The Kennedy Center has announced that the Institution will be closed to the public on June 11, 2025. The center took to social media, “noting that it will be closed to non-ticket holders due to enhanced security protocols.” On June 11, the center will present a production of “Les Misérables,” which will see the attendance of President Donald J. Trump. {…}

Despite his Kennedy Center takeover, President Donald J. Trump has failed to make the Kennedy Center Great Again. Following a report by the Washington Post that was then corroborated by the New York Times, the performing arts have seen a drastic decline in ticket sales and subscription revenue. The New York Times reported that, according to data compiled by anonymous {…}

The Kennedy Center’s vice President, Floyd Brown, has been fired due to past anti-gay comments. Brown, whom President Trump hired, was fired hours after CNN’s Andrew Kaczynski uncovered past anti-LGBT comments. Brown called homosexuality a “punishment” upon America and said same-sex marriage is “godless” and a “hoax.” He also promoted conspiracies about former President Barack Obama’s birth and religion. Brown responded {…}

As President Trump prepares for his fundraiser at the Kennedy Center, which includes a performance of “Les Misérables” with a price tag of up to $2 million, republican lawmakers have proposed allocating $257 million for the Kennedy Center. The budget would be for capital repairs and other expenses and would be part of the proposed reconciliation bill. According to the {…}

The Kennedy Center has canceled a week’s worth of events celebrating Pride Month. According to the Associated Press, the events planned for June 5–8, 2025, were quietly canceled or moved to other venues. As a result, Washington’s Capital Pride Alliance has disassociated itself from the Kennedy Center. In a statement to the AP, June Crenshaw, deputy director of the alliance, {…}

The Kennedy Center has announced that the exterior lighting will permanently feature the colors red, white, and blue. In a statement, Roma Daravi, vice president of public relations at the Kennedy Center, said, “The lights are a beautiful reminder of the American spirit. The red, white, and blue colors are a powerful symbol of unity and our nation’s commitment to {…}

A petition has been created in response to President Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center. The petition was created between MoveOn petition and Qommittee in order to stop funding censorship and support diverse artists. The petition has already racked up 40,000 signatures as of this writing. The petition reads, “The response to President Trump’s unprecedented Kennedy Center takeover, censorship and {…}