A disruption occurred during a performance of the Broadway musical “Suffs” last night when a group of protesters unfurled a banner with the words “Suffs Is A White Wash” and chanted “cancel Suffs” from the box seats. The incident lasted about 15 to 20 seconds before the protesters were escorted out without any trouble. The show addresses racism within the suffragist movement, including the conflict over Black suffragists participating in a major protest march in 1913. The musical has received critical acclaim, winning two Tony Awards and garnering six nominations, including Best Musical. Despite the disruption, the production team stated that the safety of the cast and audience at the Music Box Theatre was never compromised. The musical “Suffs” continues to attract strong box office numbers and has been well-received by audiences. This incident follows a similar disruption during a performance of “An Enemy of the People” in March by the climate activist group Extinction Rebellion. The protesters’ banner included a link to a website criticizing the musical for its portrayal of history.
Vocabulary List:
- Disruption /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/ (noun): An interruption or disturbance that affects normal activities.
- Protesters /ˈproʊ.tɛs.tərs/ (noun): Individuals who publicly demonstrate their objections to something.
- Portrayal /pɔːrˈtreɪ.əl/ (noun): The act of representing or depicting someone or something.
- Acclaim /əˈkleɪm/ (noun): Public approval and praise.
- Safety /ˈseɪf.ti/ (noun): The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger risk or injury.
- Criticism /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ (noun): The expression of disapproval based on perceived faults or mistakes.
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