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The Kennedy Center Honors drew its smallest audience ever this year. The Donald Trump-hosted ceremony averaged an estimated 3.01 million viewers, a significant drop from the 4.1 million viewers in 2024.

Theatre legend Michael Crawford is being honored at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony and a number of Broadway favorites are stepping out to pay tribute to Broadway's original Phantom, including Laura Osnes and Carrie Manolakos.

Theatre legend Michael Crawford is being honored at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony and according to the star, 'there are no words,' to describe his excitement about earning the distinction. Watch a video of his pre-show interview.

New sneak peeks have been released from the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, featuring Michael Crawford, Kelsey Grammer, Carrie Manolakos, and more. Check out a preview of the ceremony here.

New photos have been released from the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, featuring Laura Osnes, Kelsey Grammer, David Phelps, Carrie Manolakos, and more as well as honoree Michael Crawford. Check them out now.

On Sunday, December 7, the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors took place in Washington, D.C., paying tribute to Broadway performer Michael Crawford, actor Sylvester Stallone, and more. Take a look at photos from the red carpet, featuring Crawford, Laura Osnes, Kelsey Grammer, and more.

Craftsmanship, creativity, guts, determination and the talent that influences new generations and that creates a lasting legacy –all represented the qualities of the honorees that have been awarded the 48th Annual Kennedy Center Honors (which was taped on December 7, 2025, and will be broadcast on Paramount+ and CBS on December 23, 2025).

On Sunday, December 7, the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors took place in Washington, D.C., honoring Tony Award-winning performer Michael Crawford, actor/writer Sylvester Stallone, country music star George Strait, disco and gospel artist Gloria Gaynor, and the rock band KISS. Check out photos from the ceremony here.

What is it about New York City, that concrete jungle that continually inspires the creative spirit? From Warhol’s Factory to Larry Levan’s Paradise Garage to David Mancuso’s Loft, collectives that celebrate and nurture unfettered, organic artistry have been absolutely intrinsic to the story of this sprawling metropolis. Its latest chapter is being written at the hands of ‘The Maestro’, Grammy Award winner Louie Vega and his Expansions NYC parties, the sound documented in his latest album Expansions In The NYC (Nervous Records).