Musical 'Hamilton' Cancels Kennedy Center Performances Over Trump Leadership

The Broadway hit cites concerns about the Kennedy Center's shift away from neutrality under Trump's control.

The producers of 'Hamilton' have canceled planned performances at Washington D.C.'s Kennedy Center for March and April 2026.
The decision follows Donald Trump's recent takeover of the Kennedy Center, including replacing board members and appointing Richard Grenell as president.
Producer Jeffrey Seller criticized the loss of the Kennedy Center's longstanding neutrality, stating the musical cannot align with its new partisan direction.
Trump defended his actions as ushering in a 'golden age of art and culture,' while Grenell dismissed the cancellation as a publicity stunt.
'Hamilton' plans to perform in Washington D.C. at a different venue, with further details yet to be announced.