肯尼迪中心将关闭两年,从2026年底开始,进行2.57亿美元的翻修,有待最后批准。 The Kennedy Center will close for two years starting late 2026 for a $257 million renovation, pending final approval.

约翰·肯尼迪表演艺术中心由唐纳德·特朗普担任主席期间任命的一个董事会管理,该中心已核准自2026年底起关闭两年,进行2.57亿美元的翻修。 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. 该项目旨在使基础设施现代化,改善无障碍环境,改善绩效空间,让官员们列举长期可持续性和访问经验。 The project aims to modernize infrastructure, improve accessibility, and enhance performance spaces, with officials citing long-term sustainability and visitor experience. 这一举动虽然得到一些人的支持,对保存至关重要,但对方案拟定、透明度和政治影响力的丧失引起了批评。 The move, while supported by some as essential for preservation, has drawn criticism over lost programming, transparency, and political influence. 还任命了一位新总统,尚待最后筹资和核准。 A new president has also been named, and final funding and approval remain pending.