Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has announced the first performances of the 2024-25 season at The Barns at Wolf Trap, its historic 382-seat indoor venue.
This season’s lineup features artists spanning multiple genres from around the world.
“We are proud to present this dynamic lineup for The Barns at Wolf Trap,” said Arvind Manocha, president and CEO of Wolf Trap Foundation. “This season includes international artists, Broadway icons, Grammy Award winners, D.C.’s own local anthem singers, and many legendary acts. Wolf Trap continues to be committed to bringing a diverse range of artists to our stages that you can’t see anywhere else in the region.”
The 2024-2025 season starts in October with Broadway star Norm Lewis (Oct. 18-19); country-rock innovator Jim Messina (Oct. 22); three nights of Graham Nash (Oct. 23, 25, 26); and Grammy and Oscar winner T Bone Burnett (Oct. 28-29) on his first tour in almost two decades.
November welcomes the reimagined Broadway sounds of Third Reprise (Nov. 1); folk music sensation Over the Rhine (Nov. 2); indie musician Jess Williamson (Nov. 6); vocal pop artists The Doo Wop Project (Nov. 7); a vibrant performance of Mariachi Herencia de Mexico (Nov. 8); legendary South African sounds of the Abdullah Ibrahim Trio (Nov. 13); the return of Brazilian jazz pianist Eliane Elias (Nov. 21); Newmyer Flyer Presents The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds and The Beatles Revolver (Nov. 22-23); and DC Anthem Singers Shine featuring Bob McDonald, Caleb Green and D.C. Washington (Nov. 24).
The Barns at Wolf Trap will host two holiday shows this season with a night of soulful melodies during the Blind Boys of Alabama’s Christmas Show (Dec. 5) and a WWII Tiki Xmas Canteen by Cherry Poppin’ Daddies (Dec. 6). The new year will open with two performances of Nashville Emerging Artists Night (Jan. 31-Feb. 1), featuring Randall Fowler, Jimmy Woods, Emily Brooke, Tristan McIntosh, Emily Ortego and Landon Wall with percussionist Jack Dracht.
February sees Kayhan Kalhor, Wu Man, and Sandeep Das in DoosTrio (Feb. 6); NPR’s own Ari Shapiro (Feb. 7) host a cabaret night of songs and stories; the 65th anniversary show of The Second City (Feb. 19-22); and the island sounds of Masters of Hawaiian Music (Feb. 27).
In March, audiences can enjoy Todo Tango with the Pan American Symphony Orchestra (March 8); the melodic sounds of International Guitar Night (March 12-13); Irish Masters of the D.C. Area’s Celtic celebration (March 14-15) and the 36th Annual Evening of Comedy (March 21-22).
Closing out the season is Broadway’s favorite Jersey Boy John Lloyd Young (April 23), who returns with an evening of classic hits.
Chamber Music at The Barns returns for another season of acclaimed performances curated for the fifth and final time by Artistic Adviser Wu Han, who performs in two programs. The Barns at Wolf Trap, known for its historical architecture and exceptional acoustics, offers a one-of-a-kind musical experience.
Tickets for the season go on sale starting Friday. Tickets may be purchased at WolfTrap.org.