With the Tony awards just days, Broadway returned to the national spotlight. But not for the reasons that hope.
A new controversy broke out this week after that New Yorker’s May From Patti Lupone, where the legendary artist gave a great comment on everything from Donald Trump to a background in the wearing room. But her remarks about her veterans of the theater were the theater, Odra McDonald and Kyisia Lewis, which sparked anger throughout the industry.
On May 30, more than 500 artists and professionals occurred in Broadway Open message The call to the official reprimand from Lebon, noting the “fragile” and “humiliating” language. The message specifically condemns what you describe as a racist and nationality targeting of McDonald and Lewis, both of whom are famous black artists.
“Any artist, producer, director or leader should not be allowed – regardless of inheritance or celebrities – with their platform to reduce, threaten or reduce the value of others without any result.”
The American theater wing and the Broadway League requires the message participating in prominent events, including Tonys with professional behavior. It suggests that individuals who use their platform “must” carry, harass, extract or extract “, for others must first complete comprehensive justice programs or reconciliation justice before returning to the general stages.
The authors emphasize that this is not a “punishment”, but rather a more secure and more fair Broadway strengthening. “Broadway is stronger, healthy and more fair – as all artists are treated with dignity, safety and respect.”
The message also refers to the account of the previous accountability in the industry, including those that involve Scott Rodin and Walter Bobby, as well as other public work spaces such as the American Football Association and Oscars.
Kishia Lewis recently won its role in the Hills kitchen, while McDonald – one of the most decorated artists in the history of Tony – is currently the role of the delirium reviews in Ghagsi, the role of Loubon that Shahira played in the revival of 2006. He left tension between these theatrical giants a lot wondering: Is this just a singer drama or something deeper?
Lubon has not yet responded publicly.
The salon has reached many other industry sources for comment, including the rights of actors.
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