Kennedy center 2025-2026 calendar

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Anonymous wrote:Many artists and patrons, myself included, will be boycotting the KC until Trump is gone

That is just silly.

It is not. Anyone who still supports the KC during this period hates America and the arts.

NP. I have friends who are musicians at the Kennedy Center. Honestly, I think you are being short sighted. And wrong.

I hear what you are saying but we have to start boycotting and resisting somewhere. Some many of us wonder how things got so bad right in front of peoples eyes in 1930s Germany. Yes, that's a slight projection but sitting back now because a few may lose jobs vs allowing hatred and censorship of our arts as the direction of a President seems like you're allowing things to happen right in front of your eyes.

Is boycotting the National Symphony Orchestra really the thing that’s going to make a difference, though? If the Kennedy Center goes down, Trump wins. If the Kennedy Center succeeds, Trump wins. This is a no win scenario where the KC employees are in the crossfire.

It's not. It's performative to boycott the KC and I think people are also worried about being judged by their We Believe lawn sign neighbors.

I have LGBTQ family members so I’m walking the talk not being performative. I’m not supporting anything that is openly discriminating against people I love.

You're making zero difference other than causing people in the arts to lose their jobs. KC isn't going anywhere. It might go dormant for a while and shed employees because people don't go. But it will still be there.

The musicians and artists can find other venues. I'll continue to support them, but not at TKC probably ever again.

Just like the Federal workers can find other jobs right?

Some of you are such hypocrites.

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Anonymous wrote:Many artists and patrons, myself included, will be boycotting the KC until Trump is gone

That is just silly.

It is not. Anyone who still supports the KC during this period hates America and the arts.

NP. I have friends who are musicians at the Kennedy Center. Honestly, I think you are being short sighted. And wrong.

I hear what you are saying but we have to start boycotting and resisting somewhere. Some many of us wonder how things got so bad right in front of peoples eyes in 1930s Germany. Yes, that's a slight projection but sitting back now because a few may lose jobs vs allowing hatred and censorship of our arts as the direction of a President seems like you're allowing things to happen right in front of your eyes.

Is boycotting the National Symphony Orchestra really the thing that’s going to make a difference, though? If the Kennedy Center goes down, Trump wins. If the Kennedy Center succeeds, Trump wins. This is a no win scenario where the KC employees are in the crossfire.

It's not. It's performative to boycott the KC and I think people are also worried about being judged by their We Believe lawn sign neighbors.

I have LGBTQ family members so I’m walking the talk not being performative. I’m not supporting anything that is openly discriminating against people I love.

You're making zero difference other than causing people in the arts to lose their jobs. KC isn't going anywhere. It might go dormant for a while and shed employees because people don't go. But it will still be there.

The musicians and artists can find other venues. I'll continue to support them, but not at TKC probably ever again.

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I will feel just fine looking back at my decisions during this time.

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Anonymous wrote:Many artists and patrons, myself included, will be boycotting the KC until Trump is gone

That is just silly.

It is not. Anyone who still supports the KC during this period hates America and the arts.

You’re an idiot.
DP

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Anonymous wrote:Many artists and patrons, myself included, will be boycotting the KC until Trump is gone

That is just silly.

It is not. Anyone who still supports the KC during this period hates America and the arts.

NP. I have friends who are musicians at the Kennedy Center. Honestly, I think you are being short sighted. And wrong.

I hear what you are saying but we have to start boycotting and resisting somewhere. Some many of us wonder how things got so bad right in front of peoples eyes in 1930s Germany. Yes, that's a slight projection but sitting back now because a few may lose jobs vs allowing hatred and censorship of our arts as the direction of a President seems like you're allowing things to happen right in front of your eyes.

Is boycotting the National Symphony Orchestra really the thing that’s going to make a difference, though? If the Kennedy Center goes down, Trump wins. If the Kennedy Center succeeds, Trump wins. This is a no win scenario where the KC employees are in the crossfire.

It's not. It's performative to boycott the KC and I think people are also worried about being judged by their We Believe lawn sign neighbors.

I have LGBTQ family members so I’m walking the talk not being performative. I’m not supporting anything that is openly discriminating against people I love.

You're making zero difference other than causing people in the arts to lose their jobs. KC isn't going anywhere. It might go dormant for a while and shed employees because people don't go. But it will still be there.

The musicians and artists can find other venues. I'll continue to support them, but not at TKC probably ever again.

Yes, I think they really feel your support. It's coming through.

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Anonymous wrote:Many artists and patrons, myself included, will be boycotting the KC until Trump is gone

That is just silly.

It is not. Anyone who still supports the KC during this period hates America and the arts.

NP. I have friends who are musicians at the Kennedy Center. Honestly, I think you are being short sighted. And wrong.

I hear what you are saying but we have to start boycotting and resisting somewhere. Some many of us wonder how things got so bad right in front of peoples eyes in 1930s Germany. Yes, that's a slight projection but sitting back now because a few may lose jobs vs allowing hatred and censorship of our arts as the direction of a President seems like you're allowing things to happen right in front of your eyes.

So far they have censored very little and the issue is rather people/shows refuse to perform there. Finn and Gay Man's Chorus got canceled by KC. They let the Conan Mark Twain award ceremony continue where they were extensively slammed during it. The upcoming season might not be exciting but it's also not that censored. So yes, comparing it to 1930s Germany is projection.

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Thank you. In almost every single case, it’s the performer(s) canceling, not being cancelled. The hyperbole is beyond tiresome.

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Anonymous wrote:Many artists and patrons, myself included, will be boycotting the KC until Trump is gone

That is just silly.

It is not. Anyone who still supports the KC during this period hates America and the arts.

NP. I have friends who are musicians at the Kennedy Center. Honestly, I think you are being short sighted. And wrong.

I hear what you are saying but we have to start boycotting and resisting somewhere. Some many of us wonder how things got so bad right in front of peoples eyes in 1930s Germany. Yes, that's a slight projection but sitting back now because a few may lose jobs vs allowing hatred and censorship of our arts as the direction of a President seems like you're allowing things to happen right in front of your eyes.

Is boycotting the National Symphony Orchestra really the thing that’s going to make a difference, though? If the Kennedy Center goes down, Trump wins. If the Kennedy Center succeeds, Trump wins. This is a no win scenario where the KC employees are in the crossfire.

It's not. It's performative to boycott the KC and I think people are also worried about being judged by their We Believe lawn sign neighbors.

I have LGBTQ family members so I’m walking the talk not being performative. I’m not supporting anything that is openly discriminating against people I love.

You're making zero difference other than causing people in the arts to lose their jobs. KC isn't going anywhere. It might go dormant for a while and shed employees because people don't go. But it will still be there.

The musicians and artists can find other venues. I'll continue to support them, but not at TKC probably ever again.

Yes, I think they really feel your support. It's coming through.

I pesonally know people in the NSO and they are not thrilled with the arrangement and would happily perform elsewhere if they can figure it all out.

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Anonymous wrote:Many artists and patrons, myself included, will be boycotting the KC until Trump is gone

That is just silly.

It is not. Anyone who still supports the KC during this period hates America and the arts.

NP. I have friends who are musicians at the Kennedy Center. Honestly, I think you are being short sighted. And wrong.

I hear what you are saying but we have to start boycotting and resisting somewhere. Some many of us wonder how things got so bad right in front of peoples eyes in 1930s Germany. Yes, that's a slight projection but sitting back now because a few may lose jobs vs allowing hatred and censorship of our arts as the direction of a President seems like you're allowing things to happen right in front of your eyes.

Is boycotting the National Symphony Orchestra really the thing that’s going to make a difference, though? If the Kennedy Center goes down, Trump wins. If the Kennedy Center succeeds, Trump wins. This is a no win scenario where the KC employees are in the crossfire.

It's not. It's performative to boycott the KC and I think people are also worried about being judged by their We Believe lawn sign neighbors.

I have LGBTQ family members so I’m walking the talk not being performative. I’m not supporting anything that is openly discriminating against people I love.

You're making zero difference other than causing people in the arts to lose their jobs. KC isn't going anywhere. It might go dormant for a while and shed employees because people don't go. But it will still be there.

The musicians and artists can find other venues. I'll continue to support them, but not at TKC probably ever again.

Yes, I think they really feel your support. It's coming through.

I pesonally know people in the NSO and they are not thrilled with the arrangement and would happily perform elsewhere if they can figure it all out.

I'm sure another Kennedy Center type venue will appear somewhere and they will figure it all out. Until then they'll probably keep performing at the Kennedy Center to get paid.

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Anonymous wrote:Trump is such a moron! He was insistent about getting rid of drag shows but the 2025-26 lineup will include Chicago, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Monty Python’s Spamalot, all of which typically feature performers in drag,

Idiot!

Wasn't the drag show in question geared towards kids?

That is the issue.

"Mrs. Doubtfire" is a kids story!

TOTALLY different and you know it.

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Anonymous wrote:Many artists and patrons, myself included, will be boycotting the KC until Trump is gone

That is just silly.

It is not. Anyone who still supports the KC during this period hates America and the arts.

NP. I have friends who are musicians at the Kennedy Center. Honestly, I think you are being short sighted. And wrong.

I hear what you are saying but we have to start boycotting and resisting somewhere. Some many of us wonder how things got so bad right in front of peoples eyes in 1930s Germany. Yes, that's a slight projection but sitting back now because a few may lose jobs vs allowing hatred and censorship of our arts as the direction of a President seems like you're allowing things to happen right in front of your eyes.

Is boycotting the National Symphony Orchestra really the thing that’s going to make a difference, though? If the Kennedy Center goes down, Trump wins. If the Kennedy Center succeeds, Trump wins. This is a no win scenario where the KC employees are in the crossfire.

It's not. It's performative to boycott the KC and I think people are also worried about being judged by their We Believe lawn sign neighbors.

I have LGBTQ family members so I’m walking the talk not being performative. I’m not supporting anything that is openly discriminating against people I love.

DP. Please cite exactly how TKC is discriminating against the LGBTQ community. Every cancelled act has been cancelled BY THE PERFORMERS.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/kennedy-center-releases-list-of-some-performances-canceled-in-last-6-months/3861475/

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Anonymous wrote:Many artists and patrons, myself included, will be boycotting the KC until Trump is gone

That is just silly.

It is not. Anyone who still supports the KC during this period hates America and the arts.

NP. I have friends who are musicians at the Kennedy Center. Honestly, I think you are being short sighted. And wrong.

I hear what you are saying but we have to start boycotting and resisting somewhere. Some many of us wonder how things got so bad right in front of peoples eyes in 1930s Germany. Yes, that's a slight projection but sitting back now because a few may lose jobs vs allowing hatred and censorship of our arts as the direction of a President seems like you're allowing things to happen right in front of your eyes.

Is boycotting the National Symphony Orchestra really the thing that’s going to make a difference, though? If the Kennedy Center goes down, Trump wins. If the Kennedy Center succeeds, Trump wins. This is a no win scenario where the KC employees are in the crossfire.

It's not. It's performative to boycott the KC and I think people are also worried about being judged by their We Believe lawn sign neighbors.

I have LGBTQ family members so I’m walking the talk not being performative. I’m not supporting anything that is openly discriminating against people I love.

You're making zero difference other than causing people in the arts to lose their jobs. KC isn't going anywhere. It might go dormant for a while and shed employees because people don't go. But it will still be there.

The musicians and artists can find other venues. I'll continue to support them, but not at TKC probably ever again.

Just like the Federal workers can find other jobs right?

Some of you are such hypocrites.

DP- I plan to attend NSO concerts at Wolftrap this summer.

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Anonymous wrote:Many artists and patrons, myself included, will be boycotting the KC until Trump is gone

That is just silly.

It is not. Anyone who still supports the KC during this period hates America and the arts.

NP. I have friends who are musicians at the Kennedy Center. Honestly, I think you are being short sighted. And wrong.

I hear what you are saying but we have to start boycotting and resisting somewhere. Some many of us wonder how things got so bad right in front of peoples eyes in 1930s Germany. Yes, that's a slight projection but sitting back now because a few may lose jobs vs allowing hatred and censorship of our arts as the direction of a President seems like you're allowing things to happen right in front of your eyes.

Is boycotting the National Symphony Orchestra really the thing that’s going to make a difference, though? If the Kennedy Center goes down, Trump wins. If the Kennedy Center succeeds, Trump wins. This is a no win scenario where the KC employees are in the crossfire.

It's not. It's performative to boycott the KC and I think people are also worried about being judged by their We Believe lawn sign neighbors.

I have LGBTQ family members so I’m walking the talk not being performative. I’m not supporting anything that is openly discriminating against people I love.

You're making zero difference other than causing people in the arts to lose their jobs. KC isn't going anywhere. It might go dormant for a while and shed employees because people don't go. But it will still be there.

The musicians and artists can find other venues. I'll continue to support them, but not at TKC probably ever again.

Just like the Federal workers can find other jobs right?

Some of you are such hypocrites.

DP- I plan to attend NSO concerts at Wolftrap this summer.

How is that relevant to anything? Are you suggesting they can move their primary performance home to Wolf Trap? Maybe construct a bubble for them.

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Anonymous wrote:Many artists and patrons, myself included, will be boycotting the KC until Trump is gone

That is just silly.

It is not. Anyone who still supports the KC during this period hates America and the arts.

NP. I have friends who are musicians at the Kennedy Center. Honestly, I think you are being short sighted. And wrong.

I hear what you are saying but we have to start boycotting and resisting somewhere. Some many of us wonder how things got so bad right in front of peoples eyes in 1930s Germany. Yes, that's a slight projection but sitting back now because a few may lose jobs vs allowing hatred and censorship of our arts as the direction of a President seems like you're allowing things to happen right in front of your eyes.

Is boycotting the National Symphony Orchestra really the thing that’s going to make a difference, though? If the Kennedy Center goes down, Trump wins. If the Kennedy Center succeeds, Trump wins. This is a no win scenario where the KC employees are in the crossfire.

It's not. It's performative to boycott the KC and I think people are also worried about being judged by their We Believe lawn sign neighbors.

I have LGBTQ family members so I’m walking the talk not being performative. I’m not supporting anything that is openly discriminating against people I love.

You're making zero difference other than causing people in the arts to lose their jobs. KC isn't going anywhere. It might go dormant for a while and shed employees because people don't go. But it will still be there.

The musicians and artists can find other venues. I'll continue to support them, but not at TKC probably ever again.

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I will feel just fine looking back at my decisions during this time.

No they can’t. This is ridiculous. “Just get a job at another major orchestra!” Lol

[Anonymous]

I definitely understand why artists would choose not to perform at the Kennedy Center. I will still support the NSO and possibly some other performances. I don't think boycotting our NSO is the answer and they absolutely cannot easily find other similar jobs.

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Anonymous wrote:Many artists and patrons, myself included, will be boycotting the KC until Trump is gone

That is just silly.

It is not. Anyone who still supports the KC during this period hates America and the arts.

NP. I have friends who are musicians at the Kennedy Center. Honestly, I think you are being short sighted. And wrong.

I hear what you are saying but we have to start boycotting and resisting somewhere. Some many of us wonder how things got so bad right in front of peoples eyes in 1930s Germany. Yes, that's a slight projection but sitting back now because a few may lose jobs vs allowing hatred and censorship of our arts as the direction of a President seems like you're allowing things to happen right in front of your eyes.

Is boycotting the National Symphony Orchestra really the thing that’s going to make a difference, though? If the Kennedy Center goes down, Trump wins. If the Kennedy Center succeeds, Trump wins. This is a no win scenario where the KC employees are in the crossfire.

It's not. It's performative to boycott the KC and I think people are also worried about being judged by their We Believe lawn sign neighbors.

I have LGBTQ family members so I’m walking the talk not being performative. I’m not supporting anything that is openly discriminating against people I love.

You're making zero difference other than causing people in the arts to lose their jobs. KC isn't going anywhere. It might go dormant for a while and shed employees because people don't go. But it will still be there.

The musicians and artists can find other venues. I'll continue to support them, but not at TKC probably ever again.

Major artists (Ben Folds) can find other similar venues, yes. Not the members of the NSO. Can you really not see this? Boycott if you must, but acknowledge the position that many of the musicians are in.

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Anonymous wrote:Many artists and patrons, myself included, will be boycotting the KC until Trump is gone