7,193 stories by "The Kennedy Center"
Hiraeth is a Welsh word that describes a longing for a place that exists more vividly in memory, imagination, or yearning than in reality, often shaped by loss, shifting perspective, or the …
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Something is taking shape on the North Plaza.
Created by artists Steven Ladd an…
Characterized by No Depression as “the future of bluegrass”, Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road twine innovation, tradition, and excellence into a unique musical experience.
Though only in h…
Lieutenant Commander Miles “Precious” Dunford of the United States Navy reflects on childhood dreams, military service, and experiencing "Top Gun: Maverick" live in concert with the Nati…
With her banjo in hand, Jewish-queer comedic insight, and a theatrical approach to storytelling, Gabby Cameron brings a fresh perspective to the Millennium Stage. Her songwriting bridges fol…
In partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with an unforgettable musical gift from Latvia! Big Al & The Jokers bring their signature color…
With a blend of dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based trio South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins.
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Konshens The MC: A Konshens State of Mind is more than a performance—it’s a genre-bending journey through sound, story, and soul. Blending the rhythmic pulse of go-go, the improvisation …
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Go behind the scenes of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" with writer John Logan and music su…
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Go behind the scenes of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" with director Alex Timbers and chor…
The Javier Nero Jazz Orchestra is an 18-piece big band performing modern original music and exciting fresh takes on classic jazz standards. The band performs music heavily influenced by mode…
Moulin Rouge! The Musical, the show that delighted and amazed Trump Kennedy Center audiences, is back. Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and g…
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Experience Samuel Barber’s Vanessa, a haunting and emotionally rich opera brought to life by Gianandrea Noseda and the National …
May brings an exciting mix of opera, symphonic music, comedy, film, and family-friendly performances.
Highlights This Month
Puccini: Il trittico (May 1)
Three one-act operas—passion, tra…
Dive into a world where imagination comes to life in Doodle POP, a visually stunning, nonverbal performance from South Korea’s BRUSH Theatre. Blending interactive projections, live whitebo…
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CreatiVets Presents FROM MILITARY TO MUSIC
Four voices of service. One night of song. A writ…
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Students from the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship Program perform chamber music …
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Bring the whole family for a joyful live theater experience with Bluey’s Big Play!
Based on…
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Ashley Davis launches The Power Pivot with an evening centered on leadership, discipline, and…
The U.S. Army Blues, part of the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” is the premier jazz ensemble of the US Army. This performance will feature the 2026 high school and collegiat…
Levin Kates is a soulful vocalist performing Motown and R&B classics. He is known for his rendition of “What a Wonderful World,” a consistent audience favorite. Levin brings people to th…
Galera is a shared program that brings together two contemporary dance pieces: Un solo día and Uholdeak. Both offer perspectives that engage in dialogue around loss and the urgency of inhab…
Carolyn Hester, whose luminous voice and trailblazing spirit helped define the American folk revival of the early 1960s, performs alongside her daughters Amy and Karla Blume.
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Mr. Covington is a world-renown organist and pianist who has performed with major artists such as George Benson, Sammy Davis, Abbey Lincoln, Aretha Franklin, and many more. He demonstrates v…
Join best-selling author and 30th White House press secretary Sean Spicer in a conversation about his latest book.
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