Despite Trump's takeover and several show cancellations, the Washington, D.C. institution will continue to host several national tours. Ever since Trump took over the Kennedy Center and installed himself as board chair, a number of artists have cancelled their shows, such as the Hamilton national tour.
But that hasn't stopped the embattled Washington, D.C. institution from securing performances from several Broadway national tours for its 2025–26 season. Opening the Center's theatre season will be Spamalot (December 16, 2025–January 4, 2026). That is not a surprise considering that the 2023 Broadway revival of Spamalot originated at the Kennedy Center as a limited engagement.
Other announced Broadway musicals include Chicago (March 31–April 5, 2026), Moulin Rouge! The Musical (June 16–July 5, 2026), Back to the Future (July 7–19, 2026), Mrs. Doubtfire (July 14–August 2, 2026), and The Outsiders (July 28–August 16, 2026). Kennedy Center's Senior Vice President of Artistic Programming and Executive Producer of Theater Jeffrey Finn is a producer on the Broadway production of The Outsiders, so that choice of venue for the Tony-winning musical is expected.