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The Kennedy Center at 50

Echoing "An American Pageant for the Arts," the 1962 event conducted by Leonard Bernstein, this special celebration and re-launch of live, in-person performing arts in America will be hosted by six-time Tony Award® winner Audra McDonald and feature the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO).

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The Kennedy Center at 50

Season 1 Episode 1 | 85m 58s | CC

Echoing "An American Pageant for the Arts," the 1962 event conducted by Leonard Bernstein, this special celebration and re-launch of live, in-person performing arts in America was hosted by six-time Tony Award® winner Audra McDonald and feature the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO).