The producer of Hamilton, Jeffrey Seller, announced the cancellation of a spring performance at the Kennedy Center due to recent political changes by the Trump Administration. He emphasized that while political discourse is essential in democracy, certain institutions, such as the Kennedy Center, should remain protected from political influence. Seller highlighted the Center's founding principles and its historical bipartisan spirit, lamenting the recent actions that he believes compromise its integrity. The cancellation reflects a broader concern about the politicization of cultural institutions.
In a lengthy statement posted to Hamilton's social media channels on Wednesday, producer Jeffrey Seller acknowledged that, "Political disagreement and debate are vital expressions of democracy. These basic concepts of freedom are at the very heart of Hamilton. However, Seller added, "some institutions are sacred and should be protected from politics. The Kennedy Center is one such institution."
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