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John Legend with Lindsey Stirling: "All of Me" | The Kennedy Center
Musician, singer, and philanthropist John Legend performs his hit "All of Me" with YouTube sensation, violinist Lindsey Stirling. YouTube OnStage Live from The Kennedy Center Recorded Live: May 28, 2014 Produced by: Sunset Lane Entertainment, TrickySquid@mOcean, Obscura Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb #johnlegend #lindseystirling #digitalstage
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Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Aniston on Adam Sandler | Mark Twain Prize
Watch the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor celebrating Adam Sandler on CNN.com or CNNgo. https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/marktwain/ The Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, was awarded to Adam Sandler at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy -- including Chris Rock, Conan O'Brien, Ben Stiller, Dana Carvey, Pete Davidson, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Anniston, Idina Menzel, David Spade, and more -- on March 19, 2023, and aired nationally on CNN on March 26, 2023. The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recognizes individuals who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th-century novelist and essayist Samuel Clemens, best known as Mark Twain. As a social commentator, satirist, and creator of characters, Clemens was a fearless observer of society, who startled many while delighting and informing many more with his uncompromising perspective on social injustice and personal folly. “Adam Sandler has entertained audiences for over three decades with his films, music, and his tenure as a fan favorite cast member on SNL,” said Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter about this year’s recipient. “Adam has created characters that have made us laugh, cry, and cry from laughing. I am looking forward to a laughter-filled evening like no other as we celebrate his career at a ceremony that is sure to bring together the best in comedy.” #MarkTwainPrize #AdamSandler #drewbarrymore #jenniferaniston #kennedycenter #cnn Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb
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Adam Sandler Acceptance Speech | 2023 Mark Twain Prize
Watch the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor celebrating Adam Sandler on CNN.com or CNNgo. https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/marktwain/ The Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, was awarded to Adam Sandler at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy -- including Chris Rock, Conan O'Brien, Ben Stiller, Dana Carvey, Pete Davidson, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Anniston, Idina Menzel, David Spade, and more -- on March 19, 2023, and aired nationally on CNN on March 26, 2023. The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recognizes individuals who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th-century novelist and essayist Samuel Clemens, best known as Mark Twain. As a social commentator, satirist, and creator of characters, Clemens was a fearless observer of society, who startled many while delighting and informing many more with his uncompromising perspective on social injustice and personal folly. “Adam Sandler has entertained audiences for over three decades with his films, music, and his tenure as a fan favorite cast member on SNL,” said Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter about this year’s recipient. “Adam has created characters that have made us laugh, cry, and cry from laughing. I am looking forward to a laughter-filled evening like no other as we celebrate his career at a ceremony that is sure to bring together the best in comedy.” #MarkTwainPrize #AdamSandler #kennedycenter #cnn Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb
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Jennifer Hudson - "Simply Beautiful" (Al Green Tribute) | 2014 Kennedy Center Honors
Jennifer Hudson performs the soulful "Simply Beautiful" as a tribute to 2014 Honoree Al Green, who wrote the song in 1972. The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb #KCHonors #JenniferHudson #AlGreen #KennedyCenter #CBS
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Ben Folds Composes a Song LIVE for Orchestra In Only 10 Minutes
NSO Artistic Advisor Ben Folds composes a piece live with the National Symphony Orchestra and conductor Edwin Outwater during Sound Health in Concert: Music and the Mind, an initiative spearheaded by Artistic Advisor At Large, Renée Fleming, presented by The Kennedy Center and National Institutes of Health. Introduced by Dr. Charles Limb.
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I’d Rather Go Blind (Buddy Guy Tribute) - Beth Hart and Jeff Beck - 2012 Kennedy Center Honors
Beth Hart and Jeff Beck perform "I'd Rather Go Blind" and Bonnie Raitt performs "Sweet Home Chicago" in tribute to Buddy Guy at the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors -- part of our Rock and Roll Playlist (https://youtu.be/zdmTt9pM2tM?list=PL14hRqd0PELFCWy7mGophwNPISVJ46vVm). Visit the Kennedy Center website for more info (http://tkc.co/honors) and subscribe to our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheKennedyCenter?sub_confirmation=1). The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.
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Kris Kristofferson, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris (Johnny Cash Tribute) - 1996 Kennedy Center Honors
Kris Kristofferson, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris and Rosanne Cash perform "Sunday Morning Coming Down", "Folsom Prison Blues", "Ring of Fire" and "Walk The Line" as a tribute to 1996 Honoree Johnny Cash. The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb #KCHonors #JohnnyCash #KrisKristofferson #LyleLovett #EmmylouHarris #KennedyCenter #CBS
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Bruno Mars - "So Lonely," "Message In a Bottle" (Sting Tribute) | 2014 Kennedy Center Honors
Bruno Mars sings "So Lonely" and "Message In a Bottle" by The Police in tribute to 2014 Kennedy Center Honoree Sting. The Kennedy Center Honors are given annually to select performing artists for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. https://bit.ly/28QVn6q Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb #KCHonors #BrunoMars #Sting #KennedyCenter #CBS
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Sting - "The Rising" (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) | 2009 Kennedy Center Honors
Sting performs "The Rising" for 2009 Kennedy Center Honoree Bruce Springsteen, who wrote the song in reaction to the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York City. The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb #Sting #BruceSpringsteen #KCHonors
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Dave Chappelle on Jon Stewart | 2022 Mark Twain Prize
https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/marktwain/ Commenting on the prize, Stewart said, “I am truly honored to receive this award. I have long admired and been influenced by the work of Mark Twain, or, as he was known by his given name, Samuel Leibowitz.” “For more than three decades, Jon Stewart has brightened our lives and challenged our minds as he delivers current events and social satire with his trademark wit and wisdom. For me, tuning into his television programs over the years has always been equal parts entertainment and truth” — Deborah F. Rutter, Kennedy Center President The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recognizes individuals who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th-century novelist and essayist Samuel Clemens, best known as Mark Twain. As a social commentator, satirist, and creator of characters, Clemens was a fearless observer of society, who startled many while delighting and informing many more with his uncompromising perspective on social injustice and personal folly. As a recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Stewart received a copy of an 1884 bronze portrait bust of Mark Twain sculpted by Karl Gerhardt (1853–1940). Previous recipients can be seen by scrolling down this page. Capital One® is the Presenting Sponsor of this year’s Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor as part of the bank’s three-year, $3 million gift to fund Comedy at the Kennedy Center, a signature program at the Center focused on elevating comedy as an art form and uniting the community through laughter. The 23rd Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is under the direction of the creative team from Done + Dusted, the Kennedy Center’s producing partner for the Mark Twain Prize since 2018. This year’s ceremony marks the 23rd year that the Kennedy Center’s marquee comedy award will be broadcast nationally. The event was created by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Bob Kaminsky, Peter Kaminsky, Mark Krantz, and John Schreiber. The Kennedy Center is grateful to Cappy McGarr for his steadfast support of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor since its inception in 1998. #TwainPrizePBS #JonStewart #DaveChappelle Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb
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Jennifer Hudson - "I'm Here," The Color Purple (Oprah Winfrey Tribute) | 2010 Kennedy Center Honors
Jennifer Hudson performs "I'm Here" from The Color Purple as a tribute to 2010 Honoree Oprah Winfrey. The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. Visit the Kennedy Center website for more info: http://tkc.co/honors Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb #KCHonors #Oprah #JenniferHudson #TheColorPurple #KennedyCenter
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Cyndi Lauper - "If I Could Turn Back Time" (Cher Tribute) | 2018 Kennedy Center Honors
Cyndi Lauper performs Cher's "If I Could Turn Back Time" in her honor at the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors. The Honors aired on CBS Network for the 41st consecutive year as a two-hour primetime special on Wednesday, December 26 at 8 p.m. ET. Artists honored in 2018 include singer and actress Cher, composer and pianist Philip Glass, Country music entertainer Reba McEntire, and jazz saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter. The co-creators of Hamilton—writer and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, director Thomas Kail, choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler, and music director Alex Lacamoire—received a unique Kennedy Center Honors as trailblazing creators of a transformative work that defies category. In a star-studded celebration on the Kennedy Center Opera House stage, the 2018 Honorees were saluted by today's leading performers from New York, Hollywood, and the arts capitals of the world through performances and tributes. Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb #KCHonors #CyndiLauper #Cher
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