Sandra Day O'Connor News

Two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama during a special ceremony held today, August 12 at 3pm EST.

Web Alert: Watch Two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera receive the Medal Of Freedom on Wednesday, August 12 at 3pm EST via streaming video at www.whitehouse.gov/live

Web Alert: Watch Two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera receive the Medal Of Freedom on Wednesday, August 12 at 3pm EST via streaming video at www.whitehouse.gov/live

Talk Show Listings Monday, August 14, 2009

Two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera has released a statement in response to receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama.

President Obama today named 16 recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. America's highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom is awarded to individuals who make an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.

Epic Theatre Ensemble's production of A More Perfect Union, Vern Thiessen's serious comedy about two Supreme Court law clerks, will host post-show panels featuring real-life former Supreme Court clerks.

Ford's Theatre Society will host a Grand Reopening Celebration on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The invitation-only evening will include the presentation of the Lincoln Medal to filmmaker George Lucas and screen legend Sidney Poitier, whose accomplishments exemplify the character and lasting legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.

Ford's Theatre Society will host a Grand Reopening Celebration on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The invitation-only evening will include the presentation of the Lincoln Medal to filmmaker George Lucas and screen legend Sidney Poitier, whose accomplishments exemplify the character and lasting legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.

Renowned Playwright Anna Deavere Smith will present a new piece in Phoenix inspired by Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

Renowned Playwright Anna Deavere Smith will present a new piece in Phoenix inspired by Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

Feinstein's at Loews Regency continues its Spring 2008 season with the two time Grammy Award winning singer Sylvia McNair from March 18 - 22.

NEW THIS WEEK! CSC has the BEST BET of the week! Ford's Theatre presents annual Lincoln Medals! Local benefit of Nunsense A-Men! New shows at DCT, Spotlighters and Theatre Project!

The Shakespeare Theatre Company's celebrated the opening of their new $89 million Harman Center for the Arts in downtown Washington, DC at a Gala Celebration on Monday, October 1.