According to a Facebook post, the Kennedy Center recently cancelled its performance by Washington, DC (GMCW) Gay Men’s Chorus (GMCW).
The chorus was set to play “Peacock in the Dove” along with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO). Kennedy CenterPride commemoration.
“We are extremely disappointed with the news that our upcoming Pride performance with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) has been cancelled,” GMCW said in a statement Tuesday. “The film aims to be part of Kennedy Center’s Pride Celebration and was extremely excited to work with the NSO as a guest chorus for a piece entitled “Peacook of Pigeon.” ”
“We are saddened by this decision, but we are committed to this job and our mission to speak up for equality for all,” GMCW added.
The Kennedy Center councillors after him unanimously elected Trump as the center’s chairman on February 12th. delete Multiple members. The center quickly cleansed the pages of content that woke up on February 10th. He nominated Richard Grenell to the post of interim executive director, and the appointee said “I share my vision for the golden age of American art and culture.” (Related: tRump Taps Conservative Firebrand Richard Grenell shakes Kennedy Center
These moves followed a February 7 post by Trump that criticized recent Kennedy Center practices.
“Last year, the Kennedy Center featured a drug show that was specifically targeted at our youth, which is stopping,” Trump said. post A true society. “The Kennedy Center is an American gem and must reflect the brightest stars on stage from across the country. For the Kennedy Center, the best ones haven’t come yet!”
Other shows set for performances at the Kennedy Center have recently been cancelled.
Alfred Street Baptist Church announced it has ended its contract to hold its annual Christmas show at the Kennedy Center on Sunday.
“We are the opposition of new leadership to the Kennedy Center’s respect beyond the long-standing tradition of celebrating artistic expression in all backgrounds, and is an unwavering committee member who declares and practices Jesus’ transformative, redeeming love. I believe it is contradictory to the association,” said the historically black church. a press release.
The center also cancelled the children’s musical “Finn” on February 12th. statement On the musical’s Instagram page. Finally, the premiere at Kennedy Center November“The musical records the adult journey of a young shark who follows his dream.” According to Center’s website.
“At the center is the universal message of love and acceptance. The fact that it extends to a sparkling boy seems controversial. Resistance begins here – the shark who wants to release his inner fish From. “The musical statement read.
