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Lin-Manuel Miranda Cancels 'Hamilton' at Kennedy Center Over Trump-Led Changes

The decision follows President Trump's leadership overhaul at the cultural institution, prompting criticism of politicization from artists and backlash from conservatives.

Phillipa Soo, Christopher Jackson, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Anthony Ramos attend Lin-Manuel Miranda's final performance of "Hamilton" on Broadway at Richard Rodgers Theatre on July 9, 2016 in New York City.
Lin-Manuel Miranda appears at the curtain call following the opening night performance of “Hamilton” at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York in 2015. Miranda has canceled a planned run of the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts next year, citing the institution’s politicization following President Donald Trump’s recent takeover.
FILE - The Kennedy Center is seen Aug. 13, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Overview

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda and 'Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller announced the cancellation of the musical's 2026 run at the Kennedy Center, citing its shift under Trump's leadership.
  • President Trump, now chairman of the Kennedy Center, replaced its board members with allies and pledged a 'golden age of American arts and culture,' sparking controversy over canceled performances.
  • Critics, including Miranda, argue the Kennedy Center's new direction excludes diverse voices, while Trump-appointed president Richard Grenell accuses 'Hamilton' creators of political bias.
  • Several artists, including Issa Rae and Rhiannon Giddens, have withdrawn from Kennedy Center events, and key advisory members have stepped down in protest.
  • The Kennedy Center has faced scrutiny for canceling shows linked to progressive themes, with leadership citing financial reasons, though critics suggest political motivations.