Regional NewsKennedy Center Cancels Broadway Center Stage Production of Kiss of the Spider Woman
Performances of the John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Terrence McNally musical were scheduled to begin in May.
By
Andrew Gans
February 24, 2023
Brent Carver, Chita Rivera, and Anthony Crivello in the original Broadway company of Kiss of the Spider Woman.
Martha Swope / The New York Public Library
The Kennedy Center's Broadway Center Stage series, which recentlypresented Sunset Boulevard starring Tony winner Stephanie J. Block, has canceled its upcoming production of the Tony-winning Kiss of the Spider Woman.
The John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Terrence McNally musical was scheduled to play the Eisenhower Theater May 15-21. The decision follows conversations with the rights holders and future plans for the show.
“We wish circumstances were different for our loyal patrons and audiences; however, I look forward to announcing a new, exciting Broadway Center Stage production with an all-star cast in the coming days,” says Kennedy Center Vice President and Executive Producer of Theater, Jeffrey Finn, who also serves as the artistic director of Broadway Center Stage.
A replacement musical, which will be presented May 12-21, will be announced February 28.
Subscribers who purchased tickets to Kiss of the Spider Woman will have their tickets automatically transferred to the new production. Those who wish to make other arrangements can do so by calling (202) 416-8500.
