The Kennedy Center Calendar 2025

C., continues to be one of the most renowned cultural institutions in the United States. As we approach the new year, the center is excited to share its 2025 calendar with the community, featuring an array of performances, classes, and events that celebrate the arts, music, dance, and theater.

Featured Performances

The Kennedy Center 2025 calendar is packed with a diverse range of performances that showcase the best of American and international talent. Some of the highlights include:

• Lin-Manuel Miranda’s New Music: The renowned composer and playwright will be performing a new song, "Goodbye, Lima," at the Kennedy Center’s Lyric Theater. This inspiring piece celebrates the history and resilience of indigenous communities, marking a new chapter in Miranda’s already impressive career.
• Hamilton Rerun: The hit musical "Hamilton" will be re-ignited this year, featuring the hit song "My Shot." This electrifying performance is a must-see for any theater enthusiast, offering an experience of raw excitement, music, and visual spectacle.
• Gypsy: Belén Ricon’s captivating interpretation of Édith Piaf’s music will be at the center of the Kennedy Center’s upcoming production of "Gypsy." This enchanting piece celebrates French cabaret and tells the story of a woman who found her identity in the harsh New Orleans of the 1920s.
• Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons": A year-long celebration of one of the world’s most beloved composers, "The Four Seasons" will be performed by the Boston Modern Orchestra. Featuring Vivaldi’s timeless and beautifully woven masterpiece, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Closings and Opening Performances

The Kennedy Center also marks several milestone moments in their 2025 calendar:

• Opening Night Reception: The opening weekend of the 2025 season will feature an exclusive reception, allowing attendees to mingle with the performers and enjoy an intimate evening of pre-performance cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
• Stephen Foster Pioneers Series: The Mary and Fred C. Koch End of the Line Ensemble, presented in collaboration with the American Classics Commission, will premiere a collection of the American composer Stephen Foster’s works.
• Chicago: A New Musical: The James E. Garvey Producing Department will be reuniting with director/lyricist Jeff Whittle as they tackle the story of Emma Lazarus by George Gershwin in their upcoming production of the musical "Chicago." A re-imagining of America’s most famous ‘roast’ song, a romantic, poignant drama of love, desire, and freedom.

Classes and Workshops

The Kennedy Center’s educational offerings are robust and dynamic, catering to a wide range of interests:

• Acting 101: A fundamental course on the principles of acting, suitable for beginners and aspiring performers.
• Dance 101: Mastering the fundamentals of ballet, modern, jazz, or tap dance with renowned instructors.
• Songwriting 101: Developing your skills as a songwriter, exploring the art of composition, melody, and lyrics, all in the context of popular music.
• Guitars 101: A detailed guide to the basics of music, encompassing chords, tabs, and various musical devices.
• Water Ballet Experience: A water-friendly ‘dance’ adapted to improve overall flexibility and dexterity.

Student Performance Night

One of the cornerstone programs of the Kennedy Center for the next few decades, performance night highlights in future cycles is:

• Young Music Therapists showcase: A passionate musical performance, sharing the enthusiasm and emotion of working in therapeutic mediums, typically at the school or college level.

Educational Programs and Workshops

The theater arts at the Kennedy Center are designed to foster a rich understanding and appreciation of the human experience. Let’s break it down into diverse events:

• Maryland Arts Exchange: Partnerships with Maryland organizations such as public theater programs, Art Groups Center, and arts venues to support projects and workshops that develop innovative theater performances.
• Literary Arts Program: Develops young writers through workshops with masters of literature, nurturing new creative voices.
• Center Stage Dance Auditions: The program presents prestigious dance performance opportunities to showcase the performances, applications are randomly held 3 months through online query, we share contact info in our news letters.

Dance Theatre Programs

The varied stages offer the arts:

• George Balanchine Scholar : Partnering students around world with renowned masters like Robert Kraft so talent growth in theatre including music and dramatic performances could occur.
• Shanghai Ballet School: Represents most successful production in ballet so will be an excellent experience for young performers for stepping forward.

Katherine Roberts Performing Actor Training

To help young performers grow, consider this non-credit series to get into the world of an actor:

• Master 3: New Generations

  – This five week training center covers five acts (4 and 5 or vice versa);

  One in twenty will be directly from this intensive course to join one of the actors or director from college, and it benefits in directing, production and acting.

Residency and Summer Programs

Kudos to the talented program:

• Disney+ : Join the talented on a world voyage between Disney movies and Theatrical events to deliver an unforgettable experience this summer:

  – Discover or rediscover Disney classics, immerse yourself in theater or music through Walt Disney’s involvement.

  On Location around the world and will see the works live in performance or where possible premiere the original Disney script performance.