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NSO Family Concert: This Is the Rope: A Story from the Great Migration
A little girl finds a rope under a tree in South Carolina one summer. Little does she know this rope will become a part of her family's history. This is the story of one family's journey during the Great Migration.
At the Kennedy Center, this world-premiere NSO Family Concert features Education Artist-in-Residence Jacqueline Woodson reading This Is the Rope onstage, a new score by Quinn Mason played by the National Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Kyle Dickson, and projected illustrations by Coretta Scott King Award-winner James Ransome.
Showtimes are 2pm & 4pm.
Sunday, April 2 at 2pm is a sensory-friendly performance.
Following the performance on Sunday, April 2 at 4pm audience members can ask questions and hear stories from the show’s artists and creative team.
Before each performance, a free Musical Playspace will be available for kids to try out the instruments they see onstage
Family Four-Pack: Buy two tickets, get two free!
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
** Please keep your family and others safe by wearing masks and social distancing. If an activity appears too crowded, try using the "nearby" search feature on our activity calendar to find something else to do.
