Day 1 · Kennedy Center Overhaul Fight

Kennedy Center Ceiling Collapses

Ceiling debris fell during a storm, reviving calls for Trump-backed repairs.

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Updated Sep 5, 7:21pm ET

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A chunk of ceiling fell Friday evening in the Kennedy Center’s Grand Foyer, a main hallway connecting the Concert Hall, Eisenhower Theater and Opera House, after heavy rain moved through Washington. No one was injured, and photos from the center showed debris and dust on the red carpet below a hole in the ceiling. Kennedy Center spokesperson Roma Daravi said the incident underscored the need to close the venue for renovations sought by President Donald Trump, renewing a dispute over the arts center’s future.

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