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Productions

Side ShowSide Show
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
FolliesFollies
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
Master ClassMaster Class
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Presenter
RagtimeRagtime
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
The Music Man
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Producer
Wrong Mountain
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Producer
Footloose
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Associate Producer
Golden Child
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Producer
Titanic
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Producer
The King and I
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Producer
A Midsummer Night's Dream
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Producer
The Kentucky Cycle
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Producer
The Who's Tommy
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Associate Producer
Guys and Dolls
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Producer
A Few Good Men
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Producer
Largely New York
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Producer
Ah, Wilderness!
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
Long Day's Journey Into Night
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
Mail
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
Breaking the Code
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Producer
Sherlock's Last Case
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Producer
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Producer
Raggedy Ann
 
[Broadway, 1986]
Producer
Lillian
 
[Broadway, 1986]
Producer
Take Me Along
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Producer
Quilters
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Producer
End of the World
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Producer
The Golden Age
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Producer
Noises Off
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
Dance a Little Closer
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
Show Boat
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
On Your Toes
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
Angels Fall
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
Monday After the Miracle
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Producer
Ghosts
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Producer
Medea
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Producer
Little Johnny Jones
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Producer
Oh, Brother!
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Producer
Mixed Couples
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Producer
Charlie and Algernon
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Producer
42nd Street
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Producer
West Side Story
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Producer
Watch on the Rhine
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Producer
Night and Day
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Producer
Wings
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Producer
First Monday in October
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Producer
Players
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Producer
Timbuktu!
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Producer
Do You Turn Somersaults?
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Producer
A Touch of the Poet
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Producer
The Merchant
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Producer
Annie
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Producer
Caesar and Cleopatra
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Producer
Dirty Linen & New-Found-Land
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Producer
Fiddler on the Roof
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Producer
Legend
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Producer
Home Sweet Homer
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Producer
The Misanthrope
 
[Broadway, 1975]
Producer
Sherlock Holmes
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Producer
Absurd Person Singular
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Producer
Jumpers
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Producer
Out Cry
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Producer
The Jockey Club Stakes
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Producer
The Country Girl
 
[Broadway, 1972]
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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

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Urban Jazz Dance 13TH ANNUAL BAY AREA INTERNATIONAL DEAF DANCE FESTIVAL Returns In August
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2025

Urban Jazz Dance Company has announced the 13th Annual Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (BAIDDF), featuring performances and workshops highlighting the artistry and important contributions of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) artists
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THE EYES OF THE WORLD: D-DAY TO VE DAY is Coming to Miami’s New World Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025

The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day is coming to Miami’s New World Center this spring. The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day recreates the harrowing final 11 months of World War II in Europe. Learn how to attend.
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Review: THE (R)EVOLUTION OF STEVE JOBS at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - May 5, 2025

It’s not so strange, really, that there’s  a serious opera about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. His life’s work is usually invoked before every production of the last decade or more, when audiences are asked to silence their smartphones.
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Carnegie Hall to Release New Live Album By NYO Jazz This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

Carnegie Hall will present the release of NYO Jazz's first live album and second full-length album, Live in Johannesburg. Learn more about the upcoming album here!
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KNUFFLE BUNNY Comes to The Growing Stage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2025

The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey will present, KNUFFLE BUNNY: A Cautionary Musical.  Based on the book, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems.
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 11, 2025
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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Musician Yasmin Williams Shares 'Unhinged' Email Exchange With Kennedy Center Interim Director Richard Grenell
by Joshua Wright - Apr 10, 2025

Washington D.C.-based guitarist Yasmin Williams publicly shared contentious emails from Richard Grenell, the interim executive director of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, revealing a heated exchange regarding changes under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Conversations with Creators: The Multi-Faceted Talent of Mike Esperanza
by Miranda Stück - Apr 9, 2025

'Sometimes you need the right timing and right frame of mind, and...everything falls into place because you’ve already done the work,' says artist Mike Esperanza. Esperanza is a multifaceted creative force, celebrated for his transformative contributions to the world of dance and choreography. With an innate ability to merge contemporary aesthetics with authentic storytelling, Mike has captivated audiences worldwide. His journey began in Los Angeles and currently in New York City, where he honed his craft, drawing inspiration from urban culture and the human experience.
Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci to Tour Throughout 2025; New Music Forthcoming Photo
Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci to Tour Throughout 2025; New Music Forthcoming
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2025

2025 finds Dominick Farinacci on tour with a slew of solo dates and residences across North America, as well as performances with his TRIAD and Modern Warrior LIVE shows. Check out his live dates here.
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STC's UNCLE VANYA & More Lead Washington, DC's April 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2025

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2025 include STC's production of Uncle Vanya & more.
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 27, 2025
by - Mar 27, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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LEGALLY BLONDE Postponed at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ upcoming Broadway Center Stage production of Legally Blonde has been postponed. Learn more about the production here.
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Laura Benanti to Perform at Arena Stage Gala Honoring Eleanor Holmes Norton and Deborah F. Rutter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater revealed the honorees of its Annual Gala. Learn more about the annual gala and see how to purchase tickets.
Ousted Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter to Deliver Keynote at Opera Conference Photo
Ousted Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter to Deliver Keynote at Opera Conference 2025
by Joshua Wright - Mar 14, 2025

Opera America has announced that Deborah F. Rutter, former president of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, will be the keynote speaker at Opera Conference 2025. Rutter served as the first woman president of the Kennedy Center from 2014 to 2025. She left the position after President Donald Trump appointed new board members.
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Curtains Fall at the Kennedy Center: What Is Trump Doing and Why?
by Rachel Schmaier - Mar 12, 2025

The recent upheaval at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, following President Donald Trump's self-appointment as chairman, has sent shockwaves through the arts community. This unprecedented move has led to significant administrative changes, program cancellations, and a broader debate about the intersection of politics and cultural institutions.
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Alvin Ailey Dance Theater To End National Tour At NJPAC This May
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Mother's Day Weekend, Friday-Sunday, May 9-11, 2025, as the final stop on its coast-to-coast 2025 United States tour.
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International Pride Orchestra Moves Concert to the Strathmore Music Center After Disinvitation From Kennedy Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

The International Pride Orchestra (IPO) has announced that its Pride Celebration Concert will take place at the Strathmore Music Center in Bethesda, Maryland following its disinvitation from Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center. 
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EARTH TO SPACE Three-Week Festival is Coming to the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present EARTH to SPACE: Arts Breaking the Sky, a three-week festival of live performances, films, art, interactive exhibits, and discussions designed. Learn more!
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Teatro Público de Cleveland and Cleveland Public Theatre Partner On EL COQUÍ ESPECTACULAR AND THE BOTTLE OF DOOM
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

Teatro Público de Cleveland and Cleveland Public Theatre will present El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom by Matt Barbot. Featuring: Roxana Bell, Nathalie Bermudez, Alisha Caraballo, Angelluis Centeno, Alejandro Martinez Jr., Elena Grace Thomson (Understudy).
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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?

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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