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The Trump-appointed president of the Kennedy Center has slammed comedian Nikki Glaser’s hosting skills. Glaser steered Sunday’s Golden Globes Awards and even called out CBS, the network airing the event, as part of her ruthless opening monologue.
The Washington National Opera announced Friday that it will move performances away from the Kennedy Center in another high-profile departure following President Trump's takeover of the U.S. capital's leading performing arts venue.
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Washington National Opera to depart Trump-Kennedy Center amid reported financial difficulties
The Washington National Opera will terminate its affiliation agreement with the Trump-Kennedy Center due to ongoing financial challenges that predate current leadership.
The WNO is just the latest to say they will no longer perform at the Kennedy Center since Trump took over last year.
The Washington National Opera announced Friday that it was parting ways with the Kennedy Center after 55 years at the performing arts venue.
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Washington National Opera leaving Kennedy Center after more than 5 decades following Trump takeover
The Washington National Opera, which has performed out of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts since 1971, is leaving the historic venue.
A resolution to exit the longtime home of the cultural institution was approved by its board of trustees on Friday.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. acknowledged he understood relatives were upset about the change, but said he has bigger priorities.
The opera company decided on Friday to move its performances out of the Kennedy Center, abandoning the hall where it has played since 1971.