Leading Ladies at Ford’s Theatre
John Astin, best known for his role as Gomez Addams, stars in this comedy about poor actors who cross-dress to con a dying woman. Ford’s Theater will donate 50 percent of opening night ticket sales to Hurricane Katrina survivors. Tickets for the Friday night show start at $25; call (202) 347-4833 for more information.
National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center
The NSO will perform several classics, including a Beethoven concerto featuring household names Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman and Emanuel Ax, for the opening concert of its 75th anniversary season Saturday, 7 p.m. (The program will be narrated by former Secretary of State Colin Powell and his wife.) Tickets range from $47 to $83; call (800) 444-1324 for more information.
Warhol Legacy: Selections from the Andy Warhol Museum at Corcoran Gallery of Art
An exhibit of more than 150 works by popular modern artist Andy Warhol, including his famous celebrity portraits and Campbell’s soup can screenprints opens Saturday. The wide-ranging showcase also highlights some of Warhol’s lesser-known themes, doing so in a diverse array of paintings, photographs, sculptures and films. Admission is $4 with a student ID; call 202-639-1700 for more information.
