Wolf Trap Summer 2017: Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, John Mellencamp, 'La La Land' And More

VIENNA, VA — The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has announced the first performances of Summer 2017 at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Chart-topping artists, blockbuster films and comedy legends will take the stage this summer – including Mary J. Blige, John Mellencamp, Academy Award-winner "La La Land" in Concert with the National Symphony Orchestra and renowned Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the National Youth Orchestra of Venezuela.

Rock along with indie, pop-rock and soul musicians PJ Harvey, Regina Spektor with Ben Folds, Elvis Costello & The Imposters and Joe Jackson.

Returning favorites will include Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, The Moody Blues and the Chick Corea Elektric Band with Béla Fleck & The Flecktones.

Musicals will include Broadway’s under-the-sea spectacular, "Disney’s The Little Mermaid," and the farewell North American tour of "Mamma Mia!"

The National Symphony Orchestra’s summer residency will feature singer-songwriter Grace Potter and soundtrack favorites brought to life with "The Legend of Zelda" and "Jurassic Park" In Concert.

For a calendar of performances, click here. Additional performances at the Filene Center and all performances at Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, will be announced April 6.

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18. Wolf Trap members (donors of $75 and up) have access to pre-sales and are purchasing tickets now.

As America’s only national park for the performing arts, Wolf Trap is deeply committed to diversity in programming, access points for music lovers of all kinds and affordability. The 17-week summer season at the 7,028-seat Filene Center is made possible through a public-private partnership between the nonprofit Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and the National Park Service.

More Ticketing Information

Pricing varies by performance and seat location. See individual performance listings online for prices. Wolf Trap members have access to exclusive pre-sales and may purchase tickets in advance of the general public. Membership starts at $75. For more information, visit wolftrap.org/membership.

Beginning March 18, tickets may be purchased:

• Online at wolftrap.org
• By phone at 877.WOLFTRAP
• In-person at the Filene Center Box Office, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA

Image: Filene Center at Wolf Trap

Release: Wolf Trap Foundation