Kennedy Center Cancels Gay Men’s Chorus Pride Performance Following Leadership Changes

The decision to cancel the Pride Month show, initially attributed to financial and scheduling issues, has drawn scrutiny following Donald Trump's appointment as chairman of the Kennedy Center.

• 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.

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