The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors, which premiered this week was amazing, to see how the arts are celebrated in the country’s capital. The lineup of honorees, performers, and presenters for this event looked amazing.
The Honorees At KENNEDY CENTER HONORS 2023 Event
There are so many amazing people who have been chosen for recognition this year, such as the iconic Billy Crystal, the legendary Queen Latifah, the captivating Renée Fleming, the timeless Dionne Warwick, and the immensely talented Barry Gibb. The people getting honored at the KENNEDY CENTER HONORS 2023 Event, have had a huge impact on American life and the arts by being really good at their work.
KENNEDY CENTER HONORS 2023 : BILLY CRYSTAL Tribute
- Lead Storyteller: Rob Reiner
- Presenters: The Rob Reiner, Jay Leno, Meg Ryan, Whoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro, Bob Costas are the illustrious presenters.
- Tribute Performer: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Marc Shaiman, helped to make a great Billy medley. They were joined by Robert De Niro making the performance even more excellent. The trio performs a classic “It Had to Be You” song.
KENNEDY CENTER HONORS 2023 : QUEEN LATIFAH Tribute
- Former Honoree Presenter: Rita Moreno
- Lead Storyteller: Kerry Washington
- Presenters: Natalie Martin, Kelsey Johnson, Sangeeta Singh
- Tribute Performers: Yo-Yo, D-Nice, RM Band, MC Lyte, Monie Love, and The Clark Sisters perform some amazing renditions of Queen Latifah’s iconic hits.
KENNEDY CENTER HONORS 2023 : RENÉE FLEMING Tribute
- Former Honoree Presenter: Robert De Niro
- Lead Storyteller: Christine Baranski
- Presenters: Sigourney Weaver, Tituss Burgess
- Tribute Performers: The audience was seriously impressed when they saw the amazing performances by the stars like Julia Bullock, Ailyn Pérez, Angel Blue, Nadine Sierra, Dove Cameron, Tituss Burgess, Susan Graham, Christine Baranski, Rev. Stef & Jubilation Choir.
BARRY GIBB Tribute
- Former Honoree Presenter: Amy Grant
- Lead Storyteller: Gloria Estefan
- Presenter: Stephen Gibb
- Tribute Performers: In order to pay tribute to Barry Gibb, Little Big Town, Michael Bublé, Ben Platt, Ariana DeBose, and Chloe Flower collaborated to create a disco-themed melody.
DIONNE WARWICK Tribute
- Former Honoree Presenter: Herbie Hancock
- Lead Storytellers: Debbie Allen
- Presenters: Ego Nwodim, Clive Davis
- Tribute Performers: In this concert, many artists including Mickey Guyton, The Spinners, Cynthia Erivo, Chloe Bailey, and Gladys Knight sang tribute to Dionne Warwick by performing soulful and uplifting songs.
- Host Ref: Gloria Estefan sets the stage for a vibrant performance of both “Conga” and “Get on Your Feet” with the help of Sheila E. in welcoming style.
AIRING DETAILS
Viewers definitely didn’t want to miss out on the magic happening on CBS this Wednesday (December 27) at 9 pm ET/PT. The festival is amazing, filled with lots of old memories, cool inspirational speeches, and a celebration of all the super cool people who have made a huge impact on American culture.
BEYOND THE HONORS: LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA’S NOTE
Lin-Manuel Miranda was one of the honorees at the Kennedy Center, and the event meant a lot to him. He shared his feelings of thankfulness for being allowed to participate in the celebration and acknowledged the importance of sweet artistic talents and the lasting effect of those who made it all possible.
The Kennedy Center Honors 2023 shaped up to be an amazing event. With stunning performances, moving tributes, and heartfelt speeches, it’s a celebration of the artists who have left an indelible mark on the world.
