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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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Wake Up With BWW 12/3: THE CHER SHOW Opens, and More! Photo Wake Up With BWW 12/3: THE CHER SHOW Opens, and More!
by Stephi Wild - December 03, 2018

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: The Cher Show officially opens tonight, and more!...


Lin-Manuel Miranda Endorses Joe Biden for President Photo Lin-Manuel Miranda Endorses Joe Biden for President
by A.A. Cristi - July 30, 2020

In a conversation with Randi Weingarten of the American Federation of Teachers, Lin revealed that he'll be supporting the former Vice President in the upcoming election. ...


VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)' Photo VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)' From HAMILTON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 27, 2020

In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the gre...


VIDEO: Audra McDonald Performs 'Somewhere' And 'Some Other Time' to Honor Michael Til Photo VIDEO: Audra McDonald Performs 'Somewhere' And 'Some Other Time' to Honor Michael Tilson Thomas
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 16, 2019

Last night, CBS aired the 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors, which paid tribute to conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sally Field, Sesame Street, and Linda Ronstadt....


Sally Field, Linda Ronstadt, SESAME STREET, Michael Tilson Thomas and Earth, Wind & F Photo Sally Field, Linda Ronstadt, SESAME STREET, Michael Tilson Thomas and Earth, Wind & Fire Earn Kennedy Center Honors
by Julie Musbach - July 18, 2019

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced the selection of five Honorees who will receive the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements....


VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Appears in Spanish-Language Ad Supporting Joe Biden Photo VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Appears in Spanish-Language Ad Supporting Joe Biden
by Sarah Leiber - October 09, 2020

Lin-Manuel Miranda appears in a Spanish-language ad supporting Joe Biden for President....


VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Appears in Spanish-Language Ad Supporting Joe Biden Photo VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Appears in Spanish-Language Ad Supporting Joe Biden
by Sarah Leiber - October 09, 2020

Lin-Manuel Miranda appears in a Spanish-language ad supporting Joe Biden for President....


Classical Pianist and Conductor Leon Fleisher Dies at 92 Photo Classical Pianist and Conductor Leon Fleisher Dies at 92
by Stephi Wild - August 04, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Leon Fleisher, classical pianist and conductor, has died at age 92....


Stephen Sondheim Lyrics Will Be Published in New Pocket Edition Photo Stephen Sondheim Lyrics Will Be Published in New Pocket Edition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 17, 2019

A new pocket-sized hardback selection of Stephen Sondheim lyrics will be published by Alfred A. Knopf. Knopf previously published Sondheim's two-volume complete lyric collection, released in 2010 and 2012....


Wake Up With BWW 11/15: THE PROM Opens, and More! Photo Wake Up With BWW 11/15: THE PROM Opens, and More!
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2018

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: The Prom officially opens on Broadway tonight, and more!...


Flashback Video: Maura Tierney Honors Sally Field at the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors Photo Flashback Video: Maura Tierney Honors Sally Field at the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2020

Actress Maura Tierney (ER, NewsRadio) honors Sally Field at the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors in this flashback video!...


Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker Set to Host THE 45TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS Photo Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker Set to Host THE 45TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 05, 2020

The Country Music Association has revealed that Country Music superstars and previous CMA Awards winners Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will host a?oeThe 54th Annual CMA Awardsa?? live from Nashville on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC....


Glenn Weiss Will Return to Direct the 92nd Oscars Photo Glenn Weiss Will Return to Direct the 92nd Oscars
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 07, 2020

Show producers Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain announced today that veteran Oscars® director Glenn Weiss will return to direct the 92nd Oscars. “The Oscars” will air live Sunday, Feb. 9, on ABC....


Broadway Will Dim its Lights For Jerry Herman on January 7 Photo Broadway Will Dim its Lights For Jerry Herman on January 7
by Stephi Wild - December 28, 2019

Yesterday, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report the loss of composer and lyricist Jerry Herman, who passed away on December 26, 2019 at age 88. To commemorate his life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Tuesday, January 7t...


Gloria Estefan Will Host Kennedy Center Honors Photo Gloria Estefan Will Host Kennedy Center Honors
by Julie Musbach - November 26, 2018

Multi-Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actress Gloria Estefan will host the 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors, on Sunday, December 2, 2018. The Honors Gala will be recorded for broadcast on the CBS Television Network for the 41st year as a two-hour primetime special on Wednesday, December ...


VIDEO: HAMILTON Creators Discuss Receiving Kennedy Center Honors, Reflect on the Show Photo VIDEO: HAMILTON Creators Discuss Receiving Kennedy Center Honors, Reflect on the Show's Success, and More
by Stephi Wild - December 28, 2018

The creators of Hamilton were recently honored for their contributions to American culture at the Kennedy Center Honors. Shortly after, director Thomas Kail, choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler, music director Alex Lacamoire, and writer-lyricist-actor Lin-Manuel Miranda sat down for an extended interv...


Diana Ross to play North Charleston PAC Photo Diana Ross to play North Charleston PAC
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 18, 2019

AEG Presents Diana Ross at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on March 3. Reserved seat tickets go on sale this Friday, November 22 at 10 AM. Tickets available online at Ticketmaster.com and the North Charleston Coliseum Advance Ticket Office....


Barry Jenkins To Direct Alvin Ailey Film Photo Barry Jenkins To Direct Alvin Ailey Film
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 03, 2019

Barry Jenkins is set to direct a film based on the life of Alvin Ailey, one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th Century, according to Deadline....


Exclusive: HAMILTON in Los Angeles Cancels Performances Photo Exclusive: HAMILTON in Los Angeles Cancels Performances
by Alan Henry - March 12, 2020

BroadwayWorld has learned that performances of HAMILTON have been suspended in Los Angeles. ...


Diana Ross to Play Belk Theater in February 2020 Photo Diana Ross to Play Belk Theater in February 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 20, 2019

Blumenthal Performing Arts is proud to present Diana Ross on Feb. 29, 2020 at Belk Theater. Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. and will be available at BlumenthalArts.org, by phone at 704-372-1000 and at the Belk Theater Box Office (130 N. Tryon St.)....


Video Flashback: A Look Back on the Life and Career of Jerry Herman Photo Video Flashback: A Look Back on the Life and Career of Jerry Herman
by Stephi Wild - December 27, 2019

This morning, BroadwayWorld was deeply saddened to report that legendary Tony Award winning composer and lyricist Jerry Herman has passed away. Take a look back on his life with a roundup of flashback videos, from past Tony Awards, clips from his shows, interviews, and much more!...


Bernadette Peters Joins Cast of CW Series KATY KEENE Photo Bernadette Peters Joins Cast of CW Series KATY KEENE
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 03, 2019

Bernadette Peters has joined the cast of the upcoming CW series Katy Keene, according to Deadline. The Riverdale spin-off series stars Lucy Hale as the titular character....


Lin-Manuel & Luis Miranda Guest on THE TONIGHT SHOW Next Week Photo Lin-Manuel & Luis Miranda Guest on THE TONIGHT SHOW Next Week
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 30, 2020

Lin-Manuel Miranda and his father Luis will stop by 'The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon' on Tuesday, October 6th. ...


VIDEO: Audra McDonald Performs 'Somewhere' And 'Some Other Time' to Honor Michael Til Photo VIDEO: Audra McDonald Performs 'Somewhere' And 'Some Other Time' to Honor Michael Tilson Thomas
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 16, 2019

Last night, CBS aired the 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors, which paid tribute to conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sally Field, Sesame Street, and Linda Ronstadt....


VIDEO: Original Schuyler Sisters Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and Ph Photo VIDEO: Original Schuyler Sisters Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and Phillipa Soo Honor HAMILTON at The Kennedy Center Honors
by Alan Henry - December 26, 2018

Watch in the video below as the original Schuyler Sisters from Hamilton-Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Phillipa Soo perform live for the Hamilton Co-Creators at the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors. ...






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