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benpollard

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5. Ticket sales are down 50%

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Wed Jun 4, 2025, 01:55 AM

Jun 4

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has experienced a significant decline in ticket sales and subscription revenue since President Trump's appointment as chairman in February. Single-ticket sales were down roughly 50% in April and May compared to the same period in 2024, and subscriptions have also seen substantial drops. The data, compiled by Kennedy Center employees and obtained by The New York Times, reveals a 57% decrease in subscription revenue for dance and an 82% decrease for theater.

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Trump's Takeover BACKFIRES as The Kennedy Center's Revenue NOSEDIVES! - Really American [View all] Rhiannon12866 Jun 4 OP

This does not surprise me....but.... OAITW r.2.0 Jun 4 #1

Same here! Though I cannot understand how he can get away with taking over art centers - and now universities Rhiannon12866 Jun 4 #4

Trump killed it pfitz59 Jun 4 #2

Everything he touches turns to shit RainCaster Jun 4 #3

Ticket sales are down 50% benpollard Jun 4 #5

Wow! Thanks for the numbers, but I don't think anyone's surprised. I still don't see how this was allowed Rhiannon12866 Jun 4 #6

So Far! TY Cha Jun 4 #7