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Sara Sheperd as "Carole King" in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical." The production is an inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom as part of a hit songwriting team with her husband, Gerry Goffin. The musical continues at the Kennedy Center through Jan. 22. (Courtesy photo)

‘Beautiful’ Delivers Unforgettable R&B Memories

by Brenda C. SilerDecember 21, 2021December 22, 2021

"Iphigenia" is the opera composed by Wayne Shorter and esperanza spalding. The writer of the libretto, also known as lyrics, esperanza spalding, also portrayed the sixth Iphigenia (in silver) in her opera. The "Usher" character, in the dark blue dress, guides audiences through the production. The opera was presented at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in D.C. on Dec. 10 and 11. (Photo courtesy of Jati Lindsay)

A Greek Tragedy Gives Us a New Black Opera

by Brenda C. SilerDecember 13, 2021

Wayne Shorter is the composer and esperanza spalding wrote the libretto, the lyrics for "Iphigenia," the opera that will be performed at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 10 and 11. (Courtesy photo)

Jazz Pioneer Wayne Shorter Remains on a Mission

by Brenda C. SilerDecember 6, 2021

**FILE** Leslie Odom Jr. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Leslie Odom Jr.’s ‘Christmas Tour’ Revives Spirit of Christmas

by WI Guest AuthorNovember 29, 2021January 12, 2022

D Kevin McNeir, Lifestyle

Kennedy Center Delivers Perfect Holiday Treat: George Balanchine’s ‘The Nutcracker’

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior EditorNovember 29, 2021

Kimberly Marable shines in "Hadestown." (Courtesy of the Kennedy Center)

D Kevin McNeir, Lifestyle

Actress Kimberly Marable Embraces Her ‘Dream Role’ in ‘Hadestown’

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior EditorOctober 13, 2021December 21, 2021

Bettye LaVette (Scott Suchman via The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts)

D Kevin McNeir, Lifestyle

‘Spectacular’ Best Describes Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary Concert

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior EditorSeptember 22, 2021December 21, 2021

Kennedy Center Revives Live Honors Ceremony

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff WriterJuly 28, 2021December 21, 2021

New Year’s Eve Coming in with a Diverse, Musical Extravaganza

by Brenda C. SilerDecember 22, 2020December 21, 2021

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in northwest D.C. (Courtesy of Aude via Wikimedia Commons)

D.C. Launches Pilot Program for Indoor Performances at Select Venues

by WI Guest AuthorSeptember 28, 2020December 21, 2021