The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Latest News on The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts:
- Kennedy Center Whistleblowers Claim Trump 'Didn’t Like' Color of Old Bathroom, Detail Messy RenovationsJul 15, 2026
- Lindsey Kraft Will Premiere One-Woman Musical WE'VE BEEN HERE BEFORE, Music Directed By Ben FoldsJul 9, 2026
- Appeals Court Keeps Trump's Name Off Kennedy Center Facade While Legal Battle ContinuesJul 8, 2026
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42nd Street
A Few Good Men
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Ah, Wilderness!
Angels Fall
Annie
Breaking the Code
Charlie and Algernon
Dance a Little Closer
End of the World
Follies
Footloose
Ghosts
Golden Child
Guys and Dolls
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Largely New York
Les Miserables
Lillian
Little Johnny Jones
Long Day's Journey Into Night
Mail
Master Class
Medea
Mixed Couples
Monday After the Miracle
Noises Off
Oh, Brother!
On Your Toes
Quilters
Raggedy Ann
Ragtime
Sherlock's Last Case
Show Boat
Side Show
Take Me Along
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
The Golden Age
The Kentucky Cycle
The King and I
The Music Man
The Who's Tommy
Titanic
Watch on the Rhine
West Side Story
Wrong Mountain
Productions
[Broadway, 1976]
Producer (Original Producer)
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
winner
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
Videos
Video: Meet the Cast of Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Joey Mervis - 2024-10-11 14:22:07
Video: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Preview
by Joey Mervis - 2024-10-04 10:45:11
Video: Steven Pasquale, Lesli Margherita, and More in NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-08 11:00:21
News
Kennedy Center Whistleblowers Claim Trump 'Didn’t Like' Color of Old Bathroom, Detail Messy Renovations
by Michael Gioia - Jul 15, 2026
A letter to Kennedy Center leadership claims that renovations have been completely ‘rushed’ with President Donald Trump treating it like a ‘private renovation project.’
by Michael Gioia - Jul 15, 2026
A letter to Kennedy Center leadership claims that renovations have been completely ‘rushed’ with President Donald Trump treating it like a ‘private renovation project.’
Lindsey Kraft Will Premiere One-Woman Musical WE'VE BEEN HERE BEFORE, Music Directed By Ben Folds
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
We’ve Been Here Before: A One-Woman Musical will make its New York stage premiere off-Broadway this summer, created by, written and starring Lindsey Kraft, and music directed by singer, songwriter and composer Ben Folds.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
We’ve Been Here Before: A One-Woman Musical will make its New York stage premiere off-Broadway this summer, created by, written and starring Lindsey Kraft, and music directed by singer, songwriter and composer Ben Folds.
Appeals Court Keeps Trump's Name Off Kennedy Center Facade While Legal Battle Continues
by Joshua Wright - Jul 8, 2026
A federal appeals court ruled Trump's name must stay off the Kennedy Center facade while the arts institution appeals a lower court's removal order.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 8, 2026
A federal appeals court ruled Trump's name must stay off the Kennedy Center facade while the arts institution appeals a lower court's removal order.
NYO JAZZ to Make SFJAZZ Debut With Dee Dee Bridgewater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026
Carnegie Hall's NYO JAZZ, led by trumpeter Kris Johnson, will make its debut at Miner Auditorium at SFJAZZ, with Grammy and Tony Award-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater as special guest, ahead of an Asia tour.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026
Carnegie Hall's NYO JAZZ, led by trumpeter Kris Johnson, will make its debut at Miner Auditorium at SFJAZZ, with Grammy and Tony Award-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater as special guest, ahead of an Asia tour.
Judge Denies Appeal to Remove Trump Name from Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2026
A federal judge has rejected the Kennedy Center's emergency request to pause an order requiring President Donald Trump's name to be removed from the institution, clearing the way for the building and official materials to revert to their original branding while an appeal moves forward.
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2026
A federal judge has rejected the Kennedy Center's emergency request to pause an order requiring President Donald Trump's name to be removed from the institution, clearing the way for the building and official materials to revert to their original branding while an appeal moves forward.
Washington National Opera Sues Kennedy Center, Seeking More Than $17 Million in Disputed Funds
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2026
Washington National Opera has sued the Kennedy Center for over $17 million in endowment and donor funds, months after ending a relationship that dated to 1971.
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2026
Washington National Opera has sued the Kennedy Center for over $17 million in endowment and donor funds, months after ending a relationship that dated to 1971.
Kennedy Center Appeals Ruling Ordering Removal of Trump Name
by Joshua Wright - Jun 11, 2026
Attorneys representing President Donald Trump and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have filed an appeal of a federal court ruling that ordered Trump's name removed from the institution.
by Joshua Wright - Jun 11, 2026
Attorneys representing President Donald Trump and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have filed an appeal of a federal court ruling that ordered Trump's name removed from the institution.
Industry Pro Newsletter: The Tony Effect: Analyzing Post-Awards Ticket Data
by Alex Freeman - Jun 8, 2026
Following the 79th Annual Tony Awards, this coverage examines the immediate impact of Broadway's biggest night, including data-driven insights into post-ceremony ticket sales and a recap of key event moments. Outside New York, the industry continues to navigate significant organizational shifts, featuring new leadership appointments at the Berkeley and Nottingham Playhouses and strategic developments at the Kennedy Center and Norwich Theatre, alongside reports of major financial milestones at Hartford Stage and the Overture Center.
by Alex Freeman - Jun 8, 2026
Following the 79th Annual Tony Awards, this coverage examines the immediate impact of Broadway's biggest night, including data-driven insights into post-ceremony ticket sales and a recap of key event moments. Outside New York, the industry continues to navigate significant organizational shifts, featuring new leadership appointments at the Berkeley and Nottingham Playhouses and strategic developments at the Kennedy Center and Norwich Theatre, alongside reports of major financial milestones at Hartford Stage and the Overture Center.
Kennedy Center Orders Staff to Strip Trump's Name from Documents and Signage
by Joshua Wright - Jun 4, 2026
The Kennedy Center directed employees to remove President Trump's name from official documents and signage following a federal court ruling.
by Joshua Wright - Jun 4, 2026
The Kennedy Center directed employees to remove President Trump's name from official documents and signage following a federal court ruling.
Donald Trump to Transfer Control of the Kennedy Center Back to Congress
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
Following the decision of Judge Christopher R. Cooper to remove President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, Trump has released a statement transferring responsibility of the Kennedy Center back to Congress.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
Following the decision of Judge Christopher R. Cooper to remove President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, Trump has released a statement transferring responsibility of the Kennedy Center back to Congress.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center Ruling, Broadway's Record Season & New York's $150M Tax Credit Boost
by Alex Freeman - Jun 1, 2026
On the legal and legislative front, a federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and temporarily blocked its planned closure, while New York State added $150 million to its theatrical production tax credit program. Broadway closed out its 2025–2026 season with a new all-time box office record of $1.91 billion, and the Broadway League and Actors' Equity announced a new audition initiative called LEAP.
by Alex Freeman - Jun 1, 2026
On the legal and legislative front, a federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and temporarily blocked its planned closure, while New York State added $150 million to its theatrical production tax credit program. Broadway closed out its 2025–2026 season with a new all-time box office record of $1.91 billion, and the Broadway League and Actors' Equity announced a new audition initiative called LEAP.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 1, 2026- Inside SCHMIGADOON!'s Choreo and More
by - Jun 1, 2026
Happy Tonys Week, BroadwayWorld! It is June 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Jun 1, 2026
Happy Tonys Week, BroadwayWorld! It is June 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Judge Order's Trump's Name to be Removed From the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
A federal judge in Washington has ordered that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts must remove President Trump’s name from the building and all official branding.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
A federal judge in Washington has ordered that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts must remove President Trump’s name from the building and all official branding.
UNOFFICIAL LATE NIGHT to Close Kennedy Center Residency With Free Finale
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
UNOFFICIAL LATE NIGHT wraps its five-month Kennedy Center residency with a free finale on the Millennium Stage, featuring returning cast favorites and several performers making their Kennedy Center debuts.
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
UNOFFICIAL LATE NIGHT wraps its five-month Kennedy Center residency with a free finale on the Millennium Stage, featuring returning cast favorites and several performers making their Kennedy Center debuts.
Philip Glass to Mark 90th Birthday With World Premiere Symphony and Global Events
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Philip Glass will celebrate his 90th birthday with worldwide performances, including the world premiere of Symphony No. 15: Lincoln by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the 50th anniversary of EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Philip Glass will celebrate his 90th birthday with worldwide performances, including the world premiere of Symphony No. 15: Lincoln by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the 50th anniversary of EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH.
Philip Glass Details Expansive Lineup of Events for 90th Birthday Celebration
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026
A multi-season celebration of notable performances and events has been set to coincide with the 90th birthday of acclaimed composer Philip Glass on January 31, 2027. Take a look at the lineup now.
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026
A multi-season celebration of notable performances and events has been set to coincide with the 90th birthday of acclaimed composer Philip Glass on January 31, 2027. Take a look at the lineup now.
Lainey Wilson, Chance The Rapper & Trombone Shorty Join Boston Pops July 4 Spectacular
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
The Boston Pops has announced details for its 2026 July 4 Fireworks Spectacular, featuring performances by Lainey Wilson, Chance The Rapper, and Trombone Shorty.
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
The Boston Pops has announced details for its 2026 July 4 Fireworks Spectacular, featuring performances by Lainey Wilson, Chance The Rapper, and Trombone Shorty.
Industry Pro Newsletter: IATSE Takes on the Kennedy Center — and Touring Theatre's Crisis in the UK Deepens
by Alex Freeman - May 11, 2026
This week's theater news spans awards season milestones, legal disputes, labor tensions, and the business challenges facing the art form on both sides of the Atlantic. The 2026 Tony nominations are in — with Schmigadoon! and The Lost Boys leading the pack. Voting is also now open for BroadwayWorld's own Theater Fans' Choice Awards. On a more turbulent note, a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre has shuttered The Book of Mormon through at least May 17, a second lawsuit has been filed against the producers of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, and IATSE is accusing the Kennedy Center of using its upcoming temporary closure as cover to permanently eliminate union jobs. Regionally, The Naples Players have secured a multi-year grant to expand paid apprenticeships for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. And internationally, The Stage examines whether the UK touring sector — where the number of touring plays has fallen 64% since 2019 — can find a path forward through its mounting financial and structural pressures.
by Alex Freeman - May 11, 2026
This week's theater news spans awards season milestones, legal disputes, labor tensions, and the business challenges facing the art form on both sides of the Atlantic. The 2026 Tony nominations are in — with Schmigadoon! and The Lost Boys leading the pack. Voting is also now open for BroadwayWorld's own Theater Fans' Choice Awards. On a more turbulent note, a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre has shuttered The Book of Mormon through at least May 17, a second lawsuit has been filed against the producers of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, and IATSE is accusing the Kennedy Center of using its upcoming temporary closure as cover to permanently eliminate union jobs. Regionally, The Naples Players have secured a multi-year grant to expand paid apprenticeships for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. And internationally, The Stage examines whether the UK touring sector — where the number of touring plays has fallen 64% since 2019 — can find a path forward through its mounting financial and structural pressures.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 5, 2026- LIBERATION Wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and More
by - May 5, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - May 5, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
IATSE Says Kennedy Center Violating Its Contract, Using Temporary Closure to Cut Jobs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is condemning management of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, alleging the Kennedy Center is violating its union contract.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is condemning management of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, alleging the Kennedy Center is violating its union contract.
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?
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has won the following awards: 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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