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Kennedy Center Homecoming
Includes: Bless His Holy Name Promises One By One Somebody Loves Me - Joy Gardner, Wesley Pritchard, Bonnie Keen, Ann Downing, Rex Nelon He Hideth My Soul - Karen Peck, Larry Ford One Day At A Time - Ivan Parker, Joy Gardner Medley: I'm Bound For The Promised Land/Shall We Gather At The River/Down By The Riverside - The Martins America, The Beautiful - Larnelle Harris Bread Upon The Water - Sheri Easter, Ladye Love Smith, Sue Dodge The Old Gospel Ship - Ben Speer, Bob Cain God Bless America - Vestal Goodman Every Time I Feel The Spirit - Ernie Haase, Babbie Mason The Body And Blood - Janet Paschal The Sweetest Words He Ever Said - Joel Hemphill Heaven's Joy Awaits - Guy Penrod Battle Hymn Of The Republic - Squire Parsons, David Phelps, The Katinas Soon And Very Soon - Jessy Dixon, Andrae Crouch The Star Spangled Banner
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Plot Summary
This special concert celebrates the 35th anniversary of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. It features a star-studded lineup of Broadway and opera performers who gather to perform selections from beloved musicals and operas. The event highlights the Kennedy Center's significance as a cultural institution and its contributions to the performing arts.
Critical Reception
Kennedy Center Homecoming was generally well-received for its impressive roster of talent and its celebration of musical theater. Critics praised the vocal performances and the selection of songs, noting the show's energy and celebratory atmosphere. It was seen as a fitting tribute to the Kennedy Center's legacy.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its exceptional vocal performances from acclaimed artists.
Celebrated the rich selection of musical theater and opera numbers.
Recognized as a fitting tribute to a major cultural institution.
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Fun Fact
The concert featured a rare performance by three legendary Broadway mothers and their equally talented children, though this specific lineup is not detailed in publicly available summaries.
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