Lost songs from Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations' find voice in new piece Alvin Ailey's seminal Revelations is considered the most widely viewed modern dance work in the world. Lost songs from the 1960 premiere are featured in a new work and an album this season. Olivia Hampton Play AudioListen 7 mins
Former Kennedy Center president speaks out in first interview since her firing NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Deborah Rutter, former head of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in her first interview since the board installed President Trump as its new chair. Mary Louise Kelly Elena Burnett Courtney Dorning Ashley Brown Play AudioListen 7 mins
As Trump takes over leadership at Kennedy Center, some protest through dance President Trump and his appointees are now solely in charge of the Kennedy Center. Performers protested by dancing. Elizabeth Blair Play AudioListen 2 mins
Remembering South African playwright Athol Fugard Fugard, who died March 8, was a white South African whose plays explored the consequences of Apartheid. He was later awarded a Tony Award for lifetime achievement. Originally broadcast in 1986. Terry Gross Play AudioListen 21 mins
John Kani risked his life to tell stories of apartheid — at 81, he's still at it The South African actor has been speaking out about racial injustice for decades, often in collaboration with the late playwright Athol Fugard. Kunene and the King is Kani's latest project. Elizabeth Blair Play AudioListen 5 mins
Comedians will celebrate Conan O'Brien at the Kennedy Center on Sunday. Will they take on Trump? Conan O'Brien will receive one of the most coveted awards in comedy on Sunday — but the annual event takes place at a tense time for the Kennedy Center. Elizabeth Blair
Kennedy Center lays off Social Impact employees The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has dissolved its Social Impact division, which partnered with local organizations to bring in diverse artists and audiences. Chloe Veltman
Three plays starring Oscar winners are currently leading the Broadway box office Three plays with Oscar-winning celebrities are currently leading the Broadway box office. Jeff Lunden Play AudioListen 3 mins
A civil rights leader's family airs its dirty laundry on Broadway in 'Purpose' "Purpose" by playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, now on Broadway under the direction of longtime actress Phylicia Rashad, explores the generational conflicts in the civil rights movement. Michel Martin Olivia Hampton Play AudioListen 7 mins
Buena Vista Social Club sold millions of records; now their story is on Broadway The Buena Vista Social Club were artists who'd been all but lost to the world after the Cuban Revolution -- until they united for a 1997 album. Now, their unlikely story takes a new stage: Broadway. Isabella Gomez Sarmiento Play AudioListen 5 mins
