Friday night Vice President-Elect Mike Pence tried to take a break from politics and enjoy the mega hit and sold out forever Broadway show Hamilton with his daughter and nephew. Unfortunately for him this election is a different beast and he won’t be able to escape the anger that still is being felt across the nation.
Pence’s arrival to show was greeted to a mix reaction of some cheers and some very loud and honestly well-deserved boos.
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Little did he know that’s not all that was gonna be coming his way that night. The cast of the show also had a direct message to Vice President-Elect Mike Pence.The actor Brandon Victor Dixon delivered a powerful and well-prepared message once the show wrapped. Peep it below:
Tonight, VP-Elect Mike Pence attended #HamiltonBway. After the show, @BrandonVDixon delivered the following statement on behalf of the show. pic.twitter.com/Jsg9Q1pMZs
— Hamilton (@HamiltonMusical) November 19, 2016
“We, sir — we are the diverse America who are alarmed and anxious that your new administration will not protect us.”
“We truly hope this show has inspired you to uphold our American values and to work on behalf of all of us, This is one American story told by a diverse group of men and women of different colors, creeds and orientations.”
Dixon was greeted with loud cheers after he addressed Pence who was on his way out, but graciously stuck around in the hall to listen to the message.
Our Tweeter-In-Chief, Donald Trump, his former Press Secretary Kellyanne Conway and Speaker of The House Newt Gingrich were not to pleased to hear about the reception the Vice President received and of course took to their twitter account to address the play. They all foolishly tweeted:
Our wonderful future V.P. Mike Pence was harassed last night at the theater by the cast of Hamilton, cameras blazing.This should not happen!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 19, 2016
The Theater must always be a safe and special place.The cast of Hamilton was very rude last night to a very good man, Mike Pence. Apologize!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 19, 2016
This is so true. And @mike_pence deserves respect and a peaceful night out with his nephew and daughter. #yourvicepresident https://t.co/h38lcamWLg
— Kellyanne Conway (@KellyannePolls) November 19, 2016
The arrogance and hostility of the Hamilton cast to the Vice President elect ( a guest at the theater) is a reminder the left still fights.
— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) November 19, 2016
Why is he still tweeting to begin with?
Cast member Brandon Victor Dixon even responded to Donald Trump’s ridiculous tweets:
conversation is not harassment sir. And I appreciate @mike_pence for stopping to listen.
— Brandon Victor Dixon (@BrandonVDixon) November 19, 2016
Well said sir, the shows creator Lin-Manuel Miranda expressed how proud he was of Dixon and the cast for “leading with love” and tweeted:
Proud of @HamiltonMusical. Proud of @BrandonVDixon, for leading with love.
And proud to remind you that ALL are welcome at the theater.— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) November 19, 2016
Of course Trump-Pence supporters got their twitter fingers going getting the #BoycottHamilton hashtag going. Of course they don’t realize how ridiculous they sound because the show is SOLD OUT FOR TWO YEARS!
In response to the absolutely dumb #BoycottHamilton movement the good folks on Twitter started the #NameAPenceMusical hashtag putting spins on plays using the ridiculousness that took place in and during the Trump-Pence Presidential campaign.
How to Succeed in Politics Without Being Qualified #NameAPenceMusical
— Tracey in Vegas 🏜🌴 🌊🌊🇺🇸🇺🇦🐕🏳️🌈 (@TraceyRosen) November 19, 2016
James and the Giant Impeachment #NameAPenceMusical
— Jake (@TheRealJakeShow) November 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/BlackAutonomist/status/800021778223362048
A Racist in the Sun #NameAPenceMusical
— #BlackLife❤️🖤💚 (@OfficialKYChick) November 19, 2016
Gotta love the internet, for more clever and hilarious #NameAPenceMusical tweets hit the gallery below:
PHOTO: Twitter
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