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Unofficial Late Night


 Unofficial Late Night, DC’s bold, fast-rising comedy show, will make its national debut on January 24, 2026, with a live and livestreamed performance on the ...



UNOFFICIAL LATE LATE to Perform at The Kennedy Center


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2026

Unofficial Late Night, DC's bold, fast-rising comedy show, will make its national debut, with a live and livestreamed performance on the Millennium Stage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. ...

Choreographer Doug Varone Discusses Decision to Cancel Kennedy Center Performances


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 02, 2026

NPR's A Martinez spoke with choreographer Doug Varone about his decision to cancel upcoming performances by his dance company Doug Varone & Dancers at the Kennedy Center....

Choreographer Doug Varone Discusses Decision to Cancel Kennedy Center Performances


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 02, 2026

NPR's A Martinez spoke with choreographer Doug Varone about his decision to cancel upcoming performances by his dance company Doug Varone & Dancers at the Kennedy Center....

Stephen Schwartz Pulls Out of Washington National Opera Gala at Kennedy Center


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 02, 2026

Stephen Schwartz, who was previously set to host the Washington National Opera Gala at the Kennedy Center, is dropping out of the event after President Donald Trump's name was added to the building....

Stephen Schwartz Pulls Out of Washington National Opera Gala at Kennedy Center


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 02, 2026

Stephen Schwartz, who was previously set to host the Washington National Opera Gala at the Kennedy Center, is dropping out of the event after President Donald Trump's name was added to the building....

Doug Varone And Dancers Cancels Upcoming Kennedy Center Performances


by Sidney Paterra - December 29, 2025

Doug Varone and Dancers has canceled its upcoming performances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts following the institution’s recent renaming to include the name of President Donald Trump....

Doug Varone And Dancers Cancels Upcoming Kennedy Center Performances


by Sidney Paterra - December 29, 2025

Doug Varone and Dancers has canceled its upcoming performances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts following the institution’s recent renaming to include the name of President Donald Trump....

Doug Varone And Dancers Cancels Upcoming Kennedy Center Performances


by Sidney Paterra - December 29, 2025

Doug Varone and Dancers has canceled its upcoming performances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts following the institution’s recent renaming to include the name of President Donald Trump....

American College Theatre Festival Suspends Affiliation With Kennedy Center


by Joshua Wright - December 22, 2025

The American College Theatre Festival announced it has suspended its long-standing affiliation with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing a misalignment of values while confirming its national and regional programs will continue....

American College Theatre Festival Suspends Affiliation With Kennedy Center


by Joshua Wright - December 22, 2025

The American College Theatre Festival announced it has suspended its long-standing affiliation with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing a misalignment of values while confirming its national and regional programs will continue....

Past Shows

Shear Madness
Shear Madness
10/4 - 6/30/2025


Figure out whodunit at this wildly popular record-breaking comedy. Audiences all over the world have spotted the clues and questioned the suspects amid much hilarity. ...

The Sleeping Beauty
The Sleeping Beauty
5/4 - 5/7/2023


TWB presents this beloved, time-traveling fairy tale. In an illustrious kingdom from long ago, iconic fairytale characters, opulent and imaginative sets and costumes, and classical ...

Taiwan Philharmonic’s D.C. Debut at the Kennedy Center


Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “a first-rate ensemble, one of Asia’s best,” the Taiwan Philharmonic makes its debut appearance at the Kennedy Center ...

Balanchine!
Balanchine!
2/22 - 2/26/2023


The Washington Ballet honors the Father of American Ballet! George Balanchine (co-founder of New York City Ballet & longtime artistic director) was one of the ...

Hamilton
7/12 - 10/2/2022

Blue Man Group
7/19 - 7/31/2022


BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique ...

The Band's Visit
7/5 - 7/17/2022

To Kill a Mockingbird
6/21 - 7/10/2022

Jersey Boys
6/14 - 6/26/2022

A Monster Calls
5/25 - 6/12/2022

Freestyle Love Supreme
5/10 - 5/15/2022

Mean Girls
4/5 - 4/24/2022


Featuring a book by Tina Fey, MEAN GIRLS tells the story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies. Entertainment ...

Oklahoma!
4/5 - 4/10/2022

Jesus Christ Superstar
2/22 - 3/13/2022

In Memory of Isaac Stern, Celebrating His 101st Birthday


In Memory of Isaac Stern, Celebrating His 101st BirthdayEmanuel Ax, pianoLeonidas Kavakos, violinYo-Yo Ma, celloMonday, March 7, 8 pmKennedy Center Concert HallTheyre back! The classical ...

Sphinx Symphony Orchestra


Sphinx Symphony OrchestraTito Muoz, conductorExigence Vocal Ensemble and Members of The Washington ChorusEugene Rogers, music directorJNai Bridges, mezzo-soprano Tuesday, February 1, 8pmKennedy Center Concert HallCelebrating ...

Living the Dream…Singing the Dream


Living the DreamSinging the DreamWashington Performing Arts Gospel ChoirsMichele Fowlin & Theodore Thorpe III, artistic directorsThe Choral Arts Society of WashingtonScott Tucker, artistic directorSunday, January ...

The Prom
1/4 - 1/16/2022


Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, BROOKLYN girl with Passion and Chutzpah. She fought her way into the ...

Hadestown
10/13 - 10/31/2021

Holiday Tings'


Holiday Tings is the third installation of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington's annual Holiday Sing & Swing Trilogy event created by the organization's ...

Little Dancer
Little Dancer
10/25 - 11/30/2014


Part fact, part fiction, and set in the harsh backstage world of the Paris Opera Ballet, this world premiere Kennedy Center musical is inspired by ...

Billy Elliot the Musical
12/14 - 1/15/2012


Billy Elliot the Musical is a joyous celebration of one young boy’s journey to make his dreams come true based on the smash-hit independent film ...


Based on his beloved Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, six-time Emmy Award winner Mo Willems joins Grammy Award-winning composer Michael Silversher to lovingly celebrate the heart ...

Videos


Paranormal Activity in Washington, DC Paranormal Activity
Shakespeare Theatre Company (1/28 - 2/7) Tracker
Catch Me If You Can in Washington, DC Catch Me If You Can
Shenandoah Conservatory (2/26 - 3/1) Tracker
Back to the Drawing Board in Washington, DC Back to the Drawing Board
Adventure Theatre MTC Academy (1/9 - 1/25)
Inherit the Wind in Washington, DC Inherit the Wind
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (2/27 - 4/5)
Precarious in Washington, DC Precarious
Mosaic Theater Company (6/4 - 6/28)
How Shakespeare Saved My Life in Washington, DC How Shakespeare Saved My Life
Folger Shakespeare Library (6/9 - 7/5)
As You Like It in Washington, DC As You Like It
Folger Shakespeare Library (3/10 - 4/12)
Macbeth in Washington, DC Macbeth
Three Notch Theatre (8/6 - 8/15)
Pied Piper Theatre’s In The Burning Darkness in Washington, DC Pied Piper Theatre’s In The Burning Darkness
ARTfactory (3/13 - 3/15)
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