MORE HONORS FOR HIT MUSICAL

Kennedy Center cites ‘Hamilton’ for special recognition; Cher also among the honorees.

Just when you thought “Hamilton” had run out of accolades to earn, here come the Kennedy Center Honors.

The organization announced its crop of 2018 honorees Wednesday morning, paying homage to actresssinger Cher, composer Philip Glass, country music star Reba McEntire and jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter.

The co-creators of the hit musical “Hamilton” — writer and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, director Thomas Kail, choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler and music director Alex Lacamoire — will also receive a special Kennedy Center award of distinction.

“Historically, the Kennedy Center Honors have celebrated lifetime achievement,” said Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter in a statement Wednesday.

“In recognizing ‘Hamilton’ and its co-creators,” she added, “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 Honors recipients are recognized for their lifelong contributions to the performing arts, including dance, music, theater, opera, motion pictures or television.

What’s not yet known is whether President Trump will attend the December festivities. Last year, some recipients spoke of skipping the ceremony in protest of Trump, leading the president and first lady to opt out of participating.

Among this year’s crop of honorees, Miranda has admonished Trump over his response to Hurricane Maria, and Cher has gone nose-to-nose with Trump on Twitter.

In 2017, Kennedy Center Honors recognized singersongwriter Gloria Estefan, Los Angeles native and dancer Carmen de Lavallade, television legend Norman Lear, singer Lionel Richie and hip-hop artist LL Cool J.

The 2018 honorees will be feted at a gala on the Kennedy Center Opera House stage Dec. 2, which CBS will broadcast Dec. 26.