Overview

• The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC expressed disappointment after their Pride Month performance, 'A Peacock Among Pigeons,' was canceled by the Kennedy Center.
• The National Symphony Orchestra stated the decision to cancel the show was made before Donald Trump’s leadership transition, citing financial and scheduling factors.
• Trump’s recent appointment as chairman of the Kennedy Center has sparked resignations from prominent figures, including Shonda Rhimes, Renée Fleming, and Ben Folds.
• Trump has pledged to reshape the Kennedy Center’s programming, removing initiatives he claims do not align with his vision for a 'Golden Age in Arts and Culture.'
• The Gay Men’s Chorus plans to perform 'A Peacock Among Pigeons' during the WorldPride 2025 Choral Festival in Washington, DC this June.