Full List of Acts That Pulled Out After Trump Changed Kennedy Center Name
Summary
Many artists have canceled performances at the Trump Kennedy Center after President Trump put his name on it without Congress's approval. President Trump then announced the center will close for two years from July 2026 for reconstruction, aiming to make it a top arts venue.Key Facts
- President Trump named the Kennedy Center after himself without Congress's approval.
- The venue will close on July 4, 2026, for two years for major rebuilding.
- The Washington National Opera and other performers canceled shows at the center.
- Composer Philip Glass withdrew his symphony premiere in protest.
- The Martha Graham Dance Company and Doug Varone and Dancers also canceled performances.
- The Cookers, a jazz ensemble, canceled their New Year's Eve performances.
- President Trump claims the renovations will make it the best performing arts center in the world.
- The official renaming of the center still requires consent from Congress.
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