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Talented creative teams. Powerful stories. All-original opera. WNO’s acclaimed commissioning program for contemporary American opera enters its 11th exciting season—showing how short opera can move and inspire us!
Cynthia Erivo, enchanting star of the stage and screen, performs “I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know”, a song about unwavering love.
Tony Award winners Cynthia Erivo and Ben Platt fill the stage with joy as they perform this classic Soul hit. Watch the whole concert on PBS.
A New Year’s Eve Celebration
Cynthia Erivo, enchanting star of the stage and screen, invites you to ring in the New Year with her magnificent friends Ben Platt and Joaquina Kalukango as they bring their powerful voices and favorite songs to the Kennedy Center. Erivo takes the audience on a journey through a diverse repertoire of songs that have shaped her artistic sensibility from Broadway and Motown, to Rock and R&B.
Lin-Manuel Miranda delivers a lively and comedic musical tribute to 2023 Kennedy Center Honoree Billy Crystal.
Billy Crystal shares his experience of receiving a Kennedy Center Honors, expressing gratitude for those who came to honor him and reflecting on the rich legacy of past honorees.
Cynthia Erivo brings down the house with her soulful rendition of "Alfie" in a heartfelt tribute to 2023 Honoree Dionne Warwick.
Dionne Warwick expresses her gratitude for being honored by the great Gladys Knight at the Kennedy Center Honors, emphasizing the joy and happiness she experienced upon receiving the prestigious award.
MC Lyte and Monie Love join forces with D-Nice to deliver a powerful rendition of "Ladies First" as a tribute to 2023 Honoree Queen Latifah.
Queen Latifah reflects on the heartfelt presence of her friends who came to honor her, expressing the profound significance of having her family by her side as she accepted the award. Amidst the joy in the room, she contemplates the legacy left by past honorees and underscores the importance of hip-hop finally receiving the recognition it deserves.
Julia Bullock, Ailyn Pérez, Angel Blue, and Nadine Sierra unite in a beautiful rendition of "Song to the Moon" as a tribute to Renée Fleming.
Renée Fleming discusses her commitment to supporting younger singers and the joy of seeing her loved ones share the stage in celebration of her Kennedy Center Honors. Reflecting on the experience, she shares insights into the significance of the award and expresses admiration for her fellow honorees.
Michael Bublé sings "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" by the Bee Gees in tribute to Barry Gibb -- recipient of the 46th Kennedy Center Honors.
Barry Gibb delves into the journey that propelled him into pop stardom, offering reflective insights into his enduring career alongside his brothers and emphasizing his ongoing passion for creating music.
Watch coverage of the events leading up to the #KCHonors and highlights of the big event itself. Return to this playlist to see new videos as they're added.
Hits like “Seasons of Love,” “Light My Candle,” “La Vie Bohème,” “Out Tonight,” “Take Me or Leave Me,” were accompanied by the soaring sounds of a live symphony and stellar cast.
Children's book author Mo Willems teams up with Kennedy Center Honoree Renée Fleming in a family-friendly performance that explores our strongest emotions through one of the world’s most dramatic genres…opera!
See performances by Aloe Blacc, Ariana DeBose, Joshua Henry, Jimmie Herrod, and more celebrating the awardees of the Surgeon General's Medallion. Hear the inspiring stories of their efforts to promote public health and medicine.
Watch performances by and for comedians from the cast of Saturday Night Live at the Kennedy Center.
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Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
Chuck Prophet with Stephanie Finch
Fri. Jan. 19, 2024
Since his neo-psychedelic Green On Red days, Chuck Prophet has been turning out country, folk, blues, and Brill Building classicism. Stephanie Finch is an accomplished singer-songwriter and keyboardist in her own right, having carved a niche in the music world with her soulful performances and versatile talents.
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
Kingsley Flood
Sat. Jan. 20, 2024
Kingsley Flood is a Boston and Washington, D.C.–based band with a “Billy Bragg-like folk-punk sound” (The Washington Post) and “signature high energy” (Rolling Stone). NPR says Kingsely Flood is “a band that seems to understand where inspiration can lead.”
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra & Sound Impact
Wed. Jan. 24, 2024
Members of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra emerge from the orchestra pit and take their place on the Millennium Stage to share the rich and varied chamber music repertoire. Each musician plays a solo part and the interaction among them creates an astonishing range of sounds and emotions.
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
NSO Youth Fellows Part 2
Thu. Jan. 25, 2024
Students from the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship Program will perform chamber music on the Millennium Stage.
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
NSO Youth Fellows Part 1
Students from the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship Program will perform chamber music on the Millennium Stage.
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
Arts & Wellness with NeuroArts Blueprint
How do the many spaces we inhabit change us and impact our health? The "Arts & Wellness with NeuroArts Blueprint" series continues with a discussion on the art and neuroscience of design – plus a special "Tuning the Audience" singing activation with Sing for Hope! Join co-hosts Renée Fleming and Susan Magsamen to explore how neuroscientists, architects, and artists use intentional design and neuroaesthetics to bring communities together through creative expression.
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
Let Freedom Ring Celebration featuring Jordin Sparks
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Georgetown University celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a free, ticketed musical tribute, the Let Freedom Ring Celebration.
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
Okan
With vocals in Spanish, English, and Spanglish, Okan is led by the Cuban–born violinist and vocalist Elizabeth Rodriguez and percussionist and vocalist Magdelys Savigne, both Grammy® and Latin Grammy® nominees.
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
National Symphony Orchestra
Members of the National Symphony Orchestra play an assortment of chamber music.
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
Stella Cole
Stella Katherine Cole is a multifaceted performer based in New York City. You might know her from social media, where she has amassed well over half a million followers and nearly 6 million likes from posting singing videos that are beloved by a worldwide audience of all ages.
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
The Spizzwinks
The Spizzwinks of Yale University are the world’s oldest underclassmen a cappella group. Since 1914, the Spizzwinks have been sharing their tight harmonies and signature tongue-in-cheek humor with audiences from the Great Wall of China to the waterfalls of Iceland, to Carnegie Hall and beyond.
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
Amythyst Kiah
The album Wary + Strange marks the glorious collision of two vastly different worlds for Amythyst Kiah: the iconoclastic alt-rock that first sparked her musical passion, and the roots/old-time-music scene where she’s found breakout success in recent years, including recognition from Rolling Stone as “one of Americana’s great up-and-coming secrets.”
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
Pipo Romero
Pipo Romero is a composer and acoustic guitarist from Cádiz, Spain. His compositions come from the heart, blending an original compendium of styles (folk, flamenco, classical, country, Celtic music, tango, and many more).
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
Rebekah Laur’en
Singer, songwriter, producer, and composer Rebekah Laur’en mixes her classical operatic training with alternative R&B, creating a unique essence akin to modern-day R&B. Many have compared her brassy warm tone to the likes of Lalah Hathaway, Anita Baker, and Yebba.
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
Alex Hamburger
Alex Hamburger—flutist, vocalist, and composer from the Washington, D.C. area—recently released her highly anticipated sophomore album What If? (Unit Records, June 29th, 2023). The album explores perception, transition, and the boundaries of human experience.
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Kevin James is one of today’s most innovative magicians, known for creating several unique magical effects, such as the Floating Rose, performed by many magicians around the world including David Copperfield. He is currently touring with The Illusionists.
Watch performances by and for comedians from the cast of Saturday Night Live at the Kennedy Center.
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Meet the 46th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements: actor and comedian Billy Crystal; acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming; British singer-songwriter producer, and member of the Bee Gees, Barry Gibb; rapper, singer, and actress Queen Latifah; and singer Dionne Warwick. Then browse our video hub of past performances from top artists.
A New Year’s Eve Celebration
Cynthia Erivo, enchanting star of the stage and screen, invites you to ring in the New Year with her magnificent friends Ben Platt and Joaquina Kalukango as they bring their powerful voices and favorite songs to the Kennedy Center stage. Stream all episodes of our TV series reflecting America’s performing arts landscape.
March 24, 2024
The Kennedy Center will present the 25th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Kevin Hart. Meet the new recipient and watch performances, interviews, and other highlights from past events.
Hear his intimate, soulful rendition of the classic song in this exclusive solo performance from the grand Concert Hall of The Kennedy Center.
Ben Rector delivers a passionate solo rendition of his song in The Kennedy Center’s grand Concert Hall.
The two performers deliver an acoustic rendition of Rector’s composition during an intimate live session in the Concert Hall of The Kennedy Center.
In this series, dancer Rujeko Dumbutshena and drummer Farai Malianga show you how to dance traditional African dances and drums and their place in African history.
Have you ever wanted to take a Latin Dance class but didn’t have enough time? In this series, Latin Dance instructors Ricardo Loaiza and Elba Garcia prep you to dance the night away! Once you’ve practiced all three dances, find a local Latin Dance club or bust these moves at the next school dance! Wepa!
Dave Grohl talks about musical identity, tells the story of the creation of his first band, and how important drive is to following your dreams.
Kevin James is one of today’s most innovative magicians, known for creating several unique magical effects, such as the Floating Rose, performed by many magicians around the world including David Copperfield. He is currently touring with The Illusionists.
See what it takes to perform as the soldiers, mice, party guests and more in the famous production.
NEW: Music Director Gianandrea Noseda and the National Symphony Orchestra take on Beethoven’s famous 5th Symphony.
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