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Performers have canceled shows at Trump's Kennedy Center.
Summary
The Kennedy Center was renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center and Richard Grenell was installed as its president; numerous artists and productions have canceled or withdrawn performances in response.
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President Donald Trump added his name to the Kennedy Center and appointed Richard Grenell as its president. The institution is now being referred to as the Trump-Kennedy Center for the Arts. The changes followed complaints from the president about some programming. Some artists and cultural figures have responded by canceling or withdrawing scheduled appearances.
Reported responses:
- Trump added his name to the center and named Richard Grenell president of the institution.
- A number of performers and productions have canceled or withdrawn, including Béla Fleck, Issa Rae, the touring production of "Hamilton," and composer Stephen Schwartz.
- Several arts leaders stepped down from roles at the center, including Shonda Rhimes resigning from the board of trustees and Ben Folds and Renée Fleming leaving artistic advisory positions.
Summary:
The renaming and leadership change have led to cancellations by artists and resignations by arts figures. Undetermined at this time.
