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Kennedy Center executive accuses Grenell of firing him over resurfaced comments
The former vice president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts said he was fired for comments about same-sex ...
Parke Kennedy named new executive director of Germantown Performing Arts Center
Parke Kennedy — who has served as Germantown Performing Arts Center's development director since 2017 — has been named its ...
Far-right activist with history of anti-gay comments fired from leadership role at Kennedy Center after CNN investigation
Floyd Brown, a far-right political activist with a history of anti-gay rhetoric and promoting conspiracy theories about ...
Kennedy Center unveils 2025–2026 theater season amid Trump takeover, industry shifts
WASHINGTON — The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has unveiled its 2025–2026 theater season, promising a lineup ...
Trump vows to turn the Kennedy Center around as he seeks to remake arts and culture in America
President Donald Trump hosted the Kennedy Center’s leadership, reinforcing how much time he’s devoting to remaking one of the ...
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Washington Performing Arts ditches Kennedy Center, expands Strathmore offerings
The Strathmore in North Bethesda is among alternate venues for upcoming performances by Washington Performing Arts.
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Major DC Performing Arts Org Will Skip Kennedy Center for New Season
Washington Performing Arts will present Yo-Yo Ma, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Midori at other arts venues instead.
Ousted Kennedy Center president encourages arts groups to expand their reach
Three months after Deborah F. Rutter was ousted as president of the Kennedy Center, she spoke in Sarasota about the need for resilience in the arts.
Kennedy Center vice president says he was fired after past writings, statements questioned
A former vice president at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts says he was fired by the organization following a CNN ...