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]]> Premiering at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and running through December 17, is the world premiere of a Kennedy Center original production of the 32-page illustrated children’s book authored by Katie Couric, The Brand New Kid.

Kouric is best known as the former host of the Today show on NBC, and now anchor of the CBS Evening News.

On the first day of second grade, kids at the Brookhaven School encounter a new student, Lazlo S. Gasky. But Laszlo is different.  He has an accent, he’s very blond, a bit loud and thus immediately ostracized and teased by his classmates. 

The story is based on discovering tolerance and acceptance of people that may initially be perceived as different.

The adaptation of Couric’s book was written by playwright Melanie Marnich.

Tickets
Only a few performances have tickets available at $15.00 each.

Nearest Metro subway station
Foggy Bottom/George Washington University station (23rd and I St.) – Blue and Orange lines – then a 3 block walk.

There is also a free Kennedy Center shuttle that runs every 15 minutes Monday – Friday from 9:45 a.m.- Midnight, Saturdays 10:00 a.m.- Midnight, and from Noon – Midnight on Sundays.

Parking
Available at the Kennedy Center for $15.00. 

The Brand New Kid

The Brand New Kid by Katie Couric – click on image above for more information at Amazon.com.

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