Kennedy Center for the Arts Announces 2018 Honor Awards



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July 25, 2018, 13:14 Washington, DC, July 25 (Prensa Latina) The John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center announced today that the singer and actress Cher and the composer and pianist Philip Glbad are among the deserving of their 2018 honorary award.

The award, which will be awarded at the ceremony scheduled on Dec. 2, will also go to country music artist Reba McEntire and saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter, the institution said.

The work of writer and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, director Thomas Kail, choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler and music director Alex Lacamoire, creative team of the play Hamilton, will be recognized with a special character. which is on display in the center from June to September.

"This year's list represents the apogee of our nation's originality and the rich mosaic of perspectives and diverse art forms that have come in or to define who we are as than people, "said Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter in the statement.

The awards ceremony, to be held at Casa de la Opera The ceremony will be recorded for broadcast on December 26th by NBC television

The Kennedy Prize is awarded annually since 1978 to artists of different disciplines, for their contribution. to the performing arts in the culture of the United States.

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