Kennedy Center Tour

Kennedy Center

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Jan 23, 2025
The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, is an incredible venue for a night of culture and history. We attended the National Symphony Orchestra, and the experience was unforgettable. The acoustics were …Full review by Drccruns
Oct 27, 2024
The Kennedy Center gets tackier every year. First they stopped producing Program Booklets for the NSO. They said they were doing this for environmental reasons. But at the same time they started schi…Full review by Rob K
Oct 3, 2024
Fantastic building with unique performances. Do miss the exhibit on the top floor that summarize the history of the Kennedy Center. Excellent food on the top floor at the JF restaurant. Convenient pa…Full review by 2013TheSwede
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Overlooking the Potomac River, the gem of the Washington, D.C., performing arts scene is home to the National Symphony Orchestra an…
fodors.com
The Kennedy Center is a must-see for any visitor. The center consists of Concert Hall, Eisenhower Theater, Family Theater, KC Jaz…
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Facts

Located:Washington, D.C., United States
Owner:United States government
Opened:September 8, 1971
Architect:Edward Durell Stone
Type:Performing arts center

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Has anyone sat in the box seats in the Eisenhower Theatre? Was wondering if it was worth the extra money of if the …
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Has anyone sat in the box seats in the Eisenhower Theatre? Was wondering if it was worth the extra money of if the view wasn’t worth it.
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I saw Hamilton from a box and I was excited because it was the last seat available. It wasn't worth it; the left side of the stage was obstructed. I felt fancy, though, lol.
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I see a lot of guides to watch fireworks from the terrace. Can anyone watch 4th of July fireworks for the terrace, or is it a …
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I see a lot of guides to watch fireworks from the terrace. Can anyone watch 4th of July fireworks for the terrace, or is it a private party?
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Free/open.
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For anyone who has sat in the very front row - Row A in the orchestra - how high is the stage? I get tired of sitting back …
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For anyone who has sat in the very front row - Row A in the orchestra - how high is the stage? I get tired of sitting back further and seeing heads in front of me rather than the stage. Thanks!!!
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Sorry, don't know answer to your question; we sat for two performances about ten rows and about twenty rows back and the view was excellent. Suggest you call box office and …
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Sorry, don't know answer to your question; we sat for two performances about ten rows and about twenty rows back and the view was excellent. Suggest you call box office and talk to them.
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For anyone who has sat in the very front row - Row A in the orchestra - how high is the stage? I get tired of sitting back …
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For anyone who has sat in the very front row - Row A in the orchestra - how high is the stage? I get tired of sitting back further and seeing heads in front of me rather than the stage. Thanks!!!
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Sitting in Row A, you WILL look up! Sat in row C and it was VERY comfortable to see the orchestra and HEAR them without the echos at the JFK Center! Better would have been …
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Sitting in Row A, you WILL look up! Sat in row C and it was VERY comfortable to see the orchestra and HEAR them without the echos at the JFK Center! Better would have been rows DEF!! near the center! see the performers and hear the orchestra!
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