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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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Diana Ross Set to Perform at the Fox Theatre, 6/6
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 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...


Dwight Hemion, Concert & Variety TV Show Producer, Dies
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2008

Director / Producer Dwight Hemion died on Monday January 28 at his home in Rectortown, VA at age 81, due to a renal failure. Hemion is recognized for his pioneering work in televised concerts and variety specials...


Cosby to Appear on Fox Concerts
by Nicole Rosky - August 31, 2010

Fox Concerts presents BILL COSBY, welcomed by KETC/Channel 9, on October 24 at 3 pm, live at The Fox Theatre. Tickets are $25-$55, and can be purchased by visiting www.metrotix.com....


Photo Coverage: Kennedy Center Attendees Part One
by Walter McBride - December 09, 2008

Eminent artist friends and peers of this year's six honorees converged in Washington, D.C. Sunday night, December 7th to present entertaining and heartfelt tributes at THE 31ST ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras covered the gala event to bring you all the starry celebration....


Kennedy Center Honors Dec.26; Martin, Ross, Scorsese Among Recipients
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2007

The 30th Annual Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast tonight, December 26 on CBS at 9PM (Eastern). Recipients to be honored at this year's national celebration of the arts are pianist Leon Fleisher, actor and writer Steve Martin, singer Diana Ross, film director Martin Scorsese, and songwriter B...


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...


Mel Brooks on his Kennedy Center Honor: 'I am a National Treasure'
by Jessica Lewis - December 28, 2009

If there is one person who thinks his Kennedy Center honor is merited it is Mel Brooks himself. Said the funny-man in a recent interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of his recognition,'I agree 100 percent...I am a national treasure, I SHOULD be celebrated. And I hope against hope that you won't...


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

Barbra Streisand guests and talks about her impoverished childhood on CBS' 'The Early Show' today Dec. 30th -- the the network airs the Kennedy Center Honors tonight at 9pm EST....


The 31st Annual Kennedy Center Honors Preview Now Online
by Eddie Varley - December 26, 2008

Eminent artist friends and peers of this year's six honorees converged in Washington, D.C.on Dec. 7th to present entertaining and heartfelt tributes at THE 31ST ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, an entertainment special to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 30th (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Netw...


Dwight Hemion, Concert & Variety TV Show Producer, Dies
by BWW - February 01, 2008

BroadwayWorld's senior editors were stunned that an obituary for the legendary director / producer Dwight Hemion has not appeared in Variety, The Los Angeles Times or The New York Times. His accomplishments are both award-winning and legendary and it is for that reason that we are keeping this on ou...


Webber Among Kennedy Center Honors Recipients
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2006

This year's group of Kennedy Center Honor recipients includes composer Andrew Lloyd Webber...


CBS to Broadcast Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony, 12/26
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2006

CBS will broadcast the 28th Annual Kennedy Center Honors on December 26th at 9 PM ET...


King Center Presents Diana Ross, 11/19
by Molly Hagan - September 10, 2010

Diana Ross will perform at the King Center on Friday, November 19 at 8 p.m. Individual tickets will go on sale Friday, September 24 at noon. Tickets start at $49 (plus applicable handling fees). The concert is an AEG Live Production....


Jeff Lindberg’s Chicago Jazz Orchestra Begins Its 12th Annual Subscription Series 10/11
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2009

On Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 3:00 p.m., Jeff Lindberg's Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO) begins its 12th Annual Subscription Series with CJO/Gospel Choir Meets Big Band & Selections from the Duke Ellington Concert of Sacred Music, at the Second Presbyterian Church, 1936 S. Michigan in Chicago....


Mel Brooks on his Kennedy Center Honor: 'I am a National Treasure'
by Jessica Lewis - December 28, 2009

If there is one person who thinks his Kennedy Center honor is merited it is Mel Brooks himself. Said the funny-man in a recent interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of his recognition,'I agree 100 percent...I am a national treasure, I SHOULD be celebrated. And I hope against hope that you won't...


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. ...


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...


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....


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....


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...


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. ...


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 ...


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...


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 ...






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