The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts News

Stroker, Frost, Herrod, Feldman, Courtney & Boniello Join the Cast of RENT at the Kennedy Center

by Stephi Wild — June 28, 2023

Initial casting has been revealed for the symphonic world premiere of RENT in Concert at the Kennedy Center, taking place next month.

Casting Announced For Final Three Weeks Of American Ballet Theatre's 2023 Summer Season At Metropolitan Opera House

by A.A. Cristi — June 26, 2023

Casting for the final three weeks of American Ballet Theatre's 2023 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House was announced today by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe.

Renee Fleming, Billy Crystal, Dionne Warwick, and More Will Receive Kennedy Center Honors

by Stephi Wild — June 22, 2023

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Michelle Buteau to Bring FULL HEART, TIGHT JEANS to the Kennedy Center in October

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 20, 2023

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Cast Set for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at The Kennedy Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 15, 2023

The cast has been revealed for the The Play That Goes Wrong Washington, D.

Review: THE ENIGMATIST at The Kennedy Center

by Pamela Roberts — June 11, 2023

Puzzles and patterns, stories and magic are artfully woven together by David Kwong in The Enigmatist at the Kennedy Center.

World Premieres & More Set for The Washington Ballet 2023-24 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 7, 2023

The Washington Ballet has announced their 2023-2024 season.

Martha Graham Dance Company to Present GRAHAM100, A Three-Season 100th Anniversary Celebration

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 7, 2023

The Martha Graham Dance Company will present GRAHAM100—The First and The Future, a three-season 100th anniversary celebration of Martha Graham’s work and legacy to begin September 2023 and continue throughout 2026.

Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces Next President & CEO

by A.A. Cristi — June 6, 2023

The Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Board of Directors announced today that seasoned performing arts leader, Kevin Giglinto, will be the next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization.

National Symphony Orchestra Appoints Eric B. Stillman As Chief Development Officer

by A.A. Cristi — May 31, 2023

National Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Jean Davidson and the Kennedy Center have announced Eric B.

Review: GOOD GRIEF: SONGS OF THE MOON AND THE UNBROKEN CIRCLE at Kennedy Center

by Pamela Roberts — May 29, 2023

In Good Grief: Songs of the Moon and The Unbroken Circle creator Tariq Darrell O’Meally explores how we become more than what we’ve lost.

ROCK PAPER SCISSORS Comes to the Atlas Performing Arts Center in June

by Stephi Wild — May 24, 2023

The Welders Playwrights’ Collective and Soul Shine Theater Garden present the premiere of Rock Paper Scissors, from Thursday, June 22, to Sunday, June 25, at the Atlas Performing Arts Center on H Street NE, Washington, DC.

Wake Up With BWW 5/23: THE COLOR PURPLE Trailer, PETER PAN GOES WRONG Extends, and More!

by — May 23, 2023

Top stories: watch the trailer for The Color Purple movie musical, Peter Pan Goes Wrong extends its Broadway run, and more!

Video: See Iglehart, Kritzer, Brightman, McClure & More in SPAMALOT

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 22, 2023

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Photos: First Look at Brightman, Iglehart, McClure, Urie, and More in SPAMALOT at The Kennedy Center

by Blair Ingenthron — May 14, 2023

Check out photos from the Kennedy Center production of Spamalot starring Alex Brightman, James Monroe Iglehart, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Rob McClure, Matthew Saldivar, Michael Urie, and more!

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Being Lizard Boy with Justin Huertas

by Jayke Workman — May 14, 2023

In this episode, Jayke is joined by playwright, actor, and musician, Justin Huertas to talk about his show, 'Lizard Boy', coming to off-broadway! A Seattle based creator, Huertas shares his artistic process in creating musicals, and what it's like to perform in his own works.