Actress and producer Issa Rae has canceled her upcoming performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing concerns over recent board changes. Rae expressed her decision on Instagram, stating her belief that the changes infringe upon the institution's values of celebrating artists from diverse backgrounds.
of the performing arts institution following a vote by the board and the ouster of the longtime president Deborah Rutter.
Rae posted on Instagram that she will no longer appear for her “An Evening with Issa Rae.” The sold-out show was scheduled at the venue for March 16.her Instagram Stories page. “Unfortunately, due to what I believe to be an infringement on the values of an institution that has faithfully celebrated artists of all backgrounds through all mediums, I’ve decided to cancel my appearance at this venue.”Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The Kennedy Center oversees the National Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Washington National Opera, in addition to presenting theatrical shows, the Kennedy Center Honors and more. Also this week, multiple board members at the Kennedy Center, including chairman David M. Rubenstein and planned to install himself as chair.
Fourteen new Kennedy Center Board of Trustee members were announced as replacements, including Trump, Susie Wiles, Dan Scavino, Allison Lutnick, Lynda Lomangino, Mindy Levine, Usha Vance, Pamela Gross, John Falconetti, Cheri Summerall, Sergio Gor, Emilia May Fanjul, Patricia Duggan and Dana Blumberg.Privacy Policy
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