I know this wasn't just announced...but WTF is this
DECLASSIFIED®: Ben Folds Presents With William Shatner
The Kennedy Center
Legendary actor, musician, activist, and recent space explorer William Shatner joins NSO Artistic Advisor Ben Folds for a special concert presented as part of Ben’s casual, late-night DECLASSIFIED® series. This unique “part concert, part party” series defies the traditional symphony experience with exciting guest artists, pre/post-shows and parties, and more. This exclusive concert event is presented following the Star Trek actor’s recent trip to space after decades portraying iconic starship captain “James T. Kirk.” The mission, completed October 13, 2021, made him the oldest human (and only artist) to travel beyond Earth’s atmosphere. As Shatner’s friend and frequent collaborator, Folds feels that Shatner can articulate a profound perspective on the fragility and vulnerability of our planet, with our atmosphere being a thin line between what Shatner describes as “life and death.” As part of the concert, Shatner will perform new and original spoken-word songs in his powerful, distinctive style. Folds and Shatner have previously collaborated on Shatner’s acclaimed album Has Been, featuring their highly-praised version of Pulp’s “Common People.”
