Michael M. Kaiser News

Re-Envisioned GIGI to Play Pre-Broadway Engagement at Kennedy Center in January 2015; Eric Schaeffer to Direct

by Nicole Rosky — November 6, 2013

Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved musical GIGI will play a pre-Broadway engagement in the Eisenhower Theater atThe John F.

Brooklyn Academy Of Music Announces New Participants for Development Program

by Joseph OHern — September 24, 2013

The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) today announced the participants of the second cycle of the BAM Professional Development Program (BAM PDP), led by BAM and the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the Kennedy Center.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Weds Kennedy Center's Michael M. Kaiser and John Roberts

by BWW News Desk — August 31, 2013

Ruth Bader Ginsburg will become the first Supreme Court justice to officiate a same-sex wedding today, August 31, when she weds Kennedy Center President Michael M.

Kennedy Center Honors Revamp Selection Process; Chita Rivera Joins Advisory Committee

by BWW News Desk — May 17, 2013

As reported by the Washington Post on Thursday, The Kennedy Center has announced revisions to its selection process for the Kennedy Center Honors, after last year's criticisms from Hispanic advocacy groups that Latinos had long been excluded.

BREAKING NEWS: Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty's LITTLE DANCER to Premiere at Kennedy Center in October 2014!

by Nicole Rosky — April 17, 2013

The John F.

National YoungArts Foundation Honors Debbie Allen, Joshua Bell and Adrian Grenier Tonight

by BWW News Desk — January 12, 2013

The National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) will honor director and choreographer Debbie Allen, violinist Joshua Bell and actor and alumnus Adrian Grenier at An Affair of the Arts Performance and Gala tonight, January 12, 2013, held in Downtown Miami at the Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for

Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, Led Zeppelin Among Honorees for 35th ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS - Tonight!

by TV News Desk — December 26, 2012

Bluesman Buddy Guy, actor Dustin Hoffman, comedian and television host David Letterman, ballerina Natalia Makarova and rock band Led Zeppelin will receive honors for 2012 on THE 35TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, to be broadcast tonight, Dec.

National YoungArts Foundation to Honor Debbie Allen, Joshua Bell and Adrian Grenier, 1/12

by BWW News Desk — November 8, 2012

The National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) will honor director and choreographer Debbie Allen, violinist Joshua Bell and actor and alumnus Adrian Grenier at An Affair of the Arts Performance and Gala on Saturday, January 12, 2013, held in Downtown Miami at the Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center

Washington National Opera Names Francesca Zambello Artistic Director

by Nicole Rosky — September 13, 2012

Washington National Opera (WNO) today named Francesca Zambello as its Artistic Director, effective January 1, 2013.

Christina Scheppelmann to Leave WNO in November

by Tyler Peterson — June 14, 2012

Washington National Opera (WNO) today announced Christina Scheppelmann, WNO's Director of Artistic Operations, will step down effective November 30, 2012.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of FOLLIES in LA!

by Nicole Rosky — May 10, 2012

James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's Follies, which was just nominated for eight Tony Awards, opened last night, May 9 at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre.