Article | By Emily McClanathan | April 15, 2025
Court Theatre in Chicago Presents a New Adaptation of Berlin Graphic Novel
The Jason Lutes graphic novel is now a stage show, with its Weimar-era story eerily relevant.
Article | By Molly Higgins | March 22, 2025
'This Is How Freedom Ends': Harvey Fierstein Responds to Trump's Drag Ban at Kennedy Center
Trump also recently visited the D.C. venue for the first time since his takeover as board chairman.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | March 14, 2025
Update: Operation Mincemeat's Marquee Gets Its Yellow Light Bulbs at Last
The Olivier-winning musical's Broadway curb appeal had been affected by Trump's tariffs.
Article | By Diep Tran | March 10, 2025
Drag Artists Hold Protest at the Kennedy Center
The march and rally was in response to Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center and his vow to ban drag shows.
Article | By Diep Tran | March 6, 2025
Public Theater, New York Theatre Workshop, More Speak Up Against Trump's Anti-DEI Measures
As the National Endowment for the Arts restricts funding for organizations that fund DEI programs, the theatres reaffirm their commitment to diversity while the ACLU files a lawsuit.
Article | By Molly Higgins | March 5, 2025
Hamilton Cancels Planned Kennedy Center Run Due to Trump Takeover
The Tony-winning musical and a Melissa Errico concert are the latest shows to cancel engagements at the D.C. theatre.
Article | By Molly Higgins | February 22, 2025
Eureka Day Joins Kennedy Center Cancellations Following Trump Takeover
A performance featuring the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C. has also been removed from the organization's schedule, with both productions citing financial circumstances.
Article | By Diep Tran | February 21, 2025
The Department of Defense has begun evaluating works taught in its schools around the world.
Article | By Diep Tran | February 19, 2025
A petition has amassed 463 signatures, while theatres have begun to reject NEA funding.
Article | By Molly Higgins | February 15, 2025
Broadway's Operation Mincemeat Marquee Is Delayed by New Tariffs
Thousands of yellow LED bulbs that would illuminate the Golden Theatre marquee are stuck in China due to tariffs imposed by President Trump.
Article | By Diep Tran | February 14, 2025
Kennedy Center Cancels Children's Musical Finn; Creators Say 'We Will Not Be Silenced'
Meanwhile, artists such as Issa Rae and Renée Fleming have voluntarily cut ties with the now-Trump-controlled organization.
Article | By Diep Tran, Logan Culwell-Block | February 12, 2025
Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter Steps Down as Trump Is Officially Elected Chair
The organization is now exclusively led by Trump appointees.
Article | By Diep Tran | February 10, 2025
The agency has also eliminated its grant programs for "underserved groups."
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block, Diep Tran | February 8, 2025
Kennedy Center Responds to Trump's Intentions to Take Control
Several board members have received termination notices, reportedly in an attempt to install new Trump-led leadership.
Article | By Margaret Hall | January 23, 2025
Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, More Receive 2025 Oscar Nominations
The 97th Academy Awards will be held March 2 in Los Angeles.
Article | By Molly Higgins | December 7, 2024
Laura Benanti Calls Out Zachary Levi for Suggesting COVID-19 Vaccine Caused Gavin Creel's Death
"I never liked him," Benanti said of Levi during a recent interview.
Article | By Molly Higgins | November 9, 2024
Nicole Scherzinger Responds to Social Media Backlash
The actor was the subject of an online frenzy after fans noticed an Instagram comment she left on a pro-Trump post.
Article | By Molly Higgins, Margaret Hall | October 4, 2024
Ghost of John McCain Announces Early Closing Off-Broadway
Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola's political musical officially opened September 24.
Article | By Margaret Hall | September 25, 2024
Reviews: Were Critics Haunted by The Ghost of John McCain Off-Broadway?
Zonya Love, Jason Tam, Ben Fankhauser, and more lead the new, irreverent political musical.
Article | By Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block | September 24, 2024
Check Out Photos of The Ghost of John McCain at Off-Broadway's SoHo Playhouse
Zonya Love, Jason Tam, Ben Fankhauser, and more lead the new, irreverent political musical.
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