


The “Hamilton” team will be honored alongside this year’s four lifetime honors recipients, singer and actor Cher, composer and pianist Philip Glass, country music singer Reba McEntire and jazz saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter.

In recognizing Hamilton and its co-creators, the Kennedy Center is making an unprecedented statement about an unprecedented work-a work that transcends cultural boundaries and tells America’s story in a powerful and contemporary way,” Kennedy Center President Deborah F. “Historically, the Kennedy Center Honors has celebrated lifetime achievement. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will honor “Hamilton’s” creative team, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Andy Blankenbuehler and Alex Lacamoire, with a special honors distinction as part of the 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors.
