When Jules Hoffman walks on stage—ukulele in hand and puppet pal Poppy at their side—you can feel the energy shift. It’s brighter, sillier, and a whole lot more fun. More commonly known as Jamming with Jules, the Brooklyn-based artist reminds audiences of all ages that music can be both playful and profound. Before Jules makes their Wolf Trap debut at Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods on Thursday, July...
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Call It Social Music or All-Ages Music (or Both), the Grammy-wining Performer Shares His Recipe for Collaboration, Friendship, and the Democratization of Music Grammy Award Winner and Smithsonian Folkways recording artist Dan Zanes proves that it’s much easier (and a lot more fun!) to get by with a little help from his friends. Zanes boasts a career full of collaborations with all kinds of music...
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Todo Sonido is almost here! This two-day Latin music festival brings pura energía to the Washington, DC, area. Here’s everything you need to know to live your best fest life from start to final encore....
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When Sonia De Los Santos takes the stage, it’s more than a concert—it’s a celebration! With a career that has taken her from Monterrey, Mexico to stages around the globe, De Los Santos’ songs carry messages of inclusion, kindness, and wonder. Her music blends catchy rhythms —ranging from festejo to cumbia to traditional Mexican folk —with billingual lyrics. De Los Santos returns to Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods with her all-female band...
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July is fast approaching, and your summer needs a soundtrack! If the beaches are too busy for your taste, or you’re craving a cooler way to spend the scorching start of summer, Wolf Trap's Filene Center has a show for every vacation and celebration this season. Plus, take your pick of delicious dining and Concessions options to pair with each occasion. ...
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Pop quiz! What do Doritos, The Muppets, the Olympics, Looney Tunes, and Pixar’s Up all have in common? If you guessed the iconic “Habanera” from Bizet’s Carmen, you earn a standing ovation! It’s easy to see why Carmen continues to enchant audiences, advertisers, and filmmakers 150 years after its premiere. From its irresistible tunes to its complicated heroine, this opera has everything you could want....
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It’s just about show time, and hundreds of young children and their families are gathered together in the Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods (CTITW) amphitheater, under a canopy of leafy oak, poplar, and maple trees. What magical performance will await them today? It all starts with the woman standing to the left of the stage, with the walkie-talkie on her hip. Amy Russell is Wolf Trap’s manager of...
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Discover the visionary women who shaped Wolf Trap Opera—from trailblazing founder Catherine Filene Shouse to the rising female leaders carrying her legacy forward today. This season’s powerful heroines onstage mirror the real-life women who built WTO into a thriving home for the next generation of opera artists....
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For more than five decades, Wolf Trap Opera (WTO) has nurtured and launched the careers of some of the most promising emerging opera artists. From performing in the world’s best opera houses to winning top awards and competitions, take a look at just a few of the recent accomplishments of these stars as they excel around the globe....
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Looking for an amazing summer weekend with música, cultura, and family-friendly vibes? Todo Sonido takes over Wolf Trap July 12–13 with Grammy winners, TikTok sensations, and all-day dancing across three stages. From salsa and cumbia to reggaeton and indie pop, plus kid-approved fun—this is not your average festival. Bring the primos, grab your tickets, and get ready to move....
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