Gianandrea Noseda Extends With National Symphony Orchestra Through 2031
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 19, 2025
Gianandrea Noseda will remain National Symphony Orchestra music director through 2031, as the Kennedy Center adjusts to recent changes under President Trump. Noseda, who has held the post since 2017, said he sees more to accomplish with the ensemble.
Video: FINN Takes the Stage at Town Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 17, 2025
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson teamed up with FINN creators Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond to present a one-night-only performance that also celebrated the fifth anniversary of Stars in the House. Watch the full show here!
Curtains Fall at the Kennedy Center: What Is Trump Doing and Why?
by Rachel Schmaier - Mar 12, 2025
The recent upheaval at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, following President Donald Trump's self-appointment as chairman, has sent shockwaves through the arts community. This unprecedented move has led to significant administrative changes, program cancellations, and a broader debate about the intersection of politics and cultural institutions.
Michael Urie, Charlotte D'Amboise, Nina West & More Join FINN Performance at Town Hall
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025
Michael Urie, Charlotte D’Amboise, Nina West, Peppermint, Adam Pascal, Brenda Braxton, and Zachary Noah Piser have joined the star-studded cast of the special performance of FINN taking place on Monday, March 17.
MTC's EUREKA DAY Canceled At the Kennedy Center Following Trump Takeover
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 22, 2025
The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Jonathan Spector's Eureka Day is among a number of canceled productions at the Kennedy Center following the Trump administration's recent takeover of the cultural institution. Explore the impact of the Trump administration's takeover of the Kennedy Center on cultural programming, including the cancellation of Eureka Day.