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Washington National Opera to leave Kennedy Center in latest blow since Trump takeover

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  • Washington National Opera ends its 15-year Kennedy Center affiliation and moves to independent venues as it marks its 70th anniversary year.
  • WNO cites a financially incompatible model at the Kennedy Center, moving toward independent operation funded by its own mix of revenue.
  • Artistic director Francesca Zambello reiterates commitment to diverse offerings and bold productions as WNO seeks new venues beyond the Kennedy Center.

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Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center, joining slew of artist exits

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/10/nx-s1-5671107/kennedy-center-canceled-trump-washington-national-opera-wnoNpr.org
Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center, joining slew of artist exits

Opera dumps MAGA-fied Kennedy Center after 55 years amid Trump's takeover disaster

https://www.rawstory.com/kennedy-center-trump-2674867930/Rawstory.com
Opera dumps MAGA-fied Kennedy Center after 55 years amid Trump's takeover disaster

Washington National Opera to depart Trump-Kennedy Center amid reported financial difficulties

https://www.foxnews.com/media/washington-national-opera-depart-trump-kennedy-center-amid-reported-financial-strainsFoxnews.com
Washington National Opera to depart Trump-Kennedy Center amid reported financial difficulties

Washington National Opera to leave the Kennedy Center in wake of Trump renaming

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/washington-national-opera-leave-kennedy-center-wake-trump-renaming-rcna253244Nbcnews.com
Washington National Opera to leave the Kennedy Center in wake of Trump renaming

Washington National Opera to move out of Kennedy Center after Trump ‘takeover’

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/09/washington-national-opera-kennedy-centerTheguardian.com
Washington National Opera to move out of Kennedy Center after Trump ‘takeover’

Kennedy Center Hit by Biggest Departure Yet After Trump Takeover

https://www.thedailybeast.com/kennedy-center-hit-by-biggest-departure-yet-after-trump-takeover/Thedailybeast.com
Kennedy Center Hit by Biggest Departure Yet After Trump Takeover

Washington National Opera to Sever Ties With the Kennedy Center

https://playbill.com/article/washington-national-opera-to-sever-ties-with-kennedy-centerPlaybill.com
Washington National Opera to Sever Ties With the Kennedy Center

Washington National Opera is leaving the Kennedy Center in wake of Trump upset

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-01-09/washington-national-opera-leaving-kennedy-center-trumpLatimes.com
Washington National Opera is leaving the Kennedy Center in wake of Trump upset

Washington National Opera bows out of Kennedy Center

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/washington-national-opera-bows-kennedy-center-129072232Abcnews.go.com
Washington National Opera bows out of Kennedy Center

Washington National Opera cuts ties with the Kennedy Center after longstanding partnership | CNN Politics

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/10/politics/washington-national-opera-leaves-kennedy-centerCnn.com
Washington National Opera cuts ties with the Kennedy Center after longstanding partnership | CNN Politics

Washington National Opera pulls out of Kennedy Center, blaming financial arrangement

https://nypost.com/2026/01/09/entertainment/washington-national-opera-pulls-out-of-kennedy-center-blaming-financial-arrangement/Nypost.com
Washington National Opera pulls out of Kennedy Center, blaming financial arrangement

Washington National Opera bows out of Kennedy Center

https://apnews.com/article/kennedy-center-washington-national-opera-c5778f687340ace8c3c04c2983e9f88fApnews.com
Washington National Opera bows out of Kennedy Center

Washington National Opera Parts Ways With Kennedy Center After 55 Years

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/washington-national-opera-parts-ways-kennedy-center-1235497208/Rollingstone.com
Washington National Opera Parts Ways With Kennedy Center After 55 Years

Washington National Opera Is Leaving the Kennedy Center

https://www.vulture.com/article/washington-national-opera-leaving-trump-kennedy-center.htmlVulture.com
Washington National Opera Is Leaving the Kennedy Center

Washington National Opera Plans To Depart The Kennedy Center

https://deadline.com/2026/01/kennedy-center-washington-national-opera-1236678170/Deadline.com
Washington National Opera Plans To Depart The Kennedy Center

Washington National Opera to Exit Kennedy Center After 50 Years Amid Trump-Era Upheaval

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/washington-national-opera-exit-kennedy-center-after-50-years-1236469095/Hollywoodreporter.com
Washington National Opera to Exit Kennedy Center After 50 Years Amid Trump-Era Upheaval

Opera sensationally MOVES performances from Kennedy Center

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15450845/Historic-opera-MOVES-performances-Kennedy-Center-Trump.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Opera sensationally MOVES performances from Kennedy Center

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