Last night the cast of “Hamilton” took advantage of a great moment when VP elect Mike Pence was in the house.
Actor Brandon Victor Dixon who played Aaron Burr — stepped up, pulled some paper out of his pocket and had a few words to say.
“You know, we have a guest in the audience this evening,” he said to audience laughter. “And Vice President-elect Pence, I see you walking out, but I hope you will hear us just a few more moments. There’s nothing to boo here, ladies and gentlemen. There’s nothing to boo here. We’re all here sharing a story of love. We have a message for you, sir. We hope that you will hear us out.”
Twitter exploded late Friday night with responses :Trump said the following:
Donald J. Trump ✔ @realDonaldTrump
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!
8:48 AM – 19 Nov 2016
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Donald J. Trump ✔ @realDonaldTrump
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!
8:56 AM – 19 Nov 2016
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Dixon responded to Trump on Twitter, saying that conversation did not amount to harassment and that he appreciated that Pence stopped to listen.
Donald J. Trump ✔ @realDonaldTrump
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!
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Brandon Victor Dixon ✔ @BrandonVDixon
@realDonaldTrump conversation is not harassment sir. And I appreciate @mike_pence for stopping to listen.
9:07 AM – 19 Nov 2016
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