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Since opening in 1971, the Kennedy Center has continued its efforts to fulfill his vision-presenting the greatest performers and performances from across America and around the world, nurturing new works and young artists, and serving the nation as a leader in arts education.

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STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/22/16- Stephen Sondheim & Andrew Lloyd Webber!
by Nicole Rosky - March 22, 2016

Sondheim is the winner of an Academy Award, eight Tony Awards, including the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, multiple Grammy Awards, a Pulitzer Prize and the Laurence Olivier Award. Described by Frank Rich of the New York Times as 'the greatest, and perhaps best-known art...


VIDEO: Cast of BEAUTIFUL, Sara Bareilles, Aretha Franklin & More Pay Tribute to Kennedy Center Honoree Carole King
by Caryn Robbins - December 30, 2015

A highlight of the evening was a tribute to legendary singer/songwriter Carole King featuring Sara Bareilles, the cast of BEAUTIFUL and Aretha Franklin....


STAGE TUBE: Gina Rodriguez Brings Rita Moreno to Tears with Kennedy Center Honors Tribute
by Stage Tube - December 29, 2015

Earlier this month, in a star-studded celebration on the Kennedy Center Opera House stage, Seiji Ozawa, Tony Award winner Rita Moreno (WEST SIDE STORY), Carole King, George Lucas, and Tony Award winner Cicely Tyson (THE GIN GAME, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL) were saluted by great performers from Hollywood...


'Tis the Season for CBS'S Holiday Programming!
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2016

CBS continues its tradition as a holiday destination with merry holiday programming that kicks off with THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ON CBS, followed by beloved animated classics and festive specials....


VIDEO: CeCe Winans Performs 'Blessed Assurance' in Tribute to Kennedy Center Honoree Cicely Tyson
by Caryn Robbins - December 30, 2015

A highlight of the evening was a tribute to legendary actress and Tony Award winner Cicely Tyson which featured Viola Davis, Kerry Washington and Tyler Perry....


WAKE UP with BWW 12/29/2015 - Kennedy Center Honors and More!
by Jessica Khan - December 29, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: This year's Kennedy Center Honors, celebrating Carole King, Rita Moreno, Cicely Tyson and more, airs tonight on CBS!...


Diana Ross to Sing at Fox Cities P.A.C. This Summer
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2017

Frank Productions and the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center have announced Diana Ross will perform at the Fox Cities P.A.C. Wednesday, July 12 at 8 p.m....


VIDEO: Kevin Spacey Salutes Al Pacino With Impressive Impression on KENNEDY CENTER HONORS
by Caryn Robbins - December 28, 2016

During the 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors which aired last night on CBS, actor Kevin Spacey gave a humorous 3-step lesson on how to do a perfect impression of honoree Al Pacino....


VIDEO: Rita Moreno On Being Hollywood's 'House Ethnic' and Being Sexy With A Muppet
by Michael Dale - December 15, 2015

The recent Kennedy Center Honoree talks about her nearly 70 years in show business....


VIDEO: Kevin Spacey Salutes Al Pacino With Impressive Impression on KENNEDY CENTER HONORS
by Caryn Robbins - December 28, 2016

During the 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors which aired last night on CBS, actor Kevin Spacey gave a humorous 3-step lesson on how to do a perfect impression of honoree Al Pacino....


The Kennedy Center's JFK Centennial Celebration to Feature Brian Dennehy, Christopher Jackson, Taylor Mac, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE and More
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2017

With its JFK Centennial Celebration, The Kennedy Center honors exactly 100 years since the birth of its namesake with a special afternoon of readings, performances, and rare video footage featuring a star-studded roster of talent from theworlds of music, theater, dance, and TV/film on Monday, May 29...


CBS to Broadcast KENNEDY CENTER HONORS Through 2024
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2016

CBS and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced today a new agreement that will keep the annual KENNEDY CENTER HONORS broadcast on CBS through 2025....


Pulitzer Prize Winning Playwright, Edward Albee, Passes Away at 88
by A.A. Cristi - September 16, 2016

It was reported this afternoon, that Pulitzer Prize- winning playwright, Edward Albee, has passed away at the age of 88.  The revered playwright died in his sleep at his home in Montauk, LI....


Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 12/5-12/6/2015
by - December 06, 2015

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, December 6, 2015 - Sunday, December 6, 2015. ...


VIDEO: Cast of BEAUTIFUL, Sara Bareilles, Aretha Franklin & More Pay Tribute to Kennedy Center Honoree Carole King
by Caryn Robbins - December 30, 2015

A highlight of the evening was a tribute to legendary singer/songwriter Carole King featuring Sara Bareilles, the cast of BEAUTIFUL and Aretha Franklin....


Tony Winner Bill T. Jones to Speak at New Jersey City University
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016

New Jersey City University (NJCU) presents an evening with Tony Award-winning choreographer Bill T. Jones as he reflects on his illustrious life in the arts....


Stephen Colbert to Return as Host of 39th KENNEDY CENTER HONORS
by Caryn Robbins - November 21, 2016

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced Stephen Colbert will return to host the 39th KENNEDY CENTER HONORS on Sunday, December 27, 2016....


Laura Osnes Reveals Dream Role - Marian in THE MUSIC MAN!
by Nicole Rosky - August 08, 2016

She's already taken on such iconic roles as Sandy, Cinderella, and Nellie, but Laura Osnes has another classic role in mind for the future. During a recording of the Theater People Podcast this weekend, the two-time Tony nominee revealed her dream role - 'Marian the Librarian' in THE MUSIC MAN....


White Cherry Will Be Long-Term Producer of Annual Kennedy Center Honors
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2016

Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein and President Deborah F. Rutter announced today that Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss of White Cherry Entertainment have entered into a long-term agreement to continue producing the annual Kennedy Center Honors....


Diana Ross to Bring 'IN THE NAME OF LOVE TOUR' to SHN Orpheum Theatre, 7/12
by Tyler Peterson - March 14, 2016

Northern California based Concert Promoter Rick Bartalini Presents the one and only Diana Ross, performing at San Francisco's SHN Orpheum Theatre on July 12, 2016 at 8pm....


The Kennedy Center and CBS Announce New Broadcast Agreement
by Ashlee Latimer - December 04, 2016

CBS and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced today a new agreement that will keep the annual Kennedy Center Honors broadcast on CBS through 2025. The new deal further extends one of the longest broadcast partnerships in television history.The special has been broadcast on CBS...


VIDEO: First Look - PBS Documentary LORETTA LYNN: STILL A MOUNTAIN GIRL
by Caryn Robbins - January 29, 2016

Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl, premiering Friday, March 4 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) during Women's History Month as part of the 30th anniversary season of THIRTEEN's American Masters series....


The Kennedy Center and CBS Announce New Broadcast Agreement
by Ashlee Latimer - December 04, 2016

CBS and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced today a new agreement that will keep the annual Kennedy Center Honors broadcast on CBS through 2025. The new deal further extends one of the longest broadcast partnerships in television history.The special has been broadcast on CBS...


STAGE TUBE: Barbra Streisand Sings 'Pure Imagination' with Seth MacFarlane
by Ashlee Latimer - August 13, 2016

Barbara Streisand, one of the most beloved stars of stage and screen in history, teams up with comedic actor Seth MacFarlane in this unlikely duo for a beautiful rendition of 'Pure Imagination,' from the 1972 film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Check out a sneak peek of the process below, a...


Al Pacino, James Taylor Among 2016 KENNEDY CENTER Honorees
by Caryn Robbins - June 23, 2016

The Kennedy Center Honors announced today that its honorees for 2016 will be Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, rock band the Eagles, screen and stage actor Al Pacino, gospel and blues singer Mavis Staples and musician James Taylor....






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