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,

A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center said the building had been evacuated "due to a bomb threat targeting Shen Yun performances."

Park Police arrived with canine units, and the center was evacuated Thursday morning. The threat targeted Shen Yun performances, a spokesperson said.