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The American Pops Orchestra, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, strives to build community through the preservation, promotion and reimagination of American popular music. Through live and virtual performances, educational initiatives and collaborations APO makes the highest quality art accessible to the broadest audiences.

10/14/2026

Together, Suzanne and Brandon have captured millions of views online, performed on the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage, and won over audiences worldwide with their incredible harmonies. Now, they're bringing their talents to The Atlas Performing Arts Center for one special night celebrating the extraordinary music and legacy of the one and only Dolly Parton!

Suzanne Cox, of the Grammy Award-winning Cox Family, appeared in the beloved film O Brother, Where Art Thou? and contributed to its iconic, Grammy-winning soundtrack. Now, she’s joining forces with her son, Nashville singer-songwriter Brandon Ratcliff, to bring their extraordinary talents to Washington, D.C.!

Join APO on October 24 at The Atlas Performing Arts Center for I Will Always Love You: A Tribute to Dolly Parton, a one-night-only celebration of the songs and stories of one of country music’s most beloved icons!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now and seating is limited! Don't miss your chance to experience this special evening! Tickets available at the link: https://ow.ly/eSTk50ZXLtZ

10/11/2026

From sharing the stage with country superstar Zach Bryan to releasing her first full-length album as a bandleader, rising singer-songwriter Sarah Gross is making waves in the worlds of indie folk and country music. With her heartfelt storytelling and captivating voice, Sarah is the perfect artist to help us celebrate Dolly Parton!

Now, Sarah is coming to Washington, D.C. for I Will Always Love You: A Tribute to Dolly Parton!

The evening will also benefit APO’s free national children’s programming, honoring Dolly’s extraordinary commitment to young people by helping ensure children across the country can experience the joy and power of the arts at no cost.

Join Sarah and an incredible lineup of artists for one special night celebrating the songs, stories, wit, and heart of Dolly Parton.

🎟️ On Sale Now at this link - https://atlasarts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/instances/a0FRk0000080DiDMAU

📍 Atlas Performing Arts Center | October 24

Seats are limited. Get your tickets before they’re gone!

10/08/2026

From the original Broadway cast of Newsies and Tuck Everlasting to the smash-hit Titanique, Andrew Keenan-Bolger has become a Broadway favorite. Now, the two-time Drama League Award nominee is coming to Washington, D.C. for I Will Always Love You: A Tribute to Dolly Parton!

Join Andrew and an incredible lineup of artists for one special night celebrating the songs, stories, wit, and heart of Dolly Parton.

The evening will also benefit APO’s free national children’s programming, honoring Dolly’s extraordinary commitment to young people by helping ensure children across the country can experience the joy and power of the arts at no cost.

🎟️ On Sale Now - https://atlasarts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/instances/a0FRk0000080DiDMAU
📍 Atlas Performing Arts Center - October 24

Seats are limited. Get your tickets before they’re gone!

Calling all Teachers, Administrators and Parents!Join us this Wednesday, September 30th for "An Old Lady Who Swallowed A...
09/29/2026

Calling all Teachers, Administrators and Parents!

Join us this Wednesday, September 30th for "An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly", livestreamed from The Atlas Performing Arts Center 🎶

Enjoy wildly hilarious performances from Hilary Morrow, Audri Bartholomew, Mandy McGovern, and members of APO. We'll be giving 2 Livestream performances, so please join us for the one that best fits your schedule.

Show 1. 10:30 EST
Show 2. 12:00pm EST

To watch live, just head to our YouTube channel (link in our bio). If you can't watch us live, that's ok! We'll have the video saved on our YouTube, so you can watch whenever it best fits your schedule.

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09/28/2026

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09/28/2026

Auditions are open now for the 10th Annual NextGen National Vocal Competition! Don't miss your chance to compete for an all-expenses-paid trip to NYC, one-on-one coaching with Broadway artists, future paid performances with The American Pops Orchestra, and more!

Here's a clip of this past year's second place winner, Jordan Bailkin, performing "My Man" live at Lincoln Center.

Auditions close this Friday! Click the link in our bio to learn more and submit your audition today

Join The American Pops Orchestra at The Atlas Performing Arts Center for an intimate evening celebrating the extraordina...
09/25/2026

Join The American Pops Orchestra at The Atlas Performing Arts Center for an intimate evening celebrating the extraordinary music and legacy of Dolly Parton!

I Will Always Love You: A Tribute to Dolly Parton brings together Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Broadway’s Newsies, Tuck Everlasting), Brandon Ratcliff and Suzanne Cox (Grammy winners, Grand Ole Opry), Sarah Gross (Zach Bryan, Jimmy Fallon), and Hilary Morrow (Birdland Jazz, Second City) for a night filled with Dolly’s biggest hits, beloved favorites, and a few lesser-known gems.

Even more meaningfully, proceeds from this concert will support APO’s free national children’s programming, honoring Dolly’s own lifelong commitment to young people through her Imagination Library, which has provided hundreds of millions of free books to children around the world.

From “Jolene” to “9 to 5”, “Coat of Many Colors” to “Islands in the Stream", come celebrate the songs, stories, and unmistakable spirit of Dolly Parton with us at The Atlas Performing Arts Center.

🗓️ Saturday, October 24th
📍 The Atlas Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Tickets on sale soon. Stay tuned!

09/24/2026

Our 10th Annual NextGen National Vocal Competition is coming up! With just a short video, any vocalist currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in the United States can compete for the chance to receive professional performance experience, one-on-one coaching with Broadway artists, a trip to New York, and more. And the best part? No part of this process is at any expense to the applicant.

Here's last year's Chip Hand Prize Winner and recent Berklee graduate Mikey Mousaw's journey from online audition to final performance at Lincoln Center in 30 seconds.

Auditions are open until October 2. Click the link in our bio to learn more and submit yours today!

09/18/2026

Our 10th Annual NextGen Competition is officially underway! If you are an undergraduate vocalist, you do not want to miss this all-expenses covered opportunity to share your talent with the world, gain professional performance experience, and compete for cash prizes!

From his online audition to his final performance at Lincoln Center, here's a look at AJ Saafi's NextGen journey last year.

Submissions are open until October 2nd. Click the link in our bio to learn more and submit your audition today!

09/17/2026

Auditions are open for the 10th Annual NextGen National Vocal Competition! If you are a current college student, this is your chance to compete for an all-expenses-paid trip to NYC, one-on-one coaching with Broadway artists, future paid performances with The American Pops Orchestra, and more!

Here's a clip of Chip Hand Prize winner Mikey Mousaw performing "Love, I Hear" live at Lincoln Center for this past year's finals.

Auditions are open until October 2. Click the link in our bio to learn more and submit your audition today!

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