The John F.Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Reviews

Fantastic venue. Excellent seats and experience. A must attend for any show that you are interested in.

Great show. Kennedy Center always demonstrates high levels of professionalism in every part of the house.

Spectacular venue ... nice to have a classy cultural night out

My sons favorite part of our trip. We lucked out, as we had an older gentleman take us on what amounted to a guided, personal tour! Definitely worth going on an off peak day and getting there early!

I've seen a couple performances here now and neither have disappointed. They have a wide variety of shows so you can find the one that suits you best.

Entertainment is always top flight. Nice gift shop and parking is convenient. Recommend eating before or after the entertainment.

We took the free tour at 4:30pm which ended just 30 minutes before the free concert at 6pm. The tour is great, taking you into both large theaters and a few of the reception rooms while providing much interesting information and details about the artwork and donations throughout.. the 2 entry halls and main hall/Millenium Stage are very impressive, as is the roof terrace and the views of the Potomac and DC. Another very accessible and worthwhile free attraction while in DC.

Ballet was fantastic, especially the kids Costumes were so beautiful

Great experience and LEO friendly in a way that matters.

Didn't care for the "Moapalooza" event, as it was extremely hot, the sound was way too loud for the little kids sitting up front, and it seemed very self-promotional for the author (Mo Willems). However the new building housing the Moonshot Studio and others was very nice, and the other performance with the big hands (see photos) was fun.

Impressive building with three stages including a large Concert Hall, parking underneath (fee), restaurant on top, phenomenal views of Washington, DC, and the Potomac River.

Beautiful setting for wide range of musical theatre, orchestral performance, etc. Easy to access visit free shuttle that runs all day from Foggy Bottom Metro.

"Cat's" two thumbs up! Best show !!
Seating at 1tier B 106/108 check the pic !!

At the Words Beats &Life Hip-hop Festival! !!! It is awesome! !

Saw Hamilton finally. Great show and a great venue to see it.

Was a great evening! Sat on third row and Amazonians came out and danced around audience. Great costumes. A Sprite cost me $3.70.

Love this place...some of the best shows in the US.

The King and I----- was wonderful and made our celebration so special.

It's the Kennedy center! They have fancy shows here.

Had an enjoyable evening at the Millennial Theater with Martina Fiseriva. Took time to look around after.

The Long Way Down performance was poignant and unforgettable. A one man show that reflected the characters in the novel so accurately.

Something for everyone! They have a diverse range of things to do with a great price range. If you like the performing arts you wont regret coming here! Do yourself a favor and check out the balcony during sunset!

The Millieum Stage has wonderful events. You should definitely visit one of their 6 pm events.

Fantastic views of the city!! Great food! Shows are to die for!!

Beautifully constructed, yet for a quality musical, it's no use. The stage was too narrow, seating arrangement was terrible enough to block my sight, and certainly there's an issue with their sound system. Might return to see the building, but never for a musical that worth 100 bucks.

At the Kennedy Center to see Shen Yun! No pictures allowed during the show, but it is a MUST SEE!

I love this place. There are free shows on Fridays which I don't think people take advantage of. It's a beautiful building inside and out and the staff are always very helpful. I've sat in all different types of seats and always enjoyed the show. Parking can be pricey so be mindful of that if your driving there.

Beautiful venue for amazing shows of all types - Opera, Ballet, Symphony.

This is an impressive building. The architecture alone is just a joy to observe. Still, the concert room was acoustically amazing. I saw Shen Zun and the hidden orchestra could have played without any artificial sound enhancement. It was an immersive experience that I'd like to repeat. Oh, if you can avoid buying food there, please do. Like all special event centers it is horrendously expensive. Still, the atmosphere is good.

Wonderful place, loved the free concerts they offer daily and the roof terrace (perfect place to watch the sunset)

Lovely. Free performances every Friday at six. Wonderful staff.

Eugene Onegin was fabulous, the center is gorgeous, the seats could use some upgrading...

Excellent show on the third floor terrorist it was called say what with Reese Waters a comedy show

National Ballet of Canada performed an outstanding show.

Very impressive. Very clean. Workers are polite and helpful.

Loved the efficiency of the staff. Very polite and helpful. The play we watched was well performed.

ELF The Musical was TERRIBLE!

This was by far the worst musical I have ever seen. If you have seen the movie, it is a disappointment because the story is butchered and "modernized" but becomes disjointed. The jokes are not as funny and if you have seen it as much as I have, the anticipation of something funny is a let down. Our "Buddy" did not really look the part. The acting was mediocre at best and the production was terrible. There were long drawn out speaking parts and actual gaps in the lines leaving silent "dead air!" It was like they had not rehearsed at all. If you have not seen the movie then it will be a disappointment because the story line is so hacked up that you will not know what is going on. There is a lot of context left out: where is Papa Elf?, no locker scene with the great "Baby It's Cold Outside" duet?, little of Buddy discovering NYC, no Miles Finch?.

Warning, this show is NOT kid friendly! There are terms and phrases that are inappropriate for younger viewers, but probably only slightly worse than TV. In my opinion this was a complete waste of money and time. You can buy 20 copies of the DVD for what we paid to go to this amateurish review.

Always enjoy watching shows here. The ambience, the cultural and aesthetic aspects are uplifting!

The Kennedy Center is a gem in the heart of DC. Pure top notch entertainment. All of the shows I have seen there have been fantastic from opera, ballet, symphonies, aerial acrobatics, to live bands and more. I always am excited when I go there for an event. The Millenium Stage has free daily shows early in the evening. They also have a good restaurant with great view on top level.

I'm really glad he decided to do that speaking at John F Kennedy I really enjoyed it

This is "heaven" for me at Christmas, all year through, but especially at Christmas. A luxury moment to savor. Go, you just must go.

Saw a musical directed and produced by Steve Martin.

Breathtaking! Emotional! A feast for the eyes and the most beautiful sounds I have ever heard! Anastasia!

Amazing theater venue in DC. Some of the best performances I ve seen have been at The Kennedy Center. Definitely encourage everyone to see a show there.

Very clean place. Best place to watch a show. They have snacks and bathrooms are everywhere. They also have a observation deak and a restaurant on the roof.

Observation deck on the upper terrace, open until midnight

We had a great time at the Kennedy Center. We saw a fantastic production of the musical Dear Evan Hansen. The Kennedy Center is a beautiful and historic venue. The musical was wonderfully performed by a talented cast, ensemble, and crew.

Wonderful building, wonderful city, wonderful performances.

A must visit venue and a great place to see the July 4th fireworks from

Such a friendly environment on top of The Barber of Seville was magnificent!

A landmark DC home for all kinds of performances. I've seen the symphony, Book of Mormon, ballet, West Side Story. Parking is expensive. $23. In believe if you book it in advance you pay $20. I always forget until the day of, and I wasn't able to get the discount. The theaters are beautiful, quality programming, and it's a fun night out. The restaurants are expensive. Ate at KC Cafe. Surprisingly good food and the "cheaper" option. Everyone should go at least once.

Saw a ballet. Excellent views from the roof terrace.

Always good show - decent options for making them cheaper.

The Kennedy Center is awesome and beautiful. The Alvin Ailey Dancers were awesome.

Nice theater stages. Wonderful place to stroll through. A must see when in DC. But, check the schedule first.