Hosted and narrated by Matilda director and star Danny DeVito, the beloved modern fairytale comes to life on the big screen as David Newman conducts his enchanting score live-to-picture!
Based on the book by Roald Dahl, Matilda tells the larger-than-life story of a little girl gifted with genius intelligence and magical powers. With these extraordinary abilities, Matilda navigates a world filled with self-absorbed parents and a tyrannical headmistress, using her wits and courage to overcome adversity. This special event promises to be an immersive and magical experience, blending cinematic storytelling with the vibrant energy of a live orchestral performance. Audiences of all ages will be captivated by Matilda's journey and the beautifully synchronized music that brings this timeless tale to life. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of imagination and courage.
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Concert Hall at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
What shows are coming up next at Concert Hall at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts?
Cody Fry & Friends featuring LANY and Sleeping At Last (2/11/25-2/12/25)
Max Richter with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble (5/2/25-5/2/25)
A Peacock Among Pigeons: Celebrating 50 Years of Pride (5/21/25-5/22/25)
Concert Hall at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is at 2700 F Street NW , Washington, DC.
Celtic Woman White Christmas Symphony Tour (12/13/24-12/14/24)
A Holiday Pops! With Special Guest Jessica Vosk (12/6/24-12/7/24)
Alexandra Dovgan plays Schumann’s Piano Concerto | Marek Janowski conducts Bruckner’s Fourth (11/21/24-11/23/24)
Leonard Slatkin & Emanuel Ax (11/14/24-11/17/24)
The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration (11/8/24-11/8/24)
Noseda conducts Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” | Alexei Ogrintchouk plays Raskatov’s Time’s River (10/31/24-11/2/24)
NSO Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular! (10/27/24-10/27/24)
Ben Folds: Recorded Live with the NSO in the Concert Hall (10/25/24-10/26/24)
Aoife O'Donovan & Bonny Light Horseman (10/22/24-10/22/24)
Strauss’ Capriccio with Renée Fleming | Noseda conducts Brahms’ First (10/17/24-10/19/24)
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Out of Character
Theater J (1/8 - 1/26) | |
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Season 18: CONSTELLATIONS and HEAD OVER HEELS
Constellation Theatre Company (2/6 - 6/1) | |
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Petite Rouge, A Cajun Red Riding Hood
Imagination Stage (12/11 - 2/8) | |
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Sketch Night feat. The Chris and Paul Show
Bad Medicine Comedy (1/11 - 1/11) COMEDY
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Who Cares: ♥ The Caregiver Interview Project
Voices Festival Productions (1/9 - 2/2) | |
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An Evening with Tituss Burgess
The Barns at Wolf Trap (2/12 - 2/13) | |
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Uncle Vanya
Harman Hall (3/30 - 4/20) | |
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Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Humor in Music
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (3/23 - 3/23) | |
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IMPROVICON 2025
Alden Theatre (1/25 - 1/25) | |
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