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Friday, February 23, 2024

Magpie - Millennium Stage (February 28, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: The internationally renowned duo Magpie, comprised of Terry Leonino & Greg Artzner, began singing together in Kent, Ohio in 1973, and the following year c…

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Growing Together: Stories from the Peace Corps - Millennium Stage (March 1, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Stories forge connections. They change minds, touch hearts, and build bridges between individuals and communities. Stories are at the heart of the Peace C…

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Hope Away from Home: Emi Mahmoud with Ann Curry - Millennium Stage (February 29, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in collaboration with the Kennedy Center, presents Emi Mahmoud—Sudanese-American slam poet, humanitarian advocate, and UNH…

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Washington Performing Arts: Men & Women of the Gospel Choir - Millennium Stage (March 2, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Washington Performing Arts: Men and Women of the Gospel Choir (MWOTG) has celebrated the heritage of gospel music and its related genres with vibrant, dyn…

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Through the Sunken Lands | Mar. 2 - 17, 2024 by The Kennedy Center

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/young-audiences/2023-2024/through-the-sunken-lands/ Tim J. Lord’s radio play transforms into a heartening world premiere musical f…

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Leyla McCalla - "Mèsi Bondye" w/ National Symphony Orchestra | DECLASSIFIED: Ben Folds Presents by The Kennedy Center

Acclaimed multi-hyphenate Leyla McCalla (formerly of the Grammy®-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops) performs "Mèsi Bondye" with the National Symphony Orchestra on July 20th, 2022 as part of…

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Lonnie Holley - Millennium Stage (February 16, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Since 1979, Holley has devoted his life to the practice of improvisational creativity. His art and music, born out of struggle, hardship—but perha…

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Rare Essence - Millennium Stage (February 17, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Please note: This is now a standing room only show. Seating will be provided to patrons with disabilities. Rare Essence, a.k.a. The Wickedest Band Alive…

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Liberated Muse Presents Voices of Freedom and Resistance - Millennium Stage (February 22, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Liberated Muse Arts Group—led by Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman, the 2023–2026 Poet Laureate of Prince George’s County, MD—presents a musical and poe…

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Second Wind Poetry ft. Jasmine Mans - Millennium Stage (February 21, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Second Wind Poetry is a curated open mic with a purpose to reenergize everyone involved. Through powerful voices both new and familiar, and an exciting fe…

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Buffalo Nichols - Millennium Stage (February 24, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: On his second album, The Fatalist, Carl “Buffalo” Nichols does things with the blues that might catch you off guard. There’s 808 programming, choppe…

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Classically Dope: Konshens the MC - Millennium Stage (February 23, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Classically Dope is a classical blend of poetry, hip hop, soul, and jazz created by award-winning poet/hip hop artist and U.S. Cultural Ambassador, Konshe…

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Autumn Nicholas - Millennium Stage (February 15, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Autumn Nicholas is passionate about their music but also about making a difference in society. They have been inspired by the BlackLivesMatter and LBGTQ m…

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Friday, February 9, 2024

A Kennedy Center Tribute to Seiji Ozawa (1935-2024) by The Kennedy Center

"[Mr. Ozawa] displayed the greatest physical gift for conducting of anyone in his generation, and a range and accuracy of musical memory that struck awe and envy into the hearts of most musi…

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Available Now! Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 & Complete Set by The Kennedy Center

The National Symphony Orchestra's complete Beethoven symphony cycle recording project concludes with Symphony No. 9, available February 9, 2024.

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The Girl Who Became Legend | Feb. 2 - 11, 2024 by The Kennedy Center

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/young-audiences/2023-2024/girl-who-became-legend/ The town of Dustbin is known for two things: rules and dust. But one day, Raina sp…

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Saturday, February 3, 2024

Broadway Center Stage: "30/90" from tick, tick... BOOM! | The Kennedy Center by The Kennedy Center

Before there was RENT… there was tick, tick… BOOM!, Jonathan Larson’s explosive musical about life, death, and the necessity of art. The semi-autobiographical story follows Jon, a comp…

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Broadway Center Stage: tick, tick... BOOM! | The Kennedy Center by The Kennedy Center

Before there was RENT… there was tick, tick… BOOM!, Jonathan Larson’s explosive musical about life, death, and the necessity of art. The semi-autobiographical story follows Jon, a comp…

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Neil Patrick Harris on directing tick, tick... BOOM! | Broadway Center Stage | The Kennedy Center by The Kennedy Center

Before there was RENT… there was tick, tick… BOOM!, Jonathan Larson’s explosive musical about life, death, and the necessity of art. The semi-autobiographical story follows Jon, a comp…

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A Kennedy Center Tribute to Chita Rivera (1933-2024) by The Kennedy Center

Join us in celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Chita Rivera, a 2002 Kennedy Center Honoree, whose immense talent and passion for performance captivated audiences worldwide. As w…

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Aneeshwar Kunchala invites you! | REACH to FOREST Environmental Book Fair by The Kennedy Center

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/festivals-series/reach-to-forest/ Forests have nourished humans for millennia. They cover 31% of the Earth’s land area and shelter over 80% of terr…

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Aneeshwar Kunchala invites you to REACH to FOREST | Feb. 20 - Mar. 3, 2024 by The Kennedy Center

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/festivals-series/reach-to-forest/ Forests have nourished humans for millennia. They cover 31% of the Earth’s land area and shelter over 80% of terr…

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REACH to FOREST | Feb. 20 - Mar. 3, 2024 by The Kennedy Center

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/festivals-series/reach-to-forest/ Forests have nourished humans for millennia. They cover 31% of the Earth’s land area and shelter over 80% of terr…

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Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra - Millennium Stage (February 7, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Jacques Ibert Andante espressivo Allegro vivo Performers: Adria Sternstein Foster, flute Sandra del-Cid Davies, flute Susan Robinson, harp Ástor Piazzo…

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National Symphony Orchestra - Millennium Stage (February 9, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Members of the National Symphony Orchestra play an assortment of chamber music. Ravel: Mother Goose - Suite Schubert: Piano Quintet in A major D 667 �…

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NSO Youth Fellows - Millennium Stage (February 8, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Students from the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship Program will perform chamber music on the Millennium Stage.

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Justin Adams and Mauro Durante - Millennium Stage (February 14, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Justin Adams, guitarist, producer and composer, has been a creator of wonders with Robert Plant in the Sensational Space Shifters. Mauro Durante toured th…

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Julie Williams - Millennium Stage (February 10, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: CMT Next Women of Country Julie Williams is turning heads in Nashville’s country music scene with songs that tell the stories she wished to hear as a mi…

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Renée Fleming on Receiving a Kennedy Center Honor by The Kennedy Center

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/honors Renée Fleming discusses her commitment to supporting younger singers and the joy of seeing her loved ones share the stage in celebration of h…

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Eli Paperboy Reed VS the Harlem Gospel Travelers - Millennium Stage (February 1, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Eli Paperboy Reed and The Harlem Gospel Travelers face off in an epic soulful sing-off for the ages! Eli Paperboy Reed and The Harlem Gospel Travelers ha…

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Young Musicians Concert - Millennium Stage (January 31, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: The winners of the 2023 Piano, String, Woodwind and Voice competition for K–12th grades will perform classical to contemporary repertoires along with sp…

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