STAGE TUBE: Broadway Responds to Homophobic Russian Government - Featuring Block, Rannells, Burstein, Urie & Many More!

By: Jan. 23, 2014

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In the below parody, after the Russian Government shuts down all theatrical performances, deeming them to be homosexual propaganda, the outraged Russian Broadway community comes together and responds with a witty performance of Love and Punishment.

The performance was directed by John Walton West and composed by Jason Michael Snow. The cast included a wide array of stars, including Jennifer Barnhart, Laura Benanti, Chirstina Bianco, Stephanie J. Block, Danny Burstein, Michael Cerveris, Joanna Gleason, Christine Pedi, Michael Rosen, Stephen Schwartz, and many more.

Check out the hilarious video below!






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