Arts and Entertainment

Join Jesus Trejo as he travels across America meeting six emerging comedians who use stand-up to reflect on the nation’s diverse experiences.

Catch “Great Performances,” starring Leslie Odom Jr. as a cunning preacher plotting to reclaim his inheritance and his church.

Experience this Shakespearean classic directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon featuring Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood.

For the first time, Scott Yoo works and travels with talented composers to compose and present a piece of his own.

In Appalachia, Dulé Hill explores how music can provide solace and healing and meets a master luthier rehabilitating opioid addicts.

This one-hour special features actor John Lithgow going back to school to demonstrate the transformative power of arts education.

In California, Dulé Hill connects with three brave artists: a deaf dancer, a gay mariachi, and a senior citizen cabaret troupe.

Highly celebrated jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman is joined by vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa to play at the Kennedy Center.

Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson, along with stars of today, Augustin Hadelich and Keb’ Mo’

Spend a night watching extraordinary performances from talented musicians from “Great Performances” and “Next at the Kennedy Center.”