# @nbcwashington on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DdU_V-sE347
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70520255-nbcwashington-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-16T00:26:28.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington) — https://gondola.cc/nbcwashington

## Caption

The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted Tuesday to close the iconic performing arts venue "immediately" for a two-year renovation.⁠
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Board members claimed the memorial is on the brink of bankruptcy and needs to close for extensive renovations. They cited a partial ceiling collapse in the building's Grand Foyer earlier this month after heavy storms as a reason for needing to shutter.⁠
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“The Board’s decision today reflects sound judgment and a clear prioritization of safety above all else. As the main building closes for urgent renovations — long overdue and desperately needed to protect the safety of patrons, artists and staff — the Center remains committed to pursuing a safe and efficient renovation through all legal means," Roma Daravi, vice president of public relations for the Kennedy Center said in a statement.⁠
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