肯尼迪中心将于2026年底开始关闭两年,进行2.57亿美元的翻新工程,等待最终批准. The Kennedy Center will close for two years starting late 2026 for a $257 million renovation, pending final approval.

约翰·F.肯尼迪表演艺术中心由唐纳德特朗普总统任期内任命的董事会管理,已批准从2026年底开始关闭两年以进行2.57亿美元的翻新工作. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, governed by a board appointed during Donald Trump’s presidency, has approved a two-year closure starting in late 2026 to undergo a $257 million renovation. 项目旨在现代化基础设施,改善可访问性和增强表演空间.官员们引用了长期可持续性和访客体验. The project aims to modernize infrastructure, improve accessibility, and enhance performance spaces, with officials citing long-term sustainability and visitor experience. 虽然这一举动被一些人认为是保护的必要,但由于节目丢失,透明度和政治影响力而受到批评. The move, while supported by some as essential for preservation, has drawn criticism over lost programming, transparency, and political influence. 现在已经任命了新总统, 还有资金和批准等待. A new president has also been named, and final funding and approval remain pending.