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Washington National Opera sues, says Kennedy Center owes it $17M

Washington National Opera sues, says Kennedy Center owes it $17M

Summary

The Washington National Opera (WNO) has sued the Kennedy Center, claiming it owes more than $17 million in donations following their separation earlier this year. The WNO argues that the Kennedy Center, as a federally chartered organization and part of the Smithsonian Institution, must return these funds.

Key Facts

  • The Washington National Opera filed a lawsuit against the Kennedy Center on Thursday.
  • The WNO claims the Kennedy Center owes it more than $17 million in donations.
  • The dispute follows the opera company and the Kennedy Center ending their partnership earlier in 2024.
  • The WNO references the Kennedy Center’s status as a federally chartered entity.
  • The Kennedy Center is part of the Smithsonian Institution, which the WNO includes in its legal challenge.
  • The WNO wants the Kennedy Center to return the donations it received for the opera company.
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