The hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” has canceled its plans to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., citing President Donald Trump’s influence on the organization’s leadership. The producer, Jeffrey Seller, stated that the show cannot be a part of the new culture imposed on the Kennedy Center. The musical, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, has won numerous awards and accolades, including the best new musical Tony Award and the Pulitzer Prize for drama.
The Kennedy Center has been in a state of upheaval since Trump removed the leadership and took over as chair of the board of trustees. Other artists, including Issa Rae, Rhiannon Giddens, Louise Penny, and Low Cut Connie, have also canceled their scheduled events at the center in protest. The musical’s decision to cancel its upcoming performances is a response to the perceived partisan policies of the Kennedy Center under Trump’s influence.
This is not the first time “Hamilton” has taken a political stance, as the cast famously made an appeal to Vice President-elect Mike Pence in 2016. The Kennedy Center, supported by government funding and private donations, attracts millions of visitors each year and offers a variety of performance spaces. The musical’s decision to cancel its performances reflects a growing trend of artists and performers speaking out against political influence in the arts.
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