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All the world’s enraged: a new era of ‘resistance theater’ is rising as Trump attacks the arts

Writers and theater groups across the country are creating works in response to crackdowns on their communities

The Guardian - US

So, Trump’s plan to bring the Kennedy Center ‘to the highest level of success’ is by shutting it down

If you’re confused about how closing a national arts institution for two years qualifies as “success,” you’re not alone. But Donald Trump says it’s the fastest path forward for the Kennedy Center. Too bad we all know the real reason.

The Mary Sue

Trump confirms plan to completely demolish Kennedy Center after artistic boycott

It's going to be reduced to rubble.

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Trump news at a glance: Kennedy Center to close; Epstein case ‘over’, says deputy US attorney general

Trump announces two-year closure of Kennedy Center, citing construction needs – key US politics stories from 1 February 2026

The Guardian - US

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlash

President Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction

The Independent UK

First lady of film: Melania Trump's documentary premieres at Kennedy Center

From private to very public, Melania Trump's documentary about the 20 days leading up to Donald Trump's return to the White House has premiered at the Kennedy Center. It will be screened at more than 1,500 cinemas around the world ahead of its global release on Amazon Prime.

Euronews

Artistic turmoil: Kennedy Center official resigns two weeks after taking the job

Kevin Couch’s abrupt resignation as senior vice president of artistic programming at the Kennedy Center comes amid recent turmoil and artist cancellations, following a leadership overhaul initiated by Donald Trump.

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Kennedy Center just announced a new head of programming. He quit after five days

It was not immediately clear why the newly appointed head of artistic programming resigned so quickly

The Independent UK

“Symphony No 15 is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, and the values of the Kennedy Center today are in direct conflict with the message of the symphony”: Philip Glass pulls premiere at the new Trump-approved Kennedy Center

President has recently changed name of cultural venue

MusicRadar

Philip Glass pulls new symphony from Kennedy Center in protest of Donald Trump

Philip Glass has announced he is withdrawing the world premiere of his Lincoln symphony from Kennedy Center, saying that the values of Trump-led Kennedy Center are “in direct conflict” with symphony’s message.

Euronews

Kennedy Center Loses Another Major Artist as Philip Glass Withdraws World Premiere Over Trump Leadership

Philip Glass withdraws Symphony No 15 from Kennedy Center, citing value conflicts under Trump, joining growing artistic exodus

International Business Times UK

Philip Glass withdraws world premiere of his Lincoln symphony from Kennedy Center

Composer says values of Trump-dominated Kennedy Center ‘are in direct conflict’ with symphony’s message

The Guardian - US

Kennedy Center hit with another loss amid MAGA takeover as celebrated composer Phillip Glass withdraws

Musician said ‘the values of the Kennedy Center today are in direct conflict with the message’ of his new Symphony

The Independent UK

Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere in protest of Trump's leadership

Prize-winning composer Philip Glass has canceled the world premiere of his symphony about Abraham Lincoln at the Kennedy Center

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The Independent UK

Kennedy Center hit with another cancelation after MAGA takeover

Historic performing arts center has faced a deluge of cancelations from artists amid Donald Trump’s controversial takeover

The Independent UK

Washington National Opera bows out of Kennedy Center

The Washington National Opera has decided to end its arrangement with the Kennedy Center in the nation’s capital, though it says it is hoping for an “amicable transition.”

The Independent UK

Yet another musician cancels their Kennedy Center performance after Trump’s attempt at name change

The Mexican American artist was scheduled to give two concerts for young people on February 7

The Independent UK

‘We want performers who aren’t political’: Trump’s Kennedy Center boss takes aim at another musician over canceled concert

Grammy-winning banjo player Béla Fleck said that performing at the Kennedy Center has become ‘charged and political’

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Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz exits Kennedy Center event amid tensions with US President Donald Trump

One of Broadway’s most celebrated living composers has withdrawn from plans to host a major gala at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center changed board rules so Trump’s hand-picked trustees could force through name change, report says

Current and former members said that the rule change has been a source of debate and confusion.

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center threatens musician with lawsuit over Trump name protest

Chuck Redd canceled a Christmas Eve performance after learning the president’s name would be added to the venue

International Business Times UK

Kennedy Center Concert Canceled As More Performers Pull Out After Trump's Rebrand

The Kennedy Center cancelled its Christmas Eve concert after the venue added President Trump's name to its title, leading performers to withdraw and legal challenges over the change.

The Independent UK

Christmas Eve tradition canceled at Kennedy Center in protest of Trump’s name on building

Kennedy’s niece, Kerry Kennedy, has pledged to remove Trump’s name once he leaves office

The Independent UK

Photos of Trump's name being added to the Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center is starting to add President Donald Trump’s name to the building after its board, handpicked by Trump, voted to rename it The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.

The Independent UK

One day after controversial vote, Trump’s name is added to Kennedy Center

One ex officio member of the center’s board said she was muted on the call when the name change was discussed

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