Perhaps the day the new letters went up at the John F. Kennedy for the Performing Arts was not the best time to catch a show. A dark cloud hung heavy not only over the arts institution, but over DC in general, an all-time low for morale or faith in our elected officials loomed heavy. Amidst … Read more
From the moment the giant dragon clock that ominously overhangs the proscenium at the Hippodrome Theatre comes to life at the top of the show, it is quite apparent that we’re not in Kansas anymore. Actually, it’s more like we’re not in Kanses yet. For anyone that’s been under a theatrical rock for the last … Read more
The Kennedy Center ushered in the holiday season with a spectacle featuring Christmas standards, sacred hymns, and an abundance of holiday pageantry hosted by Virginia native Charles Billingsley and his big band. Also featuring performances from TaRanda Greene, The Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, The National Christian Choir Ensemble, and special guest star, award winning, … Read more
This past Sunday evening, excellence and art took center stage as the cultural heartbeat of the nation welcomed the brightest stars of a generation for the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors. It’s a night dedicated to artistry, impact, and legacy, and it all began on the red carpet. The parade of cultural icons, in comparatively conservative … Read more
It’s that time again and were back to the roots of Mark On The Arts, where everything began 24 years ago with the very first Christmas Playlist. At the time it featured then cutting edge/now Holiday classic recordings like The Pointer Sisters’ “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”, John Cougar Mellenkamp’s “I Saw Mommy Kissing … Read more