Kennedy, John F, Center for the Performing Arts

• From ‘Hamilton’ to Issa Rae to Philip Glass: Here’s a List of Kennedy Center Cancellations - More than two dozen musicians, dancers, theater companies and other creative groups have pulled out of performing at the Kennedy Center since President Trump returned to the White House.
• Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close for 2-Year Reconstruction Project - The president’s announcement came after the center has been rocked by cancellations and boycotts by performers, contributors and audience members.
• Trump and First Lady Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ at Kennedy Center - Amazon paid Melania Trump’s production company $40 million for the movie and then paid another $35 million to promote it.
• Another Top Kennedy Center Official Resigns - Kevin Couch, who was announced as senior vice president of artistic programming less than two weeks ago, is the latest to leave since President Trump took control of the center last year.
• Renée Fleming Won’t Perform at Kennedy Center Concerts - The soprano, who previously resigned as an artistic adviser, was scheduled to sing with the National Symphony Orchestra in May.
• As Kennedy Center Rebrands It’s Mired in Black Tape - After the institution’s board declared it the Trump Kennedy Center, a lot of signage around the building is in the midst of a makeover.
• Washington National Opera Is Leaving the Kennedy Center - The opera, which has performed at the arts center since 1971, was concerned about declines in attendance and donations during President Trump’s second term.
• Béla Fleck Withdraws From Kennedy Center Concerts - “Performing there has become charged and political,” the 18-time Grammy winner said.
• Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Saying He Won’t Host Gala - The Washington National Opera said the “Wicked” composer was scheduled to host its annual event at the center this spring.
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