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Controversial 'OCTOBER 7' survivors play coming to Trump-led Kennedy Center after past threats

The play OCTOBER 7 is set to debut at the Kennedy Center in January 2026, based on survivor testimonies.
The production originated off-Broadway and toured campuses before its New York run, facing threats from activists ahead of its performances.
Creators argue the work reflects greater openness to diverse thought at the Kennedy Center under new leadership.
The play centers on eyewitness accounts of victims, the bereaved, and those who fought back during the Hamas attack.
The creators traveled to Israel after Oct. 7 and conducted interviews to shape the script.
Trump and members of Congress are invited to attend the Kennedy Center performance.
The play was previously performed off-Broadway and on a campus tour including Princeton, UCLA, and Bowdoin College.
The production has security measures due to protests, including guards and metal detectors.
The Times reported online posts encouraging disruption and condemnation of the project.
The Kennedy Center aims to memorialize victims while presenting multiple perspectives on the Oct. 7 attacks.

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