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Despite the Kennedy Center's two-year renovation, the Kennedy Center Honors will proceed at an alternate venue and will be renamed the "Trump Kennedy Center Honors," per interim president Richard Grenell.
The National Symphony Orchestra performed at the Kennedy Center for the first time since President Trump announced a two-year renovation, signaling a transitional moment for both the orchestra and the venue as the center proceeds with a major rebuild and a notably sparse calendar.
President Trump proposes closing the Kennedy Center for about two years to allow construction and renovations, with a July 4 start tied to America’s 250th anniversary, as the institution faces cancellations and upheaval since he took over about a year ago.
President Trump announced that the Kennedy Center will close on July 4 for about two years to undergo renovations, with financing reportedly in place and the decision awaiting board approval; the plan aims for a faster, higher-quality rebuild and a grand reopening, amid ongoing controversy over leadership changes and the center’s renaming.
Washington’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will close for two years for renovations starting in July, a plan Trump says was prompted by performers’ backlash as the center contends with controversy over the project.
Kevin Couch, a Kennedy Center official, is stepping down, signaling a leadership transition at the Washington, D.C.-based performing arts venue.
The Kennedy Center has canceled performances of a Bruce Lee stage play and Vocal Arts DC shows scheduled there.
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.
The Martha Graham Dance Company canceled four April performances at the Kennedy Center as part of its centennial tour, offering no explanation. The withdrawal comes amid broader controversy surrounding the Kennedy Center’s leadership and programming under President Trump’s influence, with other artists also opting out of the venue.
Synetic Theater's dialogue-free Antony & Cleopatra delivers striking visuals and physical storytelling, but the absence of spoken language occasionally dampens the storytelling clarity.
The Washington National Opera announced it would sever ties with the Kennedy Center, pursuing independence to safeguard its audience and the art form. The columnist frames the move as institutional courage and a prudent step for the company’s survival, arguing the split benefits both the company and its artistic mission, despite ongoing debate about the broader implications.
The Trump-appointed board of the Kennedy Center voted to rename it the Trump-Kennedy Center, a move criticized by Democrats and Kennedy family members, with Trump expressing surprise and honor. The decision has sparked controversy, with some seeing it as a petty political move, and has led to resignations and cancellations at the center.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, once a symbol of alternative and experimental performance, is facing criticism for becoming more mainstream and expensive, which threatens its original free-spirited vibe as rising costs deter some performers and audiences, despite remaining one of the world's largest and most diverse arts festivals.
President Trump announced the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors recipients, celebrating American icons in performing arts including George Strait, Michael Crawford, Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, and KISS, recognizing their significant contributions to culture and entertainment.
The Kennedy Center's subscription sales for the upcoming season have dropped by approximately 36%, resulting in a revenue decrease of about $1.6 million compared to the previous year, with total revenue at $2,811,767 as of June 1, 2024.