To the Pointe

Balletomane Jacqueline Kennedy

Onassis would surely tip her pill-
box hat to this months program-
ming at the Kennedy Center, the
official memorial for her husband.
Stages fill with twirling tulle
starting April 1 (through 6) when
New York City Ballet dances
Balanchines sparkling 1967
masterpiece Jewels, the seminal
three-act plotless ballet, plus
works by buzzed-about contem-
porary choreographers Christo-
pher Wheeldon, Justin Peck and
Alexei Ratmansky.
American Ballet Theatre, its
school named after the first lady,
claims the spotlight April 15
through 20 for the pyrotech-
nic moves of Don Quixote and
a mixed repertory with a new
piece by Brazilian-born principal
dancer Marcelo Gomes.
April 16 through 27 The Wash-
ington Ballet performs artistic
director Septime Webres Peter
Pan, a flight of fancy for children
and adults.Brooke Sabin
Theater & Dance
For whats on stage: www.theatrewashington.org;
for half-price tickets: www.ticketplace.org
1ST STAGENurturing young local artists, many of
whom make their professional debut here. The
Cripple of Inishmaan, Martin McDonaghs comedy
of lmmaking in a sleepy Irish community through
April 20. www.1ststagetysons.org. 1524 Spring Hill
Rd., McLean, Va., 703.854.1856 Map 3 C3
AMERICAN DANCE INSTITUTEClasses and shows.
Assisted Living: Good Sports 2 and Assisted Living:
Do You Have Any Money?, works by Yvonne Rainer,
founder of Judson Dance Theater April 25-26.
www.americandance.org. 1570 E. Jefferson St.,
Rockville, Md., 855.263.2623 Map 3 B3
ARENA STAGEClassic and contemporary produc-
tions in three theaters. Loveland, one-woman com-
edy show by Ann Randolph through April 13; Camp
David, world premiere recreating the 1978 Middle
East peace talks through May 4; Smokey Joes
CafThe Songs of Leiber and Stoller, nearly 40 hits
from the Golden Age of Rock, Rhythm and Blues
April 25-June 8. Catwalk Cafe. On-site garage; call
to reserve. www.arenastage.org. 1101 6th St. SW,
202.488.3300 Metro: Waterfront Map 1 I8
FOLGER SHAKESPEAREElizabethan-style theatre
presenting classic plays and concerts. The Two
Gentlemen of Verona, Fiasco Theaters production of
the Bards romantic adventure-comedy April 17-
May 25. www.folger.edu. 201 E. Capitol St. SE,
202.544.7077 Metro: Capitol South Map 1 F10
FORDS THEATREHistoric venue where Lincoln was
assassinated. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spell-
ing Bee, Tony-winning musical comedy following six
awkward teens through their championship quest
(with audience participation) through May 17.
www.fords.org. 511 10th St. NW, 202.347.4833
Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E7
IMAGINATION STAGEShows geared to children.
Inside Out, turning clothes into animals and
monsters through April 6 (ages 1-5); Cinderella: the
Remix, the classic tale gets a hip-hop beat April 9-
May 25 (ages 5-10). www.imaginationstage.org.
4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, Md., 301.961.6060
Metro: Bethesda Map 4
THE KEEGAN THEATRE Small company with focus
on Irish and American works. Hair, the exuberant
rock musical of 60s anti-war counterculture in New
York through April 12 (nudity, strong language;
for ages 14 and up). www.keegantheatre.com.
1742 Church St. NW, 703.892.0202 Metro: Dupont
Circle Map 1 C5
KENNEDY CENTERA living memorial to John F.
Kennedy. New York City Ballet: Jewels and mixed
repertory April 1-6; American Ballet Theatre: Don
Quixote and mixed repertory April 15-20; The
Washington Ballet: Peter Pan April 16-27 and Tour-
de-Force: Balanchine! April 23-25; Shear Madness,
long-running whodunit comedy with audience
playing detective, ongoing. Free shows daily (6
p.m.) on Millennium Stage. www.kennedy-center.
org. 2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600 Metro: Foggy
Bottom-GWU (free shuttle) Map 1 E3
NATIONAL THEATRELandmark playhouse opened
in 1835, now with Broadway shows, musicals. Mark
Entertainment
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POWER PLAY President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn take the red carpet at Arena Stage April 3 for the premiere of Camp David, based on the Middle East peace talks.
Balanchines Rubies,
New York City Ballet
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