A Kaleidoscope of Performances at the Kennedy Center: From Comedy to Classics
The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, is set to host a dynamic array of performances that promise to entertain, provoke thought, and evoke a wide range of emotions. With an impressive lineup that includes the comedic 'Shear Madness', the timeless musical 'Les Misérables', the heartwarming 'Bluey', the satirical 'Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson', the interactive 'Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern', the poignant 'Parade', and the classic 'The Sound of Music', audiences are in for a treat this season. Each show brings its own unique flair, offering something for every theatergoer.
Set today in the Shear Madness hairstyling salon, this record-breaking comedy is Washington’s hilarious whodunit. After more than 17,800 performances, the show has stayed in great shape. Performances are ongoing.
Since its pre-Broadway run at the Kennedy Center in 1986, Les Misérables has changed the world of musical theater. Now, Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Boublil & Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning phenomenon returns to the Opera House after its sold-out run in 2023. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, the musical tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice, and redemption—a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.
Jun 11 - Jul 13, 2025
Kennedy Center
Washington, DC · John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Chris Grace, Jerry from NBC’s Superstore and “America’s 88th-most beloved Chinese actor” (his own words), celebrates the life of the greatest Asian-American actor of all time: Scarlett Johansson. Inspired by the actress’s infamous starring role in the 2017 Ghost in the Shell, Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson reimagines what is and isn’t possible—or appropriate—in the life of an artist.
Calling all adventurers. Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the world’s greatest role-playing game in the most epic way imaginable….an interactive adventure live on stage for you and room full of your newest friends! Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern is the game you love, but bigger and better than ever. Solve puzzles, explore hidden secrets, and conquer in action—this is the adventure you’ve been waiting for!
Leo and Lucille Frank are a newly wed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, it propels them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice, and devotion. Riveting and gloriously hopeful, PARADE reminds us that to love, we must truly see one another.
Aug 19 - Sep 7, 2025
Kennedy Center
Washington, DC · John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Sixty-five years after its original stage debut, a critically acclaimed North American tour of The Sound of Music will transport the next generation of theatergoers to the hills of Austria. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien, the smash-hit musical classic will once again grace stages across the country, captivating audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience, and the power of music.
Sep 9 - Oct 5, 2025
Kennedy Center
Washington, DC · John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
With such a varied lineup, the Kennedy Center continues to be a hub of culture and creativity. This season’s performances promise to engage audiences with their compelling narratives and diverse artistic expressions. Whether you’re drawn to the comedic intrigue of 'Shear Madness', the epic storytelling of 'Les Misérables', or the heartwarming adventures of 'Bluey', there’s something for every theater lover. These shows not only entertain but also invite reflection, encouraging audiences to look beyond the stage and into the broader themes that define our shared human experience.
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