Steven Van Zandt Thinks Hamilton Cast Should Apologize To Mike Pence

E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt says that the cast of Hamilton should apologize to Vice-President-elect Mike Pence after delivering a speech regarding their fear of the Donald Trump administration. “Hamilton made a mistake. Audiences shouldn’t have to worry about being blindsided like that. Theater should be sanctuary for Art to speak.”More »

By on November 22, 2016

E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt says that the cast of Hamilton should apologize to Vice-President-elect Mike Pence after delivering a speech regarding their fear of the Donald Trump administration. “Hamilton made a mistake. Audiences shouldn’t have to worry about being blindsided like that. Theater should be sanctuary for Art to speak,” Van Zandt wrote. “Lin-Manuel is a genius. He has created the greatest play since West Side Story. He is also a role model. This sets a terrible precedent. Completely inappropriate. Theater should be a safe haven for Art to speak. Not the actors. He needs to apologize to Mike Pence.” “When artists perform the venue becomes your home. The audience are your guests,” he continued. “It’s taking unfair advantage of someone who thought they were a protected guest in your home . . . A guy comes to a Broadway show for a relaxing night out. Instead he gets a lecture from the stage! Not a level playing field. It’s bullying. You don’t single out an audience member and embarrass him from the stage. A terrible precedent to set.” Copyright(c) 2016 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «