Whoopi Goldberg officially made it clear that she won’t attend the Kennedy Center. The actress does not have any plans to return to the center. Her statement came right after the producers of Hamilton, namely Jeffrey Seller and Lin-Manuel Miranda, canceled a pre-planned Kennedy Center engagement. If you are someone wanting to know more about the news, this article is for you. It brings you all you need to know about Whoopi Goldberg not returning to Kennedy Center. The following article includes what Goldberg exactly said about it.
What She Had To Say About It?
During a segment with ABC News, Goldberg was discussing the trending topics when Hamilton producers canceling the pre-planned engagement came up. Goldberg had a very stern outlook on Trump’s decision and the situation at the Kennedy Center. She mentioned she completely understands the Hamilton producers. Goldberg even added that Trump firing the previous bipartisan board of the center was a big smack to the arts. She also mentioned that she has no plans of going back to the Kennedy Center until it becomes what it was supposed to be. Goldberg added that the center was supposed to be a welcome place for all artists regardless of their groove.
Alyssa Farah Griffin’s View On The Situation
Alyssa Farah Griffin was also a part of the same panel on which Whoopi Goldberg announced she wouldn’t return to the Kennedy Center. While discussing the situation she also raised her concerns regarding the Kennedy Center situation. She asked whether firing everyone on the board, which was a bipartisan group and replacing them with sycophants who are just going to toe the Trump line is Kennedy Center’s mission.
What Hamilton Creators Said About Their Choice?
Hamilton was first hit with major criticism when the creators cast people of color to play the Founding Fathers. One of the main aims of Hamilton as a show was to promote the idea that immigrants played an important role in the creation of America. Trump, with his past decisions, has also made his views clear about the immigrants. This and Trump taking over the Kennedy Center and firing its existing board were the combined reasons to cancel the engagement.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, one of the creators of the show, mentioned on Wednesday that Trump’s decision simply means the Kennedy Center is not the one how they knew it. It was not created with this spirit. He added that they are not going to be a part of it until Trump controls it. “We are just not going to be part of it.” He added.
What Richard Grenell Said About Hamilton Creators’ Decision?
Richard Grenell, who was appointed as the interim executive director of the Kennedy Center, made an official statement as well. He took over his X-handle to call Hamilton producers’ cancellation “a publicity stunt.” He added that the American people need to know that Lin-Manuel cannot tolerate people who don’t agree with him politically.
Richard also accused that it is clear that Seller doesn’t want the Republicans going to their shows. He also added that Seller and Lin-Manuel went to the New York Times before they came to the Kennedy Center. They announced they couldn’t be in the same room as the Republicans. Richard claimed that it was a publicity stunt and would definitely backfire. He also added that art is for everyone, not just for the people Lin likes.
