The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
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Featured Events
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Into The Woods
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 - Sunday, January 8, 2017 -
yasiin bey with Special Guests
Saturday, December 31, 2016 - Monday, January 2, 2017 -
The Gabriels Trilogy: Full-Day Marathon
Saturday, January 7, 2017 - Sunday, January 22, 2017 -
Bud, Not Buddy
Thursday, January 12, 2017 - Sunday, January 15, 2017 -
National Symphony Orchestra: Stravinsky's The Firebird / Ravel's "Left Hand" Concerto
Thursday, January 12, 2017 - Saturday, January 14, 2017
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New & Noteworthy
The Kennedy Center presents the final U.S. performances of one of Hip Hop's most influential artists, yasiin bey (formerly known as Mos Def), Dec. 31-Jan. 2 in the Concert Hall. Joined by special guests, bey will offer a unique musical experience for audiences at every show, performing songs from a different album each night including The New Danger, True Magic, The Ecstatic, and Black on Both Sides, alongside new material. Following the performance on Dec. 31, patrons can join the New Year's Eve Grand Foyer Party, free with their ticket.
Just Announced! yasiin bey in His Final U.S. Performances
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New & Noteworthy
The Kennedy Center’s year-long celebration of the 100th birthday of its namesake honors five enduring ideals embodied by President Kennedy: Courage, Freedom, Justice, Service, and Gratitude. Take an immersive journey through our award-winning website to explore the stories of artists who embody that legacy through special events and performances, culminating in the centennial of JFK’s birth on May 29, 2017.
Explore Our Website Celebrating John F. Kennedy’s Centennial
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New & Noteworthy
Did you know you can watch the Expansion Project’s day-to-day progress on the Expansion Cam? All of the 500+ piles (steel support beams) have been driven into the bedrock and 2,150 trucks of dirt have been removed from the expansion site. Also, the first of two tower cranes was erected on the site in early July. Once completed, the new spaces will provide innovative and accessible experiences for both the artist and audience, including open rehearsal viewing and unique, interactive programming.
Construction Underway on the Expansion Project
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New & Noteworthy
Kennedy Center News is now available to read online! The January-February issue features American Ballet Theatre, Mariinsky Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the three-play cycle The Gabriels, Renée Fleming VOICES series, Mason Bates's KC Jukebox series, chamber music, jazz, and much more!
Kennedy Center News Now Online
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