New This Year: Theatre-in-the-Woods will feature one performance per day, Tuesdays – Saturdays at a new time of 10:30 am. This new structure is designed to provide children, families, and groups more time before and after the performance to enjoy the activities within the National Park as well as to meet and greet many of the performing artists. Most performances are recommended for children ages 4 and up. Patrons are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the show.
Tickets
Ticket prices range from $8 to $10 and children under two are free. Tickets are available online. Advanced purchase is recommended as performances do sell out. If available, tickets may be purchased the day of the performance at the footbridge with exact change, check, or credit card.2012 Performance Schedule
June 26-27 - Hot Peas ’N Butter – They incorporate both English and Spanish lyrics with a mix of jazz, rock, and pop set against Latin and Afro-Caribbean beats.June 28 - Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance – Young dancers hit the stage with a breathtaking display of rapid fire footwork accompanied by the energetic rhythms of Celtic music.
June 29-30 - Eric Brace and Peter Cooper – Drawing inspiration from the tranquility and beauty of nature, this Nashville duo presents gentle country melodies and charming lyrics from their 2011 GRAMMY-nominated album, I Love: Tom T. Hall’s Songs of Fox Hollow.
July 3 - DinoRock – In this interactive production, giant colorful puppets created by the Emmy Award-winning puppet designer Ingrid Crepeau offer catchy songs, clever skits, and roaring-fun dances.
July 5–7 - Elizabeth Mitchell – Smithsonian Folkways Recordings artist Elizabeth Mitchell performs classic folk melodies alongside her husband and young daughter. Led by Mitchell’s delightfully appealing vocals, their sweet, inspiring songs will remind you of the warmth and cheerfulness of a sunny day.
July 10-11 - Coal Train Railroad – Pulling in from Nashville, Tennessee, this hip ensemble takes children and families into the delightful and playful world of jazz.
July 12 - Aaron Nigel Smith – Designed to get kids moving, his live performances are high-energy, interactive shows that invite the audience to jump, play, sing, and dance through a collection of, fun exuberant songs. Smith is well-known from the PBS KIDS Emmy Award-winning show Between the Lions.
July 13-14 - The Jimmies – Kindie-rock queen Ashley Albert and her band bring edge, sophistication, humor, and style to the kingdom of kid’s music.
July 17-18 - Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem – Join this dynamic quartet for a unique blend of blues, swing, and country that incorporates everything from a ukulele and banjo to a cardboard box and suitcase.
July 19 - Robbie Schaefer – Guitarist from folk-pop group Eddie From Ohio and host of Sirius XM radio’s Kids Place Live, Robbie Schaefer delivers Songs for Kids Like Us, a collection of “catchy, clever, and slightly cheeky tunes that take you on a romp through musical styles and colorful arrangements” (CD Baby). Sing along to “Cowboy Bob” and shout out with “Chicken Lips.”
July 20-21 - Kirov Academy of Ballet of Washington D.C. – Through a series of beautifully designed vignettes, this ballet academy reveals the secrets, techniques, and history of one of the world’s most elegant art forms.
July 24–28 - Matthias Kuchta – Enchanting hand-made puppets come to life in this magical rendition of a Brothers Grimm fairytale, The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats. Internationally acclaimed German puppeteer Matthias Kuchta uses life-size puppets to share the story of seven little goats that let a wicked wolf into their home.
July 31–August 2 - Okee Dokee Brothers – The Okee Dokee Brothers are a modern-day Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer who travel down the Mississippi River looking for adventure and writing songs along the way. Their nature-inspired lyrics and catchy bluegrass melodies encourage kids to have fun in the great outdoors.
August 3-4 - Pushcart Players – Happily Ever After…A Cinderella Tale is a lively musical performance that features music by the Tony Award-winning composer Larry Hochman.
August 7–9 - Before the People Came – Based on an African fable, the production features a combination of poetry, dance, and delightfully imaginative costumes accompanied by an eclectic blend of jazz, blues, pop, and African rhythms.
August 10-11 -Justin Roberts – GRAMMY-nominated pop-rock star Justin Roberts has been hailed by USA Today as “the Paul McCartney of kids’ music.” Known for his cleverly insightful lyrics that touch on all aspects of childhood, his recordings take listeners on a journey through iconic experiences that kids will relate to and parents will remember.
Wolf Trap National Park is located at 1624 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia about 20 minutes from Washington, DC, just off the Dulles Toll Road.
