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Fired Kennedy Center president to address Sarasota arts summit
Deborah F. Rutter, who led the Kennedy Center for more than a decade, will talk about the future of the arts at a Sarasota ...
‘Les Misérables’ Cast Members Plan To Boycott During Donald Trump’s Kennedy Center Visit
Trump appointed himself Kennedy Center chairman in February, firing longtime president Deborah Rutter and 18 Biden-appointed ...
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Kennedy Center director says "intolerance" will no longer be funded after some 'Les Miserables' actors threaten to sit out the night Trump attends
Richard Grenell, president and interim executive director of the Kennedy Center, has taken a firm stance against the rumors ...
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What is the future of the Kennedy Center?
The Trump White House says an overhaul is needed because the marquee arts center is, in their words, "woke … and broke." Last month, Deborah Rutter was fired as president of the Kennedy ...
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At Arena Stage Gala, Rutter Dances and Norton Falters
Arena Stage honored two District leaders facing career crossroads at its annual gala Monday night. Recently deposed Kennedy Center president Deborah Rutter danced to Gloria Gaynor’s disco anthem “I ...
Kennedy Center boss calls out 'vapid and intolerant' artists after “Les Mis” actors threaten to skip Trump performance
About a dozen cast members of Les Miserables reportedly intend to metaphorically leave "empty chairs at empty tables" when ...
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Why are Les Misérables cast members boycotting their Kennedy Center performance? Drama explained
The musical, Les Misérables, has been making headlines recently, after some of the cast members from the touring production ...