The CenterStage at Reston Community Center

The Ravel Dance Company will present the beloved holiday tradition The Nutcracker. It is Christmas Eve and the Stahlbaum family's daughter Clara has received a Nutcracker from the mysterious toymaker and godfather Herr Drosselmeyer. Follow her journey through the pine forest of angels and snowflakes as the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes her to the Kingdom of Sweets. With lavish costumes and magical dancing this production promises to be a joyous treat for ballet lovers of all ages.

 This performance runs two hours with two intermissions. 

The Ravel Dance Company will present the beloved holiday tradition The Nutcracker. It is Christmas Eve and the Stahlbaum family's daughter Clara has received a Nutcracker from the mysterious toymaker and godfather Herr Drosselmeyer. Follow her journey through the pine forest of angels and snowflakes as the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes her to the Kingdom of Sweets. With lavish costumes and magical dancing this production promises to be a joyous treat for ballet lovers of all ages.

 This performance runs two hours with two intermissions. 

The Ravel Dance Company will present the beloved holiday tradition The Nutcracker. It is Christmas Eve and the Stahlbaum family's daughter Clara has received a Nutcracker from the mysterious toymaker and godfather Herr Drosselmeyer. Follow her journey through the pine forest of angels and snowflakes as the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes her to the Kingdom of Sweets. With lavish costumes and magical dancing this production promises to be a joyous treat for ballet lovers of all ages.

 This performance runs two hours with two intermissions. 

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The fruitcakes of the Reduced Shakespeare Company take you on an irreverent yet heartwarming trip through the holidays in The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged).

It’s festive, funny physical family fun as these Three Wise Guys send up and celebrate your favorite winter holiday traditions. The only holiday show you’ll ever need to see!

In the spirit of Shakespeare’s comedies, RSC shows contain comic depictions of violence, mild innuendo, bawdy language, and the occasional rude word. All children (and parents) are different, so we’ve chosen to rate our shows PG-13: Pretty Good If You’re Thirteen.

 Children under 14 must be accompanied by adults. TV-14 rating. 

 Reston Pricing = Those patrons who reside in a property or work at a business within Small Tax District #5  Be sure to select the RESTON Price in the drop down after selecting your seating location. 

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The fruitcakes of the Reduced Shakespeare Company take you on an irreverent yet heartwarming trip through the holidays in The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged).

It’s festive, funny physical family fun as these Three Wise Guys send up and celebrate your favorite winter holiday traditions. The only holiday show you’ll ever need to see!

In the spirit of Shakespeare’s comedies, RSC shows contain comic depictions of violence, mild innuendo, bawdy language, and the occasional rude word. All children (and parents) are different, so we’ve chosen to rate our shows PG-13: Pretty Good If You’re Thirteen.

 Children under 14 must be accompanied by adults. TV-14 rating. 

 Reston Pricing = Those patrons who reside in a property or work at a business within Small Tax District #5  Be sure to select the RESTON Price in the drop down after selecting your seating location. 

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Grammy Award-winner Dan Zanes, and Haitian American jazz vocalist Claudia Zanes, perform a mix of old and new songs from near and far in a style that’s been called “All-Ages Social Music.” In other words, when they perform, it’s a party! The music is homespun, joyful, sophisticated and artful. Claudia is a board-certified Music Therapist. Her background has given the pair additional ways to make meaningful community connections and reach a diverse audience.

 All persons including infants and children sitting on laps are to be ticketed by order of Virginia Fire Code. 

 Reston Pricing = Those patrons who reside in a property or work at a business within Small Tax District #5  Be sure to select the RESTON Price in the drop down after selecting your seating location. 

This performance is now SOLD OUT

Patrons wishing to obtain tickets should be in place at the Box Office window to get onto a wait list for released tickets beginning one hour prior to show time on Monday, January 15th. 

The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II is the President of Repairers of the Breach and co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign. He has pastored Greenleaf Christian Church since 1993 and is a Professor at Yale Divinity School. Dr. Barber is a civil rights advocate and champion of various movements, including workers’ rights and women’s rights. He gained national attention with the Moral Monday protests in North Carolina in 2013 and co-anchored the relaunch of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for a Moral Revival in 2018.

 After the Keynote, a family-style meal will be available to all ticketed patrons, which is included with your ticket. Meals are gluten-free, and a vegetarian option will be available. Please check with the Box Office closer to the event to learn more details. 

 A selection of their books will be available for sale, and they will join us for a book signing after their presentation. Check with the Box Office closer to the performance date for specific titles. 

 Have kids at home?  Bring them at 10:30 a.m. for Especially for Youth, designed to keep your children ages 6 to 12 years (1^st through 6^th grade) happily engaged with a series of activities, an age-appropriate video, and arts and crafts based on the history of Dr. King and the civil rights movement. This activity is free of charge and includes lunch. Registration available beginning December 1st through RestonCommunityCenter.com. 

 Children under 16 must be accompanied by adults. 

 Reston Pricing = Those patrons who reside in a property or work at a business within Small Tax District #5  Be sure to select the RESTON Price in the drop down after selecting your seating location. 

 To prevent unauthorized resale of tickets to this high-demand event, the CenterStage Box Office will limit purchases (online or in-person) to a maximum of four tickets per purchaser for this performance. 

 Reston-based organizations or clubs wishing to make a group sale purchase should contact the Box Office Manager, Bill Parker, directly at 703-390-6188 or via email at William.Parker@fairfaxcounty.gov. Please note that there is no discount available for group sales. Professional Touring Artist Series Tickets are already substantially discounted. Group ticketing for Non-Reston organizations or clubs is not available. 

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Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. 

When the Agatha Christie estate approached Ken Ludwig to adapt Dame Agatha’s most enduring novel and put it on stage, he agreed with alacrity – just as quickly as it takes Hercule Poirot to solve the most thrilling case of his entire career.  

So wax your mustache and hold onto your passport for what has now become the most highly produced comedy-mystery in the world.

Book by Ken Ludwig & Agatha Christie
Directed by Kimberly Leone

 Join us after the show in the Community Room for light refreshments to celebrate the opening of the show with the cast and crew of Murder on the Orient Express. Adult and Junior/Senior Price Codes will be charged a $5.00 Premium Add On fee to help fund this event.  

This performance runs two hours fifteen minutes with one fifteen-minute intermission. 
 Content is equivalent to a PG-13 rating, including violence.  This production may contain theatrical fog/haze effect, strobe-like effects, and sudden loud noises.  

 All persons including infants and children sitting on laps are to be ticketed by order of Virginia Fire Code. 
 Junior/Senior pricing = 17 & Under or 65 & Older  Be sure to select the JUNIOR/SENIOR Price in the drop down after selecting your seating location. 

Please scroll down and click the seat map image to begin your transaction.
Subscribers wishing to select date and seats should call or email the CenterStage Box Office

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. 

When the Agatha Christie estate approached Ken Ludwig to adapt Dame Agatha’s most enduring novel and put it on stage, he agreed with alacrity – just as quickly as it takes Hercule Poirot to solve the most thrilling case of his entire career.  

So wax your mustache and hold onto your passport for what has now become the most highly produced comedy-mystery in the world.

Book by Ken Ludwig & Agatha Christie
Directed by Kimberly Leone

 This performance runs two hours fifteen minutes with one fifteen-minute intermission. 
 Content is equivalent to a PG-13 rating, including violence.  This production may contain theatrical fog/haze effect, strobe-like effects, and sudden loud noises.  

 All persons including infants and children sitting on laps are to be ticketed by order of Virginia Fire Code. 
 Junior/Senior pricing = 17 & Under or 65 & Older  Be sure to select the JUNIOR/SENIOR Price in the drop down after selecting your seating location. 

Please scroll down and click the seat map image to begin your transaction.
Subscribers wishing to select date and seats should call or email the CenterStage Box Office

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. 

When the Agatha Christie estate approached Ken Ludwig to adapt Dame Agatha’s most enduring novel and put it on stage, he agreed with alacrity – just as quickly as it takes Hercule Poirot to solve the most thrilling case of his entire career.  

So wax your mustache and hold onto your passport for what has now become the most highly produced comedy-mystery in the world.

Book by Ken Ludwig & Agatha Christie
Directed by Kimberly Leone

 This performance runs two hours fifteen minutes with one fifteen-minute intermission. 
 Content is equivalent to a PG-13 rating, including violence.  This production may contain theatrical fog/haze effect, strobe-like effects, and sudden loud noises.  

 All persons including infants and children sitting on laps are to be ticketed by order of Virginia Fire Code. 
 Junior/Senior pricing = 17 & Under or 65 & Older  Be sure to select the JUNIOR/SENIOR Price in the drop down after selecting your seating location. 

Please scroll down and click the seat map image to begin your transaction.
Subscribers wishing to select date and seats should call or email the CenterStage Box Office

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. 

When the Agatha Christie estate approached Ken Ludwig to adapt Dame Agatha’s most enduring novel and put it on stage, he agreed with alacrity – just as quickly as it takes Hercule Poirot to solve the most thrilling case of his entire career.  

So wax your mustache and hold onto your passport for what has now become the most highly produced comedy-mystery in the world.

Book by Ken Ludwig & Agatha Christie
Directed by Kimberly Leone

 This performance runs two hours fifteen minutes with one fifteen-minute intermission. 
 Content is equivalent to a PG-13 rating, including violence.  This production may contain theatrical fog/haze effect, strobe-like effects, and sudden loud noises.  

 All persons including infants and children sitting on laps are to be ticketed by order of Virginia Fire Code. 
 Junior/Senior pricing = 17 & Under or 65 & Older  Be sure to select the JUNIOR/SENIOR Price in the drop down after selecting your seating location. 

Please scroll down and click the seat map image to begin your transaction.
Subscribers wishing to select date and seats should call or email the CenterStage Box Office

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. 

When the Agatha Christie estate approached Ken Ludwig to adapt Dame Agatha’s most enduring novel and put it on stage, he agreed with alacrity – just as quickly as it takes Hercule Poirot to solve the most thrilling case of his entire career.  

So wax your mustache and hold onto your passport for what has now become the most highly produced comedy-mystery in the world.

Book by Ken Ludwig & Agatha Christie
Directed by Kimberly Leone

 This performance runs two hours fifteen minutes with one fifteen-minute intermission. 
 Content is equivalent to a PG-13 rating, including violence.  This production may contain theatrical fog/haze effect, strobe-like effects, and sudden loud noises.  

 All persons including infants and children sitting on laps are to be ticketed by order of Virginia Fire Code. 
 Junior/Senior pricing = 17 & Under or 65 & Older  Be sure to select the JUNIOR/SENIOR Price in the drop down after selecting your seating location. 

Please scroll down and click the seat map image to begin your transaction.
Subscribers wishing to select date and seats should call or email the CenterStage Box Office

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. 

When the Agatha Christie estate approached Ken Ludwig to adapt Dame Agatha’s most enduring novel and put it on stage, he agreed with alacrity – just as quickly as it takes Hercule Poirot to solve the most thrilling case of his entire career.  

So wax your mustache and hold onto your passport for what has now become the most highly produced comedy-mystery in the world.

Book by Ken Ludwig & Agatha Christie
Directed by Kimberly Leone

 This performance runs two hours fifteen minutes with one fifteen-minute intermission. 
 Content is equivalent to a PG-13 rating, including violence.  This production may contain theatrical fog/haze effect, strobe-like effects, and sudden loud noises.  

 All persons including infants and children sitting on laps are to be ticketed by order of Virginia Fire Code. 
 Junior/Senior pricing = 17 & Under or 65 & Older  Be sure to select the JUNIOR/SENIOR Price in the drop down after selecting your seating location. 

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This event will be centered around Kwame's new book "This Is the Honey: An Anthology of Contemporary Black Poets" which will be released in February. In this comprehensive and vibrant poetry anthology, best-selling author and poet Kwame Alexander curates a collection of contemporary anthems at turns tender and piercing and deeply inspiring throughout. Featuring work from well-loved poets such as Rita Dove, Jericho Brown, Warsan Shire, Ross Gay, Tracy K. Smith, Terrance Hayes, Morgan Parker and Nikki Giovanni, "This Is the Honey" is a rich and abundant offering of language from the poets giving voice to generations of resilient joy. Copies of this book and a selection of others will be available for sale at the box office. Attendees are welcome to bring their own copies for book signing which occurs after their presentation.

 Copies of "This is the Honey: An Anthology of Contemporary Black Poets" and a selection of other titles will be available for sale at the Box Office on the day of the event. Mr. Alexander will join us for a book signing after their presentation. Check with the Box Office closer to the performance date for specific titles and pricing. 

All persons including infants and children sitting on laps are to be ticketed by order of Virginia Fire Code.

 Reston Pricing = Those patrons who reside in a property or work at a business within Small Tax District #5  Be sure to select the RESTON Price in the drop down after selecting your seating location. 

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Romance is in the air with Moonlight & Love Songs! Enjoy an evening of heartwarming tales and beautiful music performed by one of America’s favorite female pianists, Robin Spielberg. Whether playing American classics from film and Broadway, or her original works inspired by love, nature and history, Robin’s neo-classical piano stylings coupled with her ability to connect with audiences always inspire and make us laugh. A Steinway Artist, Robin is a Billboard-charting artist with 24 albums, including Heal of the Hand, With a Song in My Heart and Love Story.

 Reston Pricing = Those patrons who reside in a property or work at a business within Small Tax District #5  Be sure to select the RESTON Price in the drop down after selecting your seating location. 

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The Jewish and African American people arrived in America by different paths. But the parallels in their histories as oppressed minorities brought them together in the struggle for equal rights. The exciting celebration of two cultures’ commonalities is the essence of Soul to Soul which brings together African American and Yiddish American experiences in a deeply stirring musical presentation. Starring Lisa Fishman, Cantor Magda Fishman, Elmore James, Zalmen Mlotek, and Tony Perry, with Brian Glassman on bass, Dmitri Slepovitch on clarinet and saxophone, and Matt Temkin on percussion. Soul to Soul has been performed for enthusiastic audiences from coast to coast.

 Reston Pricing = Those patrons who reside in a property or work at a business within Small Tax District #5  Be sure to select the RESTON Price in the drop down after selecting your seating location. 

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Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, patron of the arts, Lúnasa is indeed a gathering of some of the top musical talents in Ireland. Its members have helped form the backbone of some of the greatest Irish groups of the decade.

 Reston Pricing = Those patrons who reside in a property or work at a business within Small Tax District #5  Be sure to select the RESTON Price in the drop down after selecting your seating location. 

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Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, patron of the arts, Lúnasa is indeed a gathering of some of the top musical talents in Ireland. Its members have helped form the backbone of some of the greatest Irish groups of the decade.

 Reston Pricing = Those patrons who reside in a property or work at a business within Small Tax District #5  Be sure to select the RESTON Price in the drop down after selecting your seating location. 

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V (formerly Eve Ensler) is a Tony Award-winning playwright, activist and author known for The Vagina Monologues. The play has been performed in 140 countries and is recognized as one of the most important plays of the past 25 years. V has also worked on films like HBO’s The Vagina Monologues, the Sundance Film Festival-winning documentary What I Want My Words to Do to You, and served as a consultant for Mad Max: Fury Road. V is a co-founder of the City of Joy, a transformative center for women survivors of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo and featured in the Netflix documentary City of Joy.

V will be interviewed by former Artistic Director of Arena Stage, Molly Smith.

 A selection of their books will be available for sale, and they will join us for a book signing after their presentation. Check with the Box Office closer to the performance date for specific titles. 

 Reston Pricing = Those patrons who reside in a property or work at a business within Small Tax District #5  Be sure to select the RESTON Price in the drop down after selecting your seating location. 

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Violinist Akemi Takayama, a long-time friend of the CenterStage, with her musical colleagues from Shenandoah Conservatory and the Audubon Quartet, performs a concert celebrating their history and great music. Performers include Akemi Takayama (violin), Ellen Jewett (violin), Michael Stepniak (viola), Julian Schwarz (cello) and Ryo Yanagitani (piano). The afternoon’s music includes Dvorak’s Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81 and Borodin’s String Quartet No. 2 in D Major.

 Reston Pricing = Those patrons who reside in a property or work at a business within Small Tax District #5  Be sure to select the RESTON Price in the drop down after selecting your seating location.