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Kennedy Center loses Yo-Yo Ma to alternative venues after Trump takeover: report [View all]
I guess that the Kennedy Center will have to be happy with performances of Kid Rock
The hits keep coming for the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, more commonly known as the Kennedy Center, as Donald Trump's stewardship has driven away more acts.
— Raw Story (@rawstory.com) 2025-05-23T19:00:19Z
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-yo-yo-ma-kennedy-center
The hits keep coming for the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, more commonly known as the Kennedy Center, as Donald Trump's stewardship has driven away more acts.
Since the president supplanted former Board Chair David M. Rubenstein with himself, and tapped MAGA ally Richard Grenell to oversee operations, the world famous venue has seen multiple acts cancel and ticket sales plummet after Trump made his case to rid the center of "woke" acts.
Adding to the center losing a production of the highly-popular musical "Hamilton," notable classical musician and 2011 Kennedy Center Honoree Yo-Yo Ma will be taking his cello to a different venue this year......
According to a report from the Washingtonian, booking powerhouse Washington Performing Arts has parted ways with the Kennedy Center this season.
After stating the organization "will not utilize The Kennedy Center,” a spokesperson explained their intention is to "thoughtfully match artists and their work with venues that best serve the art, the audience, and the moment“ and then added, "we assessed the variety of artists and performances we have in this upcoming season and decided it was best to explore new spaces that offer fresh possibilities.”
Since the president supplanted former Board Chair David M. Rubenstein with himself, and tapped MAGA ally Richard Grenell to oversee operations, the world famous venue has seen multiple acts cancel and ticket sales plummet after Trump made his case to rid the center of "woke" acts.
Adding to the center losing a production of the highly-popular musical "Hamilton," notable classical musician and 2011 Kennedy Center Honoree Yo-Yo Ma will be taking his cello to a different venue this year......
According to a report from the Washingtonian, booking powerhouse Washington Performing Arts has parted ways with the Kennedy Center this season.
After stating the organization "will not utilize The Kennedy Center,” a spokesperson explained their intention is to "thoughtfully match artists and their work with venues that best serve the art, the audience, and the moment“ and then added, "we assessed the variety of artists and performances we have in this upcoming season and decided it was best to explore new spaces that offer fresh possibilities.”
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