Donald Trump Takes Over the Kennedy Center — Page 29

Guess he doesn't want to share any of that Saudi money.

sinister teashop said: "Has Peter Gelb or anyone else in the nyc opera establishment ever extended any help to this company? Have they even uttered a word of support for them?"

Ever? Surely. But there are limited meaningful ways that the Met (or Gelb personally) could help them in the short-term. Your post just feels like an attempted dig at Gelb.

The good news is there's no shortage of money and space in Washington DC, and in future seasons partnering with other DC-area institutions could be a smart thing to do. Could also allow for more risktaking if they want to try more new or experimental opera that doesn't need to fill a 1000+ seat hall.

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "sinister teashop said: "Has Peter Gelb or anyone else in the nyc opera establishment ever extended any help to this company? Have they even uttered a word of support for them?"

Ever? Surely. But there are limited meaningful ways thatthe Met (or Gelb personally) could help them in the short-term. Your post just feels like an attempted dig at Gelb.


Surely? Where and when?

I am seriously miffed at the man and he is someone I have previously defended from criticism. But his actions have stopped me from going to the Met. And the little funds I have given to the Met I am now sending to organizations like the DC Opera.

Updated On: 1/18/26 at 04:54 PM

MezzA101 said: "The Kennedy Center is not Hollywood. Does its leadership understand that?

https://wapo.st/3Ziqr82"

The link above takes me to wapo's site that only shows the first paragraph of the article. I found the entire article HERE. Also, the PBS NewsHour interview with Grenell that's referenced in the article can be found HERE.

How Trumpworld Sent Opera Packing

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/opinion/washington-national-opera-kennedy-center-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.I1A.-PjY.kaL1IsMgfW9m&smid=nytcore-android-share

If you want to get in contact with the respective shows and address your frustration:

1. Chicago (Scheduled to appear March 31st - April 5th, 2026)

Mailing Address: Apex Touring, C/O Mr. Ryan Parliment, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907

Email: ryanparliment@aol.com

2. Moulin Rouge (Scheduled to appear June 17th - July 5th, 2026)

Mailing Address: Foresight Theatrical, C/O

Mr. Aaron Lustbader or Mr. Nick Ginsburg,

1675 Broadway, Suite 1600, New York, NY 10019

Email: alustbader@fstheatrical.com and nginsberg@fstheatrical.com

3. Back to the Future (Scheduled to appear July 7th - July 19th, 2026)

Mailing Address: Bespoke Theatricals, C/O

Ms. Matty Cogliano, 230 West 41st Street,

Suite 1703, New York, NY 10036

Email: mcogliano@bespoketheatricals.com

4. Mrs. Doubtfire (Scheduled to appear July 14th - August 2nd, 2026)

Mailing Address: Work Light Productions, C/O

Mr. Matt Kunkel, 392 Springfield Avenue, 2nd floor, Summit, NJ 07901

Email: mkunkel@worklightproductions.com

5. The Outsiders (Scheduled to appear July 28th - August 16th, 2026)

Mailing Address: 321 Theatrical

Management, C/O Mr. Ken Silverman, 420 W

45th Street, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10036

Email: ksilverman@321mgt.com

6. Bluey's Big Play (Scheduled to appear June 24th - July 5th)

Mailing Address: Andrew Kay Associates, C/O

Mr. Kay, 52 Stephenson Street, Cremorne, VIC 3121, Australia

Email: andrew@akaaustralia.com.au

7. Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE (Scheduled to appear June 25 - July 26th)

Mailing Address: Catalyst Theatricals, C/O

Ms. Cronin, 424 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036

Email: laura@catalysttheatricals.com

With ticket sales plummeting and artists boycotting the Center left and right, Trump decides to shut down the Kennedy Center with a timeline that just so happens to coincide with the end of his term.

Of course.

Now just wait for him to reveal the building's "renovations" that will have his face plastered all over the place.

Luminaire2 said: "He just announced that he wants to close it for a period of 2 years now for “construction”."

Starting July 4th; many of the shows I listed above have dates that fall after that.

MezzA101 said: "Trump announces two-year closure of Trump Kennedy Center for major renovations

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-announces-two-year-closure-trump-kennedy-center-major-renovations"

He remains a total a$$. Shutting it down because everyone is cancelling. Such a disaster.

RW3 said: "Call_me_jorge said: "Luminaire2 said: "He just announced that he wants to close it for a period of 2 years now for “construction”."

Starting July 4th; many of the shows I listed above have dates that fall after that."

So did those tour stops just get canceled?"

Yes, unless they secure a new venue.

Updated On: 2/1/26 at 07:53 PM

Translation: no one wants to perform there anymore and his ego can’t take the humiliation.

Perhaps " The Outsiders" tour will then play the National Theater in DC?





MezzA101 said: "Trump announces two-year closure of Trump Kennedy Center for major renovations

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-announces-two-year-closure-trump-kennedy-center-major-renovations"