Did Stephen Sondheim receive a Kennedy Center Honors?

Today we are flashing back to an epic moment in Sondheim’s career- when he received his Kennedy Center Honor in 1993. Watch the full tribute below, which included performances from Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander, Angela Lansbury, and Scott Bakula.

What are the best Kennedy Center Honors performances?

Kennedy Center Honors: 20 Greatest Performances of All Time

  1. Tina Turner (2005) Only Beyonce could bring the same intensity to “Proud Mary” as rock legend Turner.
  2. Elton John (2004)
  3. Carole King (2015)
  4. Led Zeppelin (2012)
  5. Carol Burnett (2003)
  6. John Kander and Fred Ebb (1998)
  7. Bruce Springsteen (2009)
  8. Mel Brooks (2009)

Who was the black singer on the Kennedy Center Honors?

Country singer Jimmie Allen performs “The Thunder Rolls / Friends In Low Places” to honor Garth Brooks during the 43rd Kennedy Center Honors.

Did Angela Lansbury sing Send in the clowns?

Dame Angela Lansbury performs Send in the Clowns from Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece A Little Night Music at the 1993 Kennedy Center Honors.

Who performed at Kennedy Center Honors?

Following an introduction by former Late Show host David Letterman, the two-hour event will feature performances by Brandi Carlile; Andra Day; Beanie Feldstein, Kate Baldwin and Taylor Trensch; Ellie Goulding; Herbie Hancock and Brittany Howard; Kelli O’Hara; Billy Porter; Smokey Robinson; Paul Simon; and Stevie Wonder …

Who picks the performers for Kennedy Center Honors?

Each year the selection committee chooses five entertainment veterans from a variety of fields – film, television, popular music, theatre, and the fine arts (dance, opera, classical music). Selected artists are almost always over 50 and generally are 60 and beyond.

Who performed on the Kennedy Center Honors?

Who sings Send in the clowns the best?

Sondheim’s ‘Send in the Clowns’ from A Little Night Music: the best performances

  • Judi Dench.
  • Bernadette Peters.
  • Frank Sinatra.
  • Barbra Streisand.
  • Glynis Johns.
  • Ruthie Henshall.
  • Glenn Close.