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