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Kennedy Center responds to Trump protesters: ‘The show must go on’

On the morning of opening night for the Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables, the Kennedy Center found itself at the center of political and cultural tension. With protesters expected to rally against President Donald Trump’s attendance,

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Trump's Controversial Takeover of the Kennedy Center

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Trump and FLOTUS booed and cheered at the Kennedy Center while attending 'Les Misérables'

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Photos of drag queens preparing to attend 'Les Miserables' at Kennedy Center, despite Trump

Mari Con Carne put on their make-up, wig and gown before attending “Les Miserables” at the Kennedy Center.

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Shouts of ‘felon’ and ‘we love you’: Inside Trump’s charged visit to the Kennedy Center

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Trump booed at Kennedy Center performance of ‘Les Miserables’

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Trump and Melania Are Booed, Cheered During MAGA’s Night Out at Kennedy Center Premiere

The president and First Lady Melania Trump attended the Kennedy Center Opera House debut of ... there was also controversy from the cast. Ten of the 12 principal players said they would boycott ...

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Donald Trump's 'Les Miserables' Appearance Sparks Avalanche of Jokes, Memes

President Donald Trump 's attendance at a performance of Les Miserables at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, during which he received cheers and boos from sections of the crowd, triggered a wave of jokes and memes on social media.

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Kennedy Center unveils 2025–2026 theater season amid Trump takeover, industry shifts

But this year’s announcement arrives under a cloud of political controversy. President Donald Trump assumed leadership of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees in February after a quiet ...

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Conan O’Brien Defends Attending Kennedy Center Mark Twain Event Despite Trump Controversy: ‘I Felt Like It Was Important’

Conan O’Brien is speaking out about his decision to attend the Kennedy Center‘s March 23 event to accept the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor after President Donald Trump‘s election to ...