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Contact: Chris Guerre, (703) 255-4096 or chrisg@wolftrap.org
Graham Binder, (703) 255-1917 or grahamb@wolftrap.org

Please note the following performances, although listed in this document, will not appear on Wolf Trap’s Web site until April 6. They will go on-sale to the general public April 10.

5/28 The RAT PACK is BACK!

6/4 Cirque Dreams – Jungle Fantasy

6/25 Doobie Brothers

7/5 Gladys Knight

7/12 A Moment in Time, Reggae 2009!

7/27 Chris Isaak

8/12 Smokey Robinson

8/14 An Evening with Crosby, Stills & Nash

*** Visit www.wolftrap.org throughout the summer for updates and additions to the schedule. ***

Tickets for Wolf Trap’s 2009 performances can be purchased via the Wolf Trap Box Office located at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts – 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia; by calling 1(877)WOLFTRAP; or online at www.wolftrap.org. For more information, please call Wolf Trap at (703) 255-1868.

TICKET SCALES — 2009 FILENE CENTER SEASON

		FRONT		REAR
SCALE	BOXES	ORCH	PIT	ORCH	LOGE	LAWN
A	48.00	48.00	N/A	40.00	32.00	8.00
B	48.00	48.00	75.00	38.00	32.00	20.00
C	48.00	48.00	85.00	46.00	38.00	22.00
D	55.00	55.00	100.00	55.00	45.00	25.00
E	55.00	55.00	65.00	48.00	40.00	20.00
F	60.00	60.00	N/A	45.00	35.00	10.00
G	70.00	70.00	80.00	63.00	55.00	20.00
H	70.00	70.00	80.00	63.00	55.00	25.00
I	80.00	80.00	90.00	70.00	60.00	25.00

TICKET SCALES — 2009 SUMMER BARNS PERFORMANCES (OPERA)

	PRIME	PRIME			REAR	SIDE
SCALE	ORCH	BALCONY	ORCH	BALCONY	ORCH	BALCONY
Z	68.00	68.00	56.00	56.00	28.00	28.00

Wolf Trap Summer 2009

A Prairie Home Companion

With Garrison Keillor

In association with Minnesota Public Radio & WAMU-FM

One of the hottest tickets in town and a worldwide radio show phenomenon that inspired the 2006 Robert Altman movie and a legion of dedicated fans! Includes comedy sketches, musical interludes, and Keillor’s signature monologue, “The News from Lake Wobegon.”

Fri., May 22 at 8 pm

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A Prairie Home Companion

With Garrison Keillor

In association with Minnesota Public Radio & WAMU-FM

Live Radio Broadcast!

Be part of the audience as Garrison Keillor leads an ensemble cast through his live radio show filled with special guest performances, comedy sketches, musical interludes, and Keillor’s signature monologue, “The News from Lake Wobegon.”

Sat., May 23 at 5:45 pm sharp!

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The RAT PACK is BACK

Thurs., May 29 at 8 pm

$75/$40/$25

The Pirates of Penzance

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players

Pirates, romance, and trickery abound in Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular operetta, including the tongue-twisting “I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General” and classic “Poor Wand’ring One.”

Fri. & Sat., May 29 & 30 at 8 pm

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Three Girls & Their Buddy

Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin

with Buddy Miller

Longtime musical collaborators, these three extraordinary female folk vocalists join forces with the talented Miller for a night of graceful songs and stories from their memorable careers.

Sun., May 31 at 8 pm
$75/$40/$22

Cirque Dreams – Jungle Fantasy

Thurs., June 4, at 8pm

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John Prine

Special Guest: Steve Earle

This Grammy winner has collaborated with Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen, with charming country-folk songwriting that led him to be named one of the Greatest Living Songwriters (Paste magazine).

Fri., June 5 at 8 pm

$75 /$42 /$25

David Byrne

The Music of David Byrne & Brian Eno

Special Guest:

DeVotchKa

Thirty years after the former Talking Head’s first pioneering electro-pop collaboration, Byrne showcases the duo’s 2008 critically praised second album, Everything That Happens Will Happen Today.

Sat., June 6 at 8 pm

$75/$45/$25

Road Trip!

A Coast-to-Coast Musical Tour of America

An Evening with Steven Blier and the WTOC

Raconteur and pianist Steven Blier and singers of the Wolf Trap Opera Company take a coast-to-coast musical tour of America. This gasoline-free road trip will stop in New England, New York, the Shenandoah Mountains, the Wild West, and will culminate—naturally—in Hollywood! Gershwin, John Jacob Niles, Hoagy Carmichael, Ives Rodgers and Hart, and more.

Sat., June 6 at 8 pm

$38

Wolf Trap’s 20^th Annual Louisiana Swamp Romp ^sm

Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Tab Benoit

Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys

Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie

D.C.’s longest running summer celebration of music from the Bayou State stirs up a deliciously potent medley of zydeco, blues, and Cajun music in the spirit of Mardi Gras.

Sun., June 7 at 2 pm

$25 General Admission

Celtic Woman

Don’t miss the majestic spirit of Ireland and the runaway Celtic music sensation! With three hit PBS specials and millions of albums sold worldwide, it is a grand multimedia extravaganza with the best of traditional and contemporary Irish music.

Mon., June 8 at 8 pm

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An Evening with  Pink Martini

From a samba parade of Rio de Janeiro to a ’30s-era French music hall, this spirited ensemble gives you a fresh, musical passport to the world. “This is rich, hugely approachable music, utterly cosmopolitan yet utterly unpretentious.” —The Washington Post

Tues., June 9 at 8 pm

$75/40/22

Indigo Girls

This Grammy Award-winning folk rock duo delivers roots-inspired music with powerful lyrics to inspire, including their hits “Closer to Fine” and “Galileo.”

Wed., June 10 at 8 pm

$40/$40/$25

Elvis Costello and the Sugarcanes

Featuring: Jerry Douglas, Jim Lauderdale, Stuart Duncan, Mike Compton, Dennis Crouch, and Jeff Taylor

This sensational rocker with a knack for sharp lyrics and eclectic melodies is back with a brand new sound—featuring an exciting new album by Grammy Award-winning producer T-Bone Burnett.

Thurs., June 11 at 8 pm

$100 /$45 /$25

Gipsy Kings

These flamenco superstars showcase their distinctive sound and guitar styling, spicing up the night with passionate worldly beats.

Fri., June 12 & Sat., June 13 at 8 pm
$75/$42/$25

The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show

Starring: The Drifters, Jimmy Beaumont & The Skyliners, The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts, Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs,

The Clovers featuring Harold Winley, Randy & the Rainbows featuring Randy Safuto, The Marcels, The Edsels, The Blue Suede Orchestra

Get ready to sing along to all of your favorite oldies hits, including “Under the Boardwalk,” “Do You Love Me,” “Love Potion No. 9,” and “Blue Moon,” with artists featured in the popular PBS special.

Sun., June 14 at 8 pm

$75/ $40/ $22

Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance

Using physical prowess, raw masculinity, and technical perfection, dance superstar Rasta Thomas and his stunningly talented Bad Boys move to the rhythms of ballet, Broadway, tango, and hip-hop to deliver a highly imaginative and entertaining show.

Tues., June 16 at 8:30 pm

$38/$10

Diana Krall

Feel the romance in the air as this talented contemporary jazz pianist fills the night with sultry singing from her new release, Quiet Nights.

Wed., June 17 at 8 pm

$100/$50/$30

Huey Lewis & The News

The “Heart of Rock ’n’ Roll” still beats for this ’80s pop-rock group who brought you the hits “The Power of Love” and “Hip to Be Square.”

Thur., June 18 at 8 pm

$75/$40/$25

RAIN—A Tribute to the Beatles

This wildly popular Fab Four tribute concert is a multimedia spectacle that takes you from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road.

Fri & Sat., June 19 & 20 at 8 pm

$75/$40/$25

Buddy Guy
Susan Tedeschi

Guy’s unrivaled guitar skills influenced rock titans including Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, while Tedeschi samples R&B, blues, and gospel to create powerful vocals in the vein of Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raitt.

Sun., June 21 at 8 pm

$75 /$40 /$25

Michael McDonald
Boz Scaggs

Two Grammy-winning performers back-to-back in a night of soulful rock tunes, including their hits “Lowdown” and “I Keep Forgettin’.”

Tues., June 23 at 8 pm

$75/$42/$25

REGENERATION TOUR 2009

ABC

Terri Nunn & Berlin

Wang Chung, Heaven 17, Cutting Crew

Pull out your ’80s wear for night of new wave bop hits including “Take My Breath Away,” “(I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight,” and “Dancehall Days.”

Wed., June 24 at 7 pm

$75/$42/$25

Doobie Brothers

Thurs., June 25 at 8 pm

$75/$40 /$25

Riverdance

The original Irish spectacular of dance and song that has captivated the world returns to Wolf Trap—the only D.C.-area venue to host the mystically captivating powerhouse in all its glory!

Fri.-Sun., June 26-28 at 8 pm

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Sat. & Sun., June 27 & 28 at 2 pm

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Mozart

Così fan tutte

The School for Lovers

The Barns at Wolf Trap – New Production
(in Italian with English supertitles)

Can women really be faithful? Spurred on by a cynical friend, two young men test their lovers’ loyalty. Mozart’s effervescent music bubbles through this comedic look at relationships in the classic conflict between the sexes.

Fri., June 26 and Tues., June 30 at 8 pm

Sun., June 28 at 3 pm

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Tony Bennett

This 14-time Grammy winner is one of the greatest balladeers of all time and is still going strong with his romantic jazz standards, including “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”

Thurs., July 2 at 8 pm

$100/$48/$25

Gladys Knight

Sun., July 5 at 8 pm

$100/$45 /$25

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

One of today’s leading dance companies, this troupe of dancers leaves a lasting impression with a sophisticated repertoire featuring some of the world’s foremost contemporary choreographers.

Tues., July 7 at 8:30 pm

$38/$10

LeAnn Rimes

Emil de Cou, conductor

National Symphony Orchestra

Country music superstar and her band join the NSO for an evening filled with her hits.

Thurs., July 9 at 8:15 pm

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Video Games Live!

Jack Wall, conductor

National Symphony Orchestra

Tommy Tallarico, host

TBD Chorus

Live music with cutting-edge video screen visuals from Myst, Tron, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Halo, Sonic, Super Mario Bros., and Civilization IV. Giant screens in-house and on the lawn.

Fri., July 10 at 8:30 pm

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Hamlisch Conducts Hamlisch

Vocalists TBD

National Symphony Orchestra

Hamlisch leads the NSO in music from A Chorus Line, The Swimmer, The Sting, Sophie’s Choice, The Way We Were, and more!

Sat., July 11 at 8:15 pm

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A Moment in Time, Reggae 2009!

Beres Hammond

Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill & Lenya Wilks

Harmony House Singers

Harmony House Musicians

Sun., July 12 at 4 pm

Merce Cunningham Dance Company

Often considered to be the greatest living choreographer, Cunningham and his modern dance company make their Wolf Trap debut with a program including Split Sides, set to music by Radiohead and Sigur Rós.

Tues., July 14 at 8:30 pm

$38/$10

Joe Cocker

This bluesy pop-rocker captivated Woodstock audiences in 1969 with his soulful rendition of “With A Little Help from My Friends,” and continues to impress with hits including “Up Where We Belong” and “You are So Beautiful.”

Wed., July 15 at 8 pm
$75/$45/$25

42^nd Street

The two-time Tony Award winner for Best Musical, this inspiring tale of plucky Peggy Sawyer’s rise from chorus girl to Broadway star with classic show tunes including “Lullaby of Broadway,” “We're in the Money,” and the dazzling title number.

Fri.-Sun., July 17-19 at 8 pm

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Sat. & Sun., July 18-19 at 2 pm

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Jackson Browne

This Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s brilliantly frank lyrics in his latest release, Time The Conqueror, echo his introspective attitude from his hits “Doctor My Eyes” and “Running on Empty.”

Wed., July 22 at 8 pm

$75 /$48 /$30

Carmina Burana

Emil de Cou, conductor

National Symphony Orchestra

Joanna Mongiaro, soprano

Robert Baker, tenor

Hugh Russell, baritone

The Washington Chorus, Julian Wachner, Music Director

Plus Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, and more.

Thurs., July 23 at 8:15 pm

Ticket Scale: B

The Wizard of Oz

Emil de Cou, conductor

National Symphony Orchestra

Back by popular demand! The complete 1939 epic shown on large screens in-house and on the lawn, with the full score played live by the NSO. It’s a journey to Oz like you’ve never experienced before!

Fri., July 24 at 8:30 pm

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Monteverdi

The Return of Ulysses

Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria

The Barns at Wolf Trap—New Production

(in Italian with English supertitles)

In this hypnotic and heartbreaking musical retelling of Homer’s Odyssey, separation and loss take their toll on true love. One of the earliest operas ever written, Ulisse explores the timeless story of love lost then rediscovered.

Fri., July 24 at 8 pm and Tues., July 28 at 8 pm

Sun., July 26 at 3 pm

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The Music of John Williams

Erich Kunzel, conductor

National Symphony Orchestra

You know the movies... and you love his music! Star Wars, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial, and more!

Sat., July 25 at 8:15 pm

Ticket Scale: B

An Evening with Gordon Lightfoot

Don’t miss this living legend of folk music and his timeless hits such as “Sundown,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Early Morning Rain,” and “For Lovin’ Me.”

Sun., July 26 at 8 pm

$75/$40/$22

Chris Isaak

Mon., July 27 at 8pm

$75/$40/$25

ABBA THE TOUR

Mamma Mia! Sing the night away to the songs of the greatest pop group of all time—including “Dancing Queen,” Fernando,” and the song that inspired the Hollywood and Broadway smash hit, Mamma Mia!

Tues., July 28 at 8 pm

$75/$38/$25

Tom Jones

Still one of the reigning British sex symbols, this suave baritone woos audiences with pop hits “She’s a Lady,” “What’s New Pussycat,” “It’s Not Unusual,” and songs from his new release, 24 Hours.

Wed., July 29 at 8 pm

$100/ $42/ $25

Sarah Chang, violin

Emil de Cou, conductor

National Symphony Orchestra

Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “Pastorale,” and Four Dance Episodes from Copland’s Rodeo.

Thurs., July 30 at 8:15 pm

Ticket Scale: B

Blue Planet

Emil de Cou, conductor

National Symphony Orchestra

TBD Chorus

Remarkable film sequences from the celebrated BBC/Discovery television series, shown on giant screens, with Georg Fenton’s original score performed by full orchestra and choir.

Fri., July 31 at 8:30 pm

Ticket Scale: B

Broadway ROCKS!

Randall Craig Fleischer, conductor

National Symphony Orchestra

Vocalists Christiane Noll, Capathia Jackson, Hugh Panaro & Rob Evan

TBD Chorus

Hairspray, Jekyll and Hyde, Jesus Christ Superstar, Phantom of the Opera, Lion King, Rent, Tommy, and more!

Sat., August 1 at 8:15 pm

Ticket Scale: B

The Pursuit of Love

An Evening with Steven Blier and the WTOC

Raconteur and pianist Steven Blier and singers of the Wolf Trap Opera Company offer an evening of songs, duets, and ensembles glorifying the pursuit—and attainment—of love. Featuring music by Massenet, Fauré, Brahms, Granados, and Sondheim

Sat., August 1 at 8 pm

$38

Daryl Hall & John Oates

With 19 gold and platinum albums, Hall & Oates perform with a soulful pop sound as heard on their No. 1 hits “Private Eyes,” “Maneater,” and “Kiss on My List.”

Sun., August 2 at 8 pm

$75/$42/$25

Blondie

Pat Benatar

Plus Opening Act

Two great female pop-rock powerhouses join forces for a night of fist-pumping hits, including “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “Heart of Glass,” “Love is a Battlefield,” and “One Way or Another.”

Tues., August 4 at 7:30 pm

$75/$42/$25

Puccini’s La bohème

Stephen Lord, conductor

Wolf Trap Opera Company

National Symphony Orchestra

The Choral Arts Society of Washington, Norman Scribner, Artistic Director

(in Italian with English supertitles in-house)

The Wolf Trap Opera Company and the National Symphony Orchestra collaborate in a one-night-only special multimedia presentation of Puccini’s bittersweet story of young love and heartbreak.

Fri., August 7 at 8:15 pm

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The B-52s

After pioneering the new wave pop genre with dance hits “Love Shack” and “Rock Lobster,” this exhilarating group returns with their highly acclaimed 2008 Billboard hit album, Funplex.

Sat., August 8 at 8 pm

$75/$40/$25

Johnny Mathis

Don’t miss this legendary romantic crooner serenading audiences with smooth ballads, including hits “Chances Are,” “The Twelfth of Never,” and “It’s Not for Me to Say.”

Sun., August 9 at 8 pm

$75/$45/ $22

Hippiefest

A Concert for Peace & Love

Featuring:

Mountain featuring Leslie West & Corkie Laing

Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night

Flo & Eddie of The Turtles

Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals

Badfinger featuring Joey Molland

A groovy night of your favorite hits from these free-loving rock groups.

Tues., August 11 at 8 pm

$75/$42/$25

Smokey Robinson

Wed., August 12 at 8 pm

$100/$45 /$25

Bill Cosby

Dubbed “America’s Dad,” this popular icon returns for a night of hilarious stories and entertaining anecdotes.

Thurs., August 13 at 8 pm

$75/$40/$20

An Evening with Crosby, Stills & Nash

Friday, August 14 at 8 pm

$100/$45/$25

The Temptations
The Four Tops

With twenty Top 10 singles between them, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,”
“I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” and “Baby I Need Your Loving,” these two remarkable Motown groups deliver an extraordinary night of nostalgic hits.

Sat., August 15 at 8 pm

$75/ $38/ $22

Bonnie Raitt and her band
Taj Mahal

& The Phantom Blues Band
Alone and Together

You’ll have “something to talk about” after this unforgettable night of blues and rock ’n’ roll with the unstoppable Raitt and the worldly acoustic blues of Taj Mahal.

Sun., August 16 at 8 pm

$100/$48/$30

Face of America: Glacier National Park

Trey McIntyre Project

Wolf Trap’s critically acclaimed multimedia artistic adventure series returns with its next world premiere installment! The evening’s program features The Sun Road, a new ballet by the Trey McIntyre Project. Giant HD video projections of the dancers at Glacier will intertwine with the ballet on-stage and live music to interpret the park’s environmental plight and celebrate its grandeur.

Wed., Aug. 19 at 8 pm

$38/$10

Steve Miller Band

A superstar of arena rock, Miller’s skillful guitar playing for Top 10 pop rock tunes “The Joker,” “Fly Like an Eagle,” and “Rock’n Me” make this group hard to resist.

Thurs., August 20 at 8 pm
$75/$45/$25

Great Big Sea

This enthusiastic group delivers traditional Celtic tunes blended with modern rock and folk music.

Fri., August 21 at 8 pm

$75/$32/$25

Peter, Paul & Mary

This folk trio’s message of humanity, hope, and activism inspired a generation, and the three return triumphantly to Wolf Trap for an inspiring evening of favorites including “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “If I Had a Hammer,” “Puff the Magic Dragon,” and “Blowin’ in the Wind.”

Sat., Aug. 22 at 8 pm

$75/$40/$22

The Beach Boys

One note is all it takes for this preeminent surf-rock group to transform Wolf Trap into a California beach party with classic lyrics and peppy melodies—including “Surfin’ USA,” “Kokomo,” “Good Vibrations,” and “Fun, Fun, Fun.”

Sun., August 23 at 2 pm

$75/$38/$25

Loggins & Messina

Special Guest:

The Gabe Dixon Trio

This country pop duo topped the charts with their smooth sounds and Top 10 hits “Your Mama Don't Dance,” “A Love Song,” and “House at Pooh Corner.”

Wed., August 26 at 8 pm

$75/$42/$30

The Lord of the Rings

The Two Towers

Complete Film in HD!

Live Orchestra, Chorus, and Soloists

U.S. Premiere

HUGE SCREENS In-House and on the Lawn

The critically acclaimed second installment of the box office smash trilogy! Watch Frodo’s quest to save Middle-earth on huge HD screens accompanied live by symphony orchestra, chorus, and soloists performing Howard Shore’s gripping musical score.

Fri. & Sat., Aug. 28-29 at 7:30 pm

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B.B. King

Enjoy a night with the reigning “King of Blues.”

Sun., August 30 at 8 pm

$75/$42/$25

Disney’s High School Musical

Will young love triumph over high school cliques? Find out during the performances of this smash-hit musical. Based on the original television movie phenomenon, the show includes all the songs from the best-selling soundtrack and an electrifying band, live on stage.

Tues–Thurs. & Sun., September 1-3 & 6 at 8 pm

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Fri. & Sat., September 4 & 5 at 8 pm

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Sat. & Sun., September 5 & 6 at 2 pm

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