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  • August 31, 2023

    With two performances this fall that represent the rich culture of Cuba and Mexico, the Center invites its audience to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month all semester long! Experience the hypnotic allure of Malpaso Dance Company in October and join the Mariachi Herencia de México family for the holidays this December.

  • August 31, 2023

    Prior to the special performance of Renée Elise Goldsberry in Concert headlining the evening, College of Visual and Performing Arts students showcase their talents in visual arts, music, game design, dance, and more. Read on to learn more about some of the stellar performances and experiences you can partake in when visiting ARTS by George!

  • August 31, 2023

    Opening Virginia Opera’s 2023-2024 season, Siegfried, part three of Richard Wagner’s legendary "Ring" cycle, performs at the Center for the Arts on October 7 and 8. Virginia Opera invites its audience to reenter the fantasy realm of gods and heroes on an epic quest for true love.  

  • August 31, 2023

    The hugely popular Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE!, based on the Emmy Award-winning #1 PBS Kids TV series, has delighted live audiences on stages across the country. Now, on October 15 at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m., families’ favorite characters are hopping on board Trolley to come to Fairfax with Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE: King for a Day! The Center invites you to get to know Daniel Tiger’s lead actor, Amanda Lupacchino, in a recent Q&A.

  • August 11, 2023

    Returning on September 30, ARTS by George!, an evening that showcases the remarkable talents of Mason students amid an array of spectacular food and beverages, culminates with a special performance by Broadway superstar Renée Elise Goldsberry in Concert. Best known for her Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning performance as Angelica Schuyler in the original cast of Broadway’s blockbuster musical Hamiliton, Goldsberry is anything but a stranger to New York City.

  • August 10, 2023

    Each season, the Center for the Arts invites artists and ensembles with distinctive and innovative artistic voices to make George Mason University their home for a residency. The Center for the Arts is thrilled to present three 2023/2024 Mason Artists-in-Residence: Silkroad Ensemble, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, and Small Island Big Song.

  • August 10, 2023

    The hugely popular Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE!, based on the Emmy Award-winning #1 PBS Kids TV series, has delighted live audiences on stages across the country. Now, on October 15 at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m., families’ favorite characters are hopping on Trolley to Fairfax with Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE: King for a Day!  

  • July 3, 2023

    The 2023/2024 season at the Center for the Arts is full of impressive acts ranging from acrobatic to operatic, but undeniably featuring, incredible women. Collectively, these women have toured the world and changed lives, affecting audiences everywhere. Read on to learn more about these powerhouse women.

  • June 30, 2023

    “An evening like no other,” ARTS by George! returns on September 30 for an evening that showcases the remarkable talents of Mason students amid an array of spectacular food and beverages, culminating with a special performance by Broadway superstar, Renée Elise Goldsberry in Concert.

  • June 30, 2023

    Friends of the Center for the Arts and Subscribers work together to bring the arts to life, providing the best experience for new and repeat visitors. By becoming a Friend, you can directly partake in seeing your gift in action and by becoming a subscriber, you can maximize your savings for the Center’s entire season of performances.