25 New Shows Coming To Strathmore: Itzhak Perlman, Wynton Marsalis

BETHESDA, MD — Strathmore’s 2023-2024 Music Center season includes a diverse lineup of artists from all over the world.

Tickets for the upcoming season, starting in September, are now on sale and are available at strathmore.org.

In September, Itzhak Perlman and guests will take the stage for a live presentation of his Emmy Award-winning PBS special, "In the Fiddler’s House." Gipsy Kings, led by co-founder Nicolas Reyes, will return to the Music Center in October.

Next year, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis celebrates the centennial of drummer Max Roach.

Strathmore said its flexible programming schedule allows it to continually book performances throughout the year, “capitalizing on artist availability and new touring acts.” Additional 2023-2024 season shows will continue to be announced for the Music Center, located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852.

Here’s the schedule for the currently booked acts at Strathmore:

Get Happy! Michael Feinstein Celebrates the Judy Garland Centennial

• Sept. 21, 2023
• Join singer, pianist, and “Ambassador of the Great American Songbook” Michael Feinstein on a musical journey through the career of Judy Garland.

Itzhak Perlman: In the Fiddler’s House

• Sept. 28, 2023
• Almost 30 years after his Emmy-winning PBS special of the same name, Itzhak Perlman takes his energetic klezmer concert on the road.

Fatoumata Diawara

• Sept. 29, 2023
• Malian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and activist, Diawara’s boldly experimental music defines her as the voice of young African womanhood.

Anoushka Shankar

• Oct. 6, 2023
• Sitarist Anoushka Shankar leads a dynamic quintet of London’s best musicians performing her new releases and older gems. Co-presented with Washington Performing Arts.

Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes

• Oct. 13, 2023
• The Grammy-winning Gipsy Kings fuse flamenco, salsa, and pop in an energetic show that gets audiences dancing.

Hiromi’s Sonicwonder

• Oct. 19, 2023
• Accomplished jazz pianist Hiromi and her electrified quartet Sonicwonder showcase their unique genres to create a vibrant and cinematic musical experience.

Brian Stokes Mitchell

• Oct. 21, 2023
• Tony-winning baritone Brian Stokes Mitchell sings Broadway classics and contemporary favorites.

Piaf! The Show

• Oct. 28, 2023
• Theatrical production capturing the legendary career of French singer Edith Piaf, portrayed by the incomparable Nathalie Lermitte.

Ranky Tanky with Very Special Guest Ms. Lisa Fischer

• Nov. 3, 2023
• Ambassadors of West African-rooted Gullah music join the soulful Lisa Fischer for a lively concert experience.

Air Play

• Nov. 11, 2023 (two shows!)
• Umbrellas fly, fabrics soar, and snow swirls. Performed without words, Air Play is part comedy, part sculpture, part circus, and part theater.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

• Dec. 1, 2023
• The magic of the holiday season comes alive with Mannheim Steamroller’s beloved Christmas music and dazzling multimedia effects.

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2023

• Dec. 3, 2023
• Jazz saxophonist Dave Koz brings his 26th annual Christmas tour to Strathmore, a must-see staple of the holiday season.

Seán Heely’s Celtic Christmas

• Dec. 8, 2023
• Award-winning fiddler Seán Heely leads a journey through the winter traditions of Scotland and Ireland, featuring bagpipes and traditional dancers.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker with Guest MC Kurtis Blow

• Dec. 19-22, 2023
• The Hip Hop Nutcracker reimagines Tchaikovsky’s classic score with explosive hip-hop choreography, all-star dancers, an on-stage DJ, and an electronic violinist.

Drum TAO 2024

• Jan. 20, 2024
• The drum-and-dance ensemble pairs traditional Japanese percussion with intense physicality for a dynamic, one-of-a-kind instrumental performance.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: Max Roach at 100

• Jan. 26, 2024
• Led by Wynton Marsalis, the JLCO celebrates the centennial of drummer Max Roach and his dedication to social justice through music.

Ballet Hispánico

• Feb. 8, 2024
• Ballet Hispánico celebrates and explores Latino culture through bold and eclectic contemporary dance. Co-presented with CityDance.

An Evening with Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody

• Feb. 14, 2024
• Multitalented couple Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody share stories about love, life, and work.

Beyond Babel

• Feb. 16, 2024
• Critically acclaimed dance theater production tells a contemporary tale of division and lost love inspired by Romeo & Juliet.

Makaya McCraven: In These Times

• Feb. 23, 2024
• Prolific drummer, producer, and composer Makaya McCraven performs post-genre, jazz-rooted, 21st-century folk music.

DakhaBrakha

• March 1, 2024
• Internationally acclaimed quartet DakhaBrakha mixes Ukrainian folk music with global inspirations.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

• March 8, 2024
• South African a cappella vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo spreads a message of peace, hope, and love through exquisitely harmonized song and dance.

Arturo Sandoval & Pedrito Martinez

• March 10, 2024
• Two of the world’s most prolific Cuban musicians, percussionist Pedrito Martinez and trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, come together for an unforgettable performance.

Emmet Cohen: Live from Emmet’s Place

• March 15, 2024
• Internationally acclaimed jazz pianist and bandleader Emmet Cohen is known for both his dynamic compositions and celebrations of the great jazz masters.

Terence Blanchard: Fire Shut Up in My Bones

• April 26, 2024
• A concert production of Terence Blanchard’s “opera in jazz” masterpiece, the first work written by an African American composer to be performed at The Metropolitan Opera, featuring an incredible ensemble and guest singers. Co-presented with Washington Performing Arts.