Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor & More Named 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees
by Josh Sharpe - August 13, 2025 The Kennedy Center has officially announced the honorees for the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.... 
Ousted Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter to Deliver Keynote at Opera Conference 2025
by Joshua Wright - March 14, 2025 Opera America has announced that Deborah F. Rutter, former president of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, will be the keynote speaker at Opera Conference 2025. Rutter served as the first woman president of the Kennedy Center from 2014 to 2025. She left the position after President Donald T... 
President Trump Wants More Say in Kennedy Center Honorees
by Emmy Rice - March 16, 2025 During his first term, Trump was criticized by artists who were at the gala. Now, during his second term, he is looking to have more say in who these honorees are. ... 
Fox News Personalities Laura Ingraham and Maria Bartiromo Appointed to Kennedy Center Board
by Sidney Paterra - March 07, 2025 Donald Trump has appointed two Fox News personalities, Laura Ingraham and Maria Bartiromo, to the board of the Kennedy Center. ...
Trump Floats Hosting Ceremony and Choosing Honorees At First Kennedy Center Meeting
by Sidney Paterra - March 17, 2025 President Donald Trump visited the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, presiding over his first board meeting since becoming chairman. ... 
House Republicans Aim to Have Kennedy Center Opera House Renamed for Melania Trump
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 22, 2025 House Republicans are aiming to have The Kennedy Center’s opera house renamed in honor of Melania Trump. Learn more about the proposed name change to the venue here.... 
Kennedy Center Lays Off Social Impact Team
by Stephi Wild - March 26, 2025 In the wake of Trump's takeover, The Kennedy Center has laid off its social impact team. Multiple anonymous staff members reported to the Post that the members were terminated, including artistic director Marc Bamuthi Joseph....
Video: Vice President J.D. Vance Booed Upon Arrival at the Kennedy Center
by Sidney Paterra - March 13, 2025 The backlash against the Trump administration's takeover of the Kennedy Center continued this evening, when Vice President J.D. Vance was booed upon his entrance to national arts institution. Watch the video.... 
Kennedy Center Workers Move to Unionize Amid Trump Administration Shake-Up
by Joshua Wright - May 15, 2025 Kennedy Center staff are pushing to unionize in response to program cuts and layoffs under the Trump administration. The UAW is backing their effort, citing concerns over transparency, job security, and political influence.... 
Trump Floats Renaming of Kennedy Center During Oval Office Remarks
by Sidney Paterra - August 22, 2025 In his latest round of Oval Office comments, President Donald Trump suggested that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts might soon be renamed after him, telling reporters that “maybe in a week or so” the change could happen.... 
Kennedy Center Senior VP of Artistic Programming to Step Down
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 15, 2025 Jeffrey Finn, senior vice president of artistic programming and vice president and executive producer of theater at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, will step down. Learn more.... 
LES MISÉRABLES Cast Members Plan Boycott of Trump Appearance at Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - May 07, 2025 As Donald Trump plans to attend a fundraiser and performance of Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center on June 11, multiple cast members have opted out in protest.... 
Submissions Now Open for 2025 Kennedy and Nyland Prizes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 11, 2025 Entries for two of Australia's most prestigious visual art prizes are now open with the Kennedy Foundation calling for submissions for the 2025 Kennedy and Nyland Prizes. Learn more! ... 
VIDEO: Trump Complains About Unions, HAMILTON, Addresses Honors Outside Kennedy Center
by Sidney Paterra - March 17, 2025 Ahead of the board meeting, Trump addressed the media as he arrived at the Kennedy Center. Speaking about today's board meeting, the President complained about IATSE unionized workers at the Kennedy Center.... 
Senate Democrats Investigate Kennedy Center Discounts For Trump Allies
by Joshua Wright - November 20, 2025 After new leadership of the iconic arts venue took over, they are stating that Trump and the center's president, Richard Grenell, are giving steep discounts to political allies and mishandling funds for the institution.... 
Photos: First Look at BRING IT ON at The Muny With Jonalyn Saxer & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 17, 2025 You can now get a first look at production photos of Bring It On at The Muny. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!...
Kennedy Center Lays Off Social Impact Team
by Stephi Wild - March 26, 2025 In the wake of Trump's takeover, The Kennedy Center has laid off its social impact team. Multiple anonymous staff members reported to the Post that the members were terminated, including artistic director Marc Bamuthi Joseph....
Grenell Rebukes LES MISÉRABLES Cast & Lin-Manuel Miranda Over Political Boycotts at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - May 08, 2025 Richard Grenell, Trump-appointed Kennedy Center interim director, criticizes Les Mis performers and Lin-Manuel Miranda amid rising tensions between artists and the Trump-aligned arts institution...
Grenell Rebukes LES MISÉRABLES Cast & Lin-Manuel Miranda Over Political Boycotts at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - May 08, 2025 Richard Grenell, Trump-appointed Kennedy Center interim director, criticizes Les Mis performers and Lin-Manuel Miranda amid rising tensions between artists and the Trump-aligned arts institution... 
Kennedy Center Cancels Pride Events Amid Trump Takeover
by Sidney Paterra - April 25, 2025 Following sweeping leadership changes under Donald Trump, the Kennedy Center has quietly canceled or relocated its Tapestry of Pride events, originally set for June 5–8 as part of WorldPride 2025 in Washington, D.C., according to the Associated Press....
Fox News Personalities Laura Ingraham and Maria Bartiromo Appointed to Kennedy Center Board
by Sidney Paterra - March 07, 2025 Donald Trump has appointed two Fox News personalities, Laura Ingraham and Maria Bartiromo, to the board of the Kennedy Center. ...
Trump Administration Proposes $257 Million Boost for Kennedy Center Renovations Amid Arts Cuts
by Sidney Paterra - May 06, 2025 Donald Trump is backing a massive $257 million federal funding package for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, more than six times its typical annual support....
House Republican Bill Proposes Renaming Kennedy Center After President Trump
by Joshua Wright - July 28, 2025 A House Republican has introduced a bill to rename the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump, citing his influence on arts and culture. The proposed legislation comes amid ongoing Republican efforts to rebrand parts of the Washington institution....
Kennedy Center Senior VP of Artistic Programming to Step Down
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 15, 2025 Jeffrey Finn, senior vice president of artistic programming and vice president and executive producer of theater at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, will step down. Learn more.... 
Deborah Rutter Releases Statement in Response to Trump Kennedy Center Allegations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025 Ousted Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter released statement in response to allegations by members of the Trump administration regarding the financial health and past stewardship of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. ... |
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