2021 Kennedy Center Honors
2021 Kennedy Center Honors
bwaylyric
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/22/03
#12021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/13/21 at 9:14pm
2021 honorees announced:
Debbie Allen
Joan Baez
Garth Brooks
Midori
Dick Van Dyke
At least they won’t have to deal with Trump this year
KC Honors
#22021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/13/21 at 9:52pm
I'm guessing they'll tape this without an audience?
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
Huss417
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#32021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/13/21 at 10:50pm
bwaylyric said: "2021 honorees announced:
Debbie Allen
Joan Baez
Garth Brooks
Midori
Dick Van Dyke
At least they won’t have to deal with Trump this year
KC Honors"
I don't think Trump has taken part in any while he was living in DC.
"I hope your Fanny is bigger than my Peter."
Mary Martin to Ezio Pinza opening night of Fanny.
Roscoe
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#42021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/14/21 at 8:40am
And still nothing for Francis Ford Coppola.
"If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about the answers." Thomas Pynchon, GRAVITY'S RAINBOW
"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away." Philip K. Dick
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#52021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/14/21 at 9:21am
Another year without Liza...personally, a shameful thing.
Although, a good group this year. Can't wait for the show!
"Ok ok ok ok ok ok ok. Have you guys heard about fidget spinners!?" ~Patti LuPone
#82021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/14/21 at 1:46pmThe lack of Liza is really strange at this point.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#92021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/14/21 at 2:05pm
Roscoe said: "And still nothing for Francis Ford Coppola."
Right? Shameful!
#102021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/14/21 at 2:16pmReally happy that Dick Van Dyke is finally getting his due here.
“Somebody stop me before I sing again” - Bazzard
Roscoe
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#112021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/14/21 at 2:27pm
NameGreg said: "Really happy that Dick Van Dyke is finally getting his due here."
Yes, he's LONG overdue.
"If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about the answers." Thomas Pynchon, GRAVITY'S RAINBOW
"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away." Philip K. Dick
My blog: http://www.roscoewrites.blogspot.com/
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#122021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/14/21 at 5:29pmBetty White is long overdue for one as well.
JSquared2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/17
#132021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/14/21 at 5:50pm
And who does Bette Midler have to blow to get a KCH??
Tag
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
#142021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/14/21 at 6:37pm
morosco said: "Betty White is long overdue for one as well."
And she turns 99 this week!
#152021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/14/21 at 7:23pm
Carol Channing never got honored. I love Debbie Allen, but Allen over Liza at this point? But happy they'll finally honor Dick Van Dyke.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#162021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/14/21 at 8:06pm
The lack of Liza is really strange at this point.
Agreed. Something's not right.
#172021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/15/21 at 12:24pm
I’m excited for Dick Van Dykes tribute performance. Hope they get Gavin Lee to do a segment from Mary Poppins
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Jarethan
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/10/11
#182021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/15/21 at 6:10pm
I don't think I have ever been so underwhelmed by a Kennedy Center Honors list.
I have always liked Debbie Allen, but come on.
I have always liked Dick Van Dyke, but I just don't see it. He peaked in the mid-60s.
I do not understand country music, so I will acknowledge that Garth has been huge for a long time.
Midori seems like a solid candidate, but it would not have been a crime to wait a few more years. She is not even 50...of course, LL Cool J was also under 50, but that one still boggles my mund, even though I have always enjoyed him as an actor personality.
Joan Baez seems like a solid candidate also.
fosterfan2
Broadway Star Joined: 8/7/11
#192021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/15/21 at 6:29pm
morosco said: "Betty White is long overdue for one as well."
I know,right?! It's ridiculous.
Theatrefanboy1
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/2/15
#212021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/16/21 at 3:52pm
I was wondering if Olivia Newton-John has ever been honored. I know she’s pretty white bread and hasn’t had notable output for decades, but she was a very solid chart performer in the 70s & 80s. I suppose it’s because my teenage closeted self was obsessed with her and I still hold much fondness towards her. Plus she made her major film debut in a giant hit movie and it can be said she set the blueprint for country crossover/pop artists that would follow.
That also got me wondering about John Travolta. Questionable religious beliefs put to the side, he is certainly deserving.
Ke3
Broadway Star Joined: 6/25/20
#222021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/22/21 at 4:52am
Jarethan said: "I don't think I have ever been so underwhelmed by a Kennedy Center Honors list.
I have always liked Debbie Allen, but come on.
Come on, what? She's a 20 time Emmy nominee, she's been nominated for two Tonys, has a Golden Globe, was the lead producer + director on one of the most popular Black sitcoms of all time. She was also the lead choreographer on Fame. Many attributed the success of the 1986 revival of 'Sweet Charity' to her performance. It didn't last long after her exit. If all of that isn't enough to deserve a Kennedy Center Honor, I don't know what is. Especially looking at some past nominees who haven't been half as multifaceted.
#232021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/27/21 at 6:09amWhy do we forget our songwriters? Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz, Marc Shaiman, The Sherman Brothers (only one is still around), etc? These people have written music that’s made an indelible impact on people’s lives. Isn’t that what the honor is all about?
Tag
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
#242021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/27/21 at 7:38am
DramaTeach said: "Why do we forget our songwriters? Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz, Marc Shaiman, The Sherman Brothers (only one is still around), etc? These people have written music that’s made an indelible impact on people’s lives. Isn’t that what the honor is all about?"
How quickly you forget that Lin got to jump that line!
#252021 Kennedy Center Honors
Posted: 1/27/21 at 8:35am
Tag said: “How quickly you forget that Lin got to jump that line!"
Didn’t forget, but he got it because the production as a whole was awarded. He didn’t get it for his general songwriting. Just think there are lots of songwriters who deserve the recognition over some of the current recipients.
