The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

'Ragtime' Opens on Broadway to Raves

The Kennedy Center's revival of Ragtime opened on Broadway Nov. 15 to rave reviews: "A magnificently stirring production that deserves to run for years" (The Hollywood Reporter).

You're Home for the Holidays

Believe it or not, the holidays are just around the corner! Make plans now with family and friends at the Kennedy Center where you're home for the holidays.

Suzanne Farrell's Notes from the Ballet

Artistic Advisor for Kennedy Center Ballet Suzanne Farrell shares her reflections on works by Jerome Robbins and George Balanchine to be performed by New York City Ballet in the Opera House Dec. 9-13.

Give the Gift of Performance

Find something for everyone on your list with a Holiday Gift Pack subscription. Choose at least 3 performances from ballet to Broadway and guarantee seats for some of the hottest shows this season.

Gift Shops: Nutcracker Signing

Meet Karla Steinbach, daughter of Herr Christian Steinbach, Fri., Nov. 27 from noon-8 p.m. She will be signing her unique creations. The Steinbach family has been creating handcrafted nutcrackers for over 200 years.

Michael Kaiser on Huffington Post

Read Kennedy Center President Michael Kaiser’s weekly blog for Huffington Post.