![]() by Sidney Paterra - February 21, 2025 The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Jonathan Spector's Eureka Day is among a number of canceled productions at the Kennedy Center following the Trump administration's recent takeover of the cultural institution. Explore the impact of the Trump administration's takeover of the Kennedy Center on ... ![]() 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. ... ![]() 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... ![]() 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. ... ![]() by Sidney Paterra - February 10, 2025 After dismissing multiple members of the Kennedy Center board, Trump announced that he would name himself the new chairman of the board. Since then, he discussed the matter at a press conference on Air Force One on Sunday. ... ![]() 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.... ![]() 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.... ![]() 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!... ![]() 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... ![]() by A.A. Cristi - April 18, 2025 At least six staffers at the Kennedy Center were dismissed Friday. Roughly 20 employees have now been let go, with the latest layoffs affecting teams in government relations, marketing, social media, and rentals. ... ![]() 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. ... ![]() by Sidney Paterra - February 10, 2025 As BroadwayWorld reported last week, after dismissing multiple members of the Kennedy Center board. The move became official this afternoon as the names of 18 board members and the board chairman have been removed from the center’s official website. ... ![]() by Stephi Wild - March 07, 2025 Following the announcement of Hamilton's run at the Kennedy Center being cancelled, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert detailed what shows at the 'Trump Kennedy Center' might look like. Check out the video here!... ![]() 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. ... ![]() 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. ... ![]() 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.... ![]() by A.A. Cristi - June 20, 2025 Mary Kennedy brings her solo show HAIL MARY, NONE OF THE GRACE to the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, running from July 30 to August 24 at Gilded Balloon, Appleton Tower (Eve) at 3:40 PM. ... ![]() by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 17, 2025 BroadwayWorld previously reported that President Trump was elected as the chairman of the board of trustees of the Kennedy Center. Dancers are now protesting Trump's involvement and the changes at the Kennedy Center. Learn more.... ![]() 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.... ![]() 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.... ![]() by Joshua Wright - May 30, 2025 Floyd Brown, a pro-Trump activist and former Kennedy Center executive, says he was fired after refusing to recant views on same-sex marriage. The dismissal follows months of leadership upheaval under Donald Trump’s chairmanship. ... ![]() by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2025 Comedian and viral sensation Trey Kennedy is set to bring his fresh brand of humor to the small screen with the highly anticipated premiere of his comedy special, 'Trey Kennedy: GROW UP'. ... ![]() by Joshua Wright - May 30, 2025 Floyd Brown, a pro-Trump activist and former Kennedy Center executive, says he was fired after refusing to recant views on same-sex marriage. The dismissal follows months of leadership upheaval under Donald Trump’s chairmanship. ... ![]() 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... ![]() by A.A. Cristi - April 18, 2025 At least six staffers at the Kennedy Center were dismissed Friday. Roughly 20 employees have now been let go, with the latest layoffs affecting teams in government relations, marketing, social media, and rentals. ... |