FIRST LOOK: Here’s a sneak peek at the new marketing campaign for “The Guardsman,” the Kennedy Center production that begins May 25. The stunning portrait of stars Sarah Wayne Callies and Finn Wittrock was shot by internationally renowned photographer Brigitte Lacombe. Look for posters in the Metro and around town soon!

FIRST LOOK: Here’s a sneak peek at the new marketing campaign for “The Guardsman,” the Kennedy Center production that begins May 25. The stunning portrait of stars Sarah Wayne Callies and Finn Wittrock was shot by internationally renowned photographer Brigitte Lacombe. Look for posters in the Metro and around town soon!

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Edgar Degas, Little Dancer Aged Fourteen, 1878-1881, yellow wax, hair, ribbon, linen bodice, satin shoes, muslin tutu, wood base. National Gallery of Art, Washington, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul M Edgar Degas, Little Dancer Aged Fourteen, 1878-1881, yellow wax, hair, ribbon, linen bodice, satin shoes, muslin tutu, wood base. National Gallery of Art, Washington, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul M

Just announced! The Kennedy Center will produce the world premiere original musical production of “Little Dancer”featuring book and lyrics by Tony Award® winner Lynn Ahrens, music by Tony Award® winner Stephen Flaherty, and direction and choreography by five-time Tony Award® winner Susan Stroman. Inspired by the Edgar Degas sculpture “Little Dancer Aged Fourteen”(which can be viewed at the National Gallery of Art), the musical will begin performances in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater in October 2014. Casting and additional details will be announced at a later date.

Image: Edgar Degas, Little Dancer Aged Fourteen, 1878-1881, yellow wax, hair, ribbon, linen bodice, satin shoes, muslin tutu, wood base.
National Gallery of Art, Washington, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon.

Art by Fraver

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African percussion turns into animals, puppets become genies, and one child’s quest changes the world in Baobab. Tickets only $18!

Baobab
In this award-winning production for young audiences, it takes the courage of a child save a village facing the awesome powers of nature! In a region of West Africa stricken by drought for many years, stands a big and ancient baobab tree. One day, the baobab brings forth an egg, and from this egg a little boy is born. The people in the village give the boy what little they have, and through their kindness discover that he’s the only one who can bring forth life-giving water to end their hardships. For ages 5 and up.

May 11 & 12 | The Kennedy Center

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Washington National Opera - Show Boat

Featuring legendary songs like “Ol’ Man River” and “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man,” in a spectacular new production, “this joyous, beautifully mounted entertainment should keep rolling along for a long while to come” (Chicago Tribune). Classical WETA’s Nicole Lacroix hosts this audio preview of the American masterpiece Show Boat, which opens May 4 in the Kennedy Center Opera House.

Musical excerpts courtesy of EMI Classics.

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