11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival honors contemporary living cultural traditions and celebrates those who practice and sustain them. This year’s Festival, Indigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian, highlights living traditions of Indigenous peoples within the Northern, Central, and Southern Americas. Visitors at the Festival can enjoy a wide range of music and dance performances, artisan workshops, cooking demonstrations, hands-on activities, narrative sessions and conversations, and more. The Festival is open 11:00 am – 5:30 pm daily and is FREE! Navigate to the Festival Schedule, for more information.
Accessible seating is available at all performance venues and concessions dining areas. A wide range of accessibility services are available including ASL Interpretation, Audio Description, and Real-time captioning (CART) for selected programs. Navigate to the Accessibility page of the Festival website for more information and resources
This event is presented as part of the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
Based in Buenos Aires, Nadia Larcher (Diaguita Calchaquí) fuses her Indigenous Argentine roots with modern Latin music through strings, percussion, and her distinctive voice.
Accessible seating and assisted listening are available. ASL interpretation and live real-time captioning (CART) will be provided. Navigate to the Accessibility page of the festival website, linked below, for more information.
https://festival.si.edu/accessibility
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian - Rasmuson Auditorium
This event is presented as part of the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
Singer-songwriter Sara Curruchich is the first Indigenous Guatemalan artist to sing in Kaqchikel for an international audience. Her songs blend elements of rock, folk, and Maya Kaqchikel traditional music, with marimba, bass, and percussion accompaniment for this performance.
Accessible seating and assisted listening are available. ASL interpretation and live real-time captioning (CART) will be provided. Navigate to the Accessibility page of the festival website, linked below, for more information.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival honors contemporary living cultural traditions and celebrates those who practice and sustain them. This year’s Festival, Indigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian, highlights living traditions of Indigenous peoples within the Northern, Central, and Southern Americas. Visitors at the Festival can enjoy a wide range of music and dance performances, artisan workshops, cooking demonstrations, hands-on activities, narrative sessions and conversations, and more. The Festival is open 11:00 am – 5:30 pm daily and is FREE! Navigate to the Festival Schedule, for more information.
Accessible seating is available at all performance venues and concessions dining areas. A wide range of accessibility services are available including ASL Interpretation, Audio Description, and Real-time captioning (CART) for selected programs. Navigate to the Accessibility page of the Festival website for more information and resources
This event is presented as part of the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
Representing First Nations in Nova Scotia, Canada, Sons of Membertou present Mi’kmaw music traditions through drum repertoire and the Mi’kmaw language. This concert publicly kicks off a collaboration with the group that will culminate in a future Smithsonian Folkways album.
Presented with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and the Embassy of Canada to the United States to mark Canada Day.
Accessible seating and assisted listening are available. ASL interpretation and live real-time captioning (CART) will be provided. Navigate to the Accessibility page of the festival website, linked below, for more information.
https://festival.si.edu/accessibility
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian - Potomac Atrium
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a docent-led virtual tour designed for participants who are blind or have low vision. Discover highlights from the collection through rich verbal descriptions that invoke a multisensory experience.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” NOISES OFF presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called NOTHING’S ON. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. Keegan’s acclaimed 2010 production of NOISES OFF played to sold-out houses — and finally returns in 2024 by popular demand!
Performance Days & Times
August 1 - September 1
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Select Mondays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” NOISES OFF presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called NOTHING’S ON. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. Keegan’s acclaimed 2010 production of NOISES OFF played to sold-out houses — and finally returns in 2024 by popular demand!
Performance Days & Times
August 1 - September 1
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Select Mondays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
11:00 am – 12:00 pm April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024
On a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of jazz in an engaging way, Swing Makes You Sing! is an award-winning jazz concert for kids ages 2 to 102 by Svetlana & the New York Collective.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” NOISES OFF presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called NOTHING’S ON. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. Keegan’s acclaimed 2010 production of NOISES OFF played to sold-out houses — and finally returns in 2024 by popular demand!
Performance Days & Times
August 1 - September 1
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Select Mondays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” NOISES OFF presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called NOTHING’S ON. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. Keegan’s acclaimed 2010 production of NOISES OFF played to sold-out houses — and finally returns in 2024 by popular demand!
Performance Days & Times
August 1 - September 1
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Select Mondays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” NOISES OFF presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called NOTHING’S ON. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. Keegan’s acclaimed 2010 production of NOISES OFF played to sold-out houses — and finally returns in 2024 by popular demand!
Performance Days & Times
August 1 - September 1
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Select Mondays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” NOISES OFF presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called NOTHING’S ON. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. Keegan’s acclaimed 2010 production of NOISES OFF played to sold-out houses — and finally returns in 2024 by popular demand!
Performance Days & Times
August 1 - September 1
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Select Mondays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” NOISES OFF presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called NOTHING’S ON. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. Keegan’s acclaimed 2010 production of NOISES OFF played to sold-out houses — and finally returns in 2024 by popular demand!
Performance Days & Times
August 1 - September 1
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Select Mondays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” NOISES OFF presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called NOTHING’S ON. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. Keegan’s acclaimed 2010 production of NOISES OFF played to sold-out houses — and finally returns in 2024 by popular demand!
Performance Days & Times
August 1 - September 1
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Select Mondays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” NOISES OFF presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called NOTHING’S ON. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. Keegan’s acclaimed 2010 production of NOISES OFF played to sold-out houses — and finally returns in 2024 by popular demand!
Performance Days & Times
August 1 - September 1
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Select Mondays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” NOISES OFF presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called NOTHING’S ON. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. Keegan’s acclaimed 2010 production of NOISES OFF played to sold-out houses — and finally returns in 2024 by popular demand!
Performance Days & Times
August 1 - September 1
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Select Mondays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm
With the help of all-star guests, New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Mo Willems introduces fun musical ideas, explores big emotions, and invites viewers to listen, play, and create.
In partnership with the National Symphony Orchestra and conductor Enrico Lopez- Yañez, Mo uses music and storytelling to take kids and former kids on a playful journey of symphonic delights.
When Finley Frankfurter’s father, a famed fisherman, is struck by the Big Bad Sickness of the Sea, she embarks on an extraordinary quest for the elixir of life. Can Finley, a girl with dreams as vast as the ocean but plagued by self-doubt, save her father against all odds?
This enchanting family musical blends laughter, magic, and music to tell a coming-of-age story about facing fears, embracing emotions, and believing in yourself. Spells of the Sea is not just a musical; it's an inspiring journey for dreamers of all ages.
An annual tradition! The Concert Hall transforms into a ghostly sight when ghoulishly attired National Symphony Orchestra musicians, led by conductor Michelle Merrill, celebrate Halloween. Enjoy a concert filled with musical treats from fa-boo-lous new works to spooky old classics.
Arrive early for trick-or-treating and a special Haunted Hall Musical PLAYspace!
Most enjoyed by ages 5+
Come early for trick-or-treating and a Musical PLAYspace
Prior to each performance, the NSO Volunteer Council will hold a special Haunted Hall Musical PLAYspace. Children will have the opportunity to try out the instruments they’ll see played on the stage.
10:00 am – 11:00 am November 2, 2024 – November 3, 2024
Two curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea.
This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members.
Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families
Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show.
Equal parts interactive science, comedy, and personal empowerment messages, Doktor Kaboom returns with a new show. Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure! illustrates physical science concepts, which are also metaphors for real-life mental and emotional pressures.
Praised for keeping crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter, Doktor Kaboom is also known for empowering volunteers from the audience to be the heroes of the moment. In Under Pressure!, Kaboom validates the pressures some students may feel, and shares tools and life lessons as resources for dealing with the difficulties that face us all.
11:30 am – 12:30 pm November 2, 2024 – November 3, 2024
wo curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea.
This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members.
Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families
Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show.
10:00 am – 11:00 am November 2, 2024 – November 3, 2024
Two curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea.
This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members.
Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families
Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show.
11:30 am – 12:30 pm November 2, 2024 – November 3, 2024
wo curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea.
This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members.
Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families
Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show.
10:30 am – 11:30 am November 4, 2024 – November 5, 2024
Two curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea.
This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members.
Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families
Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show.
10:30 am – 11:30 am November 4, 2024 – November 5, 2024
Two curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea.
This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members.
Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families
Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show.
We are thrilled to offer a Sensory-Friendly performance of our production of A Christmas Carol this season! The adjustments for these dedicated performances will provide a family-friendly environment. We welcome anyone who may benefit from an adjusted theatrical environment.
Originally conceived by Michael Baron, this music-infused production captures the magic and joy of Dickens’s Yuletide classic, with familiar characters, ghosts and a children’s ensemble in the spirit of the holidays. Acclaimed actor Craig Wallace returns to play Ebenezer Scrooge in the Ford’s annual tradition heralded as a “rich visual and vocal treat” (TheaterMania) and “infectiously jolly” (The Washington Post).
Please call (202) 347-4833 to purchase tickets. Learn more about the Ford’s Theatre 2024-2025 season and accessibility options at the links below.