Judge Order's Trump's Name to be Removed From the Kennedy Center
A federal judge in Washington has ordered that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts must remove President Trump’s name from the building and all...
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IATSE Says Kennedy Center Violating Its Contract
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is condemning management of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, alleging the...
Kennedy Center's Two-Year Shutdown Heads to Court as Officials Stage Disrepair Tours
The leadership of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is mounting a public campaign to defend its planned two-year shutdown, walking lawmakers...
Former Kennedy Center Arts Curator Details 'Cronyism, Incompetence, and Bizarre Moves' Amidst Trump Takeover
In a new article, Josef Palermo, an artist who served as the Kennedy Center’s first curator of visual arts, detailed his experience amidst the Trump...
Video: Jane Fonda Protests Against Trump Takeover at Kennedy Center
Jane Fonda lent her voice to a protest against President Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center. The event, The titled was hosted by the Committee for the...
New York City Ballet Cancels Kennedy Center Performances
New York City Ballet announced Friday it will not perform its scheduled six-day engagement at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington...
Inside the Kennedy Center Upheaval: A Complete Timeline
Since early 2025, the Kennedy Center has faced major upheaval following the Trump administration’s takeover—here’s a timeline of key developments leading to...
Kennedy Center Board Votes To Shut Down For Two Years
The Kennedy Center’s board of trustees has approved a two-year closure of the Washington performing arts complex for renovations, according to reporting from...
Richard Grenell Expected to Shift Out of Kennedy Center Leadership
Richard Grenell is expected to step down as president of the Kennedy Center, according to Axios, with facilities executive Matt Floca set to succeed him ahead...
Kennedy Center Honors to Be Renamed 'Trump Kennedy Center Honors' for 2026 Ceremony
The Kennedy Center Honors will be renamed the “Trump Kennedy Center Honors,” according to The New York Times. The ceremony will relocate during the Kennedy...
Exclusive: Washington National Opera Forges Ahead Following Kennedy Center Split
Washington National Opera General Director Timothy O'Leary discusses the company's transition, community support, rebuilding operations, and future plans...
Trump’s Kennedy Center Closure Leaves National Symphony Orchestra Scrambling
President Donald Trump’s plan to close the Kennedy Center for two years has left the National Symphony Orchestra scrambling to find a new venue and raised...
Video: Patti LuPone Calls Out Trump's Kennedy Center Changes
Patti LuPone gave a passionate speech during a recent Carnegie Hall concert, calling our Trump's recent changes to the Kennedy Center. Watch the video, along...
President Trump Announces Two-Year Closure of Kennedy Center
President Donald J. Trump announced plans to temporarily close the Kennedy Center starting July 4, 2026, for an approximately two-year reconstruction, pending...
Renée Fleming Cancels Kennedy Center Concerts
Renée Fleming has withdrawn from two scheduled appearances in May at the Kennedy Center, marking the latest high-profile cancellation at the storied arts...
Washington National Opera Negotiates Kennedy Center Exit & Endowment Ownership
Washington National Opera’s planned separation from the Kennedy Center is moving into a complex legal stage, with negotiations underway over assets...
Seattle Children's Theatre Withdraws From Upcoming Kennedy Center Engagement
Seattle Children's Theatre has withdrawn from a planned two-week engagement of Young Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing...
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.
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.C. area, including Treemonisha, The Crucible, and additional concerts...
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. Kennedy Center for...
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...
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. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ending a...
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-Hosted Kennedy Center Honors Draws Lowest Ratings Ever
The Kennedy Center Honors drew its smallest audience ever this year. The Donald Trump-hosted ceremony averaged an estimated 3.01 million viewers, a significant...
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