Stephen Schwartz refuses to host event at Kennedy Center over Trump takeover

Jan 4, 2026, 3:01 AM20

(Update: Jan 4, 2026, 11:02 AM)

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Stephen Schwartz refuses to host event at Kennedy Center over Trump takeover

Stephen Schwartz has withdrawn from a gala event at the Kennedy Center scheduled for May 2026.
The decision comes after concerns regarding the venue's recent ideological shift following its renaming under the Trump administration.
Several artists have also canceled performances, indicating a broader trend of discontent among performers regarding the center's political alignment.

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