After the court forced the removal of the president’s name from the building’s title, the center devised a plan to add an inscription honoring President Trump.
Category: Kennedy, John F, Center for the Performing Arts
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Judge Says Trump’s Name Should Stay Off Kennedy Center for Now
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Trump Lawyers Warn That Kennedy Center Might Need Demolition if Not Fixed
The New York Times – Music:In a court filing about honoring President Trump on the facade, the administration said that without a proper renovation the building might need to be “taken down.”
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The National Symphony Orchestra’s Next Season Will Be Miles From the Kennedy Center
The New York Times – Music:The orchestra will play in six halls in the Washington area and tour to five states as the center moves to shut down for a two-year overhaul.
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Judge Awards $250,000 to Musician Who Fled Trump-Led Kennedy Center Gig
The New York Times – Music:The center had sued Chuck Redd when he canceled a free concert last year, citing the addition of the Trump name to the venue. But a judge dismissed the case.
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Philip Glass Withdraws From Kennedy Center, as Its Symphony Vows to Play On
Amid cancellations and turmoil, the National Symphony Orchestra is planning to stay. “I cannot make everybody happy,” its conductor said.
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Renée Fleming Won’t Perform at Kennedy Center Concerts
The soprano, who previously resigned as an artistic adviser, was scheduled to sing with the National Symphony Orchestra in May.
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Five Fronts in Trump’s Culture War
In the first year of his second term, President Trump has made sweeping efforts to influence the arts and media in America.
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Washington National Opera Finds a Stage Outside Kennedy Center Amid Trump Tensions
Spring performances of “Treemonisha” and “The Crucible” will be held at George Washington University.
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Washington National Opera Is Leaving the Kennedy Center
The opera, which has performed at the arts center since 1971, was concerned about declines in attendance and donations during President Trump’s second term.
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Béla Fleck Withdraws From Kennedy Center Concerts
“Performing there has become charged and political,” the 19-time Grammy winner said.
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Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Saying He Won’t Host Gala
The Washington National Opera said the “Wicked” composer was scheduled to host its annual event at the center this spring.
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Senate Democrats Investigate Kennedy Center Deals With Trump Allies
Under Richard Grenell, the performing arts center has given steep discounts to CPAC and FIFA, signed contracts with administration associates and spent lavishly on friends.