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Side ShowSide Show
 
[Broadway, 2014]
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FolliesFollies
 
[Broadway, 2011]
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Master ClassMaster Class
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Presenter
RagtimeRagtime
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
The Music Man
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Producer
Wrong Mountain
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Producer
Footloose
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Associate Producer
Golden Child
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Producer
Titanic
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Producer
The King and I
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Producer
A Midsummer Night's Dream
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Producer
The Kentucky Cycle
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Producer
The Who's Tommy
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Associate Producer
Guys and Dolls
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Producer
A Few Good Men
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Producer
Largely New York
 
[Broadway, 1989]
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Ah, Wilderness!
 
[Broadway, 1988]
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Long Day's Journey Into Night
 
[Broadway, 1988]
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Mail
 
[Broadway, 1988]
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Breaking the Code
 
[Broadway, 1987]
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Sherlock's Last Case
 
[Broadway, 1987]
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Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[Broadway, 1987]
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Raggedy Ann
 
[Broadway, 1986]
Producer
Lillian
 
[Broadway, 1986]
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Take Me Along
 
[Broadway, 1985]
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Quilters
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Producer
End of the World
 
[Broadway, 1984]
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The Golden Age
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Producer
Noises Off
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
Dance a Little Closer
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
Show Boat
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
On Your Toes
 
[Broadway, 1983]
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Angels Fall
 
[Broadway, 1983]
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Monday After the Miracle
 
[Broadway, 1982]
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Ghosts
 
[Broadway, 1982]
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Medea
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Producer
Little Johnny Jones
 
[Broadway, 1982]
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Oh, Brother!
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Producer
Mixed Couples
 
[Broadway, 1980]
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Charlie and Algernon
 
[Broadway, 1980]
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42nd Street
 
[Broadway, 1980]
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West Side Story
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Producer
Watch on the Rhine
 
[Broadway, 1980]
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Night and Day
 
[Broadway, 1979]
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Wings
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Producer
First Monday in October
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Producer
Players
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Producer
Timbuktu!
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Producer
Do You Turn Somersaults?
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Producer
A Touch of the Poet
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Producer
The Merchant
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Producer
Annie
 
[Broadway, 1977]
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Caesar and Cleopatra
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Producer
Dirty Linen & New-Found-Land
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Producer
Fiddler on the Roof
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Producer
Legend
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Producer
Home Sweet Homer
 
[Broadway, 1976]
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The Misanthrope
 
[Broadway, 1975]
Producer
Sherlock Holmes
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Producer
Absurd Person Singular
 
[Broadway, 1974]
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Jumpers
 
[Broadway, 1974]
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Out Cry
 
[Broadway, 1973]
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The Jockey Club Stakes
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Producer
The Country Girl
 
[Broadway, 1972]
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Musical

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Follies

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Musical

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Follies

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Revival of a Musical

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Ragtime

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Revival of a Musical

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Music Man


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Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Musical

The John F. Kennedy Center, Titanic


winner
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Revival of a Musical

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The King and I

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Revival of a Play

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, A Midsummer Night's Dream

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Play

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Kentucky Cycle


winner
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Revival

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Guys and Dolls

Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Musical

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Quilters

Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Revival

The John F. Kennedy Center, West Side Story

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Martha Graham Dance Center To Establish New Home In Midtown Manhattan Photo
Martha Graham Dance Center To Establish New Home In Midtown Manhattan
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

]The Martha Graham Dance Center has announced that it will relocate the dance organization's headquarters to 1501 Broadway in January 2026, securing a new and expanded home in Times Square for the renowned Martha Graham Dance Company as it celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Trump Administration Ousts 18 Kennedy Center Board Members and Chairman Photo
Trump Administration Ousts 18 Kennedy Center Board Members and Chairman
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 10, 2025

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, after dismissing multiple members of the Kennedy Center board. The move became official this afternoon as the names of 18 board members and the board chairman have been removed from the center’s official website.  
Trump Admits to Never Seeing a Show at the Kennedy Center- 'Some of the Shows Were Te Photo
Trump Admits to Never Seeing a Show at the Kennedy Center- 'Some of the Shows Were Terrible. It's a Disgrace'
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 10, 2025

After dismissing multiple members of the Kennedy Center board, Trump announced that he would name himself the new chairman of the board. Since then, he discussed the matter at a press conference on Air Force One on Sunday.  
Alex Joseph Grayson Will Take Over as 'Dallas' in THE OUTSIDERS Photo
Alex Joseph Grayson Will Take Over as 'Dallas' in THE OUTSIDERS
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 10, 2025

Alex Joseph Grayson (Parade, Into the Woods) will begin performances as “Dallas Winston” on Friday, February 28th at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Joshua Boone played his final performance in the role on Sunday, January 26th.
Gold Coast Jazz Will Welcome The Ashley Pezzotti Quartet Photo
Gold Coast Jazz Will Welcome The Ashley Pezzotti Quartet
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2025

Ashley Pezzotti will be performing at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, February 12, at 7:45 pm, with sidemen Matt Wigler on piano; Jamie Ousley on bass and Lucas Aposteleres on drums. 
Trump Dismisses Members of Kennedy Center Board and Reveals Plan to Make Himself Chai Photo
Trump Dismisses Members of Kennedy Center Board and Reveals Plan to Make Himself Chairman
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 7, 2025

The President just announced plans to dismiss multiple members of the Kennedy Center board. According to the Atlantic, they include Democrats Mike Donilon, Karine Jean-Pierre, and Chris Korge. He also writes that he will appoint himself chairman of the board. 
Embraced Body Reveals HOW WE MOVE Program Participants Photo
Embraced Body Reveals HOW WE MOVE Program Participants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

Embraced Body, the Disability Justice and inclusive arts organization founded by artist and Disability Justice consultant India Harville in 2016, has revealed participants for its new How We Move program. Learn more!
The Broadway League Reveals Additional Round of Broadway League Leadership Awards Photo
The Broadway League Reveals Additional Round of Broadway League Leadership Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

The Broadway League has revealed three new recipients of The Broadway League Leadership Awards. Learn more about the recipients and about the second round of awards.
Martha Graham Dance Company to Present GRAHAMDECONSTRUCTED: Deaths And Entrances Photo
Martha Graham Dance Company to Present GRAHAMDECONSTRUCTED: Deaths And Entrances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

The Martha Graham Dance Company's Studio Series will continue with GrahamDeconstructed featuring a rehearsal run-through of Martha Graham's 1943 work Deaths and Entrances. Learn how to attend.
Deborah F. Rutter to Step Down as Kennedy Center President at Year’s End Photo
Deborah F. Rutter to Step Down as Kennedy Center President at Year’s End
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025

Deborah F. Rutter will leave her role as president of the Kennedy Center at the end of the year after a decade of leadership marked by expansion, innovation, and pandemic recovery.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater To Celebrate Black Artistry And Heritage In Seven Photo
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater To Celebrate Black Artistry And Heritage In Seven Cities During Black History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

The nation's premier modern dance company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will embark on a coast-to-coast 2025 United States tour in late January, bringing the Company's unparalleled celebration of Black artistry and heritage to seven cities during Black History Month.
CAMPFIRE & DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL! Are Coming to ZACH Thea Photo
CAMPFIRE & DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL! Are Coming to ZACH Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025

ZACH Theatre has revealed the cast and creatives for two ZACH Family Series productions this winter. CAMPFIRE & DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL! are being presented. Learn more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 20, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 20, 2025
by - Jan 20, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Kevin Del Aguila, Isabelle McCalla, Javier Muñoz & More Join SCHMIGADOON World Premi Photo
Kevin Del Aguila, Isabelle McCalla, Javier Muñoz & More Join SCHMIGADOON World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has revealed the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere Broadway Center Stage production of Schmigadoon! based on the Emmy Award–winning Apple Original series. Learn more!
Conan O’Brien to Receive the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Photo
Conan O’Brien to Receive the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2025

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Conan O’Brien on March 23, 2025, in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.
CHICAGO Comes to NJPAC Photo
CHICAGO Comes to NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago announced that they will be performing at Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Legendary Band Chicago Comes To NJPAC This July Photo
Legendary Band Chicago Comes To NJPAC This July
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

Multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago have announced that they will be performing in Newark at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 8:00 P.M. 
Legendary Band Chicago Announces Tour Date At Fox Cities P.A.C. Photo
Legendary Band Chicago Announces Tour Date At Fox Cities P.A.C.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago will perform on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Classic Rock Icons CHICAGO Announced At Miller Auditorium Photo
Classic Rock Icons CHICAGO Announced At Miller Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

Multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago will be performing in Kalamazoo at Miller Auditorium on June 24. Tickets will go on sale on Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. 
The New York Pops Presents LET'S MISBEHAVE: THE SONGS OF COLE PORTER At Carnegie Hall Photo
The New York Pops Presents LET'S MISBEHAVE: THE SONGS OF COLE PORTER At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025

The New York Pops continues its 24-25 season with Let's Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts been nominated for?

Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Follies, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Follies, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ragtime, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Music Man, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Titanic, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The King and I, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Midsummer Night's Dream, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Kentucky Cycle, Best Revival (Tony Awards) for Guys and Dolls, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Quilters and Best Revival (Tony Awards) for West Side Story.

What awards has The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts won?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Titanic, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The King and I, and Best Revival (Tony Awards) for Guys and Dolls.

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