Washington, D.C. — To the delight of a standing-room-only audience that included the First Family, the Kennedy Center Honors paid hearty tribute on Sunday night to actor-singer Bette Midler, opera bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, “Saturday Night Live” honcho Lorne Michaels and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.
The event, last staged before a live audience in pre-covid 2020, had been conspicuously ignored by former President Donald Trump following criticism from two honorees in 2017. By contrast, President Joe Biden happily reinstated the tradition of hosting honorees at the White House before attending the production. He and First Lady Jill Biden were joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and husband Douglas Emhoff.
The wait by audiences was fully rewarded as the 44-year-old Honors program delivered a seemingly nonstop parade of A-list participants offering heartfelt tributes and rousing entertainment for the honorees gazing down from the president’s box. The show will air Dec.
The event, last staged before a live audience in pre-covid 2020, had been conspicuously ignored by former President Donald Trump following criticism from two honorees in 2017. By contrast, President Joe Biden happily reinstated the tradition of hosting honorees at the White House before attending the production. He and First Lady Jill Biden were joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and husband Douglas Emhoff.
The wait by audiences was fully rewarded as the 44-year-old Honors program delivered a seemingly nonstop parade of A-list participants offering heartfelt tributes and rousing entertainment for the honorees gazing down from the president’s box. The show will air Dec.
- 12/6/2021
- by Paul Harris
- Variety Film + TV
The 2021 Kennedy Center Honors returned to their traditional home and December slot on Sunday night in Washington, D.C. The honorees for the 44th annual event celebrating the arts were Justino Diaz, Berry Gordy, Lorne Michaels, Bette Midler and Joni Mitchell. After four years of no presidential involvement, President Joe Biden was seated with the honorees in the balcony box. The ceremony will be broadcast by CBS on Wednesday, December 22.
SEEKennedy Center Honors: 50 entertainers who deserve to be selected
Here is the complete list of performers and presenters to be seen on the two-hour program hosted by previous Kch recipient David Letterman. Past honoree Yo-Yo Ma opened the program with “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Producers might alter the order as presented to the in-person audience.
Joni Mitchell (singer and songwriter):
Presenters are Cameron Crowe, Dan Levy
“Case of You” and medley performed by Norah Jones
“Big Yellow Taxi” performed by...
SEEKennedy Center Honors: 50 entertainers who deserve to be selected
Here is the complete list of performers and presenters to be seen on the two-hour program hosted by previous Kch recipient David Letterman. Past honoree Yo-Yo Ma opened the program with “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Producers might alter the order as presented to the in-person audience.
Joni Mitchell (singer and songwriter):
Presenters are Cameron Crowe, Dan Levy
“Case of You” and medley performed by Norah Jones
“Big Yellow Taxi” performed by...
- 12/6/2021
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Superbowl Lii, C'Elisir D'Amore and The Lady of the Camellias top our February events guideSuperbowl Lii, C'Elisir D'Amore and The Lady of the Camellias top our February events guideScott Goodyer1/31/2018 3:35:00 Pm
As winter continues to drag on, February is the perfect month we could all use a much needed break to escape the bleak coldness. This month's event list is pretty spectacular with Cineplex airing the Superbowl for the first time along with some other real gems to keep you warm.
Feb 4th: Super Bowl Lii - NFL Sunday Nights
Yes, you read that right, Cineplex is bringing the Super Bowl to the big screen! In select VIP theatres you can hang out in an extra-comfortable seat and enjoy seatside food and beverage service throughout the big game. No matter which team you're rooting for, that's something worth cheering about! Watch the video below for all the details!
As winter continues to drag on, February is the perfect month we could all use a much needed break to escape the bleak coldness. This month's event list is pretty spectacular with Cineplex airing the Superbowl for the first time along with some other real gems to keep you warm.
Feb 4th: Super Bowl Lii - NFL Sunday Nights
Yes, you read that right, Cineplex is bringing the Super Bowl to the big screen! In select VIP theatres you can hang out in an extra-comfortable seat and enjoy seatside food and beverage service throughout the big game. No matter which team you're rooting for, that's something worth cheering about! Watch the video below for all the details!
- 1/31/2018
- by Scott Goodyer
- Cineplex
Macbeth, Lego Dimensions and North by Northwest top August Events listMacbeth, Lego Dimensions and North by Northwest top August Events listScott Goodyer8/1/2017 11:00:00 Am It's been a very rainy summer so why not take advantage of those gloomy days and come see a special event screening this month? The following is a list of some screenings you should definitely check out and for more information on each event, click on their titles: August 2nd: Kiki's Delivery Service (Japanese w/e.s.t.) From the legendary Hayao Miyazaki comes the beloved story of a resourceful young witch who uses her broom to create a delivery service, only to lose her gift of flight in a moment of self-doubt. It is tradition for all young witches to leave their families on the night of a full moon and set out into the wide world to learn their craft. When that night comes for Kiki,...
- 8/1/2017
- by Scott Goodyer
- Cineplex
I am Heath Ledger, Obsession and Singin' in the Rain top our May Events Guide!I am Heath Ledger, Obsession and Singin' in the Rain top our May Events Guide!Scott Goodyer5/1/2017 10:17:00 Am
With the month of May now upon us, we flip over to a new and diverse list of movies and special features screening in our Events calendar. Whether you are a fan of the movie classics or a fan of Mozart - we have something for everybody!
So check out the list below highlighting some of our showings and for the full list of events - click here!
May 4th: I Am Heath Ledger
I Am Heath Ledger is a feature length documentary celebrating the life of Heath Ledger: actor, artist and icon. The documentary provides an intimate look at Ledger through the lens of his own camera as he films and often performs...
With the month of May now upon us, we flip over to a new and diverse list of movies and special features screening in our Events calendar. Whether you are a fan of the movie classics or a fan of Mozart - we have something for everybody!
So check out the list below highlighting some of our showings and for the full list of events - click here!
May 4th: I Am Heath Ledger
I Am Heath Ledger is a feature length documentary celebrating the life of Heath Ledger: actor, artist and icon. The documentary provides an intimate look at Ledger through the lens of his own camera as he films and often performs...
- 5/1/2017
- by Scott Goodyer
- Cineplex
Enter here for your chance to win two passes to all of the 2016 performances in the Metro Detroit area that are part of the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning Live in HD series of cinema presentations, including Les Pêcheurs de Perles (The Pearl Fishers), Turandot, Manon Lescaut, Madama Butterfly, Roberto Devereux, and Elektra.
Go behind the scenes with the Met’s stars! During intermission, interviews with cast, crew, and production teams give a revealing look at what goes into the staging of an opera. Celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Metropolitan Opera’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series The Met: Live in HD.
For your chance to receive two (2) complimentary passes to all of the performances listed below, just look for the “Enter the Contest” box further down on this page (we’ll ask what city you live in so we know what might be the closest theater to you).
But,...
Go behind the scenes with the Met’s stars! During intermission, interviews with cast, crew, and production teams give a revealing look at what goes into the staging of an opera. Celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Metropolitan Opera’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series The Met: Live in HD.
For your chance to receive two (2) complimentary passes to all of the performances listed below, just look for the “Enter the Contest” box further down on this page (we’ll ask what city you live in so we know what might be the closest theater to you).
But,...
- 12/18/2015
- by Administrator
- CinemaNerdz
The summer heats up as The Metropolitan Opera and Ncm Fathom Events once again present the fifth year of Summer HD Encores, a series of encore performances from the groundbreaking Live in HD series, in nearly 400 select U.S. cinemas nationwide including five theaters in St. Louis.
The Summer HD Encore series has one event remaining:
Verdi’s “La Traviata” - July 17
Natalie Dessay stars as Verdi’s most beloved heroine in Willy Decker’s stunning production, first seen at The Met in 2010. Matthew Polenzani is her lover, Alfredo, and Dimitri Hvorostovsky sings his stern father, Germont. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium. Fabio Luisi conducts.
This performance was originally transmitted live on Saturday, April 14, 2012.
Running times are approximate, and theaters are subject to change.
Tickets for The Met: Live in HD Summer 2013 Encores, are available at www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices.
The...
The Summer HD Encore series has one event remaining:
Verdi’s “La Traviata” - July 17
Natalie Dessay stars as Verdi’s most beloved heroine in Willy Decker’s stunning production, first seen at The Met in 2010. Matthew Polenzani is her lover, Alfredo, and Dimitri Hvorostovsky sings his stern father, Germont. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium. Fabio Luisi conducts.
This performance was originally transmitted live on Saturday, April 14, 2012.
Running times are approximate, and theaters are subject to change.
Tickets for The Met: Live in HD Summer 2013 Encores, are available at www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices.
The...
- 7/16/2013
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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