Recommendations of the Editorial team
The war of the Kennedy Centers Against the performing arts continues under the Trump government. Now you have a number of events around the Pride Month tacitly canceled or relocated.
Cancellation and relocation of the “Tapestry of Pride” events in Washington, DC
Loud The Associated Press Artists who were involved in the “Tapestry of Pride” event of the Kennedy Center event, who were to take place from 5 to June 8 during the World Pride Festival in Washington, were informed that the events were either completely canceled or laid to other venues.
Capital Pride Alliance reacts to the cancellations
After the cancellations, the Washington Capital Pride Alliance separated from the Kennedy Center. “We are a resistant community. And have found other opportunities to celebrate,” said June Clenshaw, deputy director of the Allianz. “We find a different way to celebrate. But the fact that we have to proceed is disappointing.”
Unclear communication of the Kennedy Center to Pride programs
The event “Tapestry of Pride” is still on the Kennedy Center website listed. However, no details or specific events are mentioned. “Further details will be announced. In the meantime, you can find out about the other festivities as part of the World Pride,” says the center’s website.
Clarification by the Capital Pride Alliance to lay the events
A representative of the Capital Pride Alliance presented in a statement on Friday NBC Washington Clear: “The reporting of the AP is correct. But to say it clearly. Not all events of Tapestry of Pride have been canceled by the Kennedy Center. As already mentioned LGBTQ+-Community is welcome. These events were not canceled. “
Artist protests against the Trump-led Kennedy Center
After Trump’s self -appointment as chairman of the Kennedy Center At least 26 performances canceled. Among them 15 of the artists themselves. Issa Rae canceled her show on February 14th. She justified this with “a violation of the values of an institution, which artists of all backgrounds and all media always celebrated loyal”. On February 13, Low Cut Connie, the rock and soul band from Philadelphia with Adam Weiner said as the front man, Your concert on March 19.
More prominent cancellations: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jefferey Seller should bring Hamilton to Kennedy Center in 2026. She said the performances but off. “The Kennedy Center was not founded in this sense. And we will not be part of it as long as it is the Trump Kennedy Center. We just won’t be there.” A Concert of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington was canceled too.
Guster’s solidarity appearance for the canceled LGBTQ+musical Finn
Guster protested in March Against the changes In the Kennedy Center-including the cancellation of the performances of the LGBTQ+musical Finn – by taking the actors of this show on stage during their concert in the event hall.