{"id":16073,"date":"2025-11-25T16:26:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=16073"},"modified":"2025-11-25T16:27:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:27:37","slug":"watch-anna-kendrick-revive-her-12-year-old-tony-nominated-broadway-fire-as-she-honors-shirley-maclaine-with-a-dazzling-kennedy-center-performance-that-leaves-obama-beaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=16073","title":{"rendered":"Watch Anna Kendrick revive her 12-year-old Tony-nominated Broadway fire as she honors Shirley MacLaine with a dazzling Kennedy Center performance that leaves Obama beaming."},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"citation-45\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Actress <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><b><span class=\"citation-45\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Anna Kendrick<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-45\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , best known to the modern audience for <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><i><span class=\"citation-45\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Pitch Perfect<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><span class=\"citation-45\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> and <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><i><span class=\"citation-45\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Twilight<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><span class=\"citation-45\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , returned to her true roots\u2014the Broadway stage\u2014to deliver an electrifying tribute that revived the fire of her <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><b><span class=\"citation-45\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Tony-nominated<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-45 citation-end-45\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> youth. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"citation-44\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The high-pressure performance at the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><b><span class=\"citation-44\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">2013 Kennedy Center Honors<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-44\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> was in honor of her childhood idol, screen legend <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><b><span class=\"citation-44\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Shirley MacLaine<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-44 citation-end-44\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , a woman she views as a &#8220;monument&#8221; of perseverance and all-round talent.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> Both women share a physically small stature but possess &#8220;huge&#8221; energy and a straightforward, sharp professional personality.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The stakes were immense. Chosen to embody MacLaine&#8217;s famous &#8220;rebellious&#8221; yet charming spirit, Kendrick had to perform in front of the assembled legends of the arts, <\/span><\/span><\/span><b><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">President Barack Obama<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , and, most crucially, MacLaine herself, seated in the balcony of honor. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"citation-43\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Stepping onto the stage in a bright red dress reminiscent of MacLaine&#8217;s classic roles, Kendrick chose the song <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><b><span class=\"citation-43\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8220;It&#8217;s Not Where You Start, It&#8217;s Where You Finish&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-43\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> from the Broadway show <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><i><span class=\"citation-43\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Seesaw<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><span class=\"citation-43 citation-end-43\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> .<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In a deliberate shift from the night&#8217;s often tearful tributes, Kendrick turned the stage into a party of defiant confidence. She sang, interacted playfully with the male dancers, and cast a provocative, challenging glance up at the honorable legend. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"citation-42 citation-end-42\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The performance, which showcased her effortless blend of singing, dancing, and theatrical charisma, was a dazzling display of the talent that had earned her a Tony nomination at the age of 12\u2014the second youngest in history.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The moment that solidified the tribute&#8217;s legacy was <\/span><\/span><\/span><b><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Shirley MacLaine&#8217;s reaction<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> . The legendary actress did not merely sit and offer polite applause; she was seen leaning far out of the balcony, laughing loudly, and waving her arms excitedly. MacLaine appears to see her own rebelious youth reflected in Kendrick&#8217;s spirited performance. When Kendrick delivered the powerful final lines, it was understood as more than just a song\u2014it was an affirmation of a new generation. This rare, emotionally charged exchange was a palpable <\/span><\/span><\/span><b><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8220;torch passing&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span dir=\"auto\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> moment, confirming the soul connection between two of Hollywood&#8217;s most &#8220;small but mighty&#8221; women.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Anna Kendrick It&#039;s Not Where You Start It&#039;s Where You Finish Kennedy Center Honors 1080p\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nNPMLqk6Mik?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Actress Anna Kendrick , best known to the modern audience for Pitch Perfect and Twilight , returned to her true roots\u2014the Broadway stage\u2014to deliver an electrifying tribute that revived the fire of her Tony-nominated youth. The high-pressure performance at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors was in honor of her childhood idol, screen legend Shirley MacLaine&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16073","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16073","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=16073"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16073\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=16073"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=16073"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=16073"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}