Donald Trump Takes Over the Kennedy Center- Page 18

[Mickey3309]

Posted: 5/21/25 at 12:37pm

Menken Fan said: "GottaGetAGimmick420 said: "Menken Fan said: "kdogg36 said: "Does the lack of mention of any Broadway Center Stage productions mean that this program has been cancelled? I don't know whether or notthose shows have typically been announced with the rest of the theater season. I'm a local who won't be going to Trump's Kennedy Center anyhow; I'm just curious."

Last year’s season, including the Broadway Center Stage shows, was announced on May 7. So you may be onto something"

Is this the program that the recent Spelling Bee and Spamalot revivals came from? That Legally Blonde was supposed to play?"

Yes, those three were announced as part of Broadway Center Stage last year."

I so wish there was a way to keep the Center Stage Series alive elsewhere. It was far and away my favorite program/series and its a shame it had such a short life (if it is indeed nixed - which it seems like it is). It was such a relief when it returned post-pandemic shutdown and this recent season announcement makes me sorely miss the excitement of finding out what three shows they picked. 

 

[Kad]

Posted: 5/21/25 at 1:34pm

kdogg36 said: "Does the lack of mention of any Broadway Center Stage productions mean that this program has been cancelled? I don't know whether or notthose shows have typically been announced with the rest of the theater season. I'm a local who won't be going to Trump's Kennedy Center anyhow; I'm just curious."

I don't know if it's been formally canceled, but I have to imagine they will have an incredibly difficult time finding high caliber talent willing to participate in it now.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 5/22/25 at 3:08pm

[MezzA101]

Posted: 5/22/25 at 5:11pm

Major DC Performing Arts Org Will Skip Kennedy Center for New Season

 

https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/05/22/major-dc-performing-arts-org-will-skip-kennedy-center-for-new-season/

[SisterGeorge]

Posted: 5/22/25 at 8:15pm

MezzA101 said: "Major DC Performing Arts Org Will Skip Kennedy Center for New Season
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/05/22/major-dc-performing-arts-org-will-skip-kennedy-center-for-new-season/"

Hooray and thank you to the Washington Performing Arts organization. I was so disheartened to see major American dance companies like ABT, NYCB, SFB, and MARTHA GRAHAM sign up for the KC next season as if nothing happened and as if they had not choice. We will not forget.