Catherine Lan has been praised by Palm Beach Daily News as a pianist who “has a fluent technique, sensitive musicianship and a probing intellect.” Lan joins the MSO to perform Brahms’ grand and expressive Piano Concerto No. 1. She has appeared at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, Victoria Hall in Singapore, and Kadriorg Palace in Tallinn (Estonia). A suite of brilliant music from French composer Georges Bizet’s masterpiece opera Carmen closes the concert and the MSO’s season. MH MH

Manassas Ballet Theatre

Dracula

October 18–19 at 7:30 p.m.

October 20 at 3 p.m.

The classic vampire tale, Dracula opens Manassas Ballet Theatre’s (MBT) season with this blood curdling production. Be transported to Transylvania with Dracula’s quest for eternal life and love leading the way. The original score by Kim Reynolds is performed by The Kim Reynolds Band and will draw you into this chilling and sensual performance by the dancers of MBT. MH

The Nutcracker

December 18–22 at 7:30 p.m.

December 21–23 at 3 p.m.

Experience Drosselmeyer’s whimsy and magic as you travel with Clara and the Nutcracker Prince through a dreamy fantasy with treats and sweets along the way. The Nutcracker is a beloved holiday show for all ages, featuring an international cast of company dancers accompanied by the Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra. MH

Love

March 7–8 at 7:30 p.m.

March 9 at 3 p.m.

Don’t miss Kim Reynolds’ new contemporary ballet, Love, performed by The Kim Reynolds Band. Ahamed Nabil sets the stage with his original choreography in this beautiful expression of love and infatuation that will leave you breathless. The ballet Love consists of multiple vignettes each representing a different aspect of the complex thing that is love. MH

The Sleeping Beauty

May 9–10 at 7:30 p.m.

May 10–11 at 3 p.m.

Princess Aurora is gifted a curse of death at her christening by the evil Carabosse, but it is softened to a gift of blissful sleep where she can only be awakened by a prince and true love’s kiss. Enjoy this exquisite production by the dancers of MBT, accompanied by the Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra. MH

Prince William Little Theatre

Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

October 4–5, 11–12 at 8 p.m.

October 6, 13 at 2 p.m.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of “The Hound of the Baskervilles” before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as these intrepid investigators try to escape a dazzling and dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit. GFT

Christmas Belles

December 13–14, 20–21 at 8 p.m.

December 15, 22 at 2 p.m.

A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep, and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. GFT

The Secret Garden: The Musical

March 14, 21 at 8 p.m.

March 15, 22 at 2 and 7 p.m.

March 16, 23 at 2 p.m.

The enchanting Tony Awardwinning musical based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 novel is a compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal. GFT

Creative and Performing Arts Center (CAPAC)

Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity  Friday, December 6 at 7 p.m.

CAPAC ushers in the holidays with a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ wrapped in a modern and soul-stirring classic. More than just a musical, this joyous theater experience depicts the first Christmas through the lens of African-American culture, articulated by Langston Hughes’ poetic narrative, scripture, diverse music genres, and powerful dance. MH

Youth Orchestras of Prince William

Please visit youthorchestraspwc.org for current information about Youth Orchestras of Prince William 2024–25 performances.

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Plan Your Visit

Directions

The Hylton Performing Arts Center is located at 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County on the Science and Technology Campus of George Mason University, just four miles south of exit 44 on Interstate 66. For more information, visit HyltonCenter.org/ plan-your-visit

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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 buyers and posted on HyltonCenter.org

Group Sales

Group discounts are offered for groups of 10+ for many performances beginning July 2. Contact (voice) 703-993-7759.

Youth Discount Tickets

Half-price tickets are available for youth through Grade 12 for all Hylton Presents performances. 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 Hylton 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-Performance Discussions

Parking

Primary parking is available in the Tower Lot. Overflow parking is available in Discovery Lot. Additionally, a passenger drop-off circle is available directly in front of the main entrance. Free and accessible parking is available for all Hylton Center events. Accessible parking is prioritized in the front parking lot. The Tower Lot also offers accessible parking. Please arrive early to allow extra time for parking.

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

Free Tickets for Mason Students

Most ticketed in-person events presented by the Hylton Center offer free tickets for George Mason University students at cvpa.gmu.edu/freetickets

Questions?

Contact the Ticket Office: 703-993-7759 / Hylton@gmu.edu

Seating Chart & Accessibility

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We ensure performances are accessible to all patrons.

Accessible Seating/ Patrons with Mobility Disabilities

All spaces have wheelchair and scooter accessible locations. Patrons can choose to remain in their wheelchairs or opt to transfer to seats. If a patron wishes to remain in their wheelchair, please contact the Ticket Office so a seat can be removed prior to arrival. Transfer wheelchairs are available upon request for transfer from lobby to theater seats only. Accessible seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons requesting accessible seating acknowledge that a member of the party requires accessible seating due to disability (visible or non-visible). Please contact the Front of House and Community Inclusion Manager at (voice) 703-993-7253 or (text) vunterbe@gmu.edu with any accessibility requests beyond wheelchair accessibility seating.

Questions or Concerns About Accessibility Services?

Contact our Front of House and Community Inclusion Manager at (voice) 703-993-7253 or (text) vunterbe@gmu.edu. Text: Please call us through the Virginia Relay service at 800-828-1140.

Accessibility Services

To request interpretation services, captioning, a sighted guide, and audio description, please contact the Ticket Office at least two weeks prior to the event, however, more advanced notice is appreciated. Large print programs, braille programs, and Assistive Listening Devices are available upon advance request for all performances and events. Please ask the Front of House or Ticket Office Team upon your arrival to access these services.

Sensory Kits

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

MERCHANT HALL SEATING CHARTS

Subscribe and Save 15%* Build a choose-your-own package with the artists you love and tailor it to your schedule. Subscriptions start with as few as three performances.

Order with Confidence If a performance is canceled or rescheduled, you’ll get your choice of an account credit for future tickets or a refund.

*Applies to Hylton-presented performances

Learn More About Subscribing

Subscription Payment Plan

Use our convenient plan to spread payments over several months. Please request a payment plan when ordering by phone or in person. The deadline to enroll in a payment plan is May 22. 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 May 22, the second payment will be charged on June 19, and the final payment will be charged on July 24. Tickets will not be distributed until the final payment has been received.

Seating Priority: How Orders Are Filled

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

Note: The Friends of the Hylton Center priority period begins two weeks prior to the general public on-sale date for subscriptions.

Ticket Exchanges*

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

Additional Tickets Discount*

Subscribers may order additional tickets along with their subscription or throughout the season at a 15% discount by calling or visiting the Ticket Office. Seating will be assigned on a best-available basis. It is likely these seats will not be adjacent to the seats in your existing subscription.

Subscription Handling Charge

All subscription orders are subject to a one-time $15 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 charge is applied to orders purchased online, over the phone, and in person.

Ensure Your Tickets Are Authentic

The Hylton Center can only authenticate tickets purchased through the Hylton Center Ticket Office and through our website, HyltonCenter.org. Tickets.com is our current authorized ticket provider.

*Applies to Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, Matinee Idylls, and American Roots Series events only when ordering by phone or in person. Arts Partner performances are not included.

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