Les Mis performer boycott planned for June 11 Kennedy Center fundraiser/performance...heh-heh

[allegorical oracle]

When The Master of the House presides over the Kennedy Performing Arts Center next month for a fundraiser/performance of “Les Misérables,” some key performers won't be on stage.

NO MORE DRAG SHOWS, OR OTHER ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGANDA — ONLY THE BEST,” said Trump's Truth Social site in February as he wecomed Richard Grennel on board-- "WELCOME TO SHOW BUSINESS!”

At least 10 to 12 performers in Les Mis are planning to sit out the show on June 11, the night that Trump attends at the Kennedy Center, the sources said. The cast was given the option to not perform the night Trump will be in the audience, and both major cast members and members of the ensemble are among those sitting out, according to the sources.

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During his 2016 campaign, Trump used music from Les Mis during his campaign rallies, which the co-creators of the musical objected to, according to the Guardian.

In a statement to CNN, Grennell, who identified himself as president of the Kennedy Center, said he was unaware that some cast members planned to boycott the performance on the night of Trump’s appearance and that the Kennedy Center will “no longer fund intolerance.”

“Any performer who isn’t professional enough to perform for patrons of all backgrounds, regardless of political affiliation, won’t be welcomed,” said Grennell. “In fact, we think it would be important to out those vapid and intolerant artists to ensure producers know who they shouldn’t hire - and that the public knows which shows have political litmus tests to sit in the audience. The Kennedy Center wants to be a place where people of all political stripes sit next to each other and never ask who someone voted for but instead enjoys a performance together.”
(Italics are mine)

The spirit of Les Mis lives on!

https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/07/politics/kennedy-center-les-mis-cast-boycott-trump

[Bernardo de La Paz]

1. Any remaining performers / standins should flub their lines w hilarious puns that tweaks noses of tRump & regime

Would be great if tRump fell asleep during it or he and his sycophantic entourage walks out.

[dem4decades]

3. Like Springtime for Hitler?

[Bernardo de La Paz]

7. More like Rumpole of the Bailey

I tried searching for examples of the barrister's statements in the court of Judge Bullingham, where Rumpole under his breath would make some cutting remark about the Judge who became alert and demanded Rumpole to repeat himself. Rumpole would make some statement rhymed in two places with what he actually said but was about something different and that would placate the judge except on an occasion when the Judge remarked that his hearing was exceptionally good and leave it hanging in the air.

So I was thinking cast could sing lyrics that insults tRump but sounded like lyrics from the show. A fantasy of course, and very difficult to compose such rhyming substitutions, but it amused me.

I don't know how the reference you made applies, as know little of the detail of the show.

[dem4decades]

8. Watch The Producers with Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder.

Dick Shawn does a terrific Hitler.

[dem4decades]

2. I'll be disappointed if any performers show up, Trump hates them.

[bronxiteforever]

4. I would love to hear Melania sing as

Madame Thénardier.


I used to dream that I would meet a prince
But God Almighty, have you seen what's happened since?
Master of the house? Isn't worth my spit!
Comforter, philosopher and lifelong shit!
Cunning little brain, regular Voltaire
Thinks he's quite a lover but there's not much there
What a cruel trick of nature landed me with such a louse
God knows how I've lasted living with this bastard in the house!

[allegorical oracle]

5. No more KCenter drag shows or anti-American propaganda sez djt -- then

Grennell huffs that the Kennedy Center "will no longer fund intolerance."
Hypocrisy is a pandemic among drumpsters.

[JoseBalow]

6. [ Loud Farting Sounds ]