By Karen Zacarias
Directed by Esteban Marmojelo-Suarez
School of Theater and The Mason Players present select scenes from Just Like Us directed by Esteban Marmolejo-Suarez. Just Like Us, by Karen Zacarías, is based on Helen Thorpe’s bestselling book which follows four Mexican teens livi... Read more
Dewberry School of Music
Mason Opera presents Rossini’s 'La Cenerentola'*
This spring, Mason Opera is delighted to bring Giacomo Rossini’s La Cenerentola to vibrant and sparkling life! Composed in 1817, Rossini’s La Cenerentola, ossia La bontà in trionfo (Cinderella orGoodness Triumphant), is a charming, operatic dramma giocoso in two acts, which premiered at ... Read more
Asian American/Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Festival
Mason Celebrates AANHPI (Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander) heritage month!
Asian Arts Exhibition: 4 p.m.
Celebration: 4:30 p.m.
Free Admission, no tickets required, and free parking at K-lot.
COVID-19 Policy: Proof of Covid Vaccination and Masks are required.
All are welcome, we ... Read more
Mason School of Theater
A Concert Presentation of 'The Boy Detective Fails'
Saturday, May 07, 2022 2:00pm
Saturday, May 07, 2022 8:00pm
Directed by Erin Gardiner
Musical Direction by Joe Walsh
Book by Joe Meno
Music and Lyrics by Adam Gwon
The Boy Detective Fails, based on Joe Meno’s acclaimed novel, tells the story of Billy Argo, “boy detective.” In a world akin to Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, young Billy becomes famou... Read more
Mason Dance Company
Spring: Dance Innovations
Saturday, May 07, 2022 8:00pm
Sunday, May 08, 2022 2:00pm
Sunday, May 08, 2022 7:00pm
Spring: New Dances was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Dance Innovations will now include 2 additional performances featuring choreographers from Spring: New Dances and Dance Innovations.
Mason choreographers present a showcase of new dances performed by the Mason Dance Compan... Read more
Join the Dewberry School of Music for their spring finale concert featuring the Mason Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Soo Han and the University choirs under the direction of Dr. Lisa Billingham.
Proof of vaccination or a negative test result and face coverings will still b... Read more
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Christopher Zimmerman, conductor
with
Fairfax Choral Society
Thomas Colohan, artistic director
Morgan State University Choir
Eric Conway, Director
Leshnoff: Symphony No. 4 “Heichalos” (Regional Premiere)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
Face coverings are required for this performance. See updated ... Read more
Dewberry School of Music
Dewberry School of Music Student Honors Recital*
The Honors Recital is a premier recital opportunity for Dewberry School of Music students, representing each instrument area, who auditioned and were selected to perform by a faculty panel.
Proof of vaccination or a negative test result and face coverings will still be required for this per... Read more
Shabnam & Qais KULAB to KABUL USA Tour 2022
TUTI presents Shabnam Surayo & Qais Ulfat
Kulab to Kabul USA Concert Tour 2022
Ticket Office and Concert Hall open at 6 p.m.
... Read more60th Anniversary International Dance Performance
International Dance has been delighting audiences for 60 years bringing fairy tales to life and presenting powerful performances promoting the arts throughout Northern Virginia and across the globe. Enjoy the rich history of International Dance in “Celebrating A Legacy”. Enchanting costu... Read more
The Fairfax Wind Symphony and the George Mason University Dewberry School of Music are proud to present the 3rd Annual National Community Band Festival. Six of the area’s finest community bands will present concerts over the two-day festival in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
Satur... Read more
Washington Concert Society presents: Night of Korean Art Songs - “My Heart”
Jazz is America's music and the U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for 50 years. Formed in 1969, this 18-member group continues the jazz big band legacy with some of the finest musicians in the ... Read more
Led by Louisiana native, Graham Breedlove, the Graham Breedlove Group blends an exciting mix of traditional New Orleans and Louisiana music rhythmic influences with the harmonic and melodic innovations of modern jazz, playing a mix of original compositions and unique arrangements of Jazz standards! ... Read more
The Mason Jazz Camp welcomes trumpeter, bandleader, composer and educator, Sean Jones as their special guest! After a six-month stint with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis offered him a permanent position as lead trumpeter of the ensemble, a post he held from 2004 until 2010. M... Read more
The Mason Jazz Camp faculty perform. Featuring Darden Purcell (voice), Victor Provost (steel pan), Aaron Eckert (trombone), Regan Brough (bass), John Kocur (saxophone), Kevin McDonald (drums), Graham Breedlove (trumpet) and Shawn Purcell (guitar). This concert is sure to have a little something for... Read more
The Mason Jazz Camp concludes with performances by student ensembles, showcasing their hard work throughout the week!
Visit Mason Jazz Camp for weekly concert schedule and camp details.
FREE and open to the public (no camp registration required)
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Great Performances at Mason
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: American Pianistic Treasures
Welcome back Jeffrey Siegel, a masterful “pianist who literally overflows with music” (Berlin Die Welt) to our stage for his popular series that tells the stories behind the music. In this “concert with commentary,” Siegel introduces the signature sounds of American piano music with belove... Read more
For the Girls
Is there anything Kristin Chenoweth can’t do? The Emmy® and Tony Award-winning performer dazzles audiences in every role she tackles on stage and screen. Join her as she takes centerstage as headliner of the 2022 ARTS by George!. In this much-anticipated concer... Read more
VIVA MOMIX
Wish MOMIX a “Happy Birthday!” with VIVA MOMIX, a compilation of the company’s most dazzling vignettes from the past 40 years of inventive dance and acrobatics. The program is a mix-and-match variety of sections from Botanica, Alchemia, Remix, Opus Cactus, and Lunar Sea. Expect ... Read more
Featuring Asere with special guest Brenda Navarrete
The Havana Cuba All-Stars will instantly transport you to its Caribbean homeland known for its hazy jazz clubs, soothing white sand beaches, rich culture, and lively beats. Afro-Cuban percussionist and vocalist Brenda Navarrete joins the ... Read more
Great Performances at Mason
Virginia Opera: The Valkyrie
Sunday, Oct 09, 2022 2:00pm
Composed by Richard Wagner
Adaptation by Jonathan Dove and Graham Vick
Orchestrated by Jonathan Dove
Mortals are caught up amidst struggles between capricious gods in Richard Wagner’s iconic dramatic opera The Valkyrie, from his legendary “Ring” cycle. Virginia Opera boldly opens its 2022-2023 season ... Read more
Mason School of Theater
Mason School of Theater: Head Over Heels
Friday, Oct 28, 2022 8:00pm
Saturday, Oct 29, 2022 2:00pm
Saturday, Oct 29, 2022 8:00pm
Sunday, Oct 30, 2022 2:00pm
Individual event tickets go on sale August 1.
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Music by The Go-Go’s / Lyrics by The Go-Go’s
Directed by Erin Gardiner / Musical direction by Joe Walsh
Book by Jeff Whitty; adapted by James Magruder
Ba... Read more
Mason Artist-in-Residence
In collaboration with Chitrasena Dance Company
Ahuti
Set to the sounds of live flute, violin, harmonium, manjira, and drums onstage, Ahuti is a mesmerizing performance and collaboration between Mason Artist-in-Residence Nrityagram Dance Ensemble and the Chitrasena D... Read more
Great Performances at Mason
Virginia Opera: The Pirates of Penzance
Sunday, Nov 13, 2022 2:00pm
Composed by Gilbert & Sullivan
Set sail with this classic comic operetta fit for all ages. Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance has everything—whimsical melodies, hilariously memorable characters, and one of the most terrific earworms of all time, “I Am the Very Model of a Modern... Read more
Great Performances at Mason
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Immortal Impromptus
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel is for both music aficionados and those that aspire to be so. He will draw you into the composers’ lives by sharing fascinating details about their creative processes. As a result, you will leave the concert with a deeper appreciation of the musi... Read more
Celebrate the holidays with a concert that fills the Center with all of the spirit and power of five grand pianos played together on one stage. The 5 Browns, a quintet of incredibly talented pianists and siblings—Ryan, Melody, Gregory, Deondra, and Desirae—all simultaneously attended The J... Read more
Holiday Hurrah!
Welcome to The Queen’s Cartoonists Holiday Special! Keenly aware of all things holiday-oriented and completely ridiculous, musical ensemble The Queen’s Cartoonists have set out to find the best of the best holiday-related cartoons, films, and jazz. This fun and festive perf... Read more
A Celtic Family Christmas
Center for the Arts audience favorites, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, return for the holidays with their musical family for a jubilant evening of lightning-fast fiddling, lively step dancing, and loads of Irish music. This husband-and-wife duo brings the sp... Read more
Individual event tickets go on sale August 1.
Already subscribed? Please call the Subscriber Hotline to add this performance, (voice) 703-993-2787.
Join us for a joyous concert celebration by the Dewberry School of Music as we ring in the holiday season! Showcasing Mason Symphony Orchestra and Choi... Read more
This Christmas, bring the whole family back to a simpler time with NUTCRACKER! Magic of Christmas Ballet! The acclaimed holiday tradition is LIVE in theaters for the 30th Anniversary tour. Gather friends and family to re-live your fondest childhood dreams, overflowing with larger-than-li... Read more
Christmas in Vienna
The holiday season isn’t complete without the return of the Vienna Boys Choir melting hearts with their heavenly voices. Admired across the globe for their pure sound and technical mastery, the cherubic ensemble features boy sopranos and altos from eight to 14, represen... Read more
Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring ting tingling too. Come out to the Center for the Arts for timeless holiday favorites with the American Festival Pops Orchestra. This beloved tradition starts the season off on a festive “note” with treasured cl... Read more
Adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
“All for one and one for all. United we stand, divided we fall!” Escape into Alexandre Dumas’s swashbuckling epic The Three Musketeers, performed by The Acting Company. Full of charm, wit, and swordplay, this world-premiere adaptation by Linda Alpe... Read more
Mason Artist-in-Residence
Uplifted Voices
The GRAMMY Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble, founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, debuts their newest program Uplifted Voices at the Center, as part of their multi-year participation as a Mason Artist-in-Residence. Championing women and non-binary members of... Read more
Great Performances at Mason
Virginia Opera: Fellow Travelers
Sunday, Feb 05, 2023 2:00pm
Composed by Gregory Spears
Libretto by Greg Pierce
In a commitment to share contemporary opera experiences with its audiences, Virginia Opera presents Fellow Travelers by New York-based composer Gregory Spears and librettist Greg Pierce. Set at the dawn of the Cold War, Fellow Travelers fol... Read more
Robert McDuffie, violin
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
Known for exuberant performances, the acclaimed Munich Symphony Orchestra (MSO) returns to the Center with an uplifting program of masterworks! The MSO embraces the sheer joy and ... Read more
Featuring the Mason Dance Company
Doug Varone and Dancers returns to the Center, bringing a program brimming with the vitality of highly charged choreography which also touches the human heart. The program will feature Somewhere (2019), Short Story (2001), Nocturne (2017), and Double Octet... Read more
The Corner of Broadway and Main Street
Calling all Disney and Broadway fans! A cappella superstars, Voctave, will transform the Center for the Arts into The Corner of Broadway and Main Street in an “aca-awesome” treat for all ages. Featuring swoon-worthy arrangements from some of your favo... Read more
Viral tap dance phenomenon Syncopated Ladies LIVE! is the brainchild of D.C.-native and Emmy® Award-nominated tap dancer and choreographer Chloé Arnold, protégé of Debbie Allen. This fierce all-female troupe of hoofers has amassed more than 100 million video views online for their hypnoti... Read more
Great Performances at Mason
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Musical Valentines
Go beyond chocolates and flowers when you take your sweetheart to experience an evening of Musical Valentines. In this stirring Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel, be swept away with music of infinite passion, poetry, and longing by Brahms, Schumann, Liszt, and Chopin, and learn how the com... Read more
Great Performances at Mason
Virginia Opera: La Traviata
Sunday, Mar 12, 2023 2:00pm
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Featuring one of the most demanding, sumptuous, and recognizable scores of all time, Virginia Opera concludes its season with Giuseppe Verdi’s tours de force La Traviata. Set amidst the pleasure-loving and decadent French aristocracy of the 19th century, Verdi’s ... Read more
One Earth Tour 2023: Tsuzumi
Experience the power, grace, and joy that KODO’s athletic percussionists bring to the stage in their much-anticipated 40th anniversary performance: Tsuzumi. As masters of the ancient art of Japanese taiko drumming, KODO bewitches audiences with visually-stunnin... Read more
Mason School of Dance
Mason Dance Company - Dance Gala
Saturday, Mar 25, 2023 8:00pm
Individual event tickets go on sale August 1.
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The Gala Concert is Mason Dance Company’s crowning season event featuring a program of works by contemporary professional choreographers.
Tickets: $28 a... Read more
Family Series
The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon
Sunday, Mar 26, 2023 4:00pm
Enchantment Theatre Company Presents
“One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight.” So begins The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon, which follows the zany adventures of an inventive young boy. Resourceful and brave, Harold c... Read more
Great Performances at Mason
Cirque FLIP Fabrique
Saturday, Apr 01, 2023 2:00pm
Muse
In this all-new, high-energy production, the seven acrobats of FLIP Fabrique don high heels, then football shoulder pads to dazzle audiences of all ages. Muse playfully pirouettes around and tackles the perennially complicated questions of gender archetypes—circus-style. Set to an ori... Read more
America
Violin luminary Daniel Hope returns with the Zurich Chamber Orchestra to reveal the charisma of American music in a program named after his new album, America. This concert celebrates our country’s most recognizable tunes from across the 20th Century, including Copland’s iconic “Ho... Read more
Great Performances at Mason
Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra with Bobby Floyd
Bobby Floyd, organ
Calling all cool cats to head to the Center for the Arts for a swinging evening of jazz with Northern Virginia’s own Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, featuring keyboardist/organist Bobby Floyd on the Hammond organ and led by Founder, Artistic Director, and virtuoso saxophoni... Read more
Mostly B
Experience the sleek grace and physicality of neoclassical ballet with the State Ballet of Georgia in a program of works by George Balanchine and Ukrainian choreographer Yuri Possokhov. Led by the renowned Nina Ananiashvili, a native of Georgia and a former Bolshoi prima ballerina... Read more
Great Performances at Mason
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Mozart and Friends
Jeffrey Siegel closes out the Keyboard Conversations® season with a program that celebrates the power and inspiration of friendship. Join him for Mozart and Friends, and hear masterpieces of Mozart, magnificent music by composers who influenced him such as Joseph Haydn, and by those he inf... Read more
George Li, piano
Christopher Zimmerman, music director and conductor
Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance, March No. 1
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2
Elgar: Symphony No. 1
The Center for the Arts is proud to co-present a soaring classical music program by the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, featuring... Read more
The Passing Zone Saves the World!
The Passing Zone has been wowing audiences for decades with hilarious, award-winning performances. In their latest show The Passing Zone Saves the World!, The Passing Zone delivers a pulse-pounding and riotously funny performance, combining juggling, comed... Read more
Mason Artist-in-Residence
Indigenous Liberation
Indigenous Enterprise is on a mission to proudly share their heritage and culture through explosively joyous authentic dance and song. Comprised of champion dancers from Native American and Canadian tribes and Nations, this group first stunned... Read more
