Hamilton cancels planned 2026 Kennedy Center run after leadership takeover
Reporting and findings
- reported
The producers of Hamilton canceled a planned 2026 run, citing the new leadership's partisan direction after Trump's takeover. The cancellation removed what reporting later described as a likely major ticket seller.
- Associated Press: Broadway musical 'Hamilton' cancels plans to play the Kennedy Center in 2026AP cancellation announcement and producer statement; Washington Post sales analysis
- The Washington Post: Kennedy Center ticket sales have plummeted since Trump takeoverAP cancellation announcement and producer statement; Washington Post sales analysis
Summary and current status
Planned 2026 engagement canceled
People and organizations
- Donald J. TrumpBoard chair cited in the production's objection to new leadership
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsVenue whose planned engagement was canceled