The beloved musical was scheduled to perform at the Kennedy Center for the third time in March and April of 2026, but have since canceled the run due to President Donald Trump's recent takeover of the performing arts institution.

In February, Trump became chairman of the institution and ousted Democratic members of the Kennedy Center Board. The contract of Kennedy Center president Deborah F. Rutter was terminated, as was that of chairman David M. Rubenstein, after Trump had previously said he would fire him and install himself as chair.

The president of the performing arts center claimed the cancellation is because Lin-Manuel Miranda "can't be in the same room with Republicans."