The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

'Frost/Nixon' Tops the Polls

The critics are praising 'Frost/Nixon.' The Washington Post calls it "sharp-witted" and the Washington Times dubs it "powerful." Few performances remain—don't miss it! Specially priced performances on Wed., Nov. 26.

"Trumpet of the Swan" Premiere

December 4-6, the Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation Series for Artistic Excellence presents the world premiere of The Trumpet of the Swan: A Novel Symphony. Featuring Kathy Bates, Richard Thomas, and Fred Willard, E.B. White's children's classic comes to life with actors and musicians.

Video: Cunningham presents 3 D.C. premieres

Watch excerpts from three works by Merce Cunningham Dance Company to make their D.C. premieres at the Kennedy Center Dec. 12 & 13.

You're Home for the Holidays at the Kennedy Center!

From The Nutcracker to Messiah, this is the place for holiday celebrations. Whether it's a free performance on the Millennium Stage or a New Year's Eve countdown, at the Kennedy Center you're home for the holidays!

Give the Gift of Performance

Looking for the perfect gift? Then give a Kennedy Center Gift Certificate. Available in any amount, they can be redeemed for most performances—from theater to jazz, ballet to symphony (some restrictions apply). It's the one gift that fits all!

Attend Discount Program

Are you 17-25 and looking for arts at an affordable price? Register for Attend and gain access to monthly special offers.

Washington Post Profiles Michael M. Kaiser's New Book

In his new arts management book, The Art of the Turnaround, Kaiser shares his ten rules for bringing distressed arts organizations back to life.