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These programs are made possible through the generous support of
THE MAX AND VICTORIA DREYFUS FOUNDATION
and the Trustees of the National Theatre.
The National Theatre is deeply appreciative of this valued assistance.
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The series is  produced by Donn B. Murphy
and hosted by Todd Clark (pictured) with Gregory Lee and LaJuan Liles.
Schedules may be secured by sending a Self-Addressed, Stamped Envelope to "Monday Night," National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.
Recorded program information is also available at 202-783-3372.
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SEPTEMBER 25
THE SONGS OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN features sublime melodies written by Sir Charles Chaplin.  Best known for his on-screen “Little Tramp” character, Chaplin also created music throughout his 50-year career, in several musical styles. Lyric tenor MICHAEL SNYDER, accompanied by pianist ELLEN THACHER, sings this Chaplin potpourri.
 
 
 
 

OCTOBER 2
A 1930'S-1940'S CABARET will carry you back in time, with music of yesteryear performed by GARY SCHWARTZ and TERI GROSZÉ.  Featured are jazz-age torch songs, Depression-era “feel-good” songs, and everything in between, from Hoagy Carmichael to Rodgers & Hart and others.  Hum along to "Ten Cents A Dance," "My Funny Valentine" and "Bewitched"!
 
 
 
 

OCTOBER 16
MUSIC FROM THE SHINING STAR features the Rev. James Flowers, the Flowers Family Singers, and the Shining Star Church Chorale.  Enjoy uplifting Gospel songs, sung both a capella and with instrumental back-up, in the rousing old-time style.  Featured singer Lizzie Flowers is an electrifying 86-years young!
 
 
 
 

OCTOBER 30
AN EVENING OF INDIAN DANCE features DANIEL SINGH, who performs in the Bharata Natyam classical style, which is more than 2000 years old.  The elegantly ornate costumes and the hypnotic stylized movement conjure up an entrancing world of ancient temples and royal palaces, mythic kings, queens, and surprisingly unpredictable deities.
 
 
 
 
 
 

NOVEMBER 6
EIGHT IS AN OCTAVE is a synergistic fusion of visual art, dance and music.  Jazz legend Buck Hill has recorded saxaphone solo interpretations of portraits by local painter YVETTE KRAFT.  Celebrated jazz pianist PETER EDELMAN improvises additional music, and choreographer DOUGLAS YEUELL creates dance based on the canvases.
 
 
 
 

NOVEMBER 13
SONGS OF LOVE & AUTUMN  features STEVEN GELLMAN with his guitar, performing his insightful original pieces and telling homespun stories -- with acoustic backup on mandolin and accordion.  Rare honesty and haunting melodies create a soul-warming folk-rock respite from our busy, chilly world.  A powerful voice, deft humor and sensitive delivery mark his performance.
 
 
 
 
 

NOVEMBER 20
JOHN BROWN: SWORD OF THE SPIRIT is a tuneful and stirring original song cycle sung by the premier folk duo Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner of MAGPIE.  Inspired by words of the famed Abolitionist and those who knew him, this stunning program rekindles the furious passion and fiery turmoil of Brown’s ill-conceived but long remembered crusade against slavery.