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Hamilton Cancels 2026 Kennedy Center Show Amid Culture Shift

3/6/2025

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The acclaimed musical "Hamilton" has pulled the plug on its 2026 performance at the Kennedy Center, citing a shift in leadership and a divisive atmosphere under President Trump. Producer Jeffrey Seller expressed that the show can no longer align with the center's evolving culture, marked by staff upheavals and programming cuts.

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The acclaimed musical "Hamilton" has pulled the plug on its 2026 performance at the Kennedy Center, citing a shift in leadership and a divisive atmosphere under President Trump. Producer Jeffrey Seller expressed that the show can no longer align with the center's evolving culture, marked by staff upheavals and programming cuts.