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Unveiled on December 9, 2005, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' new 324-seat Family Theater provides a new home for world-class family theater performances for the nation's youth and continues the Kennedy Center's $125 million commitment to performing arts education for adults and children alike.

"This new venue" said Michael Kaiser, president of the Kennedy Center, "expands the Kennedy Center's ability to produce and present excellent works for young people." The inauguration of the Kennedy Center's state of the art 324-seat Family Theater facility coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Kennedy Center's youth oriented Performances for Young Audiences series.

Designed by the architectural firm Richter Cornbrooks Gribble, Inc. of Baltimore, the new theater is located on the site formerly occupied by the AFI Film Theater. Its construction spanned 11 months, and incorporates the most modern theatrical innovations available, including: premium audio technologies; a computerized rigging system; and a digital video projection system.

Family Theater Seating Chart

Coming to the Family Theater : Broadway Up Close and Personal: Charles Strouse May 14, 2008 at 6:00 PM Family Theater Running Time: 90 minutes Schedule and Tickets Description: With a career that spans decades, Charles Strouse is a luminary of Broadway, Hollywood, television, and pop and concert music. Best known for his legendary Tony-winning Broadway musical compositions, Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, and Annie, his other credits range from the 1958 girl group hit, "Born Too Late" to motion picture scores and the theme from All in the Family. Join Charles Strouse for an intimate interview with ASCAP's Michael Kerker and live music by vocalists Liz Callaway, Karen Morrow, and Jason Graae and pianist Chris Denny performing the best of Charles Strouse.