Kennedy Center director says closure will last 1 week 'unless extended'

A major cultural landmark faces an unexpected shutdown after the Kennedy Center’s main building will remain closed for at least a week due to urgent repairs, according to court filings. The closure comes amid legal scrutiny, with the Department of Justice denying any connection to the center’s board—aligned with former President Trump’s administration—planning extensive renovations. Officials insist the repairs are purely operational, though the timing raises questions about the facility’s stability and future plans. The dispute highlights broader tensions over governance and funding at one of the nation’s most prominent performing arts venues.

The Kennedy Center’s main building will be closed for at least a week for emergency repairs, its executive director said in court filings on Thursday, as the Department of Justice (DOJ) insists the move is unrelated to the Trump-aligned board’s decision to pursue long-term renovations. Executive Director Matt Floca wrote in a court declaration that...