The Kennedy Center Honors
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Millennium Stage (In-Person)
Millennium Stage Talks:
Ashley Davis and Kevin O’Leary
Ashley Davis and Kevin O’Leary
Terrace Theater
Ashley Davis, joined by entrepreneur and investor Kevin O’Leary, launches The Power Pivot—an evening centered on leadership, discipline, and the decisive moments that shape influence and long-term success.
Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.
VIP ticket holders will receive access to an exclusive post-event experience, including a private meet-and-greet with Ashley Davis and Kevin O’Leary, a VIP book signing, and a dedicated photo opportunity.
Mon. Apr. 27, 2026
6p.m.
Event Information
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Genre
Discussion/Spoken Word
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Price
FREE
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Ticket limit
4
Video Stream
Program
Ashley Davis launches The Power Pivot with an evening centered on leadership, discipline, and the decisive moments that shape influence and long-term success. Joined by entrepreneur and investor Kevin O’Leary, Davis leads a high-impact conversation on mentorship, resilience, calculated risk, and the career pivots that define legacy.
The program features a dynamic fireside discussion between Davis and O’Leary, exploring sustained performance, strategic reinvention, and leadership under pressure. A moderated audience Q&A invites direct engagement, culminating in a forward-looking dialogue on legacy and the next generation of leaders.
Trailer
Trailer
Ticketing & Entry
Please Note: This is a reservation and not a ticket. There is a 4-ticket limit per patron for this show. Patrons who make advanced reservations can pick up their tickets at the Hall of States Box Office on the day of the performance at 4:30 PM. Patrons need to present either a printed email confirmation or show the email confirmation on their smart device. Tickets that have not been claimed by 15 minutes prior to the start of the performance will be released and distributed to a stand-by line.
This is a first come-first serve event; a reservation confirmation does not guarantee you a ticket. Please arrive early to exchange your email confirmation at the Hall of States Box Office for a ticket to be seated in the Terrace Theater.
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Sponsors
The Dougherty Family Foundation and Mr. and Mrs. Mallory Walker, and other supporters of
The Jim Johnson Arts Access Endowment Fund
and James A. Johnson and Maxine Isaacs—who created and underwrote the Millennium Stage to make the performing arts accessible to everyone in fulfillment of the Kennedy Center's mission to its community and the nation, The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, Marriott Foundation, The Meredith Foundation