The John F.Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Reviews

The play was magnificent, the cast & the music. However the seating on the Eisenhower Theater was a little tight leg room wise.

Enjoyed the show here tonight. Easy drop off and pick up from ride sharing services. Beautiful vaulted ceilings and friendly staff. I'll be back soon

Oh we've seen plays we've seen operas. Plays are far better, but I'm critiquing the theater right? It's spacious, and beautiful, staff is professional although, how often do you talk to them? It's always a good show. I deducted a star based on the $23 parking lot, ca monnnn.

Great place to see a show. Especially when it's YoYo Ma!!!

ABSOLUTELY ASTONISHING AMAZING BUILDING VIEW AND STAFF

The premier theatre and opera venue in Washington, DC

It was a wonderful experience visiting there. We did not know that we could request a tour with. We only found out that after the friendly security staff told us. We were given a 90 min tours. We went inside some of the theaters and private rooms. The staff told us a lot of background info and history of the Center. We really enjoyed the visit and took ton of pictures.

Beautiful sight, lovely place with great history of the US, monuments from the US and around the world like Japan, Nigeria, China, and so on.

Excellent in very way. Millennium Stage almost never disappoints.

Excellent service, very good food, true French experience! Highly recommend.

I am a fan of the millennium stage, it's such a rich and amazing offer from the Kennedy center, thank you!

Excellent venue. Seats need to be replaced - cushions are shot out, and not very comfortable.

A wonderful space with terrific ensembles! The architecture leaves more to be desired, even Jackie Kennedy wasn't that excited by it.

This place is so iconic. There's always a great mix of performances here whether paid or free. The view from the balcony is a great intermission treat. Driving there is a pain but the trip is always worth it. Parking is kind of expensive though

Went to see Vanessa Williams and the NSO. It was amazing!!!!!!

It's always a pleasure to go to a performance at the Kennedy Center. The terrace, the opera or the theater are always very well managed, and the shows are top quality shows.

Excellent auditoriums, great views, historic connections.

The Kennedy Center makes the arts accessible for the general public. Aside from the plays and operas they put on, they also have free shows every night so the general public has access as well. I've been twice and have always enjoyed the shows I've seen.

The Kennedy Center is far more accessible thanks to The Reach.

Beautiful venue! The gift shop left a lot to be desired though.

Typical venue for touring shows. You will pay and I am never 100 percent satisfied. I think the regional theatres in the area will give you a better show at a better price.

You would think this place is fancy, but it is really run down and ill-kept. Who manages the facilities? Fire him/her/they and higher someone with work ethic and ability.

Amazing venue for the arts and celebrations. Most of the beautiful pieces of art and lighting we're gifts from countries around the world.

Amazing venue considering the history of the facility. Saw a fanatastic performance of Hamilton.

One of the top entertainment centers in the entire world. Fabulous and spectacular in every way.

Always love coming to the Kennedy Center. A great place to see shows, and a beautiful view of the Potomac River.

Amazing shows! The free shows at the Millennium Stage each day at 6 PM are always great. Tip - take the Metro and the free shuttle bus, OR,...parking is cheaper at the Watergate Apartments next door.

Put on a beautiful dress and make a night to remember here.We have been fortunate enough to visit several times, and the quality of performers is world class, in a world class setting.

The National Symphony Orchestra plays jazz with more precision and clarity than any other group in the world. I loved hearing them. The venue is world class, a campus, really. My big disappointment was that after buying expensive tickets, we paid $23 to park on campus. Another state-funded venue, Wolf Trap, has free parking.

One of my favorite places - you can count on amazing performances, and I have never been to a place that does more to make the performing arts accessible to all.

The facility itself is great. It could be so much more, but it is a long way off from Lincoln Center. Somehow, despite how the DCA has improved, culture is still very lacking.

A beautiful, elegant concert hall with a great view of the Potomac River!

Went to see Common with my daughter! It was phenomenal! I always enjoy visiting the Kennedy Center. The building is absolutely magnificent! The people are super friendly and helpful. There is a free shuttle to and from Foggy Bottom/GW metro. Looking forward to going again really soon.

Thanks Kennedy Center & Aladdin's cast for awesome performance!

Lovely dinner at the Terrace Restaurant! I highly recommend the tuna tartare. seeing Broadway's Aladdin was the icing on the cake, and the shuttles from the Metro make it truly accessible!

I love the venue. It was a spectacular night. Reba McEntire was fantastic.

A beautiful location and building that houses a variety of ongoing art shows: dance, musicals, plays, spoken word, etc. There is something for everyone here.

Washington's flagship cultural institution. Concert hall, opera, theatres, top floor restaurant with astounding views, and cultural events for every taste and age.

Never purchase your parking in advance. I prepaid $20 for parking underneath the z Kennedy Center only to arrive and found out that they were not charging for parking.

Beautiful building, friendly professional staff, ushers, and gift shop personnel. Heard the fabulous NSO

Lovely venue with wonderful performances. Terrace views of Georgetown, monuments and the Potomac are an added bonus.

What can you say, KC is the cathedral of performances in Washington, DC.

I saw the Page to Stage and there were some excellent excerpts and short plays. My favorite was from the Law Theater, which was about a real freedom of speech case from the late 60s regarding the "f" word. It was truly engrossing, thoughtful, contemplative, and exceptional work by the actors, director, and the writer/producer. I was extremely impressed, and I was so glad I was able to see it! The whole event was free and really wonderful! Thanks to the Kennedy Center for making it possible!

Even if you aren't headed to a show, the building has a great rooftop open to the public at all times. Occaisonally there are special exhibits there as well, and often free, so worth checking their website in advance

Absolutely beautiful and an amazing building that stands for so many great things. You'll be guaranteed a great show, no matter what your fancy is, whether opera, chamber music, jazz, musicals or just a good ol play! Easy to get to via the Foggy-Bottom Metro stop (only about a 10 minute walk) and a parking garage too. Definitely make sure to get out onto the upper terrace for the view before or after your show!

The JFK Center is a national treasure that should be visited by every US citizen.

Beautiful theater, and the production we saw was FANTASTIC! Also went to the rooftop and viewed the various sites of the city - loved it!

Music by a live orchestra. Beautiful dancing by a first rate ballet company. Perfectly helpful and cordial docents Amazing Chinese lantern exhibit after the show. Truly a perfect evening in all respects!

Saw Hamilton here. The staff was excellent and so very helpful. The show was awesome too!

I love getting dressed up and going to awesome shows at the Kennedy Center. I hate the parking situation with a passion but the Maxwell and orchestra experience was well worth it.

What can you say about this institution? Beautiful and full of great performances and a rich history of honoring the arts. Arrive a bit early to use the parking right next door, then explore the grounds and the gift shop (lots of unique gifts).

Exceptional.
First level musical programs and even diversity (hip hop concert, martha argerich and dances in three different rooms simultaneously ...).
There are even days that free functions are made, find out online. They are generally students or future stars of great talent and vocation.
The place is very stylish and modern. With an architecture that allows you to appreciate its magnitude and generous volumes.
Enjoy as a couple or with a music lover.
Greetings traveler!

Going to the Kennedy Center is always a great but with tickets so expensive...I expect more comfortable seats and the right to take pictures without being harassed by the attendants. Said attendant also was rude when we first got there... I'd call it something else but I'm not gonna pull that "card" today. We'll just say she was particularly RUDE, to "us". So, 3 is all I can give for that experience. I'll still cokme back tho.

What to say it's our national Center for the performing arts

"Come From Away" Play, a must see,4 based on true events.

Parking is a bit of an issue but close enough to walk from GMU/Foggy Bottom metro station. Great place to catch a performance/show.