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flag The Washington National Opera is ending its 55-year ties with the Kennedy Center due to financial strain and shifting funding demands.

flag The Washington National Opera will end its 55-year relationship with the Kennedy Center, moving performances to other venues due to financial difficulties stemming from the venue's rebranding under President Trump and a new business model that requires full upfront funding. flag The opera cited incompatibility with its traditional reliance on grants and revenue from popular productions to fund less profitable projects. flag While not explicitly mentioning Trump or the rebranding, the decision comes after a series of artist cancellations and leadership changes at the Center. flag The company will reduce its spring season, operate independently, and keep a balanced budget, with no immediate plans for new venues. flag Some productions are still listed on the Kennedy Center's website, indicating ongoing transitional coordination.

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