/news/tags/performing-arts Performing Arts en-US Copyright Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:40:41 GMT /2026-04-30/fool-me-once-lawyers-argue-kennedy-center-should-not-meet-same-fate-as-the-east-wing Lawyers made arguments in hearings for two separate lawsuits against President Trump and the Kennedy Center's board this week. Both lawsuits want to halt plans to close the performing arts venue for two years for renovations. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:40:41 GMT /2026-04-30/fool-me-once-lawyers-argue-kennedy-center-should-not-meet-same-fate-as-the-east-wing Elizabeth Blair /2026-04-22/kennedy-center-leaders-offer-behind-the-scenes-tour-to-explain-need-for-closure President Trump says the Kennedy Center must close for renovation. Members of Congress and two lawsuits contend the real reason is mismanagement, artist cancellations and declining ticket sales. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:38:00 GMT /2026-04-22/kennedy-center-leaders-offer-behind-the-scenes-tour-to-explain-need-for-closure Elizabeth Blair /npr-news/2026-04-22/a-slew-of-new-bigfoot-sightings-on-screen-and-off-broadway Bigfoot is popping up everywhere — in low-budget horror films, in festivals around the country, and even in a critically acclaimed musical. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:28:05 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-22/a-slew-of-new-bigfoot-sightings-on-screen-and-off-broadway Neda Ulaby /2026-04-21/how-schmigadoon-made-its-way-from-streaming-to-the-broadway-stage The Apple TV series Schmigadoon is now a hit on Broadway. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:10:37 GMT /2026-04-21/how-schmigadoon-made-its-way-from-streaming-to-the-broadway-stage Jeff Lunden /2026-04-13/how-taking-chances-got-titanique-from-a-basement-theatre-to-broadway "Titaníque," a musical parody of the James Cameron film using Céline Dion's songs, opened Sunday on Broadway after getting its unlikely start in a tiny off-Broadway basement theater. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:45:54 GMT /2026-04-13/how-taking-chances-got-titanique-from-a-basement-theatre-to-broadway Jeff Lunden /2026-04-02/from-the-old-man-to-giant-john-lithgow-is-still-going-strong Lithgow, 80, plays an intelligence agent in the FX action series The Old Man, and he's currently starring in the Broadway production of Giant, about a troubling side of children's author Roald Dahl. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:08:10 GMT /2026-04-02/from-the-old-man-to-giant-john-lithgow-is-still-going-strong Dave Davies /2026-03-28/the-iconic-south-african-theater-that-took-on-apartheid South Africa's iconic Market Theatre, born in the darkest days of apartheid and a force for change, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT /2026-03-28/the-iconic-south-african-theater-that-took-on-apartheid Kate Bartlett /2026-03-26/suit-asks-court-to-force-trump-administration-to-use-the-kennedy-center-name The motion is part of a lawsuit challenging President Trump and the Center's board, who now refer to the complex as "The Trump Kennedy Center." Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:58:11 GMT /2026-03-26/suit-asks-court-to-force-trump-administration-to-use-the-kennedy-center-name Anastasia Tsioulcas /2026-03-26/bill-maher-is-getting-the-mark-twain-prize-after-all There was confusion about whether the satirist would be getting the Kennedy Center's top humor award after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called it "fake news." Now it's confirmed. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:49:09 GMT /2026-03-26/bill-maher-is-getting-the-mark-twain-prize-after-all Elizabeth Blair /2026-03-23/8-architecture-and-culture-groups-sue-trump-and-the-kennedy-center-board The groups, which include the American Institute of Architects, are asking for compliance with historic preservation laws and to secure approval from Congress. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:01:44 GMT /2026-03-23/8-architecture-and-culture-groups-sue-trump-and-the-kennedy-center-board Anastasia Tsioulcas