Kennedy Center Honors '18 — Page 2

I think I might have been less disappointed with Lin's inclusion- at age 38- if they had five legends- and then awarded this special award. right now he is taking the place of an artist who has earned this honor with a lifetime of commitment to the arts during a lifetime of projects. Then, if they want to give one- two -three- special awards- fine by me. Perhaps Black Panther could be included- Beyonce is a trailblazer- and on and on....

Updated On: 12/3/18 at 03:07 PM

I agree, Lin should have been awarded this in 30 years, along with his star in Hollywood.

"I think we, in our own small Broadway world, take the show for granted now that we're 3+ years out from its creation."

It took him seven years to create it and it debuted in January 20015, so four years. I think most people have moved on, not taken it for granted.

Some of the posts here prove that people will never be happy.

Here you have a moment when a BROADWAY SHOW is something that everyone is talking about, and that media markets want more of. As someone noted, expect the Hamilton segment to be the last one of the show because CBS is trying to hold onto eyeballs.

What a great moment for those of us who think that Broadway should get more exposure. The life tv shows these last few years have been, in my opinion, pretty awful. Yet it's wonderful to see so many people seeing Broadway style productions. I hate to be the old guy in the room -- but it wasn't a lot of years ago that mentioning life theatre to most folks would cause an immediate glaze over.

I thinks the KC show will be great -- even if you hate Hamilton. And I'll bet that every Broadway and Road venue producer thinks the same.

BWAY Baby2 said: "I think I might have been less disappointed with Lin's inclusion- at age 38- if they had five legends- and then awarded this special award. right now he is taking the place of an artist who has earned this honor with a lifetime of commitment to the arts during a lifetime of projects. Then, if they want to give one- two -three- special awards- fine by me. Perhaps Black Panther could be included- Beyonce is a trailblazer- and on and on...."

Totally agree with this. I understand why they're giving Hamilton a special award - the phenomenon is unprecedented on Broadway, and I think it deserves recognition as the musical theatre gateway drug it is, but I don't like that it's at the expense of a fifth lifetime achievement award.

I think I would've preferred if they did the Kennedy Center Honors as usual, and then a Hamilton tribute separately. (Either by extending the show on CBS or running a second special.) Could still be a special "Kennedy Center Honor" with the rainbow necklaces.

Lauper? Perhaps
Cheno? Never

It's way to early for Cyndi or Kristin. What about Angela Lansbury, Diana Rigg or Maggie Smith. Lansbury has won Oliviers and BAFTAs..Rigg and Smith are theater and television royalty.

As for this years' show, our hair guy, John, was one of "more than the usual number" of wig/hair/make-up people this year. He said the show has some phenomenal moments. The "Schuyler Sisters" are absolutely tremendous; it is possible to blow the roof off the Opera House!!

Kristin does it for Reba. Cyndi came out first, for introduction for Cher, then came back with Adam Lambert who I'm told almost steals the show from Cyndi. John said they taped the dress and may be editing from both; it was a very long shoot... As for Cyndi, I love her; but John said her introduction was spot on terrific; but when she came back to do the Sonny and Cher with Adam, she appeared to have been "a little different" in demeanor and on stage ( and I don't think it is Cosentix)...so discuss...At any rate, this year should be great with deserving honorees and the stellar on stage performers. CBS 12/26

Since George Stevens, Jr. ended his tenure as the show's producer, I think the changes they've made have been for the worst. There use to be more diversity in the artistic disciplines but now it's top heavy with pop culture recipients who are either undeserving or are honored prematurely. The thing I most loved about KCH was seeing artists from dance, opera, classical music, jazz, etc. and discovering who they were and what they'd accomplished. Now, the attempts at a ratings grab are obvious and I think it cheapens the honor.

LuPita2 said: "I agree, Lin should have been awarded this in 30 years, along with his star in Hollywood.

"I think we, in our own small Broadway world, take the show for granted now that we're 3+ years out from its creation."

It took him seven years to create it and it debuted in January 20015, so four years. I think most people have moved on, not taken it for granted."

It seems like LMM and Hamilton really brought Broadway into the digital age as far as their use of social media to promote shows. In addition to the show, that should be recognized TBH

Third slot, after Reba and Wayne Shorter.