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Kennedy Center Unveils MAGA Makeover—and It’s Full of Drag Shows
Despite President Trump announcing a ban on performers in drag, the theater will stage productions that feature men dressed ...
Trump vows to turn the Kennedy Center around as he seeks to remake arts and culture in America
President Donald Trump hosted the Kennedy Center 's leadership at the White House on Monday night, reinforcing how much ...
Former Kennedy Center President Decries Trump Team’s “Malicious Attempt To Distort The Facts” About Finances During Her Tenure
“I stand by my assertion that at the time of my departure, the Kennedy Center was fiscally sound, on track to balance its ...
Kennedy Center unveils 2025–2026 theater season amid Trump takeover, industry shifts
WASHINGTON — The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has unveiled its 2025–2026 theater season, promising a lineup ...
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Deborah Rutter Releases Statement in Response to Trump Kennedy Center Allegations
Ousted Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter released statement in response to allegations by members of the Trump ...
Kennedy Center To Include Non-Equity Theater Productions Following Donald Trump Complaints
Two non-Equity theatrical tours - Mrs. Doubtfire and Chicago - are on the 2026 programming schedule of the Kennedy Center in ...
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Kennedy Center hosts The King of Kings film screening amid Trump era family-friendly programming expansion
The Kennedy Center is adding the free screening of The King of Kings to its family-friendly lineup. The newly-released ...
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Former Kennedy Center president refutes Trump's critique of 'bad management'
Deborah Rutter, the former Kennedy Center president who was fired by President Donald Trump in a major shakeup of the institution, is rejecting criticisms of her tenure. In February, Trump abruptly ...