Summer Arts Round-Up: Shows, Concerts, Art & Festivals

Sweat

Shows

Creative Cauldron

Audrey

A “Bold New Works” regional premiere for Creative Cauldron, “Audrey” reexamines the life of a legend through song, dance, and the technicolor lens of her most iconic screen performances. Directed by Laura Connors Hull, the production will be performed until June 4th. Purchase tickets at app.arts-people. com/index.php?show=140282.

NOVA Nightsky

Community Theater

Holy Toledo

Summarized as a “farcical telling of a true history or a true telling of a farcical history,” NOVA Nightsky Community Theater will be performing the comedy “Holy Toledo” on June 22 — 24 and June 29 — July 1 at Vienna Baptist Church (541 Marshall Road SW, Vienna). Purchase tickets atnovanightskytheater.com/box-office

The Providence Players of Fairfax

Don’t Dress for Dinner

The Providence Players of Fairfax will be performing “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” a two-act play about a romantic weekend gone awry filled with hilarious confusion and improvisation. It will be showing from June 11 — 24. Purchase tickets at providenceplayers.org/about-us/ production-history/2022-2023-season/ dont-dress-for-dinner/

Passing Strange

Ford’s Theatre

One Destiny

F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

John

The Lion King

More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s “The Lion King,” and now one can, too, when Washington, D.C.’s best-loved musical returns to the Kennedy Center. Shown at the Opera House at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts from June 22nd – July 29. Purchase tickets at kennedycenter.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/ theater/2022-2023/lion-king/.

Signature Theatre Sweeney Todd

Returned to London following a wrongful banishment, barber Sweeney Todd’s thirst for vengeance against the corrupt judge who sent him away leads him on a murderous spree. Aided by his downstairs neighbor, baker Mrs. Lovett, the two concoct an unappetizing scheme as they terrorize the city. Currently showing at Signature Theatre until July 9th. Purchase tickets at sigtheatre.org/ events/202223/sweeney-todd/

A young man discovers his musical calling and sets off for Europe, leaving behind his mother and comfortable suburban life. In his rebellion filled with sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll, he yearns for something in life that he thinks can only be found in art. Currently showing at Signature Theatre until June 18th. Purchase tickets at sigtheatre.org/ events/202223/passing-strange/. Alden Theatre at McLean

Community Center

American Idiot

McLean Community Players returns to The Alden for 2023, with a production of Green Day’s “American Idiot.” The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical boldly goes where the American musical has never gone before as three friends try to find meaning in a post 9/11 world. Showing at the Alden Theatre from July 21 — 30. Purchase tickets at ci.ovationtix.com/31195/production/1161782

Capital One Hall

Swan Lake

The Ravel Dance Company will present the classical masterpiece “Swan Lake” at the Main Theater at Capital One Hall. This is a timeless love story that mixes magic, tragedy and romance. Performed on June 8th. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com/event/15005E671E8A5FB4

Learn about President Lincoln’s assassination through a one act-play from two men who were there. Actor Harry Hawk and Ford’s Theatre co-owner Harry Ford revisit the events of April 14, 1865. Performed until July 11. Purchase tickets at fords.org/visit-us/ one-destiny-a-one-act-play/

Synetic Theater

Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano has a larger-than-life personality….and a nose to match. This timeless tale features mistaken identities, breath-taking sword fights, unrequited love and acts of heroism. Performed from July 14 — August 13. Purchase tickets at synetictheater. my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/

Keegan Theatre

Seussical: The Musical

A fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza for all ages, “Seussical: The Musical” lovingly brings to life all the favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination — Jojo. Performed from June 17 — July 22. Purchase tickets at keegantheatre.com/portfolio/seussical-the-musical/

Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, “Sweat” tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor. Performed from August 19 — September 16. Purchase tickets at keegantheatre.com/portfolio/sweat/

Little Theatre of Alexandria

Freaky Friday

When a mom and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before the big wedding. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the two hit Disney movies. Performed from July 22 — August 12. Purchase tickets at thelittletheatre.com/performances/

The National Theater

Hadestown

Winner of eight Tony Awards in 2019 (including Best Musical), “Hadestown” is a vibrant musical experience that blends two mythic tales into a hair-raising voyage into the underworld. Performed from June 6 — 18. Purchase tickets at https:// www.broadwayatthenation al.com/ show/hadestown/

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Concerts

Signature Theatre

Broadway in the Park: June 16

Tickets: sigtheatre.org/events/202223/ broadway-in-the-park/ The Alden Theatre at McLean Community Center

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington’s Potomac Fever: June 25. Celebration

PRIDE Month at McLean Central Park Admission is free.

National Gallery of Art

Jazz in the Garden Concerts: Join the National Gallery of Art in the Sculpture Garden every Friday from May 19 — August 4. Register atnga.gov/calendar/concerts/jazz-in-the-garden.html

Concerts in the Park:

June 22 —August 3, Live music Thursday night starting at 7 p.m. in Cherry Hill Park

Wolf Trap

A Large lineup of well known artists. wolftrap.org/calendar.aspx

The State Theatre

An array of summer concerts. thestatetheatre.com/events/ upcoming_events.xml

Lincoln Theatre

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington D.C. will be saluting country music-legend Dolly Parton on June 3 — June 4.