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The Kennedy Center is quietly upgrading its facilities without closing, contradicting claims of a needed two-year, $200 million rebuild.
An internal memo obtained by NPR reveals that the Kennedy Center is completing modest refurbishments—including new seating, marble armrests, updated carpeting, stage flooring, and a black-and-gold color scheme in major halls—alongside HVAC, safety, and electrical upgrades, all without disrupting performances.
These changes, framed as a "beautification and restoration" project, contrast with public claims by President Trump and Center President Richard Grenell calling for a two-year full closure and a $200 million complete rebuild, citing the building as dilapidated and unsafe.
The discrepancy raises questions about the true scope of the renovations, especially after high-profile artists and the Washington National Opera withdrew, citing financial and political concerns.
El Centro Kennedy está mejorando silenciosamente sus instalaciones sin cerrar, lo que contradice las afirmaciones de una reconstrucción necesaria de dos años y $200 millones.