The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts News

Five Democratic senators will host a Pride concert at the Kennedy Center in protest of President Trump’s takeover of the institution. The event will feature Broadway artists and highlight LGBTQ+ pride.

Multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago will be performing at Newark's New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Learn more here!

One of the most iconic American rock bands of all time, Chicago, will bring its signature horn-driven sound to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 8:00 p.m.

Floyd Brown, a pro-Trump activist and former Kennedy Center executive, says he was fired after refusing to recant views on same-sex marriage. The dismissal follows months of leadership upheaval under Donald Trump’s chairmanship.

CAPA will present The Second City live on the Southern Theatre stage. The Second City is celebrating 65 years of legendary laughs! Showcasing some of the audience's favorite songs, sketches, and characters. Learn more!

In the fall of 2021, Bethune Arts Elementary School and Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) began a partnership with the objective of providing quality arts programming at every grade level.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Ousted Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter released statement in response to allegations by members of the Trump administration regarding the financial health and past stewardship of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 

The Kennedy Center will feature non-Equity tours of Mrs. Doubtfire and Chicago. The venue usually only books Equity touring productions. The shift follows pressure from President Trump to reduce union costs.

The Kennedy Center's 2025-2026 season will feature major touring productions including 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical,' 'Back to the Future: The Musical,' 'The Outsiders,' and more, with tickets available on subscription.

Tony and Grammy Award winner JOHN LLOYD YOUNG will return to the FEINSTEIN'S stage with Mostly Soul. Beloved Hits from Motown to Broadway. Learn more here!

Kennedy Center staff are pushing to unionize in response to program cuts and layoffs under the Trump administration. The UAW is backing their effort, citing concerns over transparency, job security, and political influence.

Urban Jazz Dance Company has announced the 13th Annual Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (BAIDDF), featuring performances and workshops highlighting the artistry and important contributions of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) artists

The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day is coming to Miami’s New World Center this spring. The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day recreates the harrowing final 11 months of World War II in Europe. Learn how to attend.

It’s not so strange, really, that there’s  a serious opera about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. His life’s work is usually invoked before every production of the last decade or more, when audiences are asked to silence their smartphones.

Carnegie Hall will present the release of NYO Jazz's first live album and second full-length album, Live in Johannesburg. Learn more about the upcoming album here!

The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey will present, KNUFFLE BUNNY: A Cautionary Musical.  Based on the book, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Washington D.C.-based guitarist Yasmin Williams publicly shared contentious emails from Richard Grenell, the interim executive director of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, revealing a heated exchange regarding changes under President Donald Trump’s administration.

'Sometimes you need the right timing and right frame of mind, and...everything falls into place because you’ve already done the work,' says artist Mike Esperanza. Esperanza is a multifaceted creative force, celebrated for his transformative contributions to the world of dance and choreography. With an innate ability to merge contemporary aesthetics with authentic storytelling, Mike has captivated audiences worldwide. His journey began in Los Angeles and currently in New York City, where he honed his craft, drawing inspiration from urban culture and the human experience.