Ric Grenell says that the performing arts institution is planning a "huge celebration of the birth of Christ" for December.

Richard Grenell, the center’s new president, told a conservative gathering that the “big change” at the center would be a “huge celebration of the birth of Christ at Christmas.”

Rae isn’t the only performer canceling their show at the D.C. venue. On the same day as Rae’s statement, the band Low Cut Connie announced they were canceling their March 19. “I was very excited to perform as part of this wonderful institution’s Social Impact series,