KC Spotlight: CLUE will keep you laughing and guessing whodunit!

Coming up: Our next Broadway Center Stage show, September NSO concerts, comedians David Sedaris and John Oliver, and more! [View this email in your browser.]( [Kennedy Center]( [Kennedy Center]( [A group of eight cast members standing in two rows and looking apprehensively to the right. Maroon and silver swoops crisscross the image.]( A mansion. A murder. A mystery. The ultimate whodunit opens next month! Clue Sep. 17–Oct. 6 | Opera House Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist. Recommended for ages 12+. Suggestive humor and simulated alcohol consumption. [GET TICKETS FROM $29!]( X [What’s On]( [Theater]( [The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee text on a white banner above six animated kids seated in a row behind a microphone]( Broadway Center Stage: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Oct. 11–20 | Eisenhower Theater The Tony Award–winning favorite! The Kennedy Center’s acclaimed Broadway Center Stage series enters its sixth season with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! This charmingly witty and touching musical has entertained audiences since its debut. [Get Tickets]( Stay tuned for a star-studded cast announcement tomorrow! [NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA]( [NSO performing in front of the U.S. Capitol building]( NSO Annual Labor Day Concert Sep. 1 | West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol The NSO’s FREE annual Labor Day weekend concert returns with classics by Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, John Philip Sousa, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and more, led by Enrico Lopez-Yañez and featuring rapper/beatboxer Christylez Bacon. Free event, no tickets required. Seating is first-come, first served. [FREE! LEARN MORE]( [Headshots of Ben Folds, Rob Thomas, Madison Cunningham, and Yasmin Williams]( DECLASSIFIED®: Ben Folds Presents Rob Thomas, Madison Cunningham & Yasmin Williams Sep. 6 | Concert Hall “Part-party, part-concert,” Ben Folds’ popular late-night series returns with iconic Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas, Grammy–winning singer Madison Cunningham, and acclaimed acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Yasmin Williams! [Get Tickets]( [Heather Headley in a long pink dress]( Heather Headley Sep. 7 | Concert Hall Grammy and Tony Award winner Heather Headley performs an evening of show-stopping hits, including favorites from her spectacular stage career including Aida, The Lion King, The Color Purple, and beyond. [GET TICKETS]( [A photo of a mural called "Evergreen" by Shani Shih]( DC ORIGINALITY Showcasing the Cultural Beat of Capital City Sep. 10 & 11 | Concert Hall The vibrant sounds of our city come alive at this star-studded evening! [Get Tickets]( [Headshots of Eugene Rogers, Morris Robinson, Jessie Montgomery, and Carlos Simon]( Echoes of America Music of Carlos Simon, Aaron Copland & Jessie Montgomery Sep. 14 | Concert Hall Enjoy rousing songs and stories that celebrate and challenge the American narrative. [GET TICKETS]( [Tobe Nwigwe and string players]( Tobe Nwigwe | Hood Hymns Sep. 18 | Concert Hall Join visionary, multi-hyphenate, and Grammy-nominated artist Tobe Nwigwe as he performs a one-night-only concert with the NSO. Experience the release of his highly anticipated album, Hood Hymns, and more. [Get Tickets]( [Comedy]( [David Sedaris with a pipe in his mouth, typing on a typewriter]( An Evening with David Sedaris Oct. 15 | Concert Hall One of America’s preeminent humor writers returns for the first time in two years! Recommended for mature audiences. [Get Tickets]( [John Oliver standing at a mic with his back to an empty auditorium except for one person]( John Oliver Dec. 27–31 | Concert Hall Celebrate the end of 2024 with Emmy and Writers Guild Award–winning writer and comedian John Oliver, who shares his warm, witty jokes in a new stand-up set. Recommended for mature audiences. [GET TICKETS]( [SOCIAL IMPACT]( [Headshot of Samora Pinderhughes]( Samora Pinderhughes Presents The Healing Project Listening Party Aug. 28 | Justice Forum Renowned multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes presents ongoing work from The Healing Project and shares unheard excerpts from the project’s interview-based sound work. [FREE! LEARN MORE]( [Movie poster for Chocolat]( Extraordinary Cinema: Chocolat Aug. 30 | REACH Lawn Films start at dusk. Vianne (played by the ethereal Juliette Binoche) is an enigmatic woman who opens a chocolaterie in a 1950s French village, and immediately causes a stir—both romantically and societally—among the uptight townsfolk. [FREE! LEARN MORE]( PUBLIC OPENING ON SEPTEMBER 4 Join us for the U.S. premiere of an immersive AI data sculpture by acclaimed artist Refik Anadol! [Dvořák Dreams beside preview image of the art installation]( Dvořák Dreams An installation by Refik Anadol Public opening on Sep. 4 at 7 p.m. The REACH Plaza Join the Kennedy Center and the OxCollection for the free public opening and U.S. premiere of Dvořák Dreams by internationally renowned artist Refik Anadol! This immersive experience with music is an AI-driven reimagining of Antonín Dvořák’s works, blending art, nature, and technology into a captivating, multisensory journey. Made possible by Allwyn, the free exhibition will be displayed through September 24 on the REACH Plaza, as part of the fifth anniversary celebration of the REACH expansion. [⏯️ Click here for a glimpse into the strange beauty of Dvořák Dreams.]( [Learn more]( Call for submissions! CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! [The Promise of US - Our Nation at 250 text surrounded by unique self-portrait art]( Portraits of US As part of the Kennedy Center’s 2026 [The Promise of US]( programming, the public is invited to submit an artistic self-portrait to be part of a virtual wall of faces expressing the myriad diversity of America’s peoples and the promise of America’s future. This ever-expanding mosaic will be featured on the Center’s website and social channels. [SUBMIT YOUR PORTRAIT]( From our friends at Steinway & Sons... Don’t miss the biggest piano sale of the year! [Piano Sale in white text below a photo of the Kennedy Center at night]( Sep. 13–15: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY On the Eisenhower Theater stage Steinway & Sons, the provider of pianos to the Kennedy Center, has created a remarkable opportunity for you to acquire a Steinway, Boston, or Essex piano at substantially reduced prices, while simultaneously benefiting the Kennedy Center and its programs. For three days only, Steinway & Sons will offer an impressive selection of new, used, and restored grand, baby grand, and upright pianos assembled on the Eisenhower Theater Stage – including pianos played at the Kennedy Center. CALL 202-491-4823 TO MAKE A PRIORITY APPOINTMENT [MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE]( [MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE]( [CENTER magazine cover with featured image of blue block man sculpture at the REACH]( CENTER magazine The new issue of CENTER magazine is here! Celebrate five years of the REACH, solve a performing arts-themed crossword puzzle, indulge in a Kennedy Center chef’s favorite family recipe, and more in our latest issue. [EXPLORE THE NEW ISSUE »]( See you soon! There’s something for everyone at the Kennedy Center! See [what’s on]( or explore [FREE]( events and more. For tickets and information, call us at 202-467-4600. Masks are optional but welcomed in all Kennedy Center spaces for visitors and staff. 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