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National cultural center of the United States
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, commonly known as the Kennedy Center, is the national cultural center of the United States, serving
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Annual American honor in the performing arts
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual tribute recognizing performing arts contributions to American culture. Presented annually since 1978, a December
Kennedy_Center_Honors
NASA launch facility in Florida
The John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC, originally known as the NASA Launch Operations Center), located on Merritt Island, Florida, is one of the ten field
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Nonprofit organization
Kennedy Human Rights Center (formerly the "Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights" and Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, or RFK Center)
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights
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Museum in Florida about the US space program
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the visitor center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida. It features exhibits and displays
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the national cultural center of the United States, after President Donald Trump in 2025 replaced the center's
List of Kennedy Center cancellations during the second Trump administration
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American human rights advocate (1928–2024)
Andy Williams. Ethel Kennedy founded the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights (now known as Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights) in 1968
Ethel_Kennedy
US-based non-profit organization
Jean Kennedy Smith, and is headquartered in Washington, DC. In 2011, VSA became the Office of Accessibility and VSA at the John F. Kennedy Center for the
VSA_(Kennedy_Center)
American facilities manager (born 1986)
executive director of the Kennedy Center since 2026. Floca served as the vice president of facilities at the Kennedy Center from 2024 to 2026. Charles
Matt_Floca
Public policy school of Harvard University
after Kennedy, including the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and the Kennedy Library in Boston. The rebranding had the support of John F. Kennedy's brother
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American political family
J." Kennedy became the first Kennedy elected to public office, serving in the Massachusetts state legislature until 1895. At least one Kennedy family
Kennedy_family
American diplomat (1928–2020)
Jean Ann Kennedy Smith (née Kennedy; February 20, 1928 – June 17, 2020) was an American diplomat, activist, humanitarian, and author who served as United
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American performing arts television series
at the Kennedy Center is a new PBS television series which produces episodes that present and contextualize performances at The Kennedy Center. These
Next_at_the_Kennedy_Center
American attorney and magazine publisher (1960–1999)
35th U.S. president John F. Kennedy, and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Born shortly after his father's election, Kennedy spent his early childhood in
John_F._Kennedy_Jr.
of personality in Trump. Some, such as the renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, have been legally contested and overturned
Branding of United States government programs and facilities after Donald Trump
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Sister of John F. Kennedy (1918–2005)
"Rosemary" Kennedy (September 13, 1918 – January 7, 2005) was the eldest daughter born to Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. She was a
Rosemary_Kennedy
2025 television special
Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is a filmed television special honoring comedian, writer, and talk show host Conan
Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
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Sculpture by Robert Berks
sculpted by Robert Berks. It is located in the Grand Foyer of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. The bust is eight feet high
Bust of John F. Kennedy (Kennedy Center)
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American author and diplomat (born 1957)
Caroline Bouvier Kennedy (born November 27, 1957) is an American author, diplomat, and attorney. She served as the United States ambassador to Japan from
Caroline_Kennedy
1963 assassination in Dallas, Texas
On Friday, November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was assassinated while riding in a presidential motorcade through
Assassination of John F. Kennedy
Assassination_of_John_F._Kennedy
American award for the Performing Arts
Prize for American Humor is an American award presented by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. annually since 1998 (except
Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Mark_Twain_Prize_for_American_Humor
of Lerner & Loewe's Gigi both at the Kennedy Center and on Broadway. She played Vanessa in the Kennedy Center's production of the musical revival of Lin-Manuel
List of Vanessa Hudgens performances
List_of_Vanessa_Hudgens_performances
American glass artist and philanthropist
philanthropist. In 2025, she was appointed to the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by the second Trump administration. Along with
Patricia_Duggan
American philanthropist (1921–2009)
Eunice Mary Kennedy Shriver (née Kennedy; July 10, 1921 – August 11, 2009) was an American philanthropist. Shriver was a member of the Kennedy family by
Eunice_Kennedy_Shriver
21st-century symphony composed by Philip Glass
was jointly commissioned by the National Symphony Orchestra and the Kennedy Center, and portrays the life of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. The piece
Symphony_No._15_(Glass)
American arts administrator (born 1953)
American arts administrator who served as president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (2001–2014) in Washington, D.C. Kaiser currently
Michael_Kaiser
American actress, singer, and dancer (born 1975)
33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors in a tribute to Jerry Herman, singing "Before the Parade Passes By." She performed at the Kennedy Center Honors the following
Sutton_Foster
American arts executive
F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. from September 2014 to February 2025. Rutter was the first woman to head the Center, overseeing
Deborah_Rutter
2016 he received the BAFTA Fellowship. In 1995, Poitier received the Kennedy Center Honor and in 2009, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
List of awards and nominations received by Sidney Poitier
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Sidney_Poitier
Orchestra in Washington, DC
cellist Hans Kindler, its principal performing venue is the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The NSO regularly participates in events of
National_Symphony_Orchestra
American socialite, sister of John F. Kennedy (1920–1948)
(née Kennedy; February 20, 1920 – May 13, 1948), also known as "Kick" Kennedy, was an American socialite. She was the second daughter of Joseph P. Kennedy
Kathleen Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington
Kathleen_Cavendish,_Marchioness_of_Hartington
American singer
mother (who was being honored for her distinguished music career) at the Kennedy Center Honors by performing the song "Reach." In 2020, Estefan became a co-host
Emily_Estefan
2019 American TV series or program
Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was a ceremony presented on October 27, 2019. The show honored comedian Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Dave_Chappelle:_The_Kennedy_Center_Mark_Twain_Prize_for_American_Humor
American philanthropist, mother of John F. Kennedy (1890-1995)
Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kennedy (July 22, 1890 – January 22, 1995) was an American philanthropist, socialite, and matriarch of the Kennedy family. She was deeply
Rose_Kennedy
American theatrical producer
Producer of Theater at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where he founded and oversaw and the Broadway Center Stage. His departure was among
Jeffrey_Finn
American journalist and author (1990–2025)
Tatiana Celia Kennedy Schlossberg (May 5, 1990 – December 30, 2025) was an American environmental journalist and author. She worked as a science and climate
Tatiana_Schlossberg
American businessman and politician (1888–1969)
Joseph Patrick Kennedy (September 6, 1888 – November 18, 1969) was an American businessman, investor, philanthropist, and politician. Known for his own
Joseph_P._Kennedy_Sr.
Son of U.S. president John F. Kennedy
Bouvier Kennedy (August 7, 1963 – August 9, 1963) was the youngest child of United States president John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. His
Patrick_Bouvier_Kennedy
American naval aviator (1915–1944)
Patrick Kennedy Jr. (July 25, 1915 – August 12, 1944) was an American naval aviator who was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Kennedy family
Joseph_P._Kennedy_Jr.
Baseball stadium in Huntington, West Virginia
Kennedy Center Field is a community baseball field at the Kennedy Center YMCA recreation camp on West Virginia Route 2 about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of
Kennedy_Center_Field
American politician and lawyer (1925–1968)
Robert Francis Kennedy (November 20, 1925 – June 6, 1968), also known by his initials RFK, was an American politician and lawyer. A member of the Democratic
Robert_F._Kennedy
1960 stage musical
Conrad. An abridged version of Bye Bye Birdie was presented at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, October 2–5, 2008, as part of its Broadway: Three
Bye_Bye_Birdie
Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild in 1979, and received the Kennedy Center Honors, which recognize a lifetime of accomplishments in the arts, in
List of awards and nominations received by Katharine Hepburn
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Katharine_Hepburn
American socialite (1924–2006)
(née Kennedy; May 6, 1924 – September 17, 2006) was an American socialite. She was a sister of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and
Patricia_Kennedy_Lawford
Group of six buildings in Washington D.C., U.S.
building. Its 10 acres (4.0 ha) area, which sits just north of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, is bounded on the north by Virginia Avenue
Watergate_complex
American musician (born 1966)
was the artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. from 2017 until 2025. Folds has frequently performed
Ben_Folds
in 2012, a Britannia Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2021. He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in
List of awards and nominations received by Dick Van Dyke
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Dick_Van_Dyke
American soprano
five times. In December 2023, she was one of five recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors. Other notable honors have included the Crystal Award from the
Renée_Fleming
Neighborhood in Washington, D.C., United States
east of 23rd Street, the Kennedy Center, the national cultural center that serves as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy, and the Watergate complex
Foggy_Bottom
Public, coeducational high school in Hilliard, Ohio, United States
School of Distinction Award from the Kennedy Center. It was awarded to the theatre program through the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education. Hilliard
Hilliard_Davidson_High_School
American film director
Institute, creator of the AFI Life Achievement Award, and co-creator of the Kennedy Center Honors. He has also served as co-chairman of the President's Committee
George_Stevens_Jr.
Italian operatic tenor (1935–2007)
achievements in the arts at the White House, followed by the Kennedy Center; the Kennedy Center Honors, He was surprised by the appearance of Secretary-General
Luciano_Pavarotti
American lawyer and businessman (born 1949)
approximately $4.1 billion as of May 2026 Rubenstein was the chairman of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts from 2010 until 2025, when he was replaced by
David_Rubenstein
Iranian-Canadian actor, singer, songwriter (born 1978)
Anatoly Sergievsky in the musical Chess. He first played the role at the Kennedy Center in 2018, followed by a 2020 Japan tour and a Broadway concert in 2022
Ramin_Karimloo
American artist and filmmaker (born 1988)
Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City, New York, to designer and artist Edwin Schlossberg and attorney Caroline Kennedy. Her maternal grandparents
Rose_Schlossberg
American actor and singer (born 1994)
Galvin would star alongside Beanie Feldstein and Kevin McHale in the Kennedy Center's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee from October
Noah_Galvin
American actress (born 1956)
limitations through sports and competition. In 2002, she was appointed to the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees by President George W. Bush. A longtime WildAid ambassador
Bo_Derek
American comedian and actress (born 1933)
Carol Burnett is honored at The Kennedy Center 16th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on October 20
Carol_Burnett
Latvian and American dancer (born 1948)
the ABT on Live from Lincoln Center and Great Performances. He has also appeared on several telecasts of the Kennedy Center Honors. Baryshnikov performed
Mikhail_Baryshnikov
American comedian and actor (born 1948)
2007, the Critics' Choice Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2023. Crystal gained prominence for television roles as Jodie
Billy_Crystal
2018 American TV series or program
Julia Louis-Dreyfus: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was a variety special that aired November 19, 2018 on PBS. The show honored
Julia Louis-Dreyfus: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Julia_Louis-Dreyfus:_The_Kennedy_Center_Mark_Twain_Prize_for_American_Humor
Performing arts company affiliated with the Falun Gong
Lincoln Center in Manhattan; the London Coliseum in London, England; the Dutch National Opera and Ballet in Amsterdam, Netherlands; and the Kennedy Center Opera
Shen_Yun
American opera company
2025, its performances were given in the opera house of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Opera in Washington, D.C., was established
Washington_National_Opera
American actor
Sky Masterson opposite his wife Phillipa Soo as Sarah Brown in the Kennedy Center production of Guys and Dolls. He was nominated for a Helen Hayes Award
Steven_Pasquale
American stand-up comedian
filmed a stand-up performance entitled Son of An Ice Cream Man at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. In 2023, Amini released his debut comedy special
Martin_Amini
American rock and roll band
National Opera announced an end to its 50-year residency at the Kennedy Center. Kennedy Center artistic advisors Renée Fleming, Shonda Rhimes, and Ben Folds
Low_Cut_Connie
American writer and political commentator (born 1993)
Kennedy Schlossberg (born January 19, 1993) is an American social media personality, political commentator and writer. He is a member of the Kennedy family
Jack_Schlossberg
The D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship (CCS) is a Washington, DC–based discipleship and evangelism outreach to train and equip members
D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship
D._James_Kennedy_Center_for_Christian_Statesmanship
American sculptor (1922–2011)
John F. Kennedy in the Kennedy Center, is most commonly recognized given the reach of televised programs including the annual Kennedy Center honors and
Robert_Berks
2022 American TV series or program
Jon Stewart: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was a variety special that aired June 21, 2022 on PBS. The show honored comedian Jon
Jon Stewart: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Jon_Stewart:_The_Kennedy_Center_Mark_Twain_Prize_for_American_Humor
American singer and actor (1927–2023)
a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award. In 1989, he received the Kennedy Center Honors. He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1994. In 2014,
Harry_Belafonte
American talent agent (born 1960)
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Johnson, Ted (September 25, 2014). "Bryan Lourd Appointed to Kennedy Center Board". Variety. "About the Center". John
Bryan_Lourd
Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier (active 1968–2007)
USS John F. Kennedy (hull number CV-67; formerly CVA-67), the only ship of her class, was an aircraft carrier, formerly of the United States Navy. Considered
USS_John_F._Kennedy_(CV-67)
American actress and singer
Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center; New Season Also Includes 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Tour Premiere" playbill, March 28, 2019 "Broadway Center Stage: Next to
Rachel_Bay_Jones
American record executive (born 1929)
the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama in 2016, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2021. In 2022, he was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment
Berry_Gordy
American actor (born 1970)
school, he worked as an usher at the Eisenhower Theater, part of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. He graduated from VCU with a Bachelor of Fine Arts
Jason_Butler_Harner
American blues guitarist and singer (born 1936)
and a Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Medal of Arts, and the Kennedy Center Honors. Guy was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 and
Buddy_Guy
Washington National Opera announces it will no longer perform at the Kennedy Center due to a new requirement that productions must be fully funded in advance
2026_in_Washington,_D.C.
Play written by Paul Pörtner
Playhouse Stage II. A second production began in 1987 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and their last show was performed there on
Shear_Madness
American jazz pianist and composer (1920–2012)
the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced Brubeck as a Kennedy Center Honoree for exhibiting excellence in performance arts. The Kennedy Center
Dave_Brubeck
Italian businessman (born 1970)
Dominica at the United Nations. In 2020, Trump named Zampolli to the Kennedy Center's board of trustees. In March 2025, during the second Trump administration
Paolo_Zampolli
American businessman and politician (1858–1929)
Patrick Joseph Kennedy (January 14, 1858 – May 18, 1929) was an American businessman and Democratic Party politician from Boston. He was the earliest
P._J._Kennedy
American actor (born 1940)
Achievement Award in 2007, the National Medal of Arts in 2011, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2016, and the Sam Wanamaker Award in 2026. A method actor
Al_Pacino
American musician (1947–2026)
Hall of Fame as a member of the Grateful Dead. In 2024, he was awarded Kennedy Center Honors as a member of the Grateful Dead. Weir was born in San Francisco
Bob_Weir
2025 television special
Adam Sandler: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is a filmed television special honoring comedian, writer, and actor Adam Sandler who
Adam Sandler: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Adam_Sandler:_The_Kennedy_Center_Mark_Twain_Prize_for_American_Humor
American politician and philanthropist (born 1958)
announcement of the DeVoses' gift to the Kennedy Center, DeVos explained that she had been persuaded by Kennedy Center official Michael Kaiser's observation
Betsy_DeVos
American musical theatre actress and singer
"Kennedy Center Cancels All Performances Through May 10, Including Starry Bye Bye Birdie". Broadway.com. Retrieved May 15, 2022. "Broadway Center Stage:
Mallory_Bechtel
English drummer (born 1966)
performance of "Stairway to Heaven" during the Led Zeppelin tribute at the Kennedy Center Honors hosted by Barack Obama in December 2012 with his late father's
Jason_Bonham
American dramatist
of Social Impact at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., in January 2019. The Center commissioned him to write his play
Marc_Bamuthi_Joseph
U.S. Army special operations training center
The U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (SWCS) – pronounced "Swick" – primarily trains and educates United States Army personnel
John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School
John_F._Kennedy_Special_Warfare_Center_and_School
American pastor, televangelist, and writer (1930–2007)
Christian nation. Kennedy started the Center for Christian Statesmanship, an evangelical ministry on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The Center closed in 2007
D._James_Kennedy
American politician (born 1966)
since 2025. Grenell additionally served as the acting director of the Kennedy Center from February 2025 to March 2026. A member of the Republican Party,
Richard_Grenell
American actress (born 1990)
that Soo would play Sarah Brown in a revival of Guys and Dolls at The Kennedy Center. The cast included Soo's husband, Steven Pasquale, as well as James
Phillipa_Soo
1968 shooting in Los Angeles, California
On June 5, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy was shot by 24-year-old Sirhan Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Medical teams attempted to
Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy
Assassination_of_Robert_F._Kennedy
American musician, author, and activist (born 1958)
piano style that was popular long before he was born", according to his Kennedy Center profile. Davis has frequently played backup for Chuck Berry and Jerry
Daryl_Davis
Musical by Jonathan Larson
running from January 26 through February 4 as part of the Kennedy Center's Broadway Center Stage series. Unlike most productions, the show includes an
Tick,_Tick..._Boom!
President of the United States from 1961 to 1963
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), also known as JFK, was the 35th president of the United States, serving from 1961 until his
John_F._Kennedy
American singer-songwriter, musician (born 1960)
entertainment industry, and in 2022 she was announced as a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors. Grant is the author of several books, including a memoir, Mosaic:
Amy_Grant
American singer and songwriter (born 1971)
myths surrounding breast cancer. Wright headlined a concert at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in performance in "A Concert of Love: Conquering
Miriamm_Wright
American actress
originated the role of Charlotte van Gotheem in Little Dancer at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. In 2015, Caruso appeared in the off-Broadway play
Sophia_Anne_Caruso
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