Hamilton, the acclaimed musical, has canceled its planned performances at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington due to President Trump’s appointment of political allies to key positions in the center. This decision reflects the show's creators’ discontent with Trump’s ideological influence, as they believe it undermines the Kennedy Center's original intention as a national arts venue for all. Lin-Manuel Miranda and producer Jeffrey Seller emphasize that participating in a politically charged organization contradicts their values, leading to their withdrawal from the center’s celebration of the Declaration of Independence.
"The Kennedy Center was not created in this spirit, and we're not going to be a part of it while it is the Trump Kennedy Center."
"It became untenable for us to participate in an organization that had become so deeply politicized."
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