Press Calendar of Events: Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods Summer 2018

Tickets for Wolf Trap’ 2018 Summer Season:

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June 2018

Michael & The Rockness Monsters* Ages 2-10 Tuesday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $8

Experience an interactive, super galactic, funk-inspired rock ‘n’ roll journey! Blue Man Group veteran and founder of Preschool of Rock, Michael Napolitano will get you moving with his slamming drum beats, catchy melodies, and rich instrumentation.

Rhythmaya Dance* Ages 2 + Wednesday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $8

Join Rhythmaya Dance as they bring dance traditions of Bollywood to life. People of all ages, backgrounds, and dance abilities will become immersed in the one-of-a-kind Indian dance culture from classical to Bollywood.

Spring Bees* Ages 2 + Thursday, June 21 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $8

With songs about caring for pets and teaching unconditional love, Spring Bees explores important milestones in children’s lives with an indie rock spirit.

David Engel Ages 4 + Willy Wonka’s “Wonder Show!” Tickets: $12 Friday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Wonka will lead you through eccentric challenges, fun-loving mayhem, and a world of pure imagination! Come to experience real magic, original music, bubble-play, and eye-popping puppetry.

David Engel Ages 4 + Wizard Academy! Tickets: $12 Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.

Presto hilarioso! Take a trip to the Hogwarts Academy, where children will learn the secrets of their innermost powers, and live a mystical day-in-the-life of a Wizard in Training!

The Happy Racers* Tuesday, June 26 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 + Wednesday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $10

Highly alternative and imaginative music for kids (and parents too)!

Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats* Ages 2 + Thursday, June 28 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $8

Multi-award-winning children's artist, Lucy Kalantari, brings delightful jazz age inspired music everyone can enjoy! Kids and families will love the interactive jazz-scat-along play, while singing about the simple joys and delights of life.

Vital Theatre Company Ages 2-7 The Wizard of Oz Tickets: $12 Friday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m.

Rediscover the joy of following the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, and the Cowardly Lion as they travel through a reimagined world of Oz!

July 2018

Page Turner Adventures Ages 4 + The Great Pizza Contest Tickets: $12 Tuesday, July 3 at 10:30 a.m.

Who makes the best pizza? Vincent Van Dough or Leonardo Di Munchi? Join the town of Mozzarella and Mayor Ann Chovi for The Great Pizza Contest, and figure it out once and for all!

Sugar Free Allstars Ages 2 + Family Funk Super Duo Tickets: $10 Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.

With elements of soul, rhythm & blues, disco, gospel, and New Orleans street parade music, Sugar Free Allstars provide a high-energy rock, dance-until-you-drop party for all ages!

The Pop Ups Ages 1-8 Great Pretenders Club LIVE Tickets: $12 Friday, July 6 at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Described as “Flaming Lips for kids” (NPR), The Pop Ups will be sure to bring the house down with their rock ‘n’ roll puppet musical.

Soul in Motion All ages Back to the Root Tickets: $8 Tuesday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m.

Experience the rich culture of West Africa with this treasured DC dance company. Combining colorful costumes, spirited movements, and the energetic drumming rhythms, this expert ensemble delivers an exciting performance that inspires all ages.

Story Pirates Ages 4-11 Greatest Hits Show Tickets: $12 Wednesday, July 11 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 12 at 10:30 a.m.

The Story Pirates aren’t your typical swashbuckling sailors. They don’t steal gold, they collect stories and perform them live! And now, they’re searching for a different kind of treasure: kids’ wildest, most imaginative stories.

FLY Dance Company All ages Music From The Heart Tickets: $10 Friday, July 13 at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m.

Come groove with this theatrical dance crew as they take you through the ins and outs of hip-hop music and dance. Using a blend of locking, popping, breaking, and head spinning, this performance will have you grooving from beginning to end.

Dr. T-Rex Ages 5-10 The Dinosaur Diary of Dr. T-Rex Tickets: $12 Tuesday, July 17 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Join Dr. T-Rex and his six life-size dino puppets for a one-of-a-kind, hilarious show jam-packed with unexpected surprises and amazing information, and of course, some prehistoric mischief and mayhem! Alphabet Rockers Ages 4 + Rise Shine #Woke Tickets: $10 Thursday, July 19 at 10:30 a.m.

2018 Grammy-nominated Alphabet Rockers present “Rise Shine #Woke,” an interactive hip-hop theater concert for young audiences about complex but important issues like race, social justice, and solidarity.

Wolf Trap Opera Ages 2-6 Listen, Wilhelmina! Tickets: $8 Friday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 21 at 10:30 a.m.

The Wombats are ready for their very first concert at Wolf Trap! The stage! The instruments! The maestro! With help from Ranger Nat, these three wombat friends learn how much fun music-making can be when they open their ears to listen. This interactive mini-musical is a perfect way to introduce children to the concert experience.

Danny Weinkauf and his Red Pants Band* Ages 3 + Tuesday, July 24, 2018 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $10

Grammy winner and longtime They Might Be Giants bassist Danny Weinkauf brings his family-friendly Red Pants Band to Wolf Trap! The Red Pants Band offers up fun, clever, and energetic songs that will inspire the whole family to dance and sing along.

Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers* Ages 4 + Everybody Loves Pirates Tickets: $10 Wednesday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Eight-year-old Lucy and her goofy friend Little Chucky are searching for buried treasure, but a gang of bumbling pirates keeps getting in the way! Help these ocean-dwelling puppets on their adventure!

Maryland Youth Ballet All ages Rumpelstiltskin Tickets: $10 Friday, July 27 at 10:30 a.m . Saturday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m.

An enchanted elf helps a miller's daughter turn straw into gold... for a price. Join Maryland Youth Ballet for this classic fairy tale adventure presented through the mesmerizing magic of dance.

Semilla Cultural* All ages Bomba! Afro Puerto Rican Music & Dance Tickets: $8 Tuesday, July 31 at 10:30 a.m.

Join Semilla Cultural for traditional Bomba and Plena music, and learn the history that shaped Puerto Rico’s rich musical culture. This is sure to be a hips-moving good time!

August 2018

Natyabhoomi School of Indian Dance Ages 4 + Wednesday, August 1 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $10

Revel in the rich traditions of South Asia with this ensemble of talented young dancers. With vibrant costumes, lively music, and engaging choreography, this performance will take you on a journey to India.

Sonia De Los Santos* Ages 2 + Thursday, August 2 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $10

Renowned Spanish singer-songwriter Sonia De Los Santos shares the music, messages, and stories from her childhood in Monterrey, Mexico, that will inspire and excite children and grown-ups of all backgrounds.

Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players Ages 2 + Friday, August 3 at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 4 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $12

Your favorite band is back! Wear your PJs and join in the fun as 2018 Grammy-nominated Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players deliver a rockin’ performance of all-new music from their latest album, Lemonade (2016).