Actor Ben Platt and his 'Parade' co-stars said they won't back down from telling Leo Frank's story on Broadway after antisemitic protests.
“The irony should not be lost on anyone that these antisemitic extremists decided to protest a play that details the true story of the lynching of an innocent Jewish man by an antisemitic mob, and used it as an opportunity to spread conspiracy theories and hate,” Greenblatt said. “ADL locks arms in solidarity with the entire cast and wants to especially thank the producers of the play and Ben Platt for their poignant statements speaking out in the face of hate.
“Despite the presence of a half-dozen neo-Nazis, New York City will continue to remain no place for hate.” “Antisemitism, vile hate speech, and censorship have no place on Broadway — or in American culture or society,” Laura Penn, the co-chair of the Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds, said in a statement shared Wednesday afternoon.
“COBUG calls on all members of the theatrical community, all people of conscience, and Mayor Eric Adams to safeguard inclusive environments for everyone who participates in or attends theatrical events in New York.” Toward the end of his Instagram video Tuesday, Platt shifted his attention from the “ugly actions” of people “spreading evil” to the “gorgeous work” of the entire “Parade” team. He spotlighted his castmates, the show’s crew and the team that kept players and audiences safe amid the protests.Times staff writer Ashley Lee contributed to this report.
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