This week, the beloved Broadway musical announced the decision to cancel its scheduled run at the Kennedy Center's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in the wake of Donald Trump's recent takeover of the treasured venue.
Less than a month after being sworn into office, Trump purged Kennedy Center board members appointed by Joe Biden and secured control over the Washington, D.C. venue after his own appointees unanimously voted him in as chairman of the board.
In a statement shared with Parade, Seller said that the Kennedy Center, which was "founded over 50 years ago with a sincere bipartisan spirit," has now drastically changed.
"Given these recent actions, our show simply cannot, in good conscience, participate and be a part of this new culture that is being imposed on the Kennedy Center."
A statement from Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller. pic.twitter.com/yTLlrzFAHW
— Hamilton (@HamiltonMusical) March 5, 2025Seller claimed that the actions of Trump as chairman have proved that "contracts and previous agreements simply cannot be trusted."
Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has also spoken out about the cancellation, stating, "This latest action by Trump means it’s not the Kennedy Center as we knew it... The Kennedy Center was not created in this spirit, and we’re not going to be a part of it while it is the Trump Kennedy Center. We’re just not going to be part of it," per the New York Times.
"Very proud of you! I support you and this decision," one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter) after hearing the news.
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