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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #33 of 279 attractions in Washington DC
Traveller Description: Home to the Washington Opera, the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington Ballet and more.
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Attraction type: Theatre, Other
Address: New Hampshire Ave. Washington DC, DC 20566
Tel: 800 444 1324 , 202 444 1324
Fax: 202 416 8425

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5 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
4 Jul 2009

This a review of the national tour of Spring Awakening that will be at the Kennedy Center July 7-August 2. As I was waiting in the lobby before the show, I was extremely excited. I had acquired a seat onstage, a unique trait of the musical Spring Awakening. I had already seen the show twice on Broadway, and loved it,... more

17 Jun 2009

I can't remember the last time I laughed so much in such a short period of time. At the end of the play, my husband (who barely tolerates live theatre) said to me, "This is the best play I have ever seen." I happen to enjoy live theatre, and I've seen a lot of plays that I thought were fabulous.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Berea, Ohio
26 May 2009

Step out for a night on the town at the Kennedy Center for some fantastic entertainment. You can't help but feel a ripple of excitement as you approach this oasis of culture, which includes selected shows presented free daily. No matter which performance you choose, it's a thrill to walk the red carpet in the Center's Grand Foyer, which holds... more

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4 of 5 stars
Williamsburg
15 Apr 2009

Just returned from DC and watched the Shear Madness performance and besides cursing a few times in the script, it was great. We were warned in advance though which I think is good. We would definately go again as they mentioned at the end that the script changes daily. more

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5 of 5 stars
california
29 Apr 2007
1
person found this review helpful

I have always wanted to see a performance at the Kennedy Center. My husband would never have accompanied me to an Opera, so this was the only other choice. The play was great. The performance is in a small room so there are truly no bad seats. The casting was perfect, the actors were full of energy and seemed to... more

14 May 2003
3
people found this review helpful

Shear Madness is very cleverly done. But it is certainly not a show for kids. The set is fabulous. The chief inspector does not play his part well. If you see a version in which Dorothy is the murderer, the murder is out of character and not funny. The second Act lags a bit. The highlights are the gay hairdresser,... more

30 Oct 2008
1
person found this review helpful

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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Address

New Hampshire Ave., Washington DC, DC 20566
Tel: 800 444 1324 , 202 444 1324 Fax: 202 416 8425