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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has appointed Rick Canny as its artistic director. Canny, who previously managed rock musicians including ZZ Top, Tommy Lee of Motley Crue, and Creed's Scott Stapp, will oversee programming at a time when the center’s main building is closed for two years of renovations.

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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has appointed Rick Canny, a Los Angeles-based manager known for working with rock bands like ZZ Top and Mötley Crüe, as its new artistic director. This decision comes during a period of significant upheaval at the center, which is currently closed for two years of renovations starting from an unspecified date. Critics have raised concerns about Canny's experience in programming traditional performing arts events such as orchestras and theater performances. Additionally, Matt Floca, who lacks a background in arts administration but was recently promoted to executive director and chief operating officer, made the announcement through an email obtained by NPR on Thursday. The move has faced internal backlash from staff members concerned about Canny's business practices while he served as a consultant for the center since February 2025 when President Trump became chairman of the institution.

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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has named a Los Angeles-based manager of rock musicians as its artistic director, leading programming even as the venue’s main building, now shuttered, prepares to remain closed for two years of renovations.

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The Kennedy Center appoints an artistic director amid turmoil Julia Jacobs AI generated asserted

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The new leader, Rick Canny, is an artist representative whose resume includes working with the band ZZ Top, Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee and Creed frontman Scott Stapp. asserted

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