The Grand Foyer is 60ft high and 630ft long, making it one of the largest rooms in the world. If you were to lay the Washington Monument on its side in the Grand Foyer, you’d still have 75ft to spare.
Don't miss the daily performances at 6pm on Millennium Stage. Afterwards, enjoy stunning views of the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Memorial Bridge & Air Force Memorial from the terrace.
Discover beautiful paintings, sculptures,& artwork within this performing arts venue with one of the Kennedy Center’s free daily tours. You’ll also find great views of the Potomac on their terrace.
I have been to countless plays, musicals, and concerts over the years. No seat in any of the houses is terrible and there's always an adorable price point for every person at every show!
A wonderful venue for all types of musicalperformances. This historic site is conveniently located and offers views of the city, the Potomac, and restaurants on site.
Spectacular venue for music, plays and opera. Restaurant choices are wide and offer a quick way to have a nice meal and avoid another place. Arrive early. Departure from nearby parking slow.
If it's giving you creeps to try to come here by foot, there is a red and free shuttle 🚌 departing from Foggy bottom metro exit to the front of this center, running regularly I suppose.
Skip the concessions here and carve out an extra 20 minutes and get pre-theatre cocktails 4 blocks away at The RiverInn. Ask for the barman Keith for a memorable cocktail.
17-acres. Busiest arts facility in US w/over 2000 performances annually. Original design was intended to emulate Watergate Complex's curves but removed due to cost constraints.More site info via<LINK> \nПодробнее
President Obama and the First Lady celebrated the 2012 Kennedy Center Honorees, including Buddy Guy, Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, Natalia Makarova, and Led Zeppelin. \nПодробнее
Go to one of their free tours! You get to see all three historical theatres, the president's boxes and the incredible pieces of art all around. Fun & knowledgeabletour guides.
Avoid intermission barlines by filling out your drink order before the show. Your beverage will be waiting for you as soon as you step out into the lobby! See the bartender for more info.
be the terrace in evenings, potomac/georgetown for picturesque clicks or planes passing by every single minute words simply can't describe kencen! being here is nothing to loose but soul's exercise :)
The Kennedy Center, which first opened in 1971, has 9 stages, 2 of which are Millennium Stages located in the Great Foyer that house free performances every day of the year. Watch video for more info. \nПодробнее
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If you would like to see Book of Mormon (running through 8/18/13) there are $25 standing room tickets on a first come first serve basis; most seats have been sold out!
Want the VIP treatment? Become a Kennedy Center Member and get special benefits like Ticket Priority, Access to Lounges, Gift Shop and RestaurantDiscounts, and more! \nПодробнее
7pm: Hop back in a taxi and head to the John F Kennedy Center (kennedy-center.org/index.cfm) for drama, opera or music. Don’t miss the breezyroof deck overlooking the Potomac River.
While you enjoy the view from the Terrace Level, take a look at this 1970s photo of the area from our Documerica collection. What can you do to help keep this place beautiful? \nПодробнее
Thurgood is a must see. For somebody who moved to the US in the early 2000s, it had great insights on the civil rights movement from the perspective of the first black justice of the supreme court.
Did you know? The Center is a "living memorial" to John F. Kennedy. At the groundbreaking, President Lyndon Johnson used the same spade as was used in ceremonies for the Lincoln & Jefferson memorials. \nПодробнее