Overview
- The Wallis Annenberg Center said Friday it has appointed Davidson as executive director and CEO effective May 4.
- Davidson cited a difficult year, politicization, poor communication, and the abrupt closure plan as factors in her decision.
- She said the National Symphony Orchestra is lining up alternative venues for the next two seasons and has been assured its funding from the center is not in question.
- Artist cancellations have mounted and the Washington National Opera ended its long residency, with reports of falling ticket sales at the center.
- Rep. Joyce Beatty on Friday amended her lawsuit to seek a halt to the shutdown and to challenge board actions on ex-officio voting rights, while the center says the name change and renovations will proceed as scheduled.