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Unique experiences at theaters, museums and music venues make DC a goldmine for artistic brilliance. THEATER SHOUT, SISTER, SHOUT! Ford’s Theatre March 15–May 13 Follow the story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a musical legend who paved the way for Black rock, R&B and gospel singers and guitarists with her ambition, courage and activism. ANGELS IN AMERICA PART ONE: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES Arena Stage March 24–April 23 Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama concerning two couples will be staged in the round by Hungarian director János Szász. LES MISÉRABLES The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts April 11-29 The epic story of love, redemption and survival set in 19th-century France and one of the most popular musicals of all-time returns to the venue of its initial pre- Broadway run in 1986. GODDESS Harman Hall May 25–June 25 Shakespeare Theatre Company and award-winning playwright Jocelyn Bioh welcome you to Moto Moto, a jazz club in Kenya with magical secrets and a singer with mythical powers. HADESTOWN The National Theatre June 6-18 Orpheus, Eurydice, King Hades and Persephone are all part of this hair-raising voyage into the underworld that won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Musical. FOR THE LATEST CONCERTS, EXHIBITS, THEATER PRODUCTIONS AND CULTURAL EVENTS, VISIT WASHINGTON.ORG/ARTS NEW MUSEUM EXPERIENCES Rubell Museum The Rubells’ second museum in the U.S. showcases contemporary sculptures, paintings, photographs and videos in a 32,000-square-foot space that also features a bookstore. Renovated Galleries at the National Air and Space Museum Eight new and refined displays, including America by Air, Destination Moon, Early Flight and Nation of Speed, await visitors at one of the National Mall’s most popular destinations. The Museum of Illusions Get immersed in trickery, learn about how the human brain works and sharpen your vision and perception at the new ticketed museum on H Street NW. Planet Word The voice-activated marvel features a 22-foot-tall wall that reveals the origin of commonly used words and The Speaking Willow Tree, which conjures murmurs in hundreds of languages. National Children’s Museum A hands-on space meant to ignite curiosity, the museum’s exhibits and programs inspire kids to explore science, technology, engineering, the arts and math. MUSIC VENUES Capital One Arena 601 F Street NW Capacity: 20,000+ Who You’ll See: Current chart-toppers, legendary groups, multi-act showcases The Hamilton Live 600 14th Street NW Capacity: 300 seated plus 300 standing Who You’ll See: Emerging artists, legacy acts, local bands Lincoln Theatre 1215 U Street NW Capacity: 1,225 Who You’ll See: Indie artists, comedy acts, podcast shows Pearl Street Warehouse 33 Pearl Street SW Capacity: 150 seated, 300 standing Who You’ll See: Indie artists, local bands, DJs hosting dance parties 9:30 Club 815 V Street NW Capacity: 1,200 Who You’ll See: Legendary indie acts, current critical darlings, DJs hosting dance parties
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