Kennedy Center expands Broadway and family-friendly shows in Trump era

Published May 19, 2025 7:55pm ET



The Kennedy Center unveiled its 2025–2026 theater season, which will feature a vibrant lineup of Broadway blockbusters and family-focused productions.

The programming expansion reflects a major strategic shift under the leadership of its president, Richard Grenell, as part of a broader initiative backed by President Donald Trump to reshape the nation’s cultural institutions and steer the Kennedy Center toward financial recovery and mainstream appeal.

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