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Wolf Trap Announces First Of Summer 2014 Performances
VIENNA, Va., March 11, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Wolf Trap
Foundation for the Performing Arts announces the first set of
performances for its highly anticipated 2014 Summer Season.
-- Lionel Richie and CeeLo Green make their Wolf Trap debut for a
two-night stand of blockbuster "All the Hits All Night Long" tour
-- Classical highlights include the National Symphony Orchestra with
icons Yo-Yo Ma and Jean-Yves Thibaudet
-- The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to Wolf Trap for its only 2014
metro D.C. appearance
-- Jazz highlights include the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with
Wynton Marsalis, and Pat Metheny on a bill with fellow Grammy-winning
artist Bruce Hornsby
-- Expanded dance offerings include Pilobolus; Noche Flamenca; the
final D.C. performance of the Trey McIntyre Project; and, in a Face of
AmericaT program, debuts of the Oregon Ballet and Pacific Northwest
Ballet, featuring a world premiere Wolf Trap commission
-- Expansive opera season includes a Filene Center production of
Carmen, as well as the appointment of the first Wolf Trap Opera Artist
in Residence, Eric Owens
-- Chart-topping artists include Josh Groban, Darius Rucker, Sarah
McLachlan, and Il Volo
-- Returning icons Ringo Starr, Diana Ross, Heart, and Crosby, Stills
& Nash
-- Family-friendly concerts include Disney's Beauty and the Beast
-- NSO pop and film programs include D.C.-area debut of Pixar in
Concert; DisneyFantasia Live in Concert; and a collaboration with Mary
Chapin Carpenter
As America's only National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap
celebrates all genres of music in its 16-week summer season, welcoming
all with a priority on accessibility and affordability.
"In this 30th anniversary year of the rebirth of the Filene Center
following devastating fires-a process that saw the community band
together to support the arts-we are proud to welcome the greatest
names across the spectrum of music, including Lionel Richie, Yo-Yo Ma,
Wynton Marsalis, and Josh Groban," said Arvind Manocha, Wolf Trap
Foundation President and CEO. "Whether you're a fan of symphonic
music, opera, R&B, or rock, every music lover can celebrate Wolf Trap
this summer."
Wolf Trap's second summer show announcement will follow on April 17,
2014. All shows are at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park
for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA (unless otherwise
noted).
Full chronological listing of all 2014 shows announced to date
follows:
May, 2014
A Prairie Home Companion With Garrison Keillor and Special Guests In
association with Minnesota Public Radio & WAMU 88.5 FM Friday, May 23
at 8 pm Saturday, May 24 at 5:45 pm The nation's favorite radio host
leads an ensemble cast through his radio variety show featuring comedy
sketches, musical guests, and Keillor's signature monologue, "The News
from Lake Wobegon."
Under the Streetlamp Gentleman's Rule Friday, May 30 at 8 pm Slick
dance moves and tight harmonies from the retro-inspired Jersey Boys
quartet and an eight-man a cappella powerhouse produced by the founder
of Straight No Chaser.
June, 2014
Disney's Beauty and the Beast Friday-Sunday, June 6-8 at 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8 at 2 pm "Be Our Guest!" Belle and her
enchanted entourage prove love conquers all in this family-favorite
musical with an Oscar-winning score, featuring "Something There" and
"If I Can't Love Her."
Trey McIntyre Project Wednesday, June 11 at 8:30 pm In its final D.C.
performance, this inventive and bold contemporary ballet company
performs to Queen's glam-rock stylings.
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Featuring Steve Lukather, Todd
Rudgren, Gregg Rolie, Richard Page, Mark Rivera, and Gregg Bissonette
Thursday, June 12 at 8 pm Celebrate an era of rock 'n' roll virtuosos
from The Beatles, Santana, Journey, Toto, and more! In a review of the
50-year anniversary Beatles tribute concert, The New York Times wrote,
"The celebration, like that 'Ed Sullivan Show' a half-century ago,
belonged to the Beatles themselves. First was Mr. Starr: bounding
onstage to sing Carl Perkins's 'Matchbox,' settling in at the drums to
play and sing the Shirelles' 'Boys' and finishing with a jolly 'Yellow
Submarine.' They were still having fun."
Il Volo Friday, June 13 at 8 pm Pop-opera trio of Italian teen
heartthrobs combines soaring voices with playful charm in a
multilingual "mixture of Andrea Bocelli and the Jonas Brothers" (The
New York Times).
Wolf Trap's 25th Annual Louisiana Swamp Romp T Saturday, June 14 at 2
pm The Big Easy party is back! Dance to Louisiana's hottest bands and
jump in the second-line parade.
John Butler Trio Wednesday, June 18 at 7:30 pm There's nothing
"Better Than" acoustically driven roots-rock and reggae ballads from
heartfelt Australian multi-instrumentalists.
Daryl Hall & John Oates Thursday, June 19 at 8 pm Still making your
dreams come true with unforgettable soul and rock anthems, these Rock
and Roll Hall of Famers are the most successful pop duo of all time.
Pixar in Concert National Symphony Orchestra Emil de Cou, conductor
Friday, June 20 at 8:30 pm All of your favorite animated Pixar films
on the big screen, including Finding Nemo, Up, Toy Story, and
Monsters, Inc.,paired with memorable scores played by the National
Symphony Orchestra. Pixar in Concert 5/8 Disney/Pixar
Sing-A-Long Grease Saturday, June 21 at 8:30 pm Rev up your vocal
chords for an ultimate summer night with the Rydell High gang and sing
along with the hits you're hopelessly devoted to as the original 1978
film is projected in-house and on the lawn, with lyrics on screen.
The Philadelphia Orchestra Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and more!
Bramwell Tovey, conductor The Choral Arts Society of Washington Wolf
Trap Opera Soloists Saturday, June 28 at 8:15 pm After an absence of
15 years, the Philadelphia Orchestra returns for its only 2014
D.C.-area performance, with a triumphant performance of Beethoven's
"Ode to Joy" masterpiece and more, accompanied by The Choral Arts
Society of Washington and Wolf Trap Opera soloists.
Diana Ross Sunday, June 29 at 8 pm Motown's supreme legend has
inspired generations of singers with her endless stream of No. 1 hits
from "You Can't Hurry Love" to "I'm Coming Out."
June at The Barns at Wolf Trap:
Handel's Giulio Cesare Wolf Trap Opera Antony Walker, conductor
Friday, June 27 at 7:30 pm Sunday, June 29 at 3 pm Handel's most
popular opera focuses on Julius Caesar's visit to Egypt in 48 BC and
his encounter with the exotic Cleopatra.
July, 2014
Pilobolus Tuesday, July 1 at 8:30 pm Wild creativity and daring,
athletic modern dance that "makes dance lovers do a double take-and
non-dance lovers ooh and ahh" (Dance Magazine).
Crosby, Stills & Nash Thursday, July 3 at 8 pm Folk royalty of
Woodstock reunite in musical celebration of one of the most creative
supergroups in rock 'n' roll history.
Disney Fantasia Live in Concert National Symphony Orchestra Emil de
Cou, conductor Friday & Saturday, July 11 & 12 at 8:30 pm Experience
Disney magic on the big screen when the National Symphony Orchestra
casts an enchanting musical spell on sorcerer Mickey and other
cherished characters from the animated masterpiece. Disney Fantasia
Live in Concert 5/8 Disney
Straight No Chaser Thursday, July 17 at 8 pm Raise your glass! Ten a
cappella innovators are here to get the party started with an upbeat
collection of medleys and pop covers featuring Michael Jackson, Adele,
and Dolly Parton.
Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano National Symphony Orchestra Andrew Litton,
conductor Friday, July 18 at 8:15 pm "One of the best pianists in the
world" (The New York Sun) showcases poetic musicality in dazzling
interpretations of Tchaikovsky, Ravel, and Rossini.
Huey Lewis & The News Sunday, July 20 at 8 pm Return to "The Heart
of Rock 'n' Roll" with infectious Grammy-winners whose chart-topping,
horn-driven hits unleash "The Power of Love."
Lionel Richie and CeeLo Green All the Hits All Night Long Monday,
July 21 at 8 pm Tuesday, July 22 at 8 pm Multiplatinum R&B icon and a
fresh hip-hop hit-maker will have you "Dancing on the Ceiling" like
"Crazy."
Bizet's Carmen Wolf Trap Opera With the National Symphony Orchestra
At the Filene Center at Wolf Trap Grant Gershon, conductor Friday,
July 25 at 8:15 pm Wolf Trap Opera and the National Symphony Orchestra
in a thrilling tale of love, lust, and desire-fully staged and
costumed with custom Operascape video projection design.
Sarah McLachlan Saturday, July 26 at 8 pm With emotional ballads and
ethereal vocals, this Grammy-winning "Angel" has become "pop's voice
of compassion and consolation" (NY Times).
Darius Rucker Sunday, July 27 at 7:30 pm Trailblazing country
singer and acclaimed Hootie & the Blowfish front man shines on earnest
hits such as "Alright" and "Wagon Wheel."
Heart Tuesday, July 29 at 8 pm Power ballads and melodic hard
rock-including "Barracuda" and "Alone"-from ultimate "Magic" women
who've released 20 unforgettable Top 40 singles.
Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Wednesday, July 30
at 8 pm Jive with Grammy Award-winning jazz master Wynton Marsalis and
the all-star orchestra hailed as the "finest big band in the world
today" (The Daily Telegraph).
July at The Barns at Wolf Trap:
Handel's Giulio Cesare Wolf Trap Opera Antony Walker, conductor
Tuesday, July 1 at 7:30 pm Handel's most popular opera focuses on
Julius Caesar's visit to Egypt in 48 BC and his encounter with the
exotic Cleopatra.
Aria Jukebox Sunday, July 13 at 3 pm The 2014 Filene Young Artists
sing operatic favorites with Kim Witman at the piano.
Houseful of Song Saturday, July 19 at 3 pm Sunday, July 20 at 3 pm
Steven Blier and a trio of Filene Young Artists get domestic as they
perform songs for every room of the house!
August, 2014
Mary Chapin Carpenter: Songs From The Movie National Symphony
Orchestra Vince Mendoza, conductor Friday, August 1 at 8:15 pm
Captivating orchestral arrangements from an intimate country/rock
Grammy winner's new album, Songs From The Movie.
Yo-Yo Ma National Symphony Orchestra Thomas Wilkins, conductor
Saturday, August 2 at 8:15 pm World's most famous cellist stirs the
imagination with expressive performances that have earned him more
than 15 Grammy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Dark Star Orchestra Sunday, August 3 at 7 pm With a "fanatical
attention to detail" (Rolling Stone), this ultimate Grateful Dead
tribute band has been "Truckin'" on a long, strange trip to resurrect
the spirit and sound of psychedelic rockers.
Pat Metheny Unity Group Bruce Hornsby Campfire Tour 2014 Wednesday,
August 6 at 7:30 pm Boundary-pushing jazz quintet meets genre-hopping
pop pianist and songwriter behind '80s hit "The Way It Is."
Noche Flamenca Tuesday, August 12 at 8:30 pm Spellbinding live music
with song and dance reveal the essence of flamenco at its most
authentic.
Boney James and Eric Ben ét Thursday, August 14 at 8 pm Smooth,
soulful hits from genre-busting saxophonist Boney James and sensual
R&B crooner Eric Benét. Yanni Friday, August 15 at 8 pm Globally
acclaimed composer whose epic orchestrations fuse otherworldly
synthesized sound with gorgeous instrumentation.
ABBA - The Concert Saturday, August 16 at 8 pm "Mamma Mia" here they
go again! Take a chance on this ultimate tribute band that recreates
the look and sound of the world's most phenomenal pop ensemble.
Josh Groban Tuesday, August 19 at 8 pm Wednesday, August 20 at 8 pm
Multiplatinum vocalist charms with inspirational pop ballads and lush
arias such as "You Raise Me Up," "You're Still You," and "You Are
Loved."
Lyle Lovett & His Large Band Friday, August 22 at 8 pm Texas's
beloved "Cowboy Man" and his all-star band blend wry humor with blues,
gospel, and swing for an eclectic alt-country songbook.
Sing-A-Long Sound of Music Saturday, August 23 at 7:15 pm Maria, the
Von Trapp family, and even the lonely goatherd are back to bring you a
few of your favorite things: the beloved sing-a-long to the classic
film shown on huge screens with lyrics and an unforgettable costume
contest.
Boston Heaven on Earth Tour Sunday, August 24 at 8 pm Extraordinary
"Rock and Roll Band" with enduring guitar-driven anthems and "Smokin'"
harmonies that spark "More than a Feeling."
Pacific Northwest Ballet Oregon Ballet Theatre A Face of AmericaT
Production Wednesday, August 27 at 8 pm Pacific Northwest Ballet
premieres Wolf Trap-commissioned work by up-and-coming choreographer
Andrew Bartee, featuring a live performance by the Chromatics and
stunning scenic film from Olympic National Park and other majestic
parks of the Pacific Northwest. Oregon Ballet Theatre dances to the
music of indie rock favorites Fleet Foxes.
August at The Barns at Wolf Trap:
French Double Bill Milhaud's Le pauvre matelot Poulenc's Les mamelles
de Tirésias Wolf Trap Opera Timothy Myers, conductor Friday, August 8
at 7:30 pm Sunday, August 10 at 3 pm Saturday, August 16 at 7:30 pm In
their company premieres, Wolf Trap Opera pairs to rare 20th-century
French one-act operatic gems.
High-resolution images of the artists listed are available on Wolf
Trap's website:
wolftrap.org/Media_and_Newsroom/Photos_for_Publication.aspx.
For the full summer 2014 calendar, visit
wolftrap.org/Filene_Center.aspx .
Tickets for Wolf Trap's 2014 Season:
wolftrap.org 1.877.WOLFTRAP The Wolf Trap Box Office is located at
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road,
Vienna, Virginia 22182
Wolf Trap's 2014 season is made possible by generous support from the
following Wolf Trap Foundation Official Sponsors and Partners:
PNC Premier Sponsor, 2014 Summer Season
American Airlines Official Airlines
The Boeing Company Major Sponsor, Rock Legends
E & J Gallo Winery Official Wine & Champagne
General Motors Official Vehicles
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner Official Hotel
Minnesota Public Radio & WAMU 88.5 Official Media Sponsor, A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
USAA Fireworks Display Sponsor, 2014 Blast Off! & Fireworks Display
About Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts Wolf Trap
Foundation for the Performing Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
founded by Catherine Filene Shouse (1896-1994), produces and presents
a full range of performance and education programs in the Greater
Washington area, as well as nationally and internationally. Wolf Trap
features three performance venues: the outdoor Filene Center and
Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods, both located at Wolf Trap National
Park for the Performing Arts, and The Barns at Wolf Trap, located down
the road from the national park and adjacent to the Center for
Education at Wolf Trap. The 7,028-seat Filene Center is operated in
partnership with the National Park Service and annually showcases an
extensive array of diverse artists, ranging from pop, country, folk,
and blues to classical music, dance, and theatre, as well as
multimedia presentations, from May through September. The Barns at
Wolf Trap is operated by the Wolf Trap Foundation year-'round, and
during the summer months is home to the Grammy-nominated Wolf Trap
Opera, one of America's outstanding resident ensemble programs for
young opera singers. Wolf Trap's education programs include the
nationally acclaimed Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through
the Arts and Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods, a diverse array of arts
education classes and grants, and a nationally recognized internship
program that was included in Bloomberg Business Week's 2009 List of
"Best Places to Intern." As part of its ongoing commitment to protect
and preserve the environment, Wolf Trap offers Metro access and is a
founding member of the Green Music Group.
Visit
wolftrap.org for more information
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