Welcome to the DCAAN community calendar! Below you will find events and programs with accessibility services in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
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Events in August–December 2024
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- Swing Makes You Sing!
Swing Makes You Sing! Swing Makes You Sing!
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April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024On 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+Adventure Theatre7300 MacArthur BlvdGlen Echo, MD 20812 -
- Swing Makes You Sing!
Swing Makes You Sing! Swing Makes You Sing!
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April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024On 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+Adventure Theatre7300 MacArthur BlvdGlen Echo, MD 20812 -
- Swing Makes You Sing! and 1 other event
Swing Makes You Sing! Swing Makes You Sing!
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April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024On 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+Adventure Theatre7300 MacArthur BlvdGlen Echo, MD 20812Back to the Future: The Musical Back to the Future: The Musical
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August 3, 2024Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Washington, D.C., in 2024.
Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award® winner John Rando with original music by multiple Grammy® Award winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.”
When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself... back to the future. When Back to the Future hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theatre history forever.
Recommended for age 6 and up.
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727 -
- Swing Makes You Sing!
Swing Makes You Sing! Swing Makes You Sing!
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April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024On 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+Adventure Theatre7300 MacArthur BlvdGlen Echo, MD 20812 -
- Swing Makes You Sing!
Swing Makes You Sing! Swing Makes You Sing!
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April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024On 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+Adventure Theatre7300 MacArthur BlvdGlen Echo, MD 20812 -
- Swing Makes You Sing!
Swing Makes You Sing! Swing Makes You Sing!
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April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024On 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+Adventure Theatre7300 MacArthur BlvdGlen Echo, MD 20812 -
- Swing Makes You Sing!
Swing Makes You Sing! Swing Makes You Sing!
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April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024On 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+Adventure Theatre7300 MacArthur BlvdGlen Echo, MD 20812 -
- Swing Makes You Sing!
Swing Makes You Sing! Swing Makes You Sing!
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April 13, 2024 – August 8, 2024On 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+Adventure Theatre7300 MacArthur BlvdGlen Echo, MD 20812 -
- Broadway Center Stage: Nine
Broadway Center Stage: Nine Broadway Center Stage: Nine
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August 10, 2024Based on the groundbreaking Italian film 8 ½, Nine follows famed director Guido Contini, suffering from “director’s block” on his latest film and from a strained marriage to the neglected Luisa, as he retreats into his mind, where a parade of women—lovers past and present—bombard his senses and throw reality into question.
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566 -
- MAMMA MIA!
MAMMA MIA! MAMMA MIA!
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August 24, 2024A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago.
For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show.
Recommended for age 10 and up.
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727 -
- NSO Family Concert: Mo @ the NSO
NSO Family Concert: Mo @ the NSO NSO Family Concert: Mo @ the NSO
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September 22, 2024With 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.
Most enjoyed by ages 5+
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727 -
- Clue
Clue Clue
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September 28, 2024A mansion. A murder. A mystery.
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench?
Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727 -
- Mister Lincoln Audio-Described Performance
Mister Lincoln Audio-Described Performance Mister Lincoln Audio-Described Performance
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October 3, 2024Audio-Described Performance. We offer scheduled audio-described performances for all of our mainstage productions. To request an audio-describer for a different performance, please contact access@fords.org at least two weeks prior to your visit.
In this witty and revelatory one-man show starring Scott Bakula as President Abraham Lincoln, “Mister Lincoln” shares stories of himself during some of our country’s most important historical events. From his own personal perspective first as a prairie lawyer and anti-slavery advocate in Illinois, to later in Washington as president of the United States, when he signs the Emancipation Proclamation and becomes the liberator, this insightful play leans on Lincoln’s own brilliant language to reveal surprising aspects of the life of one of our nation’s greatest presidents.
Ford's Theatre511 Tenth Street, NWWashington, DC -
- Mister Lincoln Audio-Described Performance
Mister Lincoln Audio-Described Performance Mister Lincoln Audio-Described Performance
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October 12, 2024Audio-Described. We offer scheduled audio-described performances for all of our mainstage productions. To request an audio-describer for a different performance, please contact access@fords.org at least two weeks prior to your visit.
In this witty and revelatory one-man show starring Scott Bakula as President Abraham Lincoln, “Mister Lincoln” shares stories of himself during some of our country’s most important historical events. From his own personal perspective first as a prairie lawyer and anti-slavery advocate in Illinois, to later in Washington as president of the United States, when he signs the Emancipation Proclamation and becomes the liberator, this insightful play leans on Lincoln’s own brilliant language to reveal surprising aspects of the life of one of our nation’s greatest presidents.
Ford's Theatre511 Tenth Street, NWWashington, DC -
- Spells of the Sea
Spells of the Sea Spells of the Sea
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October 19, 2024When 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.
Most enjoyed by ages 6+
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727 -
- Access to SPY: An Evening for Neurodiverse Adults
Access to SPY: An Evening for Neurodiverse Adults Access to SPY: An Evening for Neurodiverse Adults
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October 20, 2024www.spymuseum.org
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- NSO Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular!
NSO Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular! NSO Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular!
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October 27, 2024An 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.2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727 -
- Sailing on String and 2 other events
Sailing on String Sailing on String
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November 2, 2024 – November 3, 2024Two 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.
Adventure Theatre7300 MacArthur BlvdGlen Echo, MD 20812Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure! Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure!
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November 2, 2024Equal 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.
Most enjoyed by ages 8+
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727Sailing on String Sailing on String
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November 2, 2024 – November 3, 2024wo 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.
Adventure Theatre7300 MacArthur BlvdGlen Echo, MD 20812 -
- Sailing on String and 1 other event
Sailing on String Sailing on String
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November 2, 2024 – November 3, 2024Two 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.
Adventure Theatre7300 MacArthur BlvdGlen Echo, MD 20812Sailing on String Sailing on String
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November 2, 2024 – November 3, 2024wo 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.
Adventure Theatre7300 MacArthur BlvdGlen Echo, MD 20812 -
- Sailing on String
Sailing on String Sailing on String
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November 4, 2024 – November 5, 2024Two 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.
Adventure Theatre7300 MacArthur BlvdGlen Echo, MD 20812 -
- Sailing on String
Sailing on String Sailing on String
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November 4, 2024 – November 5, 2024Two 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.
Adventure Theatre7300 MacArthur BlvdGlen Echo, MD 20812 -
- A Christmas Carol Sensory-Friendly Performance
A Christmas Carol Sensory-Friendly Performance A Christmas Carol Sensory-Friendly Performance
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November 24, 2024We 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.
Ford's Theatre511 Tenth Street, NWWashington, DC -
- A Christmas Carol Audio-Described Performance
A Christmas Carol Audio-Described Performance A Christmas Carol Audio-Described Performance
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December 5, 2024Audio-Described Performance. We offer scheduled audio-described performances for all of our mainstage productions. To request an audio-describer for a different performance, please contact access@fords.org at least two weeks prior to your visit.
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).
Ford's Theatre511 Tenth Street, NWWashington, DC -
- Jungle Book and 1 other event
Jungle Book Jungle Book
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December 14, 2024OUR HOLIDAY OPERA TRADITION CONTINUES!
Join the power of the pack.
Step into the jungle, where adventure awaits! Orphaned child Mowgli seeks refuge with a group of wolves deep in the jungle. Should the pack accept Mowgli as its own, even if it makes an enemy of the dangerous tiger Shere Khan?Our holiday opera returns for all ages with a new take on the Kipling classic from Kamala Sankaram and Kelley Rourke. The beloved story gets a contemporary twist with music from South Asian and Western music traditions and mesmerizing Bollywood dance from Indian classical dance company Taal. Join Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, and more animal characters for a heartwarming tale about friendship, compassion, and forgiveness. The jungle may be filled with dangers but there is strength in chosen family.
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727A Christmas Carol Audio-Described Performance A Christmas Carol Audio-Described Performance
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December 14, 2024Audio-Described Performance. We offer scheduled audio-described performances for all of our mainstage productions. To request an audio-describer for a different performance, please contact access@fords.org at least two weeks prior to your visit.
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).
Ford's Theatre511 Tenth Street, NWWashington, DC -
- Access to SPY: An Morning for the Neurodiverse Community
Access to SPY: An Morning for the Neurodiverse Community Access to SPY: An Morning for the Neurodiverse Community
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December 15, 2024International Spy Museum -
- & Juliet and 1 other event
& Juliet & Juliet
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December 21, 2024Created by the Emmy Award®–winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: What would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.
Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone‚” “Roar,” “…Baby One More Time,” “Larger Than Life‚” “That’s The Way It Is,” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”—all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.
Available as Part of a Su
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727Finn Finn
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December 21, 2024From the creator of Doc McStuffins and Vampirina, Finn explores the depths of the brilliant and beautiful ocean, with quirky sea creature characters and catchy tunes. Hilarious and heartwarming, this underwater musical chronicles the coming-of-age journey of Finn, a young shark who dreams of following in his family’s footsteps by joining the prestigious Shark Guard.
As Finn faces the challenges of growing up and following his heart, the musical takes us on a magical journey of self-discovery, friendship, and adventure. With its extraordinary mix of music and spectacle, Finn showcases the remarkable talents of writing duo Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond, in partnership with Emmy® winner Chris Nee and director Adrienne Campbell-Holt.
Most enjoyed by ages 5+
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727 -
- Life of Pi
Life of Pi Life of Pi
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December 28, 2024Winner of three Tony Awards® and the Olivier Award for Best Play, the Broadway and West End sensation Life of Pi is “an exhilarating evening of theater” (The Wall Street Journal).
Based on the novel that sold more than 15 million copies and became a worldwide phenomenon, Life of Pi is an epic story of perseverance and hope that speaks to every generation and “gives new life to Broadway” (The Today Show). After a shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy named Pi survives on a lifeboat with four companions—a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Royal Bengal tiger.
Told with jaw-dropping visuals, world-class puppetry, and exquisite stagecraft, Life of Pi creates a breathtaking journey that will leave you filled with awe and joy.
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566
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