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.... 
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.... 
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.... 
Musician Béla Fleck Cancels Kennedy Center Appearance
by A.A. Cristi - January 06, 2026 Béla Fleck has canceled his upcoming appearance at Kennedy Center after a recent board vote resulted in former President Donald Trump’s name being attached to the institution.... 
Kennedy Center Board Votes to Rename Venue To 'Trump-Kennedy Center'
by Joshua Wright - December 18, 2025 The board overseeing Washington’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted on Thursday to rename the venue the Trump-Kennedy Center, according to the White House.... 
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.... 
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.... 
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! ... 
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.... 
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....
Kennedy Family Condemns Vote to Rename Kennedy Center as 'Trump-Kennedy Center'
by Joshua Wright - December 19, 2025 Members of the Kennedy family publicly criticized the board’s decision to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as the Trump Kennedy Center, raising legal and historical objections.... 
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!...
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...
Musician Béla Fleck Cancels Kennedy Center Appearance
by A.A. Cristi - January 06, 2026 Béla Fleck has canceled his upcoming appearance at Kennedy Center after a recent board vote resulted in former President Donald Trump’s name being attached to the institution....
Choreographer Doug Varone Discusses Decision to Cancel Kennedy Center Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 02, 2026 NPR's A Martinez spoke with choreographer Doug Varone about his decision to cancel upcoming performances by his dance company Doug Varone & Dancers at the Kennedy Center....
Musician Béla Fleck Cancels Kennedy Center Appearance
by A.A. Cristi - January 06, 2026 Béla Fleck has canceled his upcoming appearance at Kennedy Center after a recent board vote resulted in former President Donald Trump’s name being attached to the institution.... 
Stephen Schwartz Pulls Out of Washington National Opera Gala at Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 02, 2026 Stephen Schwartz, who was previously set to host the Washington National Opera Gala at the Kennedy Center, is dropping out of the event after President Donald Trump's name was added to the building.... 
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....
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....
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.... 
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. ... 
Tom Cruise Turned Down 2025 Kennedy Center Honor
by Josh Sharpe - August 15, 2025 Earlier this week, President Trump unveiled the 2025 class of Kennedy Center honorees. Missing from that list was actor Tom Cruise, who reportedly was offered the honor but turned down the invitation due to 'scheduling conflicts.'... 
THE 48TH KENNEDY CENTER HONORS New Medallion Unveiled
by A.A. Cristi - December 02, 2025 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the Kennedy Center Honors' medallions have been re-imagined and donated by Tiffany & Co. The 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ on Tue., Dec. 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.*...
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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