Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, 2018, but are subject to change. The most
up-to-date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website,
wolftrap.org
Press Calendar of Events: Summer 2018
Tickets for Wolf Trap’s 2018 Summer Season:
Online: wolftrap.org
By phone: 1.877.WOLFTRAP In person: Filene Center Box Office
1551 Trap Road | Vienna, Virginia 22182
Locations
All performances held at the Filene Center (unless otherwise noted)
1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182
Select performances held at The Barns at Wolf Trap (noted on listing)
1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182
Media Information
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703.255.4096 or emilys@wolftrap.org
May 2018
The Washington Ballet*
Giselle
Wolf Trap Orchestra
Friday, May 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets $25-$75
A beloved Romantic ballet. Love, betrayal, and forgiveness are paired with coveted virtuoso roles. This haunting
and tender classic tells the story of the promise and tragedy of young love.
Live From Here
with Chris Thile
Saturday, May 26
at 5:45 p.m. Tickets $30-$65
The only live music and variety radio show aired nationwide today, Live from Here (formerly A Prairie Home
Companion) has been a staple for the 2.6 Million fans who have tuned in each Saturday evening over the past 43
seasons. Hosted by Chris Thile of the Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, the show draws new, diverse talent to
public radio with a unique blend of musical performances and comedy.
Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut; ^Filene Artist; +Studio Artist
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, but are subject to change. The most up-to-
date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website, wolftrap.org
John Fogerty | ZZ Top: Blues and Bayous Tour
Ryan Kinder
Tuesday, May 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets $45-$95
Named one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists and 100 Greatest Singers of all time, John Fogerty, formerly
of Creedence Clearwater Revival, returns to Wolf Trap along with blues and boogie renegades ZZ Top. Experience
two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icons on one stage performing countless classic rock hits like “Have You Ever Seen the
Rain,” “Fortunate Son” (Fogerty), “La Grange,” and “Sharp Dressed Man” (ZZ Top).
The Art of Pleasure The Barns at Wolf Trap
Steven Blier, Artistic Director, Pianist & Arranger
Joseph Li, piano
Laura Sanders, soprano
Zoie Reams, mezzo-soprano
Piotr Buszewski, tenor
Johnathan McCullough, baritone
Thursday, May 31 at 2 p.m.
Friday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $48
Program to include songs by Piazzolla, Fauré, Schubert, Arlen, Szymanowski, Bernstein, Guastavino, and Villa-
Lobos.
June 2018
John Prine Last appeared in 2015
Margo Price*
Friday, June 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets $35-$80
Two-time Grammy-winner John Prine is among America’s premier phrase-turners with songs like “Angel From
Montgomery” and “In Spite of Ourselves.” The post-Dylan musician is “one of the most critically acclaimed singer-
songwriters of the last 50 years” (Los Angeles Times). At this special performance, he is joined by “one of
Nashville’s biggest new stars” (Pitchfork), Margo Price.
Classic Albums Live Presents:
The Beatles - White Album Tickets $25-$55
Saturday, June 2 at 8 p.m.
The White Album is “perhaps The Beatles’ most ambitious studio album” (BBC) and features classics including
“Blackbird,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.” Experience the celebrated album played
in full note for note, cut for cut by some of the world’s best musicians.
Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut; ^Filene Artist; +Studio Artist
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, but are subject to change. The most up-to-
date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website, wolftrap.org
Pops Extravaganza –
A Night at the Theater
John Morris Russell, conductor The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Wolf Trap Opera Studio Artists Dekelboum Concert Hall
Saturday, June 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets TBA
Wolf Trap Opera Studio Artists join Cincinnati Pops conductor John Morris Russell and the NOI Philharmonic in the
opening concert of the 2018 National Orchestral Institute + Festival. This high-energy evening will feature an array
of audience favorites from the worlds of opera, theater and Broadway.
CAST
Esther Tonea, soprano
Nicole Thomas, soprano
Ricardo Garcia, tenor
Nicholas Newton, bass-baritone
Jake Owen*
with Chris Janson*
Jordan Davis*
Sunday, June 3 at 7 p.m. Tickets $40-$75
Known for thrilling performances and a laid-back style, Jake Owen ascended to country stardom with smash hits
including the anthem “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” and major hits “Beachin’,” “Anywhere with You,” “Alone with
You,” “The One That Got Away,” and “American Country Love Song.” He is joined by “Buy Me a Boat” charmer
Chris Janson and “Singles You Up” singer Jordan Davis for an evening of country fun.
Nile Rodgers & CHIC*
Chaka Khan
Tuesday, June 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets $40-$85
As the co-founder of CHIC, Grammy winner Nile Rodgers pioneered a musical language that generated chart-
topping hits like “Le Freak,” and sparked the advent of hip-hop with “Good Times.” The soul and disco luminaries
are joined by the Grammy-winning “Queen of Funk” Chaka Khan who gets audiences grooving to hits like “I’m
Every Woman” and “I Feel For You.”
Alison Krauss Last appeared in 2011
with
David Crosby and Friends
Wednesday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $40-$95
“Alison Krauss' voice can seem like an entity unto itself: a holy spirit wafting through the pop world, melting away
musical categories” as she drifts from bluegrass to folk and country seamlessly (NPR). Krauss, the most awarded
singer in Grammy history, is joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer David Crosby & Friends for an unforgettable
evening of crossover music.
Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut; ^Filene Artist; +Studio Artist
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, but are subject to change. The most up-to-
date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website, wolftrap.org
Fitz and The Tantrums*
X Ambassadors*
Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets $30-$55
Smashing together soul, dance-pop, and rock, Fitz and the Tantrums’ unique sound has led to catchy radio hits like
“HandClap” and “The Walker.” Paired with the passionate, electronic pop of X Ambassadors (hits include
“Unsteady” and “Renegades”), this show promises to be the dance party of the summer.
Barry Manilow Last appeared in 2012
Friday, June 8
at 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets $45-$125
A Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner whose catalog includes hits like “Mandy” and “Can’t Smile Without
You,” Barry Manilow is one of the top Adult Contemporary artists of all time and “the greatest showman of our
generation” (Rolling Stone).
Roger Daltrey Last appeared in 1994
Performs The Who’s Tommy
with members of The Who Band
and Wolf Trap Orchestra
Sunday, June 10
at 8 p.m. Tickets: $45-$125
Tuesday, June 12 at 8 p.m.
Roger Daltrey, the legendary lead singer and founding member of The Who, performs the band’s extraordinary
rock opera Tommy in full. Tommy (featuring favorites like “Pinball Wizard” and “Sparks”) is one of the most
acclaimed works of the rock era. Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, the 20 million-selling double
album spawned a successful film of the same name, with Daltrey playing the title role.
Harry Connick Jr. Last appeared in 2016
A New Orleans Tricentennial Celebration
Thursday, June 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets $42-$95
Exemplifying excellence in every aspect of the entertainment world, charming crooner Harry Connick Jr. has
received recognition with multiple Grammy and Emmy Awards and Tony nominations for his live and recorded
musical performances, his achievements on screens large and small, and his appearances on Broadway as both an
actor and a composer. At this special performance, the New Orleans native commemorates his hometown.
Sing-A-Long
Sound of Music Last appeared in 2014
Saturday, June 16 at 7:15 p.m. Tickets $25-$45
Celebrating over 50 years, the classic family film returns to the screen in Technicolor...with a twist! Sing-a-long
with the movie using on-screen lyrics and become the star of the show. Lederhosen and veils welcome! A costume
contest precedes the performance.
Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut; ^Filene Artist; +Studio Artist
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, but are subject to change. The most up-to-
date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website, wolftrap.org
Bernstein’s Songfest The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
National Orchestral Institute Philharmonic Dekelboum Concert Hall
Wolf Trap Opera Soloists
James Judd, conductor
Vanessa Vasquez, soprano
Taylor Raven, mezzo-soprano
Zoie Reams, mezzo-soprano
Alexander McKissick, tenor
Joshua Conyers, baritone
Patrick Guetti, bass
Saturday, June 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets TBD
Part of UNTRAPPED series
The National Orchestral Institute + Festival brings together aspiring orchestral musicians from across the country
for a month of dynamic music-making and professional exploration. Chosen by a rigorous, cross-country audition
process, these young artists present passionate and awe-inspiring performances of adventuresome repertoire at
The Clarice and in the community.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo*
Tuesday, June 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets $25-$65
Presenting a playful interpretation of classical ballet in parody form and en travesti since 1974, Les Ballets
Trockadero is the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company.
Steven Tyler and The Loving Mary Band*
The Sisterhood Band*
Thursday, June 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets $45-$125
Steven Tyler is the iconic songwriter, prolific voice, and dynamic frontman of rock band, Aerosmith. Hits like
“Dream On,” “Walk This Way” and “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing” have solidified the band’s place in history. For one
night only "one of the greatest singers of all time" (Rolling Stone) reworks Aerosmith classics, tells stories behind
some of the band's most beloved hits, and performs songs from his solo country album.
Dr.Dog*
Manchester Orchestra*
Critical Equation Tour
(Sandy) Alex G
Friday, June 22
at 7:00 p.m. Tickets $30-$45
Achieving remarkable success with multiple Top 50 albums, major critical acclaim, and festival and touring
appearances all around the world, indie bands Dr. Dog and Manchester Orchestra make their Wolf Trap debuts.
Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut; ^Filene Artist; +Studio Artist
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, but are subject to change. The most up-to-
date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website, wolftrap.org
Mozart
Idomeneo
Friday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 24 at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap
Saturday, June 30 at 3 p.m. Tickets $36-$92
New Production
After ten long years of battle, Idomeneo is finally returning home from the Trojan War. During the perilous
journey, he pledges to sacrifice the first living thing he sees in return for a safe voyage. In horror, he realizes that
the first person he meets is his son, Idamante. Idomeneo struggles to escape his vow, but his vengeful god seeks
revenge. Written when Mozart was just 24 years old, Idomeneo is considered his first great opera.
Tony Bennett Last appeared in 2016
Saturday, June 23
at 8 p.m. Tickets $40-$95
Garnering 19 Grammy Awards throughout his seven-decade-long career interpreting the Great American
Songbook, this legend “can still shape a lyric and stretch a melody like nobody else” (The Telegraph).
Kurt Weill
Dock 5 @ Union Market
The Seven Deadly Sins
Wolf Trap Opera, in partnerhip with Halcyon’s By the People
Featuring dancers from Hong Kong Ballet
Saturday, June 23 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets TBD
New Production | Company Premiere | Part of UNTRAPPED series
A stunning new production from the creators of last season’s highly successful The Fall of the House of Usher.
Sisters, the practical Anna I (a singer) and the impulsive Anna II (a dancer), set out across America to seek their
fortune and create a new home. During their seven-year journey they are tempted by each of the biblical deadly
sins. Disillusioned, they eventually give up their dreams and ideals return to their family. Collaborating with Bertolt
Brecht, Kurt Weill created a soundtrack for prewar Berlin – where cabaret, jazz, and popular American music of the
twenties comes alive.
Charlie Wilson*
Sunday, June 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets $45-$95
A force to be reckoned with as a solo artist and as the former lead singer of pioneering funk group The Gap Band,
Charlie Wilson has racked up numerous No. 1 singles and Grammy nominations throughout his fruitful career.
Pop-Up @ Union Market Union Market
Wolf Trap Opera, in partnership with Halcyon’s By the People
Saturday, June 23 at 12 p.m. Tickets FREE
Part of UNTRAPPED series
Meet in front of Union Market at noon to receive your map and marching orders, and then begin your scavenger
hunt-style wander, enjoying favorite arias from the opera repertoire while exploring one of the hippest areas of
town.
Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut; ^Filene Artist; +Studio Artist
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, but are subject to change. The most up-to-
date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website, wolftrap.org
Motown The Musical*
Tuesday, June 26
at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 27 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets $30-$85
Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from
featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson,
Smokey Robinson, and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives, and made us all move to the
same beat. Now, experience it live on stage in the record-breaking smash hit Motown The Musical featuring over
40 classic songs including “My Girl,” “What’s Going On,” “Dancing in the Street,” “I Heard It Through the
Grapevine,” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”
Vocal Colors
Wolf Trap Opera at The Phillips Collection The Phillips Collection
Thursday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets TBA
Part of UNTRAPPED series
Visual art and music are paired in an two intimate evenings of song at the beautiful Music Room of Washington
D.C.’s The Phillips Collection.
CAST
Mané Galoyan, soprano^
Thomas Glass, baritone^
Patrick Guetti, bass^
Nathan Raskin, piano
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Last appeared in 2014
The Wood Brothers
Friday, June 29
at 8 p.m. Tickets $27-$60
Tapping into pop, jazz, bluegrass, country, and modern classical, Bruce Hornsby’s varied career is filled with high-
profile collaborations from Bob Dylan to Branford Marsalis to Elton John. “Hornsby can jam with the best” (NPR),
but it’s his own music (like “The Way It Is”) that has garnered multiple Grammy wins across multiple categories.
July 2018
Reba McEntire Last appeared in 2000
Sunday, July 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets $45-$125
A household name thanks to a successful career spanning music, television, film, and theater, Reba McEntire is a
three-time Grammy winner, member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and top-selling country musician.
Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut; ^Filene Artist; +Studio Artist
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, but are subject to change. The most up-to-
date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website, wolftrap.org
Barenaked Ladies Last appeared in 2016
Better Than Ezra Last appeared in 2015
KT Tunstall*
Monday, July 2
at 7 p.m. Tickets $43.50-$73.50
“Gotta see the show, ‘cause then you’ll know” just how much energy, precision, finesse, and outright celebration
are ahead. “It’s not easy to be hyperactive, brooding and whimsical all at once, but the Barenaked Ladies do just
that…” at their shows filled with hits like “One Week,” “Pinch Me,” and “If I Had $1,000,000” (The New York Times).
Joining the energetic pop-rockers are “Good” alt-rock band Better Than Ezra and “Suddenly I See” songstress KT
Tunstall.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ - in Concert
National Symphony Orchestra
Steven Reineke, conductor
Friday, July 6
at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 7 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $40-$65
Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ - In Concert
Based on the third installment of J.K. Rowling’s classic saga, fans of all ages can now experience the thrilling tale
accompanied by live music from the National Symphony Orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen.
HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © &™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. J.K. ROWLING`S WIZARDING WORLD™ J.K.
Rowling and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s18)
Ludovico Einaudi*
Essential Einaudi
Sunday, July 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets $35-$85
Luminous, emotive, effortlessly lyrical, and always supremely refined, the music and performances of Ludovico
Einaudi have attracted an ever-growing international audience over the last two decades. With a unique musical
alchemy that draws on elements of classical, rock, electronica, and world music, he has become one of the best
known composers in the world today.
Indigo Girls Last appeared in 2015
The War & Treaty
Tuesday, July 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets $30-$60
The only duo with top 40 titles on the Billboard 200 in the '80s, '90s, '00s, and '10s, enduring folk rock icons Indigo
Girls return to Wolf Trap for a night of “acoustic arrangements with a side of…shimmering vocal harmonies” (E!
Online).
Wheels of Soul 2018 Tour
Tedeschi Trucks Band Last appeared in 2017
Drive-By-Truckers
The Marcus King Band
Wednesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets $35-$80
This 12-piece band formed by husband-and-wife duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi creates outstanding live
performances through songs rooted in the blues and infused with their own unique blend of southern soul,
American roots, and authentic rock ’n’ roll.
Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut; ^Filene Artist; +Studio Artist
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, but are subject to change. The most up-to-
date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website, wolftrap.org
School’s Out For Summer 2018 Last appeared in 2017
Slightly Stoopid Tickets $40-$55
with special guests Stick Figure and Pepper
Thursday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Eclectic when it comes to musical styles as well as collaborations, reggae band Slightly Stoopid, now in their second
decade of making music, continues to manufacture an energizing and multifaceted sound that has been described
as “a spiritual bath of positive party energy.”
Juanes Last appeared in 2013
Friday, July 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets $40-$80
Hailing from Colombia, this Latin superstar leaves audiences roaring with praise night after night with hits like “Me
Enamora,” “La Camisa Negra,” and “Fuego.”
Beethoven’s Ninth
National Symphony Orchestra
Bramwell Tovey, conductor
The Washington Chorus
Inon Barnatan, piano
Yelena Dyachek, soprano^
Zoie Reams, mezzo-soprano^
Richard Trey Smagur, tenor^
Thomas Glass, baritone^
Saturday, July 14
at 8:15 p.m. Tickets $25-$60
Beethoven’s Ninth symphony is the composer’s ultimate expression of brotherhood and humanity. Experience this
masterpiece as the resounding chords of the beloved “Ode to Joy” fill the air.
Halsey*
Jessie Reyez*
hopeless fountain kingdom
Sunday, July 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets $40-80
Dark, gritty, rebellious aren't how pop stars are usually described, but that doesn't seem to faze Halsey. Taking
cues from electropop and synth-pop, the superstar's hits including "Closer" with The Chainsmokers, "Him & I" with
G-Eazy, "Bad At Love" and "Now or Never" rule the airwaves.
Gounod
Roméo et Juliette
Sunday, July 15 at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap
Saturday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $36-$92
New Production
Two young lovers decide to take fate into their own hands after feuding families, bad timing and fatal mistakes
tear them apart. Gounod’s music soars in this French Romantic twist on Shakespeare’s most celebrated love story.
Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut; ^Filene Artist; +Studio Artist
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, but are subject to change. The most up-to-
date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website, wolftrap.org
Straight No Chaser Last appeared in 2016
Tuesday, July 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets $30-$65
This a cappella group’s musical cocktail mixes stunning vocals with lively performances for unique spins on
contemporary standards ranging from Charlie Puth and Beyoncé to Bob Dylan.
The Life Tour
Boy George & Culture Club Last appeared in 2015
The B-52s Tickets $42-$90
Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey
Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m.
Boy George & Culture Club, the UK pop sensation behind “Karma Chameleon” shares the stage with the
technicolor party rockers behind “Love Shack” and “Rock Lobster,” The B-52s, for a night of non-stop, dancey bliss.
Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! Last appeared in 2016
Thursday, July 19
at 8:00pm Tickets $30-$80
Comedians, journalists, celebrity guests, and more compete in NPR’s humorous and award-winning current events
quiz show, hosted by author and playwright Peter Sagal along with scorekeeper Bill Kurtis.
Vocal Colors
Wolf Trap Opera at The Phillips Collection The Phillips Collection
Thursday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets TBA
Part of UNTRAPPED series
Visual art and music are paired in an two intimate evenings of song at the beautiful Music Room of Washington
D.C.’s The Phillips Collection.
CAST
Madison Leonard, soprano^
Megan Mikailovna Samarin, mezzo-soprano^
Alexander McKissick, tenor^
TBD, piano
Queen Latifah*
Common*
Friday, July 20
at 8 p.m. Tickets $45-$105
A Grammy and Golden Globe-winning rapper, singer, hip-hop artist, and actress, Queen Latifah was the first hip-
hop performer to be crowned with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Joined by Academy Award, Golden
Globe, Emmy, and Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Common, experience the Wolf Trap debuts of two of the most
accomplished, all-around stars today.
Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut; ^Filene Artist; +Studio Artist
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, but are subject to change. The most up-to-
date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website, wolftrap.org
David Hanlon & Kathleen Kelly
Listen, Wilhelmina! Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods
Friday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 21 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: TBD
Part of UNTRAPPED series
Wilhelmina, Wallis, and Winston the Wombats are ready for their very first concert at Wolf Trap! The stage! The
instruments! The maestro! But what is the audience supposed to do? 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.
Jaws in Concert
National Symphony Orchestra
Emil de Cou, conductor
Saturday, July 21
at 8:30 p.m. Tickets $40-$60
With just two notes, Academy Award winner John Williams created a sense of fear for beachgoers that would last
for decades! Join us at Wolf Trap for a screening of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws as the National Symphony Orchestra
performs the iconic score.
Casino Royale in Concert
National Symphony Orchestra
Emil de Cou, conductor
Sunday, July 22 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets $40-$65
Film Concerts Live! proudly presents the North American premiere of Casino Royale in Concert, produced in
association with EON Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM). For the first time ever, audiences
will experience Bond on the big screen accompanied by a full symphony orchestra performing composer David
Arnold’s thrilling musical score live to picture!
Directed by Martin Campbell, Casino Royale brings us Bond at the start of his career, having just earned 00 status
and his license to kill, and introduces us to the next James Bond – Daniel Craig.
© 2018 DANJAQ, MGM. AND RELATED JAMES BOND TRADEMARKS, TM DANJAQ.
Aria Jukebox
The audience gets to choose! The Barns at Wolf Trap
Wolf Trap Opera Soloists
Kim Pensinger Witman, pianist
Sunday, July 22 at 3 p.m. Tickets $36-$50
A one-of-a-kind event – the audience selects their favorite arias during a voting reception which are then
performed by the Filene Artists.
Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut; ^Filene Artist; +Studio Artist
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, but are subject to change. The most up-to-
date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website, wolftrap.org
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit*
Hiss Golden Messenger*
Tuesday, July 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets $35-$65
“Often cited as being one of the best songwriters in the world” (Paste), Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit make their
Wolf Trap debut with a distinguishable blend of Americana and Alabama roots that recently earned them two
Grammys for The Nashville Sound (2017).
Charlie Puth*
The Voicenotes Tour
Hailee Steinfeld Last appeared in 2016
Wednesday, July 25
at 7 p.m. Tickets: $35-$75
Following the success of smash-hit singles “How Long,” “Attention,” “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” and “Marvin Gaye,”
multi-Platinum artist Charlie Puth makes his Wolf Trap debut on his biggest North American tour to date
supporting his highly anticipated new album Voicenotes (2018). Rising star Hailee Steinfeld of “Love Myself,”
“Starving,” and Pitch Perfect fame makes her return to Wolf Trap opening for Puth.
Bernstein at 100:
A Celebration
National Symphony Orchestra
Michael Barrett, conductor
Misty Copeland, dancer
Tony Yazbeck, Broadway singer, dancer
Paquita D’Rivera, clarinet
The Manhattan Transfer & Take 6
The Choral Arts Society of Washington
A Kay Shouse Great Performance
Friday, July 27
at 8:15 p.m. Tickets $25-$60
Luminaries from the worlds of musical theater, dance, and classical music join forces to celebrate the 100
th
anniversary of the birth of American musical icon Leonard Bernstein.
The Best of Wagner’s Ring
National Symphony Orchestra
Patrick Summers, conductor
Christine Goerke, soprano
Simon O’Neil, tenor
Alan Held, bass-baritone
Eric Owens, bass-baritone
Saturday, July 28 at 8:15 p.m. Tickets $25-$60
A trio of Wolf Trap Opera alumni and internationally renowned singers join with the National Symphony Orchestra
to perform the most memorable and exhilarating moments from Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle.
Yanni Last appeared in 2014
Live At the Acropolis 25
th
Anniversary Tour
Sunday, July 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets $35-$85
A musical phenomenon, Yanni is a rare artist whose music transcends geographical borders and touches people of
all races and nations. As “one of the most popular recording artists ever” (NPR), Yanni has accumulated over 40
platinum and gold albums and two Grammy nominations.
Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut; ^Filene Artist; +Studio Artist
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, but are subject to change. The most up-to-
date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website, wolftrap.org
August 2018
Verdi’s Rigoletto
Wolf Trap Opera
National Symphony Orchestra
Grant Gershon, conductor
Paul Curran, director
Friday, August 3 at 8:15 p.m. Tickets $25-$65
Company Premiere | New Production
This year’s grand opera at the Filene Center tells the tale of a father whose fierce desire to protect his daughter
leads to a tragic quest for revenge. Some of Verdi’s most memorable music graces this poignant and unforgettable
opera.
HANSON*
STRING THEORY
National Symphony Orchestra
Emil de Cou, conductor
Saturday, August 4 at 8:15 p.m. Tickets $30-$70
Fueled by a drive to create great art, inspire connection, and cultivate community, pop rock trio Hanson has been
entertaining audiences for more than 25 years. The trio of brothers make their NSO debut with a program of their
greatest hits.
Bryan Adams Last appeared in 2016
Sunday, August 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets $40-$85
For nearly 40 years the Grammy-winning king of power ballads has rocked the stage with hits like “Summer of ’69,”
“(Everything I Do) I Do It For You,” and “Heaven.” With the release of the new compilation album Ultimate (2017),
Adams shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Angélique Kidjo’s Remain in Light Last appeared in 2002
Femi Kuti and The Positive Force Last appeared in 2001
Tuesday, August 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets $28-$60
Cross-pollinating the West African traditions of her childhood in Benin with elements of American R&B, funk, and
jazz, Angelique Kidjo is nothing short of infectious, exhilarating, and transcendent. She is joined by renowned
Afrobeat artist Femi Kuti and The Positive Force whose shows are filled with “energetic big-band
arrangements…and Femi out front wailing from the heart and giving hope to the voiceless” (The Boston Globe).
Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut; ^Filene Artist; +Studio Artist
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, but are subject to change. The most up-to-
date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website, wolftrap.org
Disney Beauty & The Beast In Concert*
Film with Live Orchestra & Singers
Wednesday, August 8 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets $40-$95
“Be Our Guest” for two enchanted evenings featuring Disney’s animated classic shown on huge screens with an all-
star cast performing the Oscar- and Grammy-winning songs live-to-film!
Lyle Lovett & His Large Band Last appeared in 2017
Friday, August 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets $30-$65
Best known for his high-quality songwriting filled with wit and charm, Lyle Lovett has built a career “on the
reputation of his live shows, which routinely sell out theaters and concert halls coast to coast” (The New York
Times).
Mary Chapin Carpenter Last appeared in 2017
Rhiannon Giddens
with Francesco Turrisi
Saturday, August 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $28-$65
Renowned and beloved singer, songwriter, and performer Mary Chapin Carpenter will return to Wolf Trap for a
special performance. Carpenter has won five Grammy Awards and is a 2012 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
inductee.
ABBA The Concert Last appeared in 2015
Sunday, August 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets $30-$60
ABBA The Concert continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling audiences with fantastic
performances of ABBA’s iconic hits including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes
All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,”and “Dancing Queen.”
Gladys Knight & The O’Jays Last appeared in 2015 and 2017
Wednesday, August 15
at 8 p.m. Tickets $30-$70
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame R&B trio, The O’Jays, best known for “Love Train” is joined by seven-time Grammy
winner Gladys Knight of “Midnight Train to Georgia” fame for the soul event of the summer.
Alan Jackson Last appeared in 2012
Lee Ann Womack*
Thursday, August 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets $45-$105
For more than 25 years Alan Jackson’s music has provided a soundtrack for American life. Hits like “Remember
When,” “Drive,” and “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” have become an enduring part of
America’s musical landscape and have earned Jackson two Grammys and an induction into the Country Music Hall
of Fame. Grammy-winning country singer-songwriter Lee Ann Womack opens the show with hits like “I Hope You
Dance” and “Last Call.”
Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut; ^Filene Artist; +Studio Artist
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, but are subject to change. The most up-to-
date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website, wolftrap.org
Voodoo Threauxdown featuring
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Galactic Tickets $30-$60
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
New Breed Brass Band
With Special guests Cyril Neville & Walter Wolfman Washington
Friday, August 17 at 7:30 p.m.
“New Orleans jazz-funk alchemist” (The Guardian) Trombone Shorty knows how to get the party started with
genre-busting street rhythms and brass-filled jams that pay tribute to the history of the city, while also propelling
the distinct sound forward. Laissez les bon temps rouler as seminal jazz-funk band Galactic, New Orleans staple
Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and second-line champion New Breed Brass band transport audiences straight to The
Big Easy to party like it’s Mardi Gras!
The Avett Brothers*
Nicole Atkins*
Saturday, August 18
at 8 p.m. Tickets $40-$65
“With echoes of old-timey string bands, singalong folk revivalists, boozy Americana roots rockers and big-box
singer – songwriter softies” (Rolling Stone), The Avett Brothers make their Filene Center debut.
The Revivalists*
ZZ Ward
Sunday, August 19
at 8 p.m. Tickets $35-$55
Guided by dynamic percussion, punchy horns, feel-good lyrics, and contagious rhythms, The Revivalists
skyrocketed to the top of the charts with the No. 1 hit “Wish I Knew You.” This New Orleans band, named in honor
of the city’s recovery post-Katrina, was named Billboard’s Top New Rock Artist of 2017.
Jeff Beck Last appeared in 2016
Ann Wilson of Heart Tickets: $35-$75
Monday, August 20
at 8 p.m.
One of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” (Rolling Stone) and two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jeff
Beck shares the stage with rock goddess Ann Wilson of Heart for an evening of iconic hits.
Michael McDonald and Peter Cetera* McDonald Last appeared in 2013
Wednesday, August 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35-$80
Whether solo or as a member of The Doobie Brothers or the Dukes of September, Michael McDonald has achieved
inestimable success and remains one of the world’s most distinctive voices. The singer of “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every
Time You’re Near)” and “Show You the Way” is joined by former Chicago singer and bass player Peter Cetera who
makes his Wolf Trap debut. A Rock Hall inductee, Cetera’s time-honored hits include “Glory of Love,” “The Next
Time I Fall” with Amy Grant, and “After All” with Cher.
Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut; ^Filene Artist; +Studio Artist
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, but are subject to change. The most up-to-
date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website, wolftrap.org
Dawes Last appeared Summer 2011
Shovels & Rope Last appeared Summer 2017
Joseph*
Thursday, August 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets $30-$55
Drawing on the “folksy, confessional vibe of Seventies Laurel Canyon singer-songwriters like Jackson Browne,”
(Rolling Stone) Dawes creates breezy and emotional songs that converge retro California vibes with contemporary
folk rock.
Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons Last appeared in 2015
Friday, August 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets $30-$75
In a career spanning six decades, Frankie Valli has sold over 100 million records (including “Can’t Take My Eyes Off
You,” “Sherry,” and “Grease”) and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, all while performing to packed
houses all around world.
KIDZ BOP Live 2018*
Saturday, August 25
at 6 pm Tickets $30-$70
KIDZ BOP Live 2018 is the ultimate family concert experience, “sung by kids for kids.” The KIDZ BOP Kids headline
this new show, performing some of today’s biggest hit songs that have also kept them at the top of the US Kids
charts for over 15 years.
Bollywood Boulevard*
A Journey Through Hindi Cinema
Sunday, August 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets $25-$55
Bollywood Boulevard—a harmonious fusion of live music, dance, and film—leads audiences from the birth of Hindi
cinema to present day. Experience the spirit, artistry, and history of India’s famous film industry from the classics
of the black and white era and the timeless songs of Bollywood’s Golden Era to the foot-tapping blockbusters of
today. Inspired by the music of R.D. Burman, Lata Mangeshkar, and A.R. Rahman, the dance moves of superstars
like Amitabh Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra, and romance as captured by Raj Kapoor and Yash Raj Chopra,
experience Bollywood as never before.
Kenny G Last appeared 2008
The Tenors Last appeared 2017
Thursday, August 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets $30-$65
For over three decades, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G has grafted elements of R&B, pop, and Latin
to a jazz foundation solidifying his reputation as the premiere artist in contemporary jazz. Similarly creating a
powerful crossover sound, award-winning classical and contemporary pop group The Tenors returns to Wolf Trap
with undeniable charm and diverse vocal styles.
Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut; ^Filene Artist; +Studio Artist
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, but are subject to change. The most up-to-
date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website, wolftrap.org
Gavin DeGraw Last appeared in 2014
Phillip Phillips Last appeared in 2016
Friday, August 31 at 8 p.m. Tickets $30-60
Experience a night of soulful music from a pair of gifted singer-songwriters featuring multi-platinum performer
Gavin DeGraw known for “Not Over You” and “I Don’t Want to Be” and American Idol winner Phillip Phillips
acclaimed for radio hits like “Home” and “Gone, Gone, Gone.”
September 2018
Ziggy Marley Last appeared 2008
Steel Pulse Last appeared 1998
Tribal Seeds *
Saturday, September 1
at 7 p.m. Tickets $35-$60
An eight-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, humanitarian, singer, songwriter, and producer, Ziggy Marley is one
of the most successful reggae artists ever. Paired with one of Bob Marley’s favorite bands, Grammy-winning Steel
Pulse, experience an evening filled with messages of love and justice for all people.
5 Seconds of Summer*
Meet You There Tour
Wednesday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $46.60-$86.60
Hailed as the “biggest new rock act in the world” (Rolling Stone) with hits like “Want You Back,” “Amnesia,” and
“She’s Kinda Hot,” 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) is the only band in history to see its first two full length studio
albums enter the Billboard 200 at No. 1.
Alanis Morissette*
Thursday, September 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets $45-$80
With sales of over 60 million albums worldwide, Alanis Morissette is one of the most influential singer-songwriter-
musicians in contemporary music. Her deeply expressive music (including “Ironic” and “You Oughta Know”) and
performances have earned vast critical praise including seven Grammy Awards, 14 Canadian Juno Awards, and an
induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Ian Anderson Presents
JETHRO TULL Last appeared in 2010
50
th
Anniversary Tour
Friday, September 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35-$95
Led by flautist and vocalist Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull celebrates 50 years of being one of the most successful live
performing acts on the world stage with over 30 albums (including Benefit, Aqualung, and Thick As A Brick) and
sales totaling more than 50 million.
Wolf Trap 2018 Summer Season
*Wolf Trap Debut; ^Filene Artist; +Studio Artist
All artists, repertoire, performance dates and pricing are current as of April 9, 2018, but are subject to change. The most up-to-
date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may always be found on Wolf Trap’s website, wolftrap.org
4U - A Symphonic Celebration of Prince
Wolf Trap Orchestra
Saturday, September 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets $30-$60
Curated by Questlove, the musicians who performed with Prince throughout his career come together for one
evening to honor the earth-shattering, genre-smashing musician behind “Purple Rain,” “Kiss,” “When Doves Cry,”
and countless other hits.
