Wolf Trap Announces 45-Show Lineup for The Barns' 35th Anniversary

The Barns at Wolf Trap is celebrating its 35th birthday this coming year, and although there’s still a month left in summer, Wolf Trap is already working on a star-studded 2015-16 season in The Barn.

“The Barns’ 35th anniversary season offers an incredible diversity of acts and artists,” Arvind Manocha, president and CEO of Wolf Trap Foundation, said in a news release this week. “Wolf Trap fans get to unwind and enjoy the completely unique experience of hearing incredible talents up-close-and-personal in a historic space.”

The Barns, a 382-seat venue originally formed from two 18th-century barns, opened in 1981 and became known for its acoustics and beautiful architecture.

Wolf Trap has already booked 45 shows for the coming season, which include the following artists and much more:

• Heart’s lead singer opens the season on Oct. 12 and 13 with her solo show, The Ann Wilson Thing

• Country rockers Old Dominion return to their home state for their debut performance in The Barns

• Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds bring their soul-funk sound to Wolf Trap in a debut performance

• Award-winning folk-star Suzanne Vega and singer-songwriter-composer Duncan Sheik come together for a night of popular hits plus new music created for Vega’s Off-Broadway debut

• Grammy-winning legends and 2015 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees The Oak Ridge Boys perform hits spanning more than 40 albums

• Chicago’s legendary improv troupe The Second City returns for three laughter-filled performances

Wolf Trap also announced that this year, for the first time, additional shows will be announced every two weeks on Wolf Trap’s website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels, and through email newsletter. Announcements will be made on alternating Tuesdays beginning Aug. 25.

For a full lineup of shows in The Barns in 2015-16, click here.

Wolf Trap members (donors of $75 or more) are invited to purchase their tickets for announced performances beginning today, Tuesday, Aug. 4, in advance of public sales. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, Aug. 7.

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