Kennedy Center Ticket Sales Have Plummeted Since Trump Takeover

The Kennedy Center, under Donald Trump's leadership, aimed to revitalize its programming. Richard Grenell, a Trump ally, criticized the previous programming as unprofitable and "woke." Trump's plan was to make the Kennedy Center "hot" again. However, ticket sales for major venues have plummeted since Trump took charge. A Washington Post analysis revealed that ticket sales are at their lowest in years during the current season. Many thousands of seats remain empty for performances. Roughly 43% of tickets remained unsold for the average production since early September. This is a significant decrease compared to previous years, with far fewer tickets sold or given away. The poor ticket sales contrast sharply with the intended goal of increased popularity. The decline in sales suggests the new programming is struggling to attract audiences. This situation is further emphasized by the final line indicating the silence of the nearly empty theaters.