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Artists Withdraw from Kennedy Center Over Trump Name Controversy

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Artists Withdraw from Kennedy Center Over Trump Name Controversy
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The composer of Wicked, Stephen Schwartz, and other artists have canceled appearances at the Kennedy Center following its decision to include Donald Trump's name in the venue's name, citing it as an ideological statement and a departure from the center's original apolitical mission. The Kennedy Center's board renamed the venue to include Trump's name, leading to protests, cancellations, and political backlash.

Topics:entertainmentculture#artistic-expression#cancellations#culture#kennedy-center#political-controversy#trump-name-change
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  1. Wicked composer latest to cancel Kennedy Center gig after Trump name change  BBC
  2. Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Saying He Won’t Host Gala  The New York Times
  3. More musicians cancel Kennedy Center concerts after Trump's name added to building  NBC News
  4. 'We cannot have art institutions that lose money': Grenell defends Kennedy Center takeover  PBS
  5. Stephen Schwartz Pulls Out of Kennedy Center’s 2026 Lineup: ‘There’s No Way I Would Set Foot in It Now’  Variety

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