Kennedy Center board reapproves Trump’s plan to close for renovations
The board said the move is needed to address severe water damage, corroded steel and aging equipment, officials said.
- The Kennedy Center’s board of trustees voted a second time to close the main building for renovations, following a prior vote that was blocked by a federal judge in May.
- The updated plan leaves open "The REACH"—a separate, smaller complex within the facility—to host limited programming and fulfill congressionally mandated activities while the main building undergoes work.
- Federal Judge Christopher Cooper had previously blocked the center's initial two-year closure plan, ruling that the board failed to consider its legal obligations to maintain public programming and improperly added Donald Trump's name to the venue.
- The board also voted to add a new inscription reading "Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump" beneath the venue's main sign, testing previous court mandates regarding the building's facade.
- The decision follows months of legal battles, slumping ticket sales, artist cancellations, and financial strain, which escalated after the board's earlier attempts to rename and overhaul the historic cultural institution.
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U.S. Kennedy Center board moves forward with a two-year closure to allow for renovations, AP sources say
The Kennedy Center will move forward with a two-year closure of the sprawling performing arts venue to allow for substantial renovation work, while some outdoor programming may continue, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The Latest: Kennedy Center board approves 2-year closure for renovations, AP sources say
The Kennedy Center will move forward with a two-year closure of the performing arts venue to allow for substantial renovations. That's according to two people familiar with the matter who were not authorized to publicly discuss the board’s action before…
Kennedy Center Board Votes to Close for Two Years for Renovation
The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday voted to close the facility for two years of maintenance, according to a person familiar with the decision, proceeding with the controversial plan following a rebuke by a judge that led to the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the institution.
Trump’s handpicked Kennedy Center board votes a second time to close performing arts center for renovations
President Donald Trump’s handpicked John F. Kennedy Center board has voted a second time to close the performing arts institution for renovations, according to a person who was briefed on the decision.
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