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Hamilton says no to Kennedy Center

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The discussion centers on the cancellation of the 'Hamilton' run at the Kennedy Center due to the controversial appointment of Donald Trump as chairman of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Many attendees express their intention to boycott the venue, citing a significant drop in ticket sales, with reports indicating a 40% unsold rate compared to previous years. Participants share personal anecdotes of their discontent, emphasizing a collective decision to avoid the center until Trump's tenure ends. The conversation highlights the cultural implications of Trump's self-appointment and its impact on the performing arts community.

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  • Knowledge of the 'Hamilton' musical and its relevance in contemporary culture.
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  • Research the implications of political appointments in cultural institutions.
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  • Analyze historical parallels between political figures and their influence on the arts, such as Nero and Caligula.
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Cultural critics, theater enthusiasts, political analysts, and anyone interested in the intersection of politics and the performing arts will benefit from this discussion.

Trump appointing himself chairman of the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts might make Roman emperors Nero and nephew Caligula blush at the hubris. At least Nero played a musical instrument and Caligula "Little Boots" could sing and dance with abandon.

This move emphasizes that Trump knows he only pretends to be an executive after portraying one badly on 'reality' TV.
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
I'm still not entirely sure what the strategy here is on this. What does Trump gain?
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Offered without citation: Born in Queens, sort of the outskirts of NYC, on the way to but lacking the cachet of Long Island, old Don sought recognition and acceptance from Manhattan's bright people epitomized by the symbol of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Despised and ridiculed or, worse, ignored by intelligentsia, old Don marshalled the dreary masses to recreate himself as God-Emperor of NYC culture. Not understanding Art or humor, installing himself as chairman of the board of directors fulfills his fervid fantasy of revenge on his betters.

Little has changed in human nature in two thousand years since Emperor Nero strutted and plucked a lyre while Rome burned.
 

Washington National Opera may move out of Kennedy Center due to Trump ‘takeover’​

Ticket sales were about 40% unsold compared with before Trump declared himself chair, said Zambello. Many have decided to boycott the center. Every day she receives messages of protest from formerly loyal members of the audience, she says.

“They say things like: ‘I’m never setting foot in there until the “orange menace” is gone.’ Or: ‘Don’t you know history? Don’t you know what Hitler did? I refuse to give you a penny,’” she said.

“People send me back their the season brochure shredded in an envelope and say: ‘Never, never, will I return: while he’s in power.’”
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I'm in the same boat as the others. My wife and I used to go to the Kennedy Center several times per year but I won't set foot in there now. My wife has been a member of a group that goes to those Operas so she still has tickets. If they move, she won't go again either.
 
And, it's official.

Washington National Opera cuts ties with the Kennedy Center after longstanding partnership​


I am very happy about this. My wife is part of a group that attends the WNO performances and we really struggled with whether she should attend last year. In the end, she choose to attend the minimal number in order to stay with the group. Thankfully, we won't have to walk into that place anymore while that dirtbag's name is on the building.

Speaking of his name on the building, his board voted on putting his name on the building and less than 24 hours later, installed it. Clearly they had made the decision long before since it would have taken a lot more than 24 hours to order and receive the lettering. :sneaky:
 
Klystron said:
Trump appointing himself chairman of the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts might make Roman emperors Nero and nephew Caligula blush at the hubris. At least Nero played a musical instrument and Caligula "Little Boots" could sing and dance with abandon.

This move emphasizes that Trump knows he only pretends to be an executive after portraying one badly on 'reality' TV.
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Again, hardly surprising. A mix of billions, senility, the naked king's suit, an amoral and sexually perverse little mind have created a sociopathic criminal ego.
This monster has been getting away with EVERYTHING for 8 decades, he's not goingbto stop now.
And no, he doesn't have his "own morals" just a lack thereof.
 

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