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PBS and PBS Masterpiece are reshaping their 2026 lineup by canceling two shows, ending two more this year, and renewing several Masterpiece dramas, including fan favorites like All Creatures Great and Small, Miss Scarlet, Call the Midwife, and Grantchester; many titles originate in the UK and originally aired on BBC/ITV before PBS.
Amid Donald Trump’s reorganization of the Kennedy Center, the 2026 season has seen a wave of cancellations and a key relocation: the Washington National Opera moved its spring season to George Washington University, while major productions like Hamilton canceled a lengthy run and Philip Glass scrapped a symphony premiere. Numerous artists and groups—including Béla Fleck, Renée Fleming, Stephen Schwartz, the Martha Graham Dance Company, Issa Rae, and others—withdrew or postponed, reflecting a climate some say is politicized and at odds with the center’s leadership, signaling a broader reshaping of the venue’s programming.
Trump announced a two-year closure of the Kennedy Center for renovations, a move that comes amid rising artist cancellations and a drop in subscriptions and ticket sales. While some performances—from the National Symphony Orchestra to shows like Mrs. Doubtfire—remain on the calendar, many artists are left in limbo and questions loom about the impact on annual events such as the Kennedy Center Honors and the Mark Twain Prize. Critics argue the move signalsTrump’s influence and vanity rather than an arts-focused mission, while center leadership frames it as a brief, revitalizing renovation.
President Trump announced a two-year closure of the Kennedy Center starting in July for major renovations, a move that has drawn backlash from performers and prompted the Washington National Opera to relocate performances. Trump, who chairs the center's board, says the renovation will modernize the venue and accelerate completion, but critics question the disrepair claims and note the plan requires board approval amid broader Trump-era reshaping of DC landmarks.
A major winter storm disrupted U.S. air travel on Monday, with more than 4,000 flights canceled and over 8,000 delayed as the Northeast bore the brunt; Boston Logan reported about 60% of departures canceled, and New York-area airports were heavily affected, while airlines offered waivers and flexible rebooking to stranded passengers.
Severe weather leads to multiple Broadway cancellations as performers push back on the idea that shows must go on, prioritizing safety over schedules; Disney and other productions canceled Sunday performances, reflecting a shift in the industry’s approach to weather and risk while tours and industry discussions continue.
Renée Fleming withdrew from two May Kennedy Center performances with the National Symphony Orchestra amid leadership upheaval surrounding the venue’s planned rename to the Trump Kennedy Center; the center cited a scheduling conflict and said a replacement soloist and repertoire would be announced later, with the rest of the program remaining unchanged.
A fatal shooting involving federal immigration agents in south Minneapolis led to widespread cancellations and postponements across the Twin Cities, including a postponed Minnesota Timberwolves game, shortened TwinsFest, a canceled Grande Day Parade at St. Paul’s Winter Carnival, postponed First Avenue concerts, and related venue closures.
The Martha Graham Dance Company has canceled its Kennedy Center performance in April as part of its centennial tour, offering no reason. Cancellations are accelerating, averaging one every two days, and the company says it hopes to perform at the center in the future.
New York City’s Martha Graham Dance Company, America’s oldest dance troupe, canceled its April Kennedy Center performance without an explanation, joining a wave of cancellations tied to political upheaval surrounding the venue during its centennial tour.
KLM has canceled 124 flights due to snow and cold weather disruptions at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, with ongoing cancellations and delays expected as de-icing and weather conditions impact operations.
The composer of Wicked, Stephen Schwartz, and other artists have canceled appearances at the Kennedy Center following its decision to include Donald Trump's name in the venue's name, citing it as an ideological statement and a departure from the center's original apolitical mission. The Kennedy Center's board renamed the venue to include Trump's name, leading to protests, cancellations, and political backlash.
Renowned composer Stephen Schwartz canceled his Kennedy Center event in protest of Donald Trump's takeover and controversial name change of the institution, joining a series of artists boycotting the venue over political and administrative changes.
The article provides an update on the status of various broadcast TV shows for the 2025-26 season, highlighting which series have been renewed, canceled, or are still awaiting renewal decisions, with some shows like 'American Dad!' and 'NCIS' confirmed for upcoming seasons, while others remain uncertain.
The Kennedy Center, renamed to include Trump, has seen at least 11 acts and creators cancel performances in protest, citing disagreement with the political implications of the renaming and Trump's influence, leading to a significant artistic and political controversy.