Trump Supporters Pledge to Boycott HAMILTON—Yes, the Super Sold Out One—with Trending Hashtag
By: Ashlee Latimer Nov. 19, 2016
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As reported by BroadwayWorld, last night Vice President-Elect Mike Pence attended a performance of Hamilton on Broadway, where he was met with disdain from audience members. Following the curtain call, the cast of the production addressed Pence directly via a speech made by cast member Brandon Victor Dixon. Despite the fact that the speech was a call for unity and representation, Donald Trump has condemned the cast on Twitter, accusing them of "harassing" Pence, and demanding an apology.
In the latest development of this ongoing battle, the hashtag #BoycottHamilton has been trending for the past six hours. Considering the fact that the musical juggernaut is sold out into next year, coupled with the recent Trump Cup "boycott," (which involves customers providing "Trump" as their name when purchasing a drink at Starbucks), it remains unclear if the Trump supporters who instigated the hashtag understand how a boycott works.
Meanwhile, many Hamilton supporters and celebrities are using the hashtag as a vehicle for spreading the truth about what happened at Hamilton last night. Check out some of the top tweets below!
#BoycottHamilton?? Uhh... maybe in 2018 cause... BABY WE ARE SOLD OUT! Who knew a message of inclusion could be so disturbing to people.
- Nicholas Christopher (@Nic_NAC16) November 19, 2016
"Grab 'em by the pussy"-locker room talk. "Work on behalf of all of us"-harassment. Riiiiiight. Go ahead & #BoycottHamiton lol https://t.co/mpdzLmNN00
- Jamie Grayson (@TheBabyGuyNYC) November 19, 2016
The irony of the #BoycottHamilton movement is that it's mostly folks who already boycott both hip-hop and knowledge of history.
- John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) November 19, 2016
For everyone who is going to #BoycottHamilton my family, friends, & I will fall on the sword & take your tickets. #wegotyou
- Jillian Michaels (@JillianMichaels) November 19, 2016
Here's the ACTUAL VIDEO of what the @HamiltonMusical cast said. They were wildly respectful. #boycotthamilton https://t.co/tLYymAdhT8
- Rachel Bloom (@Racheldoesstuff) November 19, 2016
The guy who harassed Obama about his birth cert for years is whining about a lecture from theater kids. #boycottHamilton
- Adam C. Birch (@A_C_Birch) November 19, 2016
I'm here to help! For those joining the #BoycottHamilton I'll take two tickets of your hand for any show during the coming week.
- Ian (@iiamit) November 19, 2016
Has an elected official ever tweeted in opposition to a musical before? #BoycottHamilton #HistoryIsHappeningInManhattan
- Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) November 19, 2016
Yes, people should #BoycottHamilton! Show your support by taking a pic of your tickets & posting online! Make sure the barcode is visible!
- wikipedia brown (@eveewing) November 19, 2016
You know what? I support #BoycottHamilton. I hope it intensifies -- especially during the first week of March, maybe that Sunday matinee?
- Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 19, 2016
#BoycottHamilton? Good luck with that. Tickets are already sold-out past President-elect Troll's impeachment.
- Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) November 19, 2016
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