Ticket sales reach post-pandemic lows across the Center's main venues
Reporting and findings
- reported
The Washington Post's analysis found ticket sales at the Center's three largest venues were the weakest in years, with more than $1 million in potential revenue left unsold 45 days into the main season. Management disputed causal attribution and cited inherited financial problems.
- The Washington Post: Kennedy Center ticket sales have plummeted since Trump takeoverPost methodology and revenue estimate; management's earlier financial account
- NPR: Former Kennedy Center president Deborah Rutter refutes Trump's criticismPost methodology and revenue estimate; management's earlier financial account
Summary and current status
Washington Post analysis of ticketing and historical production data
People and organizations
- Donald J. TrumpBoard chair during the analyzed season
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsInstitution whose ticket sales were analyzed
Money trail
lossPotential ticket revenue left unsoldMore than $1 million USD lower bound - Loss or cost borne by
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts