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Families & Young Audiences

Washington National Opera

Jungle Book

Mon. Dec. 16, 2024

Our colorful family opera steps into the jungle to find courage and friendship.

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Finn

Dec. 20 - 22, 2024

From the creator of Doc McStuffins and Vampirina, Finn is filled with vibrant sea creatures and catchy tunes. Hilarious and heartwarming, this world premiere musical chronicles the coming-of-age journey of a young shark following his dreams.

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Second Saturdays Imagination Stage

Sat. Jan. 11, 2025

Children and their caregivers are invited to move and groove in this fun, interactive experience with Imagination Stage!

On Sale Mon. Dec. 30, 2024 10a.m.

Havana Hop

Jan. 11 - 12, 2025

Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar, but she struggles with awful stage fright. Watch as she begins to find her roots, gain confidence, and be her amazing self in this dynamic participation play written and performed by Paige Hernandez with music by Nick Tha 1da.

Grey Skies Blue

Jan. 17 - 19, 2025

Dance and theater merge in SHAPESHIFT’s Grey Skies Blue. Join a group of friends as they uncover personal truths through dynamic movement in an inspiring show that resonates with audiences of all ages.

National Symphony Orchestra

NSO Music for Young Audiences:
Old MacDonald’s Symphony

Jan. 18 - 19, 2025

The whole farmyard is getting ready for a hoedown—but it needs your help! Presented in collaboration with Teller Productions and developed specifically for toddlers, this immersive show features puppets, storytellers, and a string quartet from the National Symphony Orchestra.

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National Symphony Orchestra

NSO Music for Young Audiences:
M2 = (Math x Music)

Feb. 1 - 2, 2025

Comprised of National Symphony Orchestra musicians, the Last Stand Quartet performs a lively program linking the ways in which math is present in all music-making, creating music to move to and engage with on a deeper level.

The Other Children of the Sun

Feb. 22 - Mar. 9, 2025

This whimsical superhero adventure, based on Navajo creation legend, follows the journey of celestial siblings. Writer and co-director Rhiana Yazzie and co-director Steven Paul Judd offer a funny and thought-provoking world premiere play that challenges us to look at heroism through a new lens.

Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band

Sat. Mar. 15, 2025

Bring the whole family to enjoy smart, crafty lyrics with irresistibly fresh pop beats. Performing in Spanish and English, the award-winning Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band is on the pulse of all things kids’ music.

Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster

Mar. 28 - Apr. 6, 2025

Watch what happens when a terrible, not-so-scary monster meets the most scaredy-cat kid. Using hundreds of illustrated paper puppets, book pages, two-dimensional props, furry monster puppets, and songs, Manual Cinema brings Mo Willems’ books to life.

National Symphony Orchestra

NSO Family Concert:
Earth to Space

Sun. Mar. 30, 2025

Explore the vastness of space with music inspired by the planets, stars, and beyond! In anticipation of the September 2025 voyage of Artemis II, the National Symphony Orchestra celebrates the discoveries and beauty of space through music and images.

National Symphony Orchestra

Matilda in Concert - With Danny DeVito & David Newman

Apr. 25 - 26, 2025

Hosted and narrated by Matilda director and star Danny DeVito, the beloved modern fairytale comes to life on the big screen as David Newman conducts his enchanting score live-to-picture! Based on the book by Roald Dahl, Matilda tells the larger-than-life story of a little girl gifted with genius intelligence and magical powers—which she uses to survive her self-absorbed parents and an evil headmistress.

Falu

Sat. Apr. 26, 2025

Grammy Award®–winning and internationally recognized artist Falu introduces children to the wonders of the world. Her “ethereal and transcendent” (Billboard) songs take families on musical journeys through South Asia and the day-to-day of a child’s wonder.

Marooned! A Space Comedy

May 3 - 4, 2025

Help a stranded astronaut find her way home in this innovative new puppet show. Internationally acclaimed company Alex and Olmsted presents this Jim Henson Foundation grant-awarded production with music from the Voyager Golden Record.

On Sale to Members Tue. Jan. 28, 2025 10a.m.

Minty Fresh Circus

Thu. May 8, 2025

With an Afro-futuristic vibe and a steam-punk look, Minty Fresh Circus celebrates the power of Black music and movement. Witness a range of spectacular circus and dance skills sourced from the African Diaspora, including vernacular dance, Lindy, hip hop, and more.

On Sale to Members Tue. Jan. 28, 2025 10a.m.

Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks

May 9 - 11, 2025

Ten unique perspectives are brilliantly woven into one funny, piercingly poignant look at the detours we face on the walk home, and in life. Based on the book by Jason Reynolds and co-produced with Theater Alliance, this faithful stage adaptation returns to the Family Theater after its 2023 premiere.

On Sale to Members Tue. Jan. 28, 2025 10a.m.

Sesame Street the Musical

Jul. 10 - Aug. 31, 2025

Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and your favorite Sesame Street friends are bringing the TV show’s iconic songs and stories to the stage, right in front of your eyes! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy Sesame Street in an intimate, joyous theatrical setting.

On Sale to Members Tue. Jan. 28, 2025 10a.m.

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