Shear Madness
Apr. 27 - Oct. 4, 2026
Try to catch the killer at this hilarious whodunit where the clues change at every performance, and you never see the same show twice!
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Unofficial Late Night
Sat. May 30, 2026
Built on cinematic writing and the unpredictability of live theater, Unofficial Late Night blends stand-up, sketch, improvisation, and character-driven comedy into a dynamic format for stage and screen.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Jun. 17 - Jul. 5, 2026
Pop the champagne, the spectacular Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, returns!
Bluey’s Big Play
Jun. 24 - Jul. 5, 2026
Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award–winning children’s television series. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you!
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Broadway Center Stage: Schmigadoon! | The Kennedy Center
Introducing Schmigadoon!, the world-premiere musical of the Emmy Award®–winning hit show. New York doctors Josh and Melissa go backpacking in a last-ditch attempt to save their failing relationship, but instead get lost in the woods and end up trapped in Schmigadoon, a magical town that’s a classic Golden Age musical come to life!
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PLAYLIST Performances From Sondheim’s Classic Fairy Tale Musical
Watch the magic of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods performed by an all-star cast in this playlist of several selections from the show which comes to the Kennedy Center Feb. 23 - Mar. 19, 2023.
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50 Years of Broadway at The Kennedy Center
This star-studded concert features top artists paying homage to the legacy of Broadway musicals at the Kennedy Center—plus a special tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim.
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Broadway Center Stage: Monty Python’s Spamalot
See highlights from this hilarious take on the legendary tale of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table and the quest for the Holy Grail, featuring a chorus line of knights, killer rabbits, and sexy dancing divas. NOW ON BROADWAY! See video page for details.
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