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Michael Urie, Charlotte D’Amboise, Nina West, Peppermint, Adam Pascal, Brenda Braxton, and Zachary Noah Piser have joined the star-studded cast of the special performance of FINN taking place on Monday, March 17.

Donald Trump has appointed two Fox News personalities, Laura Ingraham and Maria Bartiromo, to the board of the Kennedy Center.

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.

Hamilton has cancelled its Kennedy Center Engagement due to Trump's takeover of the institution. Learn more about Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center here.

A special performance of Finn is coming to the Town Hall in New York City next month, presented by Stars in the House. Finn was originally set to be performed at the Kennedy Center but was recently cancelled.

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 cultural programming, including the cancellation of Eureka Day.

The Dramatists Guild has released a statement expressing outrage at the Kennedy Center's cancelation of the upcoming tour of the family musical, Finn.

J6 Prison Choir, which is made up of men previously imprisoned for being involved in the January 6th United States Capitol attack, will perform at the Kennedy Center. Learn more.

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington D.C. have responded to The Kennedy Center's recent cancelation of their concert with the National Symphony Orchestra, 'A Peacock Among Pigeons: Celebrating 50 Years of Pride.'

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.

Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter was fired as a part of Trump's overhaul of the national cultural institution. Soon after, several high-profile figures resigned from their roles within the Kennedy Center, including Board Treasurer Shonda Rhimes, National Symphony Orchestra Artistic Advisor Ben Folds, and Artistic Advisor-at-Large Renée Fleming.

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 canceled. NCaow the show's cast is reacting to the news on social media. 

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.

Capathia Jenkins will bring her powerhouse voice and stunning presence to She’s Got Soul, the next concert of The No Name Pops, featuring the greatest hits of soul and R&B. Learn more and see how to attend.

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.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, President Donald J. Trump has been elected chairman of the board of trustees of the Kennedy Center as part of his plan to overhaul the national cultural institution.

Tanglewood has revealed details of its 2025 season, opening in late June. The 2025 Tanglewood season features more than 100 performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Capathia Jenkins will bring her powerhouse voice and stunning presence to She’s Got Soul, the next concert of The No Name Pops, featuring the greatest hits of soul and R&B.

With charm, talent, looks, and Benjamin Rauhala by his side, Derek Klena brings a new show to 54 Below.