John F. Kennedy Center: Performing Arts Series

60 Minutes Each   -   Every Thursday @ 8:00 p.m.

Thursday April 7 Performing Arts - Musical Theater with Stephen Schwartz
In this never-before-seen interview, Academy, Grammy and
Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz talks about his Broadway
musical Wicked. He also discusses his other musicals, including
Godspell, Pippin, and the Baker's Wife.

Thursday April 14 Up Close and Personal - Marvin Hamlisch
This dynamic award winning composer shares candid stories about
his life and work in film that include hits such as The Way We Were,
Sophie's Choice and most recently The Informant.

Thursday April 21 Performing Arts - Ella!
Celebrating the life and work of legendary jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald,
The Manhattan Transfer pay tribute to the "First Lady of Song" in
a program that includes some of the songstress's best-loved jazz hits.

Thursday April 28 Up Close and Personal - Cy Coleman
Come celebrate the life and sounds of legendary composer
Cy Coleman. He is the genius behind Tony Award winning
musicals The Will Rogers Follies, and Sweet Charity.