Martha Graham Dance Company Cancels Kennedy Center Engagement
The Martha Graham Dance Company has canceled its scheduled April engagement at the Kennedy Center, removing the stop from its nationwide centennial tour.
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Post Kennedy Center Split, Washington National Opera Sets Stephen Schwartz Hosted WEST SIDE STORY Gala & More
Washington National Opera announces spring 2026 performances at venues across the D.
Seattle Children’s Theatre Reconsidering Kennedy Center Run Of YOUNG DRAGON
Seattle Children’s Theatre is reviewing whether to move forward with a planned engagement of YOUNG DRAGON: A BRUCE LEE STORY at the John F.
Drag Artists Petition Calls on Kennedy Center Donors to Suspend Funding
A MoveOn petition created by Qommittee calls on Kennedy Center donors to suspend funding and redirect support amid controversy over leadership, programming, and artist cancellations.
Washington National Opera Announces Plans to Leave the Kennedy Center
The Washington National Opera has approved a resolution to move its performances out of the John F.
Sonia De Los Santos Cancels Kennedy Center Performances Due To 'Current Climate'
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sonia De Los Santos has canceled upcoming Kennedy Center performances, citing concerns about the venue’s current climate.
Stephen Schwartz Pulls Out of Washington National Opera Gala at Kennedy Center
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.
Trump-Hosted Kennedy Center Honors Draws Lowest Ratings Ever
The Kennedy Center Honors drew its smallest audience ever this year.
Kennedy Center Christmas Concert Canceled Over Trump Name Change
The Kennedy Center's annual Christmas Eve jazz concert was canceled due to the venue being renamed after Trump.
American College Theatre Festival Suspends Affiliation With Kennedy Center
The American College Theatre Festival announced it has suspended its long-standing affiliation with the John F.
Kennedy Family Condemns Vote to Rename Kennedy Center as 'Trump-Kennedy Center'
Members of the Kennedy family publicly criticized the board’s decision to rename the John F.
Kennedy Center Board Votes to Rename Venue To 'Trump-Kennedy Center'
The board overseeing Washington’s John F.
Senate Democrats Investigate Kennedy Center Discounts For Trump Allies
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.
Kennedy Center Fires Head of Jazz Programming
The Kennedy Center has fired Kevin Struthers, senior director of music programming, ending his 30-year tenure and adding to a series of staff departures under President Donald Trump’s leadership.
Over 700 Artists Sign Statement Defending Artistic Freedom
Over 700 artists and institutions have signed a statement supporting artistic freedom, and pledging to stand with institutions facing political pressure.
Kennedy Center Appoints Stephen Nakagawa After He Criticizes 'Radical Leftist Ideologies in Ballet'
There is more news from the Kennedy Center.
Trump Floats Renaming of Kennedy Center During Oval Office Remarks
In his latest round of Oval Office comments, President Donald Trump suggested that the John F.
Kennedy Center Cuts Dance Programming Team
The Kennedy Center has eliminated its dance programming team, prompting resignations and concerns about censorship as more than 50 employees have left under Donald Trump’s leadership.
Kennedy Center Senior VP of Artistic Programming to Step Down
Jeffrey Finn, senior vice president of artistic programming and vice president and executive producer of theater at the John F.
PBS Slashes Budget By 21% Following Loss Of Federal Funding
PBS has approved a 21% cut to its current budget after Congress voted to eliminate roughly $500 million in federal support for public television and radio, a decision that resulted in the closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
Corporation For Public Broadcasting To Wind Down Operations Following Loss Of Federal Funding
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has announced it will begin a wind-down of its operations following the release of the Senate Appropriations Committee’s FY 2026 Labor-HHS appropriations bill, which for the first time in over five decades excludes federal funding for the organization.
Arts Advocates Head to Capitol Hill to Push for Increased NEA and NEH Funding
Arts industry leaders from across the nation are gathering on Capitol Hill this month to bring a message directly to Congress.
Trump Pressures GOP Senators to Support Bill Defunding Public Media
President Donald Trump is speaking out about lawmakers who do not vote in compliance with the recently passed rescissions package, which would cut funding to public media such as PBS and NPR.
Documentary Filmmakers Warn Against PBS Funding Cuts as Congress Considers Bill
Following the threat of cuts to funding for public television and radio, several documentary film leaders are voicing their concerns to Congress, noting the importance of maintaining this programming for viewers and listeners around the country.
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