Overview
- In February Trump fired the Kennedy Center’s director and trustees and named himself chairman to reshape its programming.
- Up to a dozen cast members of the Les Misérables touring company boycotted opening night, prompting understudies to step into their roles.
- Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were met with mixed boos and cheers as they took their seats in the presidential box.
- Overall subscription revenue for the upcoming season has fallen 36% to $2.8 million and theater subscriptions have plunged 82%.
- Despite Trump’s vow to eliminate “woke” shows, upcoming Kennedy Center performances such as “Chicago” and “Mrs. Doubtfire” still include drag characters.