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Monday Night at the National

Fall 2009 - FREE Performances in the Helen Hayes Gallery
  - 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm


The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC  20004

Information available at 202-783-3372.

Seating is limited.  Tickets are required, and are distributed one half-hour prior to performance, on a first-come-first-served policy.  One ticket only to each person in line.

Click here for a printable PDF Schedule: http://www.nationaltheatre.org/monday/art/2009Fall/pdf.pdf

 

    

SEP 28
MARINE STRING QUARTET

The Quartet, an ensemble within the Marine Band, presents chamber concerts and appears frequently at the White House for official functions. Established by an Act of Congress in 1798, "The President's Own" Band is America's oldest continuously active professional musical organization. The band's legendary 17th Director John Philip Sousa conducted the Band at the National Theatre in 1889.

 

 
 

OCT 5
SONG FOR AUTUMN: DREAMWEAVER

A diva with an extraordinary vocal range matched by a remarkable emotional power, SAPPHIRA sings heart-to-heart and soul-to-soul. With a chill in the air, leaves begin to fall and we turn inward with cozy fire-place remembrances and wistful wishes. On the evening’s program among others: “Stormy Weather,” “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,” “Memory” from CATS, “Hero,” “O Mio Babbino Caro” and “The Way We Were.”

 

 
 

OCT 19
REVERB

This smooth-as-satin male a capella group features melody, harmony and inspiration in a vibrant, exciting blend. Their eclectic repertoire includes gospel standards, “Angels Watching Over Me,” pop hits, “Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow” and original compositions. Singing with a resilience of tone and purpose, they will encourage and re-energize you with a certainty of hope and faith
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OCT 26
A HAWAIIAN CELEBRATION: OUR 50th STATE’S 50TH BIRTHDAY!

Enjoy an enchanted evening with Halau Ho'omau I ka Wai Ola O Hawai'i. The name means "through hula and halau, we remain young at heart and full of life." You will be invigorated by a vibrant evening of dance and chant, accompanied by Hawaiian music, implements, and dances of ancient and modern hula under the direction of SUZ and Kumu Hula MANU IKAIKA.

 

 
 

NOV 2
BHARATANATYAM

Step into the exquisite world of Indian classical dance, once the exclusive domain of Indian temple dancers, but brought to us now by JANAKI RANGARAJAN and her company. Facial expression, exquisite traditional movement and music combine in this entrancing entertainment in which symmetry of the body is highly prized. Colorful costumes and golden ornaments with sparkling gems enhance the performance.

 

 
 

NOV 16
HERE'S JULIUS! A GROUCHO MARX STORY

Groucho was, like Milton Berle, Red Skeleton, Jack Benny, and Bing Crosby, a "founding father" of our popular culture - successful in vaudeville, radio, movies and TV. Tonight we learn of his life with his brothers, mother, several wives and children - and the personal aspirations which brought him joy and remorse. BERNIE COHEN stars in DANIEL MONT’s script, directed by ED STARR.

 

 
 

NOV 30
CHU SHAN CHINESE OPERA

Celebrating the visit to DC of the Terra Cotta Warrior Guardians of China's First Emperor, this evening of engaging storytelling, lavish costumes and highly stylized performance characterizes the elegance of Chinese culture. Directed by the renowned ZHU CHU SHAN, pageantry and beauty abound in these performances: an ancient art brought vibrantly to life!

 

 
 

DEC 14
REV. NOLAN WILLIAMS & THE NEW INSPIRATION CHOIR

Joy to you and yours as the energetic inSpiration singers and their charismatic leader create a gloriously inSpired, touching and elevating gospel celebration for the Christmas season. Forget the stress of the holidays and be energized as the Spirit moves and you are swept away in the gospel tide of this glorious new music.

 

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