The tumultuous tenure of Donald Trump at the helm of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has led to a series of high-profile cancellations and missed deadlines. The producers of the hit musical "Hamilton" were among those affected, canceling a two-month run due to the uncertainty surrounding the center's schedule.
Culture critic Rebecca Ritzel notes that the center typically announces its schedule by mid-March, but this year's announcement has been noticeably absent. As a result, proposed productions like "Cats," “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Hello, Dolly!" are unlikely to go ahead due to a lack of touring companies.
The cancellations have raised concerns about the center's ability to attract top talent under Trump's leadership.