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Trump’s plan to close Kennedy Center for two years shocks workers and performers — Static01.nyt.com

Trump’s plan to close Kennedy Center for two years shocks workers and performers

President Trump announced that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will close this July for a two-year construction project, a sudden decision that on Monday left workers, performers and ticket holders facing immediate uncertainty. “We’re kind of in shock right now,” said Anne Vantine, president of

Trump to close Kennedy Center for two-year reconstruction — Static01.nyt.com

Trump to close Kennedy Center for two-year reconstruction

President Trump announced Sunday that he would shut down the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington for two years, saying the temporary closure would begin on July 4. Mr. Trump called the building "a tired, broken, and dilapidated Center" and said the work would

Jimmy Kimmel Jokes About ‘Melania’ Documentary at Kennedy Center Premiere — Static01.nyt.com

Jimmy Kimmel Jokes About ‘Melania’ Documentary at Kennedy Center Premiere

Jimmy Kimmel mocked the new documentary Melania, about first lady Melania Trump, which premiered at the Kennedy Center on Thursday ahead of a wide release on Friday. “Not since ‘The Terminator’ has there been this much excitement for a movie about a European cyborg,” Mr. Kimmel said, and he quipped

Melania documentary premieres at Kennedy Center with Trump allies in attendance — Static01.nyt.com

Melania documentary premieres at Kennedy Center with Trump allies in attendance

Amazon’s new documentary about the first lady, Melania Trump, had an invitation-only premiere at the Kennedy Center on Thursday night, attended by President Trump, the first lady and a range of right-wing influencers, Republican officials and members of Mr. Trump’s cabinet. Directed by Brett Ratner, the film follows

Trump and First Lady to Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ at Kennedy Center — Static01.nyt.com

Trump and First Lady to Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ at Kennedy Center

The president, the first lady and top members of the Trump administration are attending the premiere of "Melania," a new documentary executive produced by the first lady, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, the Times reported. The

Kevin Couch resigns as Kennedy Center senior vice president of artistic programming — Static01.nyt.com

Kevin Couch resigns as Kennedy Center senior vice president of artistic programming

Kevin Couch, who was announced as senior vice president of artistic programming at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts less than two weeks ago, said he left the role on Wednesday, the center announced. Mr. Couch declined to provide a reason for his resignation. He was formerly

Melania Trump rings NYSE bell to promote documentary before Kennedy Center premiere — People.com

Melania Trump rings NYSE bell to promote documentary before Kennedy Center premiere

First lady Melania Trump rang the New York Stock Exchange opening bell on Wednesday, Jan. 28, as part of a series of appearances to promote her self‑titled documentary, Melania, which is set to premiere at the Kennedy Center on Jan. 29 and reach global theaters on Jan. 30. NYSE

Philip Glass Withdraws Symphony From Kennedy Center; National Symphony Will Stay — Static01.nyt.com

Philip Glass Withdraws Symphony From Kennedy Center; National Symphony Will Stay

Philip Glass told the Kennedy Center that he did not want his Symphony No. 15 — a portrait of Abraham Lincoln set for a world premiere by the National Symphony Orchestra this June — performed on its stage, writing that the center’s “values … are in direct conflict with the message of

Denyce Graves retires from opera after final Metropolitan Opera performance — Static01.nyt.com

Denyce Graves retires from opera after final Metropolitan Opera performance

Denyce Graves gave her final performance at the Metropolitan Opera on Saturday, appearing as Maria in the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess; it was the 158th time she had performed at the house. Peter Gelb introduced her during the matinee and she received a plaque commemorating her as one of “opera’

Renée Fleming to skip performances at the Kennedy Center — Static01.nyt.com

Renée Fleming to skip performances at the Kennedy Center

Renée Fleming will not perform at Kennedy Center concerts and has stepped down as an artistic adviser to the institution, the outlet said. When she stepped down as an artistic adviser, Ms. Fleming said, “I’ve treasured the bipartisan support for this institution as a beacon of America at our

Black tape appears on Kennedy Center signage after board renames it for Trump — Static01.nyt.com

Black tape appears on Kennedy Center signage after board renames it for Trump

Black tape has begun appearing across the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after the institution's board voted to change its name to include President Trump, visitors and observers said. Visitors began noticing the tape this week, and in some places it is red. The tape

Martha Graham Dance Company withdraws Kennedy Center dates on centennial tour — Static01.nyt.com

Martha Graham Dance Company withdraws Kennedy Center dates on centennial tour

The Martha Graham Dance Company said on Friday that it would not perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts this spring as part of the troupe’s centennial tour of the United States. The New York–based company, the oldest in the country, had been scheduled

Washington National Opera moves spring performances to George Washington University — Static01.nyt.com

Washington National Opera moves spring performances to George Washington University

The Washington National Opera will stage two operas this spring at George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium after parting ways with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts this month. The company got its start at George Washington University nearly 70 years ago. The 70th season will continue

FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket guide: sales phases, prices and key dates — Assets.goal.com

FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket guide: sales phases, prices and key dates

Goal explains how to secure FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets, covering where to buy, pricing and upcoming sales windows. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States and will feature 48 teams in 104 matches over 34

Federal initiatives, buildings and a proposed coin have been named for Trump — Static01.nyt.com

Federal initiatives, buildings and a proposed coin have been named for Trump

President Trump has had a string of federal initiatives, places and items named or renamed for him in the last year, including “The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts,” the Donald J. Trump United States Institute of Peace, a proposed Trump-class U.

Washington National Opera will leave the Kennedy Center after performing there since 1971 — Static01.nyt.com

Washington National Opera will leave the Kennedy Center after performing there since 1971

The Washington National Opera said on Friday that it will move its performances out of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where it has performed since 1971, and seek an amicable early termination of its affiliation agreement to resume operations as a fully independent nonprofit entity, the

RFK Jr. says he understands family anger but is focused on health efforts — People.com

RFK Jr. says he understands family anger but is focused on health efforts

People reports that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. weighed in on the Kennedy Center name change weeks after President Donald Trump added his name to the institution. Kennedy, 71 and the nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, told CBS News on Jan. 8 that

Béla Fleck pulls out of Kennedy Center concerts — Static01.nyt.com

Béla Fleck pulls out of Kennedy Center concerts

Béla Fleck announced on Tuesday that he had withdrawn from three concerts at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, becoming the latest artist to forgo playing at the venue amid changes from the Trump administration. Mr. Fleck, an 18-time Grammy Award winner, was scheduled to perform with

Trump Raises Idea of Cancelling Future U.S. Elections, Then Denies It — Api.time.com

Trump Raises Idea of Cancelling Future U.S. Elections, Then Denies It

Time reported that President Donald Trump on Tuesday floated the idea of canceling future U.S. elections while speaking to House Republicans at their annual retreat, then quickly insisted he was not calling for such a move, casting his remarks as a critique of Democrats rather than a proposal. Speaking

Stephen Schwartz says he will not host Kennedy Center gala, citing politicization — Static01.nyt.com

Stephen Schwartz says he will not host Kennedy Center gala, citing politicization

Stephen Schwartz, the composer of Wicked, said on Friday that he will no longer host a Washington National Opera gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, criticizing changes at the center under the Trump administration. In a statement to The New York Times, Mr. Schwartz said