Coverage dated March 5, 2025

Broadway musical 'Hamilton' cancels plans to play the Kennedy Center in 2026

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"Hamilton" is pulling out of plans to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., citing President Donald Trump's shakeup of the art institution's leadership.

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  1. Washingtonian

    “Hamilton” Will Not Play the Kennedy Center. Here’s What Else Has Been Canceled. (opens Washingtonian)

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    Washingtonian's feed description

    The popular musical is a big loss for the arts center since Trump's takeover. And others have pulled shows as well.

  2. Breitbart News

    'Hamilton' Cancels Kennedy Center Show After Trump Shakeup, Ric Grenell Fires Back: 'Publicity Stunt' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The popular musical "Hamilton" will be canceling its show at the John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center following the Trump administration's shakeup of the current staff.

  3. Rolling Stone

    Lin-Manuel Miranda Cancels 'Hamilton' Run at 'Trump Kennedy Center': 'Not Going to Be Part of It' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    'Hamilton' 2026 Kennedy Center run has been canceled as Lin-Manuel Miranda slams Trump for recent overhauls at the performing arts center.

  4. Variety

    ‘Hamilton’ Cancels Kennedy Center Run Amid Trump Takeover: ‘Some Institutions Should Be Protected From Politics’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    'Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller has canceled the musical's return to the Kennedy Center amid President Trump's takeover of the historic venue.

  5. Wyoming Public Media

    'Hamilton' cancels planned Kennedy Center performances (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    The hit musical joins a number of other productions and acts that have pulled out of appearances at the Kennedy Center since President Trump took over the storied venue last month.

  6. New York Post

    Kennedy Center director Ric Grenell blasts ‘Hamilton’ producers for canceling plans to perform at venue (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Kennedy Center Interim Director Ric Grenell accused “Hamilton” producers of staging a “publicity stunt” and being “intolerant” of Republicans after they canceled plans to perform at the iconic Washington, DC, venue.

  7. WMUR

    Broadway musical 'Hamilton' cancels plans to play the Kennedy Center in 2026 (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    "Hamilton" is pulling out of plans to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., citing President Donald Trump's shakeup of the art institution's leadership.

  8. CBS News

    "Hamilton" run at Kennedy Center canceled after Trump administration takeover (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" has canceled an upcoming run at the Kennedy Center as President Trump reshapes its leadership and culture.

  9. Los Angeles Times

    ‘Hamilton’ cancels Kennedy Center run after Trump takeover (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda said he doesn’t want the show to play at what he called the 'Trump Kennedy Center.'

  10. Entertainment Weekly

    'Hamilton' will throw away Kennedy Center's shot at hosting the production after Trump takeover (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    'Hamilton' has canceled its planned spring 2026 engagement at the Washington, D.C., venue, citing the uncertainty of President Donald Trump's theater takeover.

  11. The Guardian

    Hamilton cancels plans to perform at Kennedy Center amid Trump shakeup (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Musical’s producer says show ‘cannot in good conscience’ perform at arts center whose leadership Trump has fired

  12. Forbes

    ‘Hamilton’ Cancels Kennedy Center Show Run In Protest Of Trump’s ‘Purge’ (opens Forbes)

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    President Donald Trump was appointed as the performing arts center’s chairman last month to combat its “woke” programming.

  13. FOX 5 DC

    Hamilton cancels Kennedy Center 2026 performances amid Trump shakeup (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    The Broadway sensation "Hamilton" has canceled its planned performances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., next year.

  14. WSVN Miami

    Broadway musical ‘Hamilton’ cancels plans to play the Kennedy Center in 2026 - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — The megahit Broadway musical “Hamilton” is pulling out of plans to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing

  15. WUSA9

    'Hamilton' pulls out of Kennedy Center 2026 performance (opens WUSA9)

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    WUSA9's feed description

    "In recent weeks we have sadly seen decades of Kennedy Center neutrality be destroyed," the musical's producer said on Wednesday.

  16. NBC4 Washington

    Broadway musical ‘Hamilton' cancels plans to play Kennedy Center in 2026 (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    The Broadway musical “Hamilton” is pulling out of plans to perform at the Kennedy Center next year.

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