Trump Attends ‘Chicago’ Musical Premiere at Kennedy Center Ahead of Planned Closure

This comes ahead of the renamed Trump-Kennedy Center’s planned closure for renovations.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at the Opera House of the Kennedy Center for the opening night performance of the musical "Chicago" in Washington on March 31, 2026. Alex Wong/Getty Images

President Donald Trump attended the opening night of the musical “Chicago” with First Lady Melania Trump at the renamed Trump-Kennedy Center in Washington on March 31.

Footage shared by the White House’s Rapid Response account shows the couple receiving applause as Trump waves to the audience at the premiere. This was their first appearance together at the center since the premiere of the documentary “Melania” earlier this year.