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With Audra McDonald in town at KenCen, happy days are here...

Her powerhouse performance with the National Symphony Orchestra proves over and over why she is one of the foremost stage stars of the modern era. By D.R. LEWIS

Iconic boho musical goes symphonic in ‘RENT in Concert’ at KenCen

It's not a fully staged show, with all the intimate, raw emotions of the original, but Jonathan Larson's masterpiece endures and lifts the heart.

NSO announces star-studded cast for ‘RENT in Concert’

National Symphony Orchestra world premiere to feature Tony winners and nominees.

NSO and Laura Benanti sing in the season with annual KenCen...

The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) returned with their annual Holiday Pops! concert at the Kennedy Center in 2022, welcoming Tony Award-winning actress and singer...

John Williams’ movie-magic music marks his 90th birthday at Kennedy Center

The concert of iconic film scores by the living legend featured collaborators, celebrities, and the 93-piece National Symphony Orchestra.

India.Arie to headline Black Girls Rock! festival at Kennedy Center

BGR!FEST makes its highly anticipated return—collaborating with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) for the very first time.

Missy Mazzoli heals broken bones, hearts with new violin concerto

Violinist Jennifer Koh led the musical world premiere with the National Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Gemma New.

Yan Pascal Tortelier on conducting: ‘Art and beauty enlighten, elevate and...

He returns to the National Symphony Orchestra’s podium for the first time in nearly three decades.

Norm Lewis brings his smooth vocal genius to Wolf Trap

With the National Symphony Orchestra at the performing arts national park, a perfectly cool evening of Broadway hits.

NSO reunites with live audience after 15 months of silence

For the first time in more than a year, audiences lined up outside the Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall to hear the National Symphony Orchestra...

The Kennedy Center and NSO reach new agreement in the face...

After several days of collaborative discussions, Kennedy Center leadership and the musicians of the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) have reached a new agreement, a...

Megan Hilty and Cheyenne Jackson in NSO Pops: Broadway and Beyond...

If your ideal Valentine’s date is cheerful, charming, and looks fantastic in formal wear, then get thee to the Kennedy Center to spend an...

NSO Pops and ‘Harry Potter’ combine for a unique movie night...

Harry Potter is a cultural phenomenon. With the entire franchise's worth surpassing $25 billion, you'd be hard-pressed to meet anyone who hasn't felt the...

A Lively NSO Dazzles, Hinting of Still More Good Things to...

Now that National Symphony Orchestra music director Gianandrea Noseda has nearly completed two full seasons – and has signed on to stay through 2025...

Review: ‘The National Symphony Orchestra with Cellist Kian Soltani’ at the...

The National Symphony Orchestra delighted with a superb program on Thursday night at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Acclaimed cellist Kian Soltani performed with...

Interview: A Conversation with Gianandrea Noseda, Music Director of the National...

The orchestra that makes its home in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall has only had one American music director in the last two generations....

In the Moment: Report on ‘Declassified’ with Ben Folds and Sara...

Under the masterful, musical code-switching curation of National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) Artistic Advisor Ben Folds, the future for new audiences finding their way to...

In the Moment: The National Symphony Orchestra at The Hamilton Live...

Ready to un-compartmentalize your music tastes? Open to thinking differently about what some may call stodgy "High Art" for the well-fixed? Ready to have...

Report: ‘National Symphony Orchestra Season Opening Gala Performance’ Conducted by Maestro...

Listen up, DC! There is a new Maestro in town. Maestro Gianandrea Noseda, whose impressive resume ranks him as one of the world’s most...

In the Moment: Report on ‘Declassified’ at The Kennedy Center

A hearty bro-hug to The Kennedy Center and to the National Symphony Orchestra’s (NSO) new Artistic Advisor, Ben Folds, for having the joint jumping...