Several cast members of Les Misérables will boycott their June 11 performance at the Kennedy Center as a protest against Donald Trump's attendance. The protest involves 10 to 12 cast members, both leads and ensemble, opting to perform one day less. The boycott is a response to Trump's controversial management of the Kennedy Center, including significant show cancellations and advisor resignations. Despite Trump's praise for musicals like Les Misérables and his claims of supporting a "non-woke" agenda at the center, the cast's decision symbolizes their discontent with his leadership.
The boycott will see 10 to 12 members of the Les Misérables cast protesting Trump’s attendance at the Kennedy Center concert, opting not to perform "One Day More".
Trump has expressed enthusiasm for the Les Misérables booking at the Kennedy Center, citing it as part of his "non-woke" vision despite backlash from its creators.
The ongoing discontent with Trump’s leadership has been marked by advisor resignations and a series of show cancellations, indicating turmoil within the Kennedy Center.
Cast members participating in the boycott have chosen to perform less in protest, instead of joining Trump’s highlight event, reflecting their strong opposition to his presidency.
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