Judging by some of the texts that range from the high school theater stage to the ultra meta musical strange loop, Pulitzer Prize-winning creator Michael Jackson has mixed feelings about Hollywood.
Muggle Tyler Perry figures prominently in the story, not in a good way; It has been described as “toxic” and its content has been insulted for reinforcing gay stereotypes, along with references to #OscarsSoWhite, Scott Rudin (who is said to have “walls made of gold”), #MeToo and a cameo. 12 years slave Oscar for Best Motion Picture Sculpture. None of that stopped the show from gaining support from Tinseltown’s brightest roster.
Its co-producers are Don Cheadle, Jennifer Hudson, Mindy Kaling, Rupol, Billy Porter, Ilana Glazer, Alan Cumming, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. They all have something remarkable in that the show has earned the most Tony Award nominations with 11 of any musical. Star Jakel Spivey made a name for himself with his Broadway debut (not to mention his latest Met Gala ticket).
ᲦLove THR The play was attended by Oscar nominee Andrew Garfield, designer Zack Posen and stylist Jared Eng (Joey King, Cody Smith-McPhee). “Exceptionally funny, kind, raw, thought-provoking, paradoxical, profound and very relevant,” said Eng.
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Source: Hollywood Reporter
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