Dance Theatre of Harlem and Washington Performing Arts present
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Firebird
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Dance Theatre of Harlem and Washington Performing Arts present
Firebird
Choreography by John Taras
Music by Igor Stravinsky (1945 version)
Original Costume & Set Design by Geoffrey Holder
Original Costume Execution by Grace Costumes, Inc.
Costume Recreation Executed and Supervised by Katy A. Freeman, Leo Holder, and Vernon Ross
Costume Execution for Firebird and the Princess of Unreal Beauty by John Kristiansen
Lighting Design by Clifton Taylor
Friday, September 25, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
The National Theatre
Let Your Spirit Take Flight! Experience the power and passion of Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) as the company returns to Washington Performing Arts with the bold revival of Firebird, the company’s iconic take on the classic tale of love and transformation. This DTH signature work, which premiered in Paris, is a feast for the senses, as the Russian folk tale is reimagined in a luscious Caribbean setting featuring John Taras’s choreography and Stravinsky’s iconic score. First conceived in 1982 by Taras, the production comes to life through the inimitable Geoffrey Holder’s stunning sets and costumes, and is accompanied by music recorded by the Gateways Festival Orchestra. This exclusive D.C. engagement by Washington Performing Arts and Dance Theatre of Harlem is the latest in a 50-year history of collaboration first established in 1973.
The program also includes other dynamic works to be announced.
Dance Theatre of Harlem Firebird Early Access
Washington Performing Arts Donors $75+: May 26 at noon
Group Reservations: June 4 at 10:00 a.m.
Single Tickets: June 18 at 10:00 a.m.
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