What’s happening with D.C.’s Kennedy Center? A pro-Trump board will soon meet to discuss these new closure plans
The Kennedy Center’s board is expected to meet Thursday to consider plans for the performing arts venue’s future after a federal judge blocked an earlier move for a two-year closure that would allow for substantial renovations . Ahead of the meeting, the Kennedy Center’s management said it would present the board with three approaches for consideration. The options would include a complete…
The Kennedy Center's board is set to meet on Thursday to deliberate on the future of the performing arts venue following a federal judge's blocking of a plan for a two-year closure for extensive renovations. Ahead of the meeting, the Kennedy Center's management plans to present the board with three options: a complete closure, a partial closure that allows for limited public access and programming, or a phased closure targeting only the most severe infrastructure issues while maintaining regular programming.
The judge ruled that the board's March 16 decision to support the closure was "ill-informed and seemingly preordained." As President Donald Trump's ally-dominated board, the Kennedy Center has come under scrutiny, with the building itself now bearing his name, despite a court ruling that deemed it illegal. Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the institution, calling it "rusted, rotted, and rat and bug infested," and threatened to hand it over to Congress.
The Kennedy Center has argued that it genuinely requires repair and updating, citing severe water damage and outdated equipment. The board's decision may face pressure to provide a thorough consideration of all options.
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