We’re so excited about tonight’s performance, directed by three-time Emmy Award-winner Debbie Allen and featuring this year’s U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts. The theme for this year’s show is transformations. Watch the video above for a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals and an interview with director Debbie Allen.

If you’re in DC, we highly recommend attending in person (free tickets are available at the door). If not, you can still watch the full performance by visiting our website or our Facebook page for Facebook Live coverage at 8 PM.

If you go:



A Salute to the 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholars*

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Concert Hall

TONIGHT, June 20 | 8 PM

A multidisciplinary performance directed by Debbie Allen

Event is FREE and open to the public



General public tickets can be picked up at the U.S. Presidential Scholars Will Call table in front of the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Monday, June 20, starting at 6:45 PM.

