The Kennedy Center 35th Anniversary Celebration
- May 7, 2006 at 8:30 PM
- Concert Hall
- 2 hrs.
- $30.00 - $80.00
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About the Program
The 14th Annual Kennedy Center Spring Gala celebrates the Kennedy Center's 35th Anniversarywith the National Symphony Orchestra Pops, Marvin Hamlisch, Principal Pops Conductor
Featuring
Harolyn Blackwell
Sarah Chang
Judy Collins
Savion Glover
Angela Lansbury
with
Mad Hot Ballroom Dancers
and
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
And many surprises!
ARTISTS APPEARING SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Individual Tickets will go on sale March 19th.
To make reservations for the dinner and performance:
In addition to an outstanding performance, guest can enjoy an
entire weekend of events, featuring a private event on Saturday
evening. Sunday's festivities begin with a reception followed
by an elegant gala dinner and performance in the Concert Hall.
Immediately following the performance, the enchantment continues
with "'Til Midnight" cocktails and dancing party featuring the
swinging rhythm of Big Ray and the Kool Kats. To make reservations
call (202) 416-8338 or fax (202) 416-8960. Information is
also available via e-mail at springgala@kennedy-center.org or
viat the Internet at kennedy-center.org/gala.
All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
Group of 20 or more? Group Sales offers special terms and discounts for most performances.
Reviews and Articles
Review - "An Arts Buffet That Sticks to the Ribs"
The Washington Post - Washington, DC (May 9, 2006) "The pint-size Astaire-and-Rogers teams from "Mad Hot Ballroom" got the more tumultuous ovation, but Sondheim freaks found other reasons to exult Sunday night at the Kennedy Center's 35th-anniversary gala: a reunion of Angela Lansbury and George Hearn, re-creating one of the most extraordinary moments the composer has given the American musical." Read More...
The Washington Post - Washington, DC (May 9, 2006) "The pint-size Astaire-and-Rogers teams from "Mad Hot Ballroom" got the more tumultuous ovation, but Sondheim freaks found other reasons to exult Sunday night at the Kennedy Center's 35th-anniversary gala: a reunion of Angela Lansbury and George Hearn, re-creating one of the most extraordinary moments the composer has given the American musical." Read More...
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