Cancellation of LGBTQIA+ Pride Performance by Gay Men’s Chorus
The Kennedy Center canceled an LGBTQIA+ Pride performance by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC after Donald Trump became chairman. The chorus expressed disappointment but will perform the song at a different event.
Key Points
- Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC's Pride performance with National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) at the Kennedy Center was canceled
- Chorus expressed disappointment and commitment to equality and diversity
- Chorus will perform “A Peacock Among Pigeons” at their Choral Festival instead
- Donald Trump's involvement in Kennedy Center board decisions
- NSO will perform “The Wizard of Oz in Concert” instead of LGBTQIA+ Pride performance
Cons
- Cancellation of performance
- Potential political influence on artistic decisions