#John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

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Mark Twain Prize Award Ceremony, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., 23 October 2011

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MUSIC MONDAY: "Speak No Evil: The Best of Wayne Shorter" Playlist (LISTEN)

by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Twitter: @marlonw IG: stlmarlonwest Spotify: marlonwest) Happy Music Monday, you all. This collection celebrates another recently departed great, Wayne Shorter. He was a giant of jazz for six decades. He was a well-regarded improviser, bandleader, composer, and thinker. [spotifyplaybutton…

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Album Review: Chicago - Chicago at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C. (9/16/1971)

For decades, Chicago at Carnegie Hall had been the go-to album for fans of the band’s improvisational, politically charged approach to music making.

Now, there’s another option: Chicago at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C. (9/16/1971). Where the horns were often bleating on Carnegie, they’re crystal-clear on JFK; where the former was occasionally sloppy, the latter is tight.

JFK doesn’t replace Carnegie, it complements it. The long-gestating, archival LP is a gift to those who revere the early days of Chicago and its change-the-world mission and an ear-opener to those who may regard the band as a milquetoast purveyor of pop that didn’t feature one of rock most under-appreciated guitarists, Terry Kath, among his members.

As the band takes the stage at the then-new D.C. venue, it tells tapers they can turn off their machines as the show will be recorded via mobile truck. What the group didn’t say is it would wait 53 years to put the thing out.

It was worth the wait, but the lag is inexplicable.

Though At the John F. Kennedy Center captures the the original septet at a crossroads, it was still a daring live act, playing cuts from its first three studio albums and previewing V with the unfinished “Dialogue” and the debut performance of “Saturday in the Park” with Peter Cetera on vocals.

Wah-wah master Kath is ablaze throughout, adding his soulful rasp to the progressive jazz of “Loneliness is Just a Word;” crying for a cessation of hostilities in Southeast Asia on “It Better End Soon” and giving a six-string clinic on the 3rd Movement, parenthetically titled “Guitar Solo;” and generally torching the stage on such vocal and instrumental showcases as “In the Country,” “I’m a Man” and “25 or 6 to 4.”

Not to be outdone, Robert Lamm improvises a lengthy piano into to “Does Anybody Really Know What Time it Is?;” drummer Danny Seraphine gets the spotlight on “I’m a Man” and “Beginnings;” and Walt Parazaider takes a long flute solo on the 2nd Movement of “IBES.”

“A Song for Richard and His Friends,” a scathing rebuke of Nixon that never received the studio treatment, combines elements of a Grateful Dead “Space” segment with the adventurism of Frank Zappa’s jazz period. “A Hit by Varèse,” meanwhile, finds the band cooking while mocking the pop stars they could become just a few years down the line.

Yes, there were hits at this point - most notably “Make Me Smile” and “Colour My World” as part of the multi-track “Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon.” But Chicago at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is really just a reminder that Chicago was once a kick-ass rock ’n’ roll band that sought to reorder society with its music.

The endeavor failed. The music was - and remains - successful.

Grade card: Chicago - Chicago at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C. (9/16/1971) - A

11/4/24

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Arudha Lagna in the Signs

Arudha Lagna is how others perceive us (especially society/public/media). It is our projected and illusionary personality. Referred to as “the seat of Maya” Maya=illusion/Rahu. Which usually differs from our true personality represented by our Lagna/ Ascendant.

How to calculate Arudha Lagna?

1. Find your Lagna/ascendant the Lord (Aries ascendant-> Mars)

2. Count how many houses from your ascendant Lord to your ascendant. (ex. how many houses mars is from ascendant= 8 houses)

3. Count that same number from Ascendant lord. That is your Arudha Lagna (ex. 8 houses away from mars= Aquarius AL)

Benefics sitting in the Arudha can give a positive public image. Making one appear good and trustworthy, even if they aren’t.

Malefics sitting in the Arudha/or ruling the sign can tarnish one’s reputation, making the public distrustful or critical.

For example- Saturn, Mars, Rahu, Ketu sitting in AL can tarnish one’s reputation

Signs ruled by Malefics such as Scorpio (Mars & Ketu), Aries (Mars), Capricorn & Aquarius ( Saturn) doesn’t have as severe of an effect as a malefic siting in AL. But it does make one appear controversial or questionable to public at some point in time.

AL In Aries- Bold, competitive, intimidating, leader, pioneer, aggressive, action oriented, sexual/ promiscuous

Women tend to be accused of competing with other women or men competing with other men

Ex. Marilyn Monroe, Christina Aguilera, Muhammad Ali, Tyra Banks

AL in Taurus- Stable, grounded, Sensual, refined, gentle, patient, charismatic, trustworthy, noticed for voice, stubborn

Usually seen as harmless or down to earth. Like Libra, Venus ruled, they tend to be known for their sensuality & looks

Ex. Keanu Reeves, Rihanna, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars

AL in Gemini- intellectual, witty, youthful, curious, versatile, social, communicative, recognition from siblings

Tend to be recognized for their unique voice

Ex. Beyoncé, Madonna, Rita Hayworth, Mariah Carey

AL in Cancer- Sensitive, Gentle, Homebody, Comforting, Nurturing, Proud of country/heritage/family, Protective, intuitive, Caring, Empathetic, Moody, emotional

Home dynamics or family life can be put on the spotlight. Others see them a caring, mother like figure (unless malefic influence)

Ex. Princess Diana, JonBenét, Brandy

AL in Leo- Charismatic, Authoritative, creative, dramatic, Natural Leader, Arrogant, Center of Attention, Performer/arts, fashionable, someone of importance, Extroverted

Spotlight is always on them so they tend to gain fame & attention in whatever they do. Type to feel like all eyes are on you when entering a room.

Ex. Al Capone, Catherine Hepburn, Halle Berry, The Weeknd

AL in Virgo- Analytical, practical, intelligent, resourceful, reserved, health conscious, detail oriented, logical, rational, educated

They come off as controlled and put together. Can’t get them to react easily.

Ex. Prince Harry, Bruce Lee, Jennifer Lawrence

AL in Libra- Charming, diplomatic, balanced, harmonious, sociable, peaceful, intellectual, good at negotiating/comunicating, influential, Justice seeking

Tend to be either known for their beauty, charisma, or justice/law industry.

Ex. Monica Bellucci, Oprah, lady Gaga, Aubrey Hepburn, Barack Obama

AL in Scorpio- Mysteroius, intense, powerful, secretive, magnetic, respected, morally grey, dark, sexual/sexy, controversial, sensual, occultist/witch/astrologer, taboo, hiding secrets, Spiritual dangerous, seductive

Due to malefic Mars/Ketu influence they do tend to be very controversial but despite this they still turn out to be respected

Ex. Angelina Jolie, Sharon Stone, Pamela Anderson, John F Kennedy, Jim Morrison, Bill Gates

AL in Sagittarius- Optimistic, philosophical, adventurous, independent, wise, free-spirited, benevolent, Justice seeking, educated, Humorous, experienced, travels a lot

They are seen as knowledgeable and in-tune with other cultures. They make good comedians, business owners, teachers

Ex. Jeff Bezos, Jacqueline Kennedy, Adam Ant, Demi Moore, Hugh Hefner

AL in Capricorn- Ambitious, disciplined, responsible, structured. authoritative, grounded, serious, mature, dignified, sturn, wiser than age, melancholy, pessimistic, cold

The list is questionable because Saturn influence can, like I said, make one appear questionable depending on other influences. But they make good leaders, business owners.

Ex. Lana del Rey, Adolf Hitler, Charlie Chaplin, Angela Merkel, Brad Pitt

AL in Aquarius- Innovative, unconventional, intellectual, humanitarian, forward-thinking, eccentric, unorthodox, friendly, good with media/technology, rebellious, cares about welfare of society/world, leader, influencer

People usually say their style, ideas & attitude are ahead of their time, due to Rahu.

Ex. Steve Irwin, Cher, Tamera Mowry

AL in Pisces-Spiritual, imaginative, empathetic, dreamy, otherworldly, artistic, siren like, mysterious, gentle, kind, serious, spiritual/devoted, adventurous, open-minded, philosophical, interested in higher learning/knowledge, introverted, emotional

Seen as creative, artistic (music, art, acting etc). Inventing/creating something new. Emotional imbalance/mental illnesses might get public attention

Ex. Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Elon Musk, Picasso, Ariana Grande

Disclaimer- some of the people I listed have two Arudha Lagnas (ie Scorpio Asc or Aquarius Asc) ex Princess Diana Cancer & Aquarius AL

I tried to find both positive & negative representations

Astromartine has a very knowledgeable playlist; going more in depth for each Arudha Lagna & Arudha houses

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President Trump says he is taking over leadership of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. He declared himself chairman of Washington D.C.'s long-celebrated cultural institution on Friday. In doing so, he'll replace billionaire philanthropist David Rubenstein, an ally of former President Joe Biden who was set to chair until 2026.

Posting on Truth Social, Trump wrote he was immediately terminating "multiple individuals" from the center's Board of Trustees "who do not share our vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture."

Trump said he would soon announce a new board, "with an amazing Chairman, DONALD J. TRUMP!" He also called out the center's programming.

"Just last year, the Kennedy Center featured Drag Shows specifically targeting our youth — THIS WILL STOP. The Kennedy Center is an American Jewel, and must reflect the brightest STARS on its stage from all across our Nation. For the Kennedy Center, THE BEST IS YET TO COME!"

A representative for Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chairman of private equity giant Carlyle, said he had "no comment" about the news. But a statement from the Kennedy Center said they had received no official communications from the White House regarding changes to the board of trustees, though they were aware that board members received termination notices.

"There is nothing in the Center's statute that would prevent a new administration from replacing board members," read the statement. "However, this would be the first time such action has been taken with the Kennedy Center's board."

The statement also referred to the "strong support" the center had received throughout its history "from members of Congress and their staffs—Republicans, Democrats, and Independents." The Center has had "a collaborative relationship with every presidential administration," the statement elaborated, with "a bi-partisan board of trustees that has supported the arts in a non-partisan fashion."

During his first term as president, Trump did not attend the Kennedy Center's annual gala; performing artists protested his administration and threatened to boycott Kennedy Center events at the White House.

It wasn't immediately clear which Kennedy Center board members Trump would oust. During his presidency, Biden appointed several members to the center's board, including former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Democratic National Committee finance chair Chris Korge. TV producer Shonda Rhimes is the board's treasurer, and musician Jon Batiste is also on the board.

According to the center’s website, President Dwight D. Eisenhower conceived of an "artistic mecca" in the nation's capital in 1955. Eisenhower signed a law establishing the National Cultural Center, and President Kennedy then led fundraising efforts to build it. In 1964, two months after Kennedy was assassinated, the cultural center opened in his name as a "living memorial" to present classical and contemporary music, opera, dance, and other performing arts from the U.S. and around the world.

Over the years, the Center has showcased and honored many performing artists, including Fred Astaire and Marian Anderson, in 1981 to last year's honorees, The Grateful Dead, Frances Ford Coppola, Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval and the Apollo Theater.

Among those performing at the Kennedy Center this weekend are the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and a staging of the musical Schmigadoon. (source)

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Always look on the bright side of life! 🌤️

Monty Python’s Spamalot The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts May 13th, 2023

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The 1st US nation tour of Hadestown has reacted the end of line playing it’s final show in Toronto at the Ed Mirvish theatre on 5/26/24 the tour first ever show was at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on 10/15/21 the tour has travelled around US and Canada for 124 weeks, visited 85 different city’s, performed over 900 shows, for nearly 3 years.

Happy trails!

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Donald Trump Declares Himself Chairman of Washington’s Kennedy Center

In a surprising move, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced himself as the new chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The high-profile cultural venue, traditionally associated with bipartisan leadership, now finds itself at the center of political debate following Trump’s self-proclaimed appointment.

A Bold Declaration

During a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump asserted his leadership over the prestigious institution, emphasizing his commitment to “restoring American culture” and “bringing back real entertainment.” His announcement, however, did not come with official confirmation from the Kennedy Center’s board or federal authorities, raising questions about the legitimacy of the claim.

Political and Cultural Reactions

The declaration has sparked intense reactions across the political spectrum. Supporters view it as a move to challenge the "liberal dominance" of the arts, while critics argue it undermines the integrity of the Kennedy Center, which has historically remained nonpartisan. Artists and cultural figures have voiced concerns over potential changes to programming and funding under Trump’s influence.

Kennedy Center’s Official Response

As of now, the Kennedy Center has not issued an official statement confirming or denying Trump’s claims. The institution, established in 1971 as a national cultural landmark, typically appoints its leadership through an independent board, with oversight from the federal government. Legal experts suggest that unless there is formal approval, Trump’s self-appointment holds no official weight.

What Comes Next?

With no official backing yet, Trump's claim to the chairmanship remains uncertain. However, his announcement has already ignited discussions about the intersection of politics and the arts in America. Whether this move is symbolic or an actual attempt to reshape the Kennedy Center’s future remains to be seen.

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THIS DAY IN GAY HISTORY

based on: The White Crane Institute's 'Gay Wisdom', Gay Birthdays, Gay For Today, Famous GLBT, glbt-Gay Encylopedia, Today in Gay History, Wikipedia, and more … November 5

1698 – England: William Minton, a 19 year old servant, is used as bait to entrap Capt. Edward Rigby, the first homosexual victim of entrapment by the Society for the Reformation of Manners. He was tried for sodomy. These Societies were formed in tower hamlets, London, in 1690, with their primary object being the suppression of bawdy houses and profanity. A network of moral guardians was set up, with four stewards in each ward of the City of London, two for each parish, and a committee, whose business it was to gather the names and addresses of offenders against morality, and to keep minutes of their misdeeds. By 1699 there were nine such societies, and by 1701 there were nearly 20 in London, plus others in the provinces, all corresponding with one another and gathering information and arranging for prosecutions.

1884 – Born: James Elroy Flecker (d.1915); English poet, novelist and playwright. Born in London, and educated at Dean Close School, Cheltenham, where his father was headmaster, and Uppingham School, he studied at Trinity College, Oxford, and Caius College, Cambridge. While at Oxford he was greatly influenced by the last flowering of the Aesthetic movement there, under John Addington Symonds.

He died of tuberculosis in Davos, Switzerland. His death at the age of thirty was described at the time as "unquestionably the greatest premature loss that English literature has suffered since the death of Keats".

His Collected Poems (1916) were published the year after he died at age 30. His poetry shares one trait in common with that of his contemporary, Rupert Brooke: the sexuality is ambiguous. There is no question, however, that Flecker was Gay. His lover was the classicist J.D. Beazley, one of the world's great authorities on Greek vases.

His most widely known poem is "To A Poet A Thousand Years Hence". The most enduring testimony to his work is perhaps an excerpt from "The Golden Journey to Samarkand" inscribed on the clock tower of the barracks of the British Army's 22nd Special Air Service regiment in Hereford.

Bryan Lourd (R) and husband Bruce Bozzi

1960 – Bryan Lourd is an American talent agent. He has been partner, managing director and co-chairman of Creative Artists Agency (CAA) since October 1995.

Lourd was born in New Iberia, Louisiana. His brother, Blaine Lourd, is an investment advisor. He attended New Iberia Senior High School, where he played the lead in several high school musicals. He earned a degree from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism in 1982.

Lourd and actress Carrie Fisher were together from 1991 to 1994. They have one daughter, actress Billie, born in 1992. Lourd married Bruce Bozzi, the co-owner of The Palm, on October 12, 2016, and Lourd legally adopted Bozzi's daughter, Ava. They divide their time between a penthouse apartment in the West Village, in Lower Manhattan, New York City and a house in Beverly Hills, California.

Lourd was elected to the board of trustees of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 2011. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. He was appointed to the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities in 2009 by President Barack Obama and to the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2015.

Lourd 's clients include George Clooney, Robert De Niro, Brad Pitt, Robert Downey, Jr., Drew Barrymore, Jimmy Fallon, Matthew McConaughey, Sean Penn, Madonna, Naomi Watts, Natalie Portman, Robin Williams, Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Duchovny, Helen Hunt, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Taraji P. Henson, and Peter Jöback.

1969 – The Homosexual Information Center protested at the offices of the Los Angeles Times to protest the newspaper's refusal to print the word "homosexual" in ads after it refused to print an ad announcing a group discussion on homosexuality.

1979 – Leonardo Nam is an Australian actor. He made his breakthrough as Roy in The Perfect Score (2004), and gained further recognition for his roles as Morimoto in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) and Brian McBrian in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008). In 2016, Nam began starring as Felix Lutz in Westworld (2016–present) which brought him widespread recognition.

Nam was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to South Korean immigrant parents. At the age of six, he moved to Sydney, Australia. Nam attended Sydney Technical High School and studied architecture at the University of New South Wales. Nam left Sydney to follow his dreams of an acting career in New York City, United States, at the age of 19. He studied with several acting teachers in New York, including Austin Pendleton and William Carden at HB Studio.

Before his Hollywood success, Nam travelled to New York City to pursue his acting career. His first few nights he slept in Central Park and then found jobs working as a waiter and bartender. His breakthrough role came in his performance of Roy in The Perfect Score (2004).

He had a small role in the 2005 film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants as Brian McBrian, a hardcore gamer. He played Brian again in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2; in the sequel, his character has a larger role. In 2016, he joined the cast of the HBO series Westworld. In 2018 he was featured in the music video "Waste It on Me" by Steve Aoki featuring BTS.

Nam is married to Michael Dodge. They have twin sons (born 2017) together. The family lives in San Diego.

1983 – Andrew Hayden-Smith, born Andrew John Smith, is a British actor and television presenter best known for his work with CBBC.

Auditions for popular CBBC children's serial drama Byker Grove were held at his school and he won the part of Ben Carter, making his first appearance in the eighth series of the show in 1995.

Initially just using the name Andrew Smith, he appeared as a guest on Saturday morning CBBC show Live & Kicking with several other characters from the show. Smith soon became a regular guest on the show. This led to appearances on other shows and also in teen-magazines, as well as two pantomime appearances. In 2001 he applied for Equity membership and was accepted under the name Andrew Hayden-Smith (Hayden being another surname in his family), as the name Andrew Smith was already taken.

In 2004, the ex-Byker Grove actor and CBBC presenter Andrew did the unthinkable for a young man on kids' TV - he told the world he was gay. At the risk of being outed by a newspaper, he beat the tabloids to the punch and did an interview with Attitude magazine:

"Coming out is pretty scary. It's bad enough when you're almost certain that the majority of people around you will be totally cool with it. I was 21 and presenting kids TV at the time and was commended for what everyone kept saying was such a brave step."

It did his career no harm, and he's proved an inspiration - and eye candy - for young gay men across the country.

Andrew has since appeared regularly on stage and in Doctor Who. Hayden-Smith appeared in the episodes "Rise of the Cybermen", "The Age of Steel" and "Doomsday" as Jake Simmonds in the 2006 series of Doctor Who. He returned to CBBC having completed the filming, but decided that he wished to concentrate on acting. His final day of presenting was on 7 July 2006, the day before his third and final Doctor Who appearance.

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Tiler Peck and Román Mejía, "Rubies", choreography by George Balanchine, music by Igor Stravinsky (Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra), costume by Barbara Karinska (Varvara Jmoudsky). From "Jewels" ("Rubies", "Emeralds" and "Diamonds"), Opera House, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington DC, USA (June 8, 2024).

Photographer Erin Baiano

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Mark Twain Prize Award Ceremony, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., 23 October 2011

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Today - February 24th, 1975 - Queen Story!

Washington, D.C., USA, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

'Sheer Heart Attack' tour

Queen Live!

Freddie Mercury performing on stage in 1975, during 'Sheer Heart Attack' tour

📸 Photo by Michael Putland

➡ The photo comes from this tour but not from this concert ⬅

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Album Review: Chicago & Friends - Live at 55

Even as members have cycled in and out with increasing frequency in recent years, Chicago’s setlists have remained static. So when the band recruited some friends to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Chicago Transit Authority and pulled out such long-idled numbers as “Listen” and “In the Country” with Robert Randolph, “South California Purples” and “Poem 58” with Steve Vai and the full version of ���Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” with Judith Hill, the potential was exciting.

Hearing the songs as captured over two nights in November 2023 and released as Chicago & Friends - Live at 55, however, quickly dampens the enthusiasm. For the Chicago of 2024, down to three original members in keyboardist Robert Lamm, trombonist James Pankow and trumpeter Lee Loughnane surrounded by seven recent additions, sounds more like a tribute act than the actual Chicago. And while the presence of guitarists Randolph, Vai and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, who plays on “Make Me Smile” and a couple of other cuts, speaks to the powerful legacy of Chicago’s late co-founder Terry Kath, they are unable to help the band spark that old magic, which is available on 2024’s other live album from the band, the stupendous Chicago at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C. (9/16/1971).

To make room for their guests, Chicago whittled “Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon” down to “Make Me Smile,” “Color My World” and “Now More than Ever,” making the exercise pointless. And while vocalist Chris Daughtry adds some muscle to such tracks as “I’m a Man,” Hill is an ill-fitting choice in a band that never had a female lead; VoicePlay turn “Happy Man” into something better suited for “American Idol” and Robin Thicke sounds like Lamm used to sound.

Which leaves the modern Chicago and their latest Peter Cetera stand-in, Neil Donell, whose authenticity rests mostly in his inability to hit the high notes, which, given he’s 68, is understandable. So without scaling down such songs as “Questions 67 and 68” and “Call on Me,” Chicago would be better off dropping them. And the ’80s ballads, too.

Grade card: Chicago & Friends - Live at 55 - C-

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@reallyndacarter attending the premiere of "Superman, The Movie" at the Eisenhower Theatre in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., December 10, 1978.

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oh great another attempt by our spray-tanned fascist in chief to mandate american culture

everybody call/email your representatives please, on this, BUT ALSO just in general

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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts revealed the complete cast and creative team for the Broadway Center Stage production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee featuring music by two-time Tony Award winner William Finn and a book by Tony Award winner Rachel Sheinkin.

Directed and choreographed by Danny Mefford (Kimberly Akimbo, Dear Evan Hansen) with musical direction by Roberto Sinha (New York, New York; Hamilton), the all-star cast includes Philippe Arroyo (& Juliet, Aladdin) as Chip Tolentino, Beanie Feldstein (Drive-Away Dolls, Booksmart) as Logan Schwartzandgrubenierre, Noah Galvin (Dear Evan Hansen, Booksmart) as Leaf Coneybear, Alex Joseph Grayson (Parade, Into the Woods) as Mitch Mahoney, Taran Killam (Spamalot, Saturday Night Live) as Vice Principal Douglas Panch, Kevin McHale (Glee, American Horror Stories) as William Barfee, Tony Award® winner Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo, Encores! Titanic) as Rona Lisa Peretti, Nina White (Queen of Versailles, Kimberly Akimbo) as Olive Ostrovsky, and Anna Zavelson (Encores! The Light in the Piazza, 13 Reasons Why) as Marcy Park. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee plays the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater October 11–20, 2024.

Tickets for Broadway Center Stage: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee are now on-sale via the Kennedy Center website, in-person at the box office, or by calling 202-467-4600.