Something, something “not throwing away his shot.” (Image courtesy of the Kennedy Center)

In a sign that D.C. writers are nowhere near done writing Hamilton jokes into our headlines, the Kennedy Center announced Wednesday that the massively popular musical will be a recipient at its annual honors ceremony in December.

It’s a first for the Kennedy Center Honors, now in its 41st year, which typically bestows lifetime achievement awards upon individuals. The four creators of Hamilton—writer and star Lin-Manuel Miranda, director Thomas Kail, choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler, and music director Alex Lacamoire—will receive a special honor for their “transformative work,” according to a Kennedy Center statement. The musical, which debuted to great acclaim in New York City, is now also playing at the Kennedy Center as part of its national tour.

The Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony, which takes place December 2, will honor the achievements of other creators: singer-actress Cher (the best part of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again); country star Reba McEntire (best known for not letting momma down and wearing great hats); minimalist composer Philip Glass (who’s collaborated with Beck, David Bowie, and Woody Allen); and jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter (known for avant-garde jazz compositions, especially with the fusion band Weather Report).

As is tradition, all the honorees will sit in a box during the ceremony at the Kennedy Center Opera House, where they’ll be showered with praise, jokes, and, probably, attempts to do justice to “Turn Back Time” or history-inspired rapping (please no).

“In recognizing Hamilton and its co-creators, 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 President Deborah Rutter said in a statement.

The Kennedy Center Honors will air December 26 on CBS.