Les Misérables Cast Members Boycotting Trump-Attended Kennedy Center Performance
In a moment that really caught the eye of many people, a group of performers from the much-loved show "Les Misérables" made a choice that got a lot of folks talking. This happened when the Kennedy Center Honors event was set to feature a special presentation, and the then-President was going to be there. Some of the individuals who bring the characters of "Les Misérables" to life decided they would not take part in the festivities, making their feelings known about the presence of the nation's leader at an event meant to celebrate artistic achievement.
This particular situation unfolded during the 2017 Kennedy Center Honors, a yearly gathering that shines a light on those who have given so much to American culture through their work. Usually, the President and First Lady attend this event, which is a tradition that goes back a long way. However, that year, the atmosphere felt a little different, as some artists felt a strong urge to express their views on the political climate, and that, in a way, led to some interesting choices being made by some of the performers.
The decision by certain members of the "Les Misérables" company to step back from the event sparked quite a bit of conversation across the country. It brought up questions about the role of artists in public life, the connection between art and politics, and what it means for creative people to stand by their beliefs. It was, you know, a pretty big deal for many who follow both the arts and the goings-on in Washington.
- Are Penelope And Colin Together In Real Life
- Will Howards Mom
- Is Chappell Roan Really Dating Jojo Siwa
- Brittany Tiffany Coffland
- Serena Williams At Met Gala
Table of Contents
Article Recommendations
- Seven Andre 3000 Son
- Dog Killed Baby
- Who Is Tiafoe Girlfriend
- Rihanna And Ciara
- Samantha Lewes Photo
Detail Author:
- Name : Brycen Dickens
- Username : jefferey.streich
- Email : veronica.watsica@yahoo.com
- Birthdate : 1982-07-21
- Address : 180 Veum Point Suite 903 East Geo, MN 71393-1805
- Phone : +1.904.905.6078
- Company : Grant Group
- Job : User Experience Manager
- Bio : Et ipsam qui qui odit corporis. Sint sed voluptatem quo expedita aut aut.
Socials
tiktok:
- url : https://tiktok.com/@izaiahrath
- username : izaiahrath
- bio : Voluptatum quasi vitae dicta necessitatibus alias.
- followers : 5261
- following : 2882
twitter:
- url : https://twitter.com/izaiah7151
- username : izaiah7151
- bio : Est totam vel voluptatem quis. Nesciunt rem corrupti aperiam eaque maxime. Qui esse fugit consequuntur earum enim natus iste.
- followers : 1110
- following : 1807
instagram:
- url : https://instagram.com/irath
- username : irath
- bio : Repellat et consequatur totam nemo illo et. Minus explicabo dolorum est necessitatibus.
- followers : 497
- following : 2384
linkedin:
- url : https://linkedin.com/in/rathi
- username : rathi
- bio : Tempore est laboriosam pariatur sint.
- followers : 4780
- following : 1354
facebook:
- url : https://facebook.com/izaiah387
- username : izaiah387
- bio : Neque quia ea perferendis rerum. Aut ut minus sed cupiditate voluptates.
- followers : 1046
- following : 1700
