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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Philip Glass yanks symphony world premiere from Kennedy Center lineup

Glass joined a growing list of performers and artists who have canceled shows and cut ties with the arts center since President Trump replaced its board with people who share his aversion to woke programming, and affixed his name to the facade without congressional or Kennedy family approval. The new board also named Trump as chairman, and, in an unprecedented move, the president hosted this year's Kennedy Center Honors, which garnered its lowest ratings ever when broadcast on CBS. Ticket sales have also tanked.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Here's who's canceled their Kennedy Center performances since Trump took over

Artists and companies canceled Kennedy Center appearances after Trump-appointed board members ousted Democratic members and voted to rename the center.
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frompitchfork.com
4 months ago

Yasmin Williams Says Organized Republican Group Heckled Her at Kennedy Center

Yasmin Williams performed at the Kennedy Center, was heckled by alleged Trump supporters, criticized the Trump-appointed board, and expressed support for unionized Kennedy Center staff.
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