‘Arachne: Master of the Web’
July 5 & 26, 3 p.m.
Traveling Players Studio
1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons, VA 22102
Any fan of Greek mythology or the Percy Jackson series of books is sure to love this new family-friendly interpretation of one of the most iconic Greek myths. When the weaver Arachne boasts that she’s better at weaving than the goddess Athena, her skills are put to the test as Athena challenges her to a competition.
$16 | travelingplayers.org
‘Sesame Street the Musical’
July 10-31, Showtimes vary
The Kennedy Center
2700 F St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20566
Get up-close and personal with your favorite Sesame Street characters at this stage show for young audiences featuring beloved Muppets like Elmo, Cookie Monster and Abby Cadabby! The show continues through Aug. 31.
Tickets start at $40 | kennedy-center.org
Encore Stage & Studio presents ‘Footloose The Musical’
July 19-27, Showtimes vary
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
125 S. Old Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22204
This musical theater production adapts the beloved 1984 movie into a family-friendly romp for all ages! When Ren discovers that dancing is banned in the town his family has moved to, he takes on the challenge of challenging authority and bringing rhythm back.
$16-$22 | encorestage.org
Maryland Youth Ballet performs ‘Cinderella’
July 25-27, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods
1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182
The classic fairy tale is brought to life through Wolf Trap’s Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, which takes ballet and performing arts outside during the summer months.
$12; free for ages 2 and younger | wolftrap.orgÂ
