Kennedy Center President Criticizes Hamilton Production Staff over Alleged Boycott

Richard Grenell slams Hamilton duo over Kennedy Center boycott after invite-only pride event

Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell panned an invite-only pride event that the team behind the hit musical Hamilton organized in coordination with five Democratic senators on Monday evening to protest President Donald Trump’s takeover of the national cultural center. In…

Kennedy Center president criticizes Hamilton production staff over alleged boycott

Richard Grenell accuses 'Hamilton' creators of politicizing the arts and refusing to perform at the Kennedy Center amid leadership and political tensions.

Kennedy Center president rages at ‘Hamilton' stars 'cosplaying as victims'

Stars of the Broadway musical "Hamilton" drew the ire of Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell on Monday after announcing a boycott. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote and stars in the musical, and producer Jefferey Seller have said they will not perform the 2026 run of their Pulitzer Prize-winning drama at the Kennedy Center. Multiple other artists are boycotting the Kennedy Center as a protest against President Donald Trump's policies. Grenell, …

Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares Early Version of HAMILTON's 'Cabinet Battles'

Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared another look inside the creation of Hamilton for this week's Hamil-Tuesday post. The Tony-winner has released footage of the first public performance of the two "Cabinet Battles," first performed as part of the Lincoln Center American Songbook Series on January 11, 2012. "This is the first public performance of 11 songs in 2012. Most of the show doesn’t exist yet, and these 2 battles and 'Say No To This' were all th…

Grenell slams Hamilton duo over Kennedy Center boycott

The invite-only pride event was hosted by five Democratic lawmakers, led by Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO).