Performing Arts
Washington National Opera parts ways with Kennedy Center
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The Washington National Opera announced it is ending its 55-year affiliation with the Kennedy Center, citing a new business model incompatible with opera operations. This departure follows the venue's rebranding as the Trump Kennedy Center amid President Donald Trump's takeover. The move allows the opera to operate independently during its 70th anniversary year.
The National Ballet of Cuba (BNC) marks the 67th anniversary of the Triumph of the Revolution with an artistic gala closing a historic season of the classic work Don Quixote. The event took place in Havana on January 1, 2026.
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The 48th Kennedy Center Honors take place Sunday in Washington, D.C., with President Donald Trump set to host for the first time as a U.S. president. The event will honor Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, KISS, Gloria Gaynor and Michael Crawford and debut newly designed medallions, amid broader changes and political tensions surrounding the institution.