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. ... 
TREY KENNEDY: GROW UP Comedy Special to Premiere on Hulu This Friday
by Josh Sharpe - 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,” debuting on Hulu on January 24. ... 
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.... 
MTC's EUREKA DAY Canceled At the Kennedy Center Following Trump Takeover
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 ... 
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 Removes LGBTQ+ Pride Concert Following Trump Takeover
by Joshua Wright - February 14, 2025 Amidst administrative shifts, the Kennedy Center has deleted the National Symphony Orchestra's WorldPride 2025 concert from its listings, raising concerns about the impact of the Trump administration on LGBTQ+ cultural events. ... 
Kennedy Center Posts Statement On Program Cancellations Amid 'Misinformation' Concerns
by Joshua Wright - March 07, 2025 The Kennedy Center has issued a statement from Vice President of Public Relations Roma Daravi detailing program cancellations over the last six months. This follows a series of cancellations at the venue, most recently for the upcoming tour stop of Hamilton.... 
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. ... 
Dancers to Protest Trump Takeover Outside the Kennedy Center
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.... 
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...
Kennedy Center Posts Statement On Program Cancellations Amid 'Misinformation' Concerns
by Joshua Wright - March 07, 2025 The Kennedy Center has issued a statement from Vice President of Public Relations Roma Daravi detailing program cancellations over the last six months. This follows a series of cancellations at the venue, most recently for the upcoming tour stop of Hamilton....
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. ... 
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! ... 
DEAR MRS. KENNEDY From Ryan Townsend Strand Out This Week
by A.A. Cristi - November 07, 2024 Sono Luminus will present Dear Mrs. Kennedy, the new solo album from brilliant tenor Ryan Townsend Strand, out on Friday, November 8th. ... 
Kennedy Center Cancels Tour of New Children's Musical, FINN
by Sidney Paterra - February 13, 2025 Creators of the new children's musical Finn, Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond, announced on Instagram that the upcoming Kennedy Center-produced tour has been cancelled. The musical premiered at the Kennedy Center in December and has since been nominated for a Helen Hayes Award.... 
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 Admits to Never Seeing a Show at the Kennedy Center- 'Some of the Shows Were Terrible. It's a Disgrace'
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. ...
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...
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 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.... 
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....
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.... 
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!...
Trump Dismisses Members of Kennedy Center Board and Reveals Plan to Make Himself Chairman
by Sidney Paterra - February 07, 2025 The President just announced plans to dismiss multiple members of the Kennedy Center board. According to the Atlantic, they include Democrats Mike Donilon, Karine Jean-Pierre, and Chris Korge. He also writes that he will appoint himself chairman of the board. ... |
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