People sell out all the time. Black or not, the show is wrong. Being Black In America is an understanding. There is a history and understanding. Not all "get it" much like Jeremy. Setting Black in America back! WAY BACK!
Name the other active black producers on Broadway?
Having a black director and writer means nothing about the content.
This is an excellent question and I am happy to educate and respond.
In the African American Museum in Washington DC, there is an exhibit on display that logs the history of the way "black exploitation" (not the films) began. Dating back to early days of "cooing". Making black people UGLY, Big liped, Big hair, Larger than life eyes....all these things done to create saddness for the less fortunate, building a system where when you see a person like this you feel sor
SHUT DOWN SLAVE PLAY Jun 20
2019, 10:52:34 PM
from the original NYTW run this petition began:
I am all for new theatre and work that is stirring it this is pure racism!
Shut it down
MITB Tony's Reactions Jun 15
2019, 01:20:35 AM
MY GOD! I am so over BE MORE CHILL and this awful repetitive they are trying to sell to the public!
First off to act like JOE ICONIS had no idea is crazy! Who do you think got the check? JOE! Who do you think made the deal JOE’s team! That song has to be licensed we have unions! he made a deal. and now he want to double down on the promo!
Attacking James Corden, The Tony Comittee or the Broadway League is CRAZY! The notion the show was “slapped in the face” horrible spin! B
With Rachel Chavkins' comments on the Tony Awards about inclusion on BROADWAY. Do we think there are people available and will it matter to the producers and theatre owners next season?
19/20 REVIVALS Apr 15
2019, 08:13:36 AM
Thank You for understanding and agreeing. It is only two shows announced.
I’ll wait, but I really hope it changes. Great point about Choir Boy.
There are so many talented woman of color, and other sexualities, I hope they get a chance to lead on broadway as actors, actresses, playwrights, directors etc...
Kamilah Forbes Whitney White Awoye Tiempo Phylicia Rashad Schelle Williams
Many more. Lets get new folks, new blood, new work and new vi
19/20 REVIVALS Apr 14
2019, 10:54:37 PM
So far we have :
Audra in Frankie and Johnny Glengary Glenross Whos Afraid...
All white directors, all white playwrights, and no one else of color other than Audra!
