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When the U.S. Army Chorus marched into the White House’s State Dining Room in February, singing the rousing anthem “Do You Hear the People Sing?” from Les Misérables to President Donald Trump and his ...
Singer-songwriter Ben Folds, who quit his role at the Kennedy Center after Trump’s takeover, slammed new MAGA director ...
When the curtain rises in the John F. Kennedy Center Opera House for a performance of “Les Misérables” this week, President Trump is scheduled to be surrounded by supporters who have paid up ...
On Monday, the Kennedy Center, the Washington, D.C.-based arts venue that serves as a U.S. national cultural center, unveiled its lineup of shows for the 2025-2026 season — and, despite ...
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Opening night had a MAGA-does-Broadway feel. Ric Grenell, the Trump-appointed interim leader of the Kennedy Center, stood nearby as the president spoke to reporters.
Trump and Melania Are Booed, Cheered During MAGA’s Night Out at Kennedy Center Premiere. Kevin Dolak. Thu, June 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM UTC. 4 min read.
Despite the condemnation, the event had a MAGA-does-Broadway feel. Ric Grenell, the Trump-appointed interim leader of the Kennedy Center, was there, as were Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha.
Ric Grenell, the recently installed interim president of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, lashed out at Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and producer Jeffrey Seller on Monday ...
Despite the condemnation, the event had a MAGA-does-Broadway feel. Ric Grenell, the Trump-appointed interim leader of the Kennedy Center, was there, as were Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha.
It’s Opening Night for MAGA Makeover of Kennedy Center. Jessica Toonkel, Wall Street Journal June 8, 2025. ... s overhaul of national arts center, which includes ‘common sense’ ...