Following the Broadway hit Hamilton’s curtain call Friday night, which singled out vice president-elect Mike Pence, social media has been alight.
The monologue, delivered by actor Brandon Victor Dixon, who plays Aaron Burr in the show, made some pointed remarks at the Trump administration and Pence, who attended the show.
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“We, sir, are the diverse America who are alarmed and anxious that your new administration will not protect us, our planet, our children, our parents, or defend us and uphold our inalienable rights,” Dixon said while Pence was exiting his orchestra seat.
“We truly hope this show has inspired you to uphold our American values and work on behalf of all of us. All of us.”
After video of the speech went viral, Donald Trump slammed the Tony Award-winning show, claiming the “future VP Mike Pence was harassed” and that the cast should apologize.
Writer, creator and star of the show up until July of this year, Lin-Manuel Miranda, said he was proud of the cast, and of Dixon, for speaking out.
The Broadway community was also quick to offer their support, while offering their own shots at Trump’s demand for an apology.
Colin Donnell, Broadway vet and star of Chicago Med, compared Trump’s comments to one of the president-elects more infamous scandals while George Takai, star and creator of the musical Allegiance, foreshadowed to Trump’s inauguration.
The event also prompted the hashtag #BoycottHamilton by members of the Republican Party.
Though the hashtag was trending, many were using it to mock its intention, especially since the show is sold out for the foreseeable future.