Photo Coverage: 2010 Kennedy Center Honors Red Carpet Part 1

Yesterday, December 5, the 33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honored celebrated the talents and contributions of singer and songwriter Merle Haggard; composer and lyricist Jerry Herman; dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Jones; songwriter and musician Paul McCartney; and producer, television host and actress Oprah Winfrey.

To read President Obama's remarks on the honorees, click here. 

BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big event and brings you Part 1 of the starry red carpet below.  Click here to see Part 2 and click here for coverage of the honorees!