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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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Kennedy Center Announces 2005 Honors
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2005

Tony Bennett, Suzanne Farrell, Julie Harris, Robert Redford and Tina Turner are honored for their lifetime contribution to the arts. ...


Barbra Streisand Guests on CBS EARLY SHOW 12/30
by Eddie Varley - December 23, 2008

Barbra Streisand guests and talks about her impoverished childhood on CBS' 'The Early Show' on Dec. 30th -- the same day the network airs the Kennedy Center Honors....


Tickets to Diana Ross Engagement at PlayhouseSquare Theatre Go On Sale 3/26
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2010

The one-and-only Diana Ross will be making summer nights red hot with her 'MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY' tour. The legendary icon will perform her greatest hits in a multi-city spectacular live show. Ms. Ross will be pulling out all the stops with breathtaking costumes and stage designs, along with a l...


Edward Albee to Teach at Princeton University in Fall 2007
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2006

Playwright Edward Albee is now set to teach at Princeton University for several months beginning in the Fall of 2007 as part of the Princeton University / McCarter Theatre Playwriting Fellowship program....


The Joyce Theater Honors George Stevens Jr. At Annual Spring Gala At ESPACE 4/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 16, 2009

The Joyce Theater Foundation will honor award-winning writer, director, producer and founder of the American Film Institute, George Stevens Jr. at its annual Spring Gala on Monday, April 27 at ESPACE (635 West 42nd Street)....


Jerry Herman, Bill T. Jones, Oprah, McCartney & Haggard Named Kennedy Center Honorees
by Robert Diamond - September 07, 2010

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the selection of the individuals who will receive the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors. Recipients to be honored at the 33rd annual national celebration of the arts are: singer and songwriter Merle Haggard; composer and lyricist Jerry Herman; da...


Tickets to Diana Ross Engagement at PlayhouseSquare Theatre On Sale 3/26
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2010

The one-and-only Diana Ross will be making summer nights red hot with her 'MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY' tour. The legendary icon will perform her greatest hits in a multi-city spectacular live show. Ms. Ross will be pulling out all the stops with breathtaking costumes and stage designs, along with a l...


Ebersole Appears at Kennedy Center Honors; Moore Steps In
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2006

The producers of the new hit Broadway musical Grey Gardens- East of Doheny, Staunch Entertainment, Randall L. Wreghitt/Mort Swinsky, Michael Alden and Edwin M. Schloss, in association with Playwrights Horizons - have announced that the musical's acclaimed leading lady, Tony Award-winner Christine Eb...


Kennedy Center Honors Broadcast on CBS, December 27
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2005

The Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast tonight, December 27th, on CBS at 9 PM...


Carol Burnett to Play 'Mama Sylvester' on GLEE!
by Jessica Lewis - August 04, 2010

Entertainment Weekly has revealed that comedic legend Carol Burnett will be appearing on GLEE next season as Sue Sylvester's mom. As referenced by Sue Sylvester (played by Jane Lynch) on an episode in season 1, 'Mama Sylvester' is former Nazi-hunter. Burnett's episode will air in October or Novembe...


The 31st Annual Kennedy Center Honors Airs Tonight 12/30
by Eddie Varley - December 30, 2008

THE 31ST ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, will be broadcast tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 30th (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, with Caroline Kennedy as host for the sixth consecutive year. ...


STAGE TUBE: The Kennedy Center Honors - Tribute to Mel Brooks
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 14, 2009

Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck, Grace Bumbry, Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen were the honorees for this year's Kennedy Center Honors and eminent artist friends and peers of this year's five honorees converged in Washington, D.C. last night (Dec. 6) to present entertaining and heartfelt tributes at T...


Westside Center for Independent Living Raises $12,000 At Their Literary Tea and Membership Party with Guest Author and Speaker, Carl Reiner
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 16, 2009

Aliza Barzilay, Executive Director of the 38-year-old Westside Center for Independent Living (WCIL), said the organization's Associates raised $12,000 at a recent Literary Tea and Membership Party with Guest Author and Speaker, the legendary Actor, Film Director, Producer, Writer and Comedian, CARL ...


Daltrey, Freeman, Jones, Streisand, Tharp, and Townshend to Receive Kennedy Center Honors
by Faetra Petillo - September 09, 2008

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the selection of the individuals who will receive the Kennedy Center Honors of 2008. Recipients to be honored at the 31st annual national celebration of the arts are: actor Morgan Freeman, singer George Jones, actress and singer Barbra St...


Brooks, Brubeck, Bumbry, De Niro And Springsteen Set For 2009 Kennedy Center Honors 12/6
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2009

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced the selection of the individuals who will receive the Kennedy Center Honors of 2009. Recipients to be honored at the 32nd annual national celebration of the arts are: writer, composer, actor, director, and producer Mel Brooks; pianis...


Theatrical Greats Laud Kennedy Center Honorees in Variety
by Eddie Varley - December 05, 2008

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts selected the individuals who will receive the Kennedy Center Honors of 2008. Recipients to be honored at the 31st annual national celebration of the arts are: actor Morgan Freeman, singer George Jones, actress and singer Barbra Streisand, choreogra...


Obama Appointments George Stevens Jr., Margo Lion, Mary Schmidt Campbell to Arts and Humanities Committee
by Jessica Lewis - September 17, 2009

President Obama announced today that veteran film and television producer and playwright George Stevens, Jr. and Broadway Producer Margo Lion will serve as Co-chairs to the Committee of the Humanities and the Arts. Mary Schmidt Campbell, Dean at Tisch School of the Arts, will serve as Vice-Chair. ...


Streisand Releases Statement on Kenendy Center Honors...and George W. Bush
by Robert Diamond - December 12, 2008

Recipient (and noted liberal activist) Barbra Streisand released the following statement on her web site about receiving the award from President George W. Bush....


Diana Ross Set to Perform at the Fox Theatre, 6/6
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2010

The one and only Diana Ross will be making summer nights red hot with her 'MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY' tour. The legendary icon will perform her greatest hits in this spectacular live show at the Fabulous Fox Theatre Sunday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Ross will be pulling out all the stops with breathta...


GUYS & DOLLS' Nick Adams Featured in HX Magazine
by Eddie Varley - January 19, 2009

Broadway's Nick Adams is featured on both the cover and inside the latest HX magazine available at various outlets now, in the issue Adams discusses his ever growing career and his personal workout regime. He also reveals a bit about rehearsals for the upcoming Broadway musical Guy & Dolls in which ...


Former Tony Awards Producer Mischer to Produce Emmys, Again
by Nicole Rosky - March 15, 2010

As reported by Variety, Don Mischer will be returning to produce the 2010 Emmy Awards for the tenth time. Set for August 29, 2010, the telecast will be featured on NBC. Mischer has also produced the Tony Awards as well as many other prestigious television events. ...


Joyce Theater Foundation Honors Writer/AFI Founder George Stevens Jr. 4/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 21, 2009

The Joyce Theater Foundation will honor award-winning writer, director, producer and founder of the American Film Institute, George Stevens Jr. at its annual Spring Gala on Monday, April 27 at ESPACE (635 West 42nd Street). ...


Carol Burnett to Play 'Mama Sylvester' on GLEE!
by Jessica Lewis - August 04, 2010

Entertainment Weekly has revealed that comedic legend Carol Burnett will be appearing on GLEE next season as Sue Sylvester's mom. As referenced by Sue Sylvester (played by Jane Lynch) on an episode in season 1, 'Mama Sylvester' is former Nazi-hunter. Burnett's episode will air in October or Novembe...


Kennedy Center Honors Broadcast on CBS, December 27
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2005

The 2005 Kennedy Center Honors, which will be held on December 4th, will be broadcast on CBS on December 27th...


Menzel, Latifah and Knowles Pay Tribute to Streisand at Kennedy Center Honors
by Eddie Varley - December 08, 2008

The Huffington Post reports that Barbra Streisand got an awkward kiss on the cheek from the president, and yes, she gave him a smooch back, Streisand, a vocal critic of President George W. Bush, was a guest Sunday at the White House just before one of Washington's few A-list events: the Kennedy Cent...






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