Bye Bye Birdie
6/7 - 6/15/2024
The classic, lighthearted satire of the music industry! When it’s announced that Elvis-style heartthrob Conrad Birdie is being drafted into the army, teenage girls across ...
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Ben Davis, Savy Jackson & More Complete the Cast for THE HELLO GIRLS Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 05, 2024
Prospect Theater Company has revealed the complete cast for the special concert presentations of their hit musical The Hello Girls. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets....
The Kennedy Center's New Hip Hop & Series Launches with the Hip Hop & Jazz Festival
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced Hip Hop &, a new annual season focus highlighting hip hop’s intersections with other genres, forms, and disciplines....
THE HELLO GIRLS to Play the Kennedy Center & Symphony Space This May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 25, 2024
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Actor Jeffrey Wright Delivered The 35th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture On Arts And Public Policy
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Renowned actor Jeffrey Wright gives an insightful address at the 35th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy, discussing the importance and impact of arts in society....
Video: Get A First Look At THROUGH THE SUNKEN LANDS World Premiere at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - March 08, 2024
Get a first look at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's world premiere musical Through the Sunken Lands in an all-new video. Check out the trailer!...
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for THROUGH THE SUNKEN LANDS World Premiere at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - February 22, 2024
Go inside rehearsals for The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's world premiere musical Through the Sunken Lands in an all-new video. A powerful, heartwarming tale about a young girl who finds her power and purpose, this new work features script and lyrics by Tim J. Lord, music and lyri...
Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, & Ephraim Sykes Will Lead Kennedy Center's BYE BYE BIRDIE
by Joshua Wright - February 20, 2024
Christian Borlw, Krysta Rodrigues, and Ephraim Sykes will lead The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie. With direction by Marc Bruni, check out the cast and find out how to get tickets for the production which runs in June 2024. ...
Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER at The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts - Program A
by Emily Berger - February 08, 2024
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s annual run at The Kennedy Center is consistently a highlight of the winter season, and this year is no exception. This year the company brings three programs to D.C., all including Mr. Ailey’s 1960 classic Revelations, representing the best of recent revivals and...
Cast and Creative Team Set for THROUGH THE SUNKEN LANDS World Premiere at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 02, 2024
The Kennedy Center has revealed the full cast and creative team for 'Through the Sunken Lands.'...
Video: Neil Patrick Harris Talks Directing TICK, TICK...BOOM!
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Watch as Neil Patrick Harris discusses directing Tick, Tick.. BOOM! at The Kennedy Center....
Past Shows
Shear Madness
10/4 - 10/1/2023
Shear Madness is the interactive comedy whodunit that lets the audience solve the crime! Set in present-day Georgetown, Shear Madness engages locals and visitors alike ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
The Enigmatist
6/6 - 7/2/2023
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and New York Times crossword ...
Spamalot
5/12 - 5/21/2023
The Sleeping Beauty
5/4 - 5/7/2023
TWB presents this beloved, time-traveling fairy tale. In an illustrious kingdom from long ago, iconic fairytale characters, opulent and imaginative sets and costumes, and classical ...
Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “a first-rate ensemble, one of Asia’s best,” the Taiwan Philharmonic makes its debut appearance at the Kennedy Center ...
Into The Woods
2/23 - 3/19/2023
Here’s a reason to be happy ever after... Following a sold-out engagement at New York City Center and a hugely acclaimed transfer to Broadway, Into ...
Balanchine!
2/22 - 2/26/2023
The Washington Ballet honors the Father of American Ballet! George Balanchine (co-founder of New York City Ballet & longtime artistic director) was one of the ...
Sunset Boulevard
2/1 - 2/6/2023
Sunset Boulevard. The two words conjure up Tinsel town and glamour. The Academy Award-winning film lifted Gloria Swanson to icon status for her portrayal as ...
Hamilton
7/12 - 10/2/2022
Blue Man Group
7/19 - 7/31/2022
BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique ...
The Band's Visit
7/5 - 7/17/2022
To Kill a Mockingbird
6/21 - 7/10/2022
Jersey Boys
6/14 - 6/26/2022
A Monster Calls
5/25 - 6/12/2022
The Last Five Years
6/3 - 6/7/2022
The Last Five Years, a poignant and unconventional musical by Jason Robert Brown, explores the complexities of love and relationships through a fragmented timeline. Unlike ...
Freestyle Love Supreme
5/10 - 5/15/2022
Mean Girls
4/5 - 4/24/2022
Featuring a book by Tina Fey, MEAN GIRLS tells the story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies. Entertainment ...
Oklahoma!
4/5 - 4/10/2022
Riverdance - The 25th Anniversary Show
3/15 - 3/27/2022
Jesus Christ Superstar
2/22 - 3/13/2022
In Memory of Isaac Stern, Celebrating His 101st Birthday
3/7 - 2/7/2022
In Memory of Isaac Stern, Celebrating His 101st BirthdayEmanuel Ax, pianoLeonidas Kavakos, violinYo-Yo Ma, celloMonday, March 7, 8 pmKennedy Center Concert HallTheyre back! The classical ...
Sphinx Symphony OrchestraTito Muoz, conductorExigence Vocal Ensemble and Members of The Washington ChorusEugene Rogers, music directorJNai Bridges, mezzo-soprano Tuesday, February 1, 8pmKennedy Center Concert HallCelebrating ...
Living the DreamSinging the DreamWashington Performing Arts Gospel ChoirsMichele Fowlin & Theodore Thorpe III, artistic directorsThe Choral Arts Society of WashingtonScott Tucker, artistic directorSunday, January ...
Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations
12/14 - 1/16/2022
The Prom
1/4 - 1/16/2022
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
12/14 - 1/2/2022
Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, BROOKLYN girl with Passion and Chutzpah. She fought her way into the ...
Hadestown
10/13 - 10/31/2021
To Kill A Mockingbird
8/1 - 12/31/2020
Holiday Tings'
12/9
Holiday Tings is the third installation of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington's annual Holiday Sing & Swing Trilogy event created by the organization's ...
Once on This Island
6/23
Once On This Island is a captivating musical based on the novel "My Love, My Love" and a vibrant reimagining of the Hans Christian Andersen ...
Swan Lake
4/9
NEXT TO NORMAL
1/29 - 2/2/2020
In this over-stimulated and pharmaceutically-obsessed world, one almost average suburban family comes to grips with a long buried secret in this haunting and darkly funny ...
Next to Normal
1/30 - 2/1/2020
In this over-stimulated and pharmaceutically-obsessed world, one almost average suburban family comes to grips with a long buried secret in this haunting and darkly funny ...
Love, Factually
12/3
Egg-tion Hero
11/9
Balancing Bodies
10/31
WNO: Otello
10/26
Footloose
10/9
City boy Ren thinks life is bad enough when he's forced to move to a rural backwater in America. But his world comes to a ...
Based on one audience suggestion (a title for a play that has yet to be written) The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a fully improvised play ...
Biloxi Blues
6/2
Dearborn Heights Civic Theatre presents Biloxi Blues by Neil Simon. For tickets and more information, visit the website....
Tommy
4/24 - 4/28/2019
After witnessing an accidental murder, Tommy is traumatized into catatonia. When his mother finally breaks through his catatonia, he shows himself to be an international ...
THE MUSIC MAN
2/6 - 2/10/2019
The Music Man, a classic American musical brimming with small-town charm and a touch of con artistry, follows the fast-talking Harold Hill. He arrives in ...
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
10/24 - 10/28/2018
A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon ...
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS...TRYING
6/6 - 6/10/2018
Power, sex, ambition, greed... it's just another day at the office. brbrFrom the authors of "Guys And Dolls" comes one of the most delightfully irreverent ...
ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY
1/11 - 5/21/2017
In this vaudevillian romp, Elephant and Piggie sing and dance their way through plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense....
Little Dancer
10/25 - 11/30/2014
Part fact, part fiction, and set in the harsh backstage world of the Paris Opera Ballet, this world premiere Kennedy Center musical is inspired by ...
CHILDREN OF EDEN
5/19
From Stephen Schwartz and John Caird comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith... not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! ...
CHILDREN OF EDEN
5/10
From Stephen Schwartz and John Caird comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith... not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! ...
Shear Madness
6/19 - 9/30/2012
Shear Madness is the comedy whodunit that lets the audience solve the crime! Set in present-day Georgetown, Shear Madness engages locals and visitors alike as ...
The Addams Family
7/10 - 7/29/2012
The Addams Family is a smash-hit musical comedy that brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, ...
Memphis
6/12 - 7/1/2012
This four-time Tony Award winner, including Best Musical, begs you to turn up the dial. Inspired by actual events, Memphis introduces a white radio DJ ...
Pal Joey
6/2 - 7/1/2012
In a new Kennedy Center production, Pal Joey tells the story of a nightclub crooner who's pulled every which way by love, fortune, and fame, ...
Barbara Cook's Spotlight: Barbara Cook
6/15 - 6/16/2012
The silvery soprano who knows how to work the spotlight, legendary Broadway star Barbara Cook (Candide, The Music Man, She Loves Me) takes the stage ...
Broadway actor and singer Aaron Lazar (Les Misérables, A Little Night Music, The Light in the Piazza) performs in this theater cabaret series curated by ...
Come Fly Away
4/18 - 4/29/2012
Ol' Blue Eyes' greatest hits soar in a new way in Twyla Tharp's Broadway musical Come Fly Away. Live music and Sinatra vocals swirl in ...
With Broadway credits including The Full Monty, Side Show, and Billy Elliot the Musical, Emily Skinner returns to the Kennedy Center spotlight in this theater ...
Katona Jozsef Theatre's Gypsies
3/15 - 3/17/2012
Katona József Theatre, one of Hungary's most well-respected theater companies, performs Gypsies, which chronicles the love, tensions, and conflicts that arise among Gypsy musicians and ...
La Cage aux Folles
1/17 - 2/12/2012
Winner of three Tony Awards(r) including Best Musical Revival, this hilarious new production of La Cage aux Folles was on the most "Top 10" lists ...
Ann: An Affectionate Portrait of Ann Richards
12/17 - 1/15/2012
Everything is bigger in Texas. For the late Texas politician Ann Richards, that maxim held true not only for her huge character and heart, but ...
Billy Elliot
12/14 - 1/15/2012
Heart and humor make Billy Elliot the Musical "the best show you'll ever see" (New York Post) and earned it the 2009 Tony Award for ...
Billy Elliot the Musical
12/14 - 1/15/2012
Billy Elliot the Musical is a joyous celebration of one young boy’s journey to make his dreams come true based on the smash-hit independent film ...
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
12/17 - 1/8/2012
Based on his beloved Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, six-time Emmy Award winner Mo Willems joins Grammy Award-winning composer Michael Silversher to lovingly celebrate the heart ...
Alexandra Silber has lit up West End stages in Carousel and Fiddler on the Roof as well as the Kennedy Center's own Master Class. See ...
Les Miserables
9/28 - 10/30/2011
Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical, Les Misérables, with glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery ...
The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful And Her Dog!
10/15 - 10/29/2011
He's sung on Broadway in Sondheim on Sondheim and Taboo and regionally in Signature Theatre's Chess. Now, Scottish singer Euan Morton performs in this theater ...
Mabou Mines DollHouse
10/20 - 10/22/2011
In Mabou Mines DollHouse, director Lee Breuer adapted Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House to deconstruct the mythic feminist anthem by physicalizing power and scale with ...
Lemieux Pilon 4D Art's Norman
10/6 - 10/8/2011
Shear Madness
5/1 - 10/2/2011
Shear Madness is the comedy whodunit that lets the audience solve the crime! Set in present-day Georgetown, Shear Madness engages locals and visitors alike as ...
Sydney Theatre Company's Uncle Vanya
8/4 - 8/27/2011
Sydney Theatre Company returns with an exclusive U.S. engagement of Andrew Upton's new adaptation of Chekhov's tragicomedy Uncle Vanya, starring Cate Blanchett, Richard Roxburgh, Jacki ...
Wicked
6/15 - 8/21/2011
Back by popular demand! The New York Times calls Wicked "the defining musical of the decade." When it last played Washington in 2005, it broke ...
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Chicks in Heavem
Creative Cauldron (4/11 - 4/28) | |
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The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence
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The Kite Runner
Kennedy Center [Eisenhower Theatre] (6/25 - 6/30) | |
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Macbeth
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Andy Warhol in Tehran
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Brian Ganz: A Chopin Recital
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (5/4 - 5/4) | |
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Riverside Christmas Spectacular
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts (11/20 - 12/29) | |
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The Hatmaker's Wife
Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater (6/5 - 6/25) | |
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