We are very excited to present a season with something for everyone! From world-renowned authors to dance nights with the stars, from sensational jazz concerts to hysterical stand-up comedy, from a Broadway legend to an opera diva – the CenterStage couldn’t be more diverse, timely, engaging and fun.
Tickets go on sale for Reston residents and/or employees on August 1 at 4:00 p.m. and for everyone else and online on August 8 at 4:00 p.m
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Paul Douglas Michnewicz has been RCC's Arts and Events Director since 2012. He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama and is one of the founders and former Artistic Director of Theater Alliance.
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Don't miss any of the exciting artists in this year's season at the CenterStage!
The 2018–2019 season includes:
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The Bad Plus: Never Stop II
Sunday, September 30, 7:00 p.m.
$20 Reston/$30 Non-Reston
The Bad Plus came together at the end of the 20th century and have avoided easy categorization ever since, winning critical hosannas and a legion of fans worldwide with their creativity, unique sound and flair for live performance.
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Armistead Maupin
Best-selling author and LGBTQ activist
Sunday, October 21, 7:00 p.m.
$20 Reston/$30 Non-Reston
Armistead Maupin’s iconic
Tales of the City
series has blazed its own trail through popular culture.
(Recommended for adults ages 18 and older; younger audience members must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).
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Dr. Robert Sapolsky
Author, stress expert, biologist and neuroscientist
Wednesday, November 7, 8:00 p.m.
$20 Reston/$30 Non-Reston
Dr. Sapolsky, MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and a research associate with the Institute of Primate Research at the National Museum of Kenya, brings humor and humanity to a sometimes-sobering subject matter.
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Holiday Gospel Extravaganza
with The Legendary Ingramettes
Sunday, November 25, 3:00 p.m.
$15 Reston/$20 Non-Reston
Known as the First Family of Gospel Music in Richmond
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VA, The Ingramettes' commanding performances demonstrate their extraordinary depth of talent. Join the Legendary Ingramettes for a joyous afternoon of music and traditional artistry.
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Happy Vaudeville Holidays
with
Mark Brutsché
Saturday, December 1, 11:00 a.m.
$5 Reston/$10 Non-Reston
With Christmas just around the corner, Santa has gone missing! His elves are on the hunt, but can they find him before it is too late? Join "Mr. Vaudeville and Friends" in this hilarious adventure filled with music, mayhem and laughter for an afternoon of holiday spirited fun.
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Lúnasa
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Christmas from Ireland
with Special Guest Singer Ashley Davis
Saturday, December 15, 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
$25 Reston/$35 Non-Reston
One of the finest traditional Irish instrumental bands in recent times, Lúnasa has performed across the globe. Featuring guest singer Ashley Davis and dancers, the band will create a musical, spoken word and entertainment tapestry.
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From Here to There
An evening with opera diva
Elizabeth Bishop
Sunday, December 16, 7:00 p.m.
$15 Reston/$20 Non-Reston
Critically acclaimed mezzo-soprano and Reston resident Elizabeth Bishop will present a thrilling evening on the theme of journeys, singing music from opera, song repertoire and American folk standards.
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Reston Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Keynote Address/Community Lunch
with DeRay McKesson, author:
The Other Side of Freedom: The Case for Hope
Monday, January 21, 12:00 p.m.
$5 Reston/$10 Non-Reston
DeRay Mckesson is a leading voice confronting mass incarceration and police killings of minorities. Mckesson’s book will be available for purchase.
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Dabke
Choreographed by Zvi Gotheiner and dancers – In partnership with Dance Place
Thursday, Feburary 7, 8:00 p.m.
$20 Reston/$30 Non-Reston
Dabke,
based on a Middle Eastern folk dance, is a modern interpretation of a cross-cultural favorite. After the show, learn how to do the Dabke; the performers teach and we celebrate community by dancing.
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An evening with Broadway legend
Baayork Lee
Saturday, February 9, 8:00 p.m.
$15 Reston/$20 Non-Reston
From her Broadway debut in
The King and I
to starring in the original production of
A Chorus Line
, Baayork Lee has worked alongside some of the most famous musical theatre artists of the past 70 years. She will discuss sustaining a creative career, her intergenerational work with the National Asian Artists Project and the state of Broadway today.
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Yumi Kurosawa
with guest Anubrata Chatterjee
Wednesday, February 13, 8:00 p.m.
$15 Reston/$20 Non-Reston
Koto visionary Yumi Kurosawa teams up with world-renowned tabla player Anubrata Chatterjee for a program that brings together two exciting musical traditions, bridging the cultures of Japan and India.
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Ranky Tanky
Sunday, March 3, 7:00 p.m.
$20 Reston/$30 Non-Reston
Ranky Tanky has been profiled on NPR’s
Fresh Air with Terry Gross,
and their album soared to the No.1 spot on several charts. From playful game songs to heartbreaking spirituals to delicate lullabies, the "Gullah" musical roots of Charleston, SC, are “rank” and fertile ground for these artists.
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Contra-Tiempo presents:
joyUs justUs
In partnership with Dance Place
Thursday, March 14, 8:00 p.m.
$20 Reston/$30 Non-Reston
A blend of physically intense and socially astute pieces push the boundaries
of Latin dance. Learn how to salsa after the performance, as the performers become teachers and we celebrate the communal nature of dance.
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Reduced Shakespeare Company's
The Complete Works of Shakespeare
Wednesday, March 27, 8:00 p.m.
$25 Reston/$35 Non-Reston
Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one wild and memorable ride that leaves audiences breathless and helpless with laughter.
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Jazzmeia Horn
Saturday, March 30, 8:00 p.m.
$20 Reston/$30 Non-Reston
Jazzmeia Horn has a name that speaks for itself, capturing her very essence. With vocal confidence far beyond her years, her debut recording,
A Social Call,
serves as a clarion call, proudly announcing the arrival of a young musical talent with a bright future ahead of her, blessed with a name that carries its own destiny.
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Liner Notes:
A Musical Journey Through Hip-Hop's Many Intersections
Sunday, April 7, 3:00 p.m.
$15 Reston/$20 Non-Reston
This electrifying show combines live music, poetry and a multimedia design that enhances a medley of your favorite jams. Join generations of music lovers featuring Paige Hernandez, Baye Harrell, Akua Allrich and Kris Funn’s Corner Store Jazz Quintet.
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Trout Fishing in America
Saturday, April 13, 3:00 p.m.
$5 Reston/$10 Non-Reston
Trout Fishing in America is an eclectic folk/rock band perhaps best known for family/children's music that has earned them a place in the hearts of kids and parents everywhere.
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Still Standing: A Musical Survival Guide to Life's Catastrophes w
ith Anita Hollander
Wednesday, May 8, 8:00 p.m.
$15 Reston/$20 Non-Reston
Anita Hollander has had a successful career despite losing her leg to cancer.
Still Standing
has been presented at the Kennedy Center, The White House, Off-Broadway and Walt Disney World. Stay after the show to hear her views on disability in modern media and theatre.
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ETHEL
with guest artist Robert Mirabal
present
The River
Sunday, May 26, 7:00 p.m.
$15 Reston/$20 Non-Reston
ETHEL and Robert Mirabal, Native American musician, present their next evolution of the cross-cultural concert experience. The inspiration this time is “Water as the embodiment of Spirit, and its essential role in Life on Earth.” Arrive at 6:15 p.m. for a pre-show conversation with Robert Mirabal.
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An Evening with Nancy Giles
CBS News commentator and comedian
Saturday, June 1, 8:00 p.m.
$25 Reston/$35 Non-Reston
Giles’ work on the Emmy Award-winning
CBS Sunday Morning
has received acclaim for its unique blend of commonsense wisdom, laugh-out-loud humor, and social and political commentary.
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Ticket Sales Dates:
Tuesday, August 1
The Box Office will be open from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. for sales of Professional Touring Artist Series tickets for residents and/or employees of businesses in Small District 5 ONLY.
Tuesday, August 8
Tickets will go on sale to the general public and online at 4:00 p.m.
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Online:
Starting August 8 at 4:00 p.m.
By Mail:
Mail form to RCC Box Office, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston VA 20191
Phone:
703-476-4500, Press '3'
In Person:
Two hours prior to curtain time and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 1:00 ;p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fax:
Fax form to 703-476-2488
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