Posted: 4/4/16 at 11:03am
this is the epitome of privilege. he can afford to revoke the rights and licenses of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of schools and theatre companies. where was he when same-sex marriage was illegal and not recognized by the federal government? he was busy reaping the benefits and making millions while an entire class was unfairly discriminated. never heard or read about any suggestion of a nation-wide ban on his shows until equality and gay marriage was recognized/legalized/etc.
what about the anti-LGBT legislation recently passed in Mississippi, Missouri, Virginia, Arkansas and Texas?? why isn't he revoking rights and banning productions there, too? it's easy to applaud someone when it doesn't directly impact you or only has the APPEARANCE of being a principled stand; the problem is that it's punishing innocent people who did not vote for those legislators enacting these laws.
this is not an effective protest and not at all consistent with his previous behavior, advocacy or involvement. this is a hollow, vapid, calculated "decision" crafted by Mr. Schwartz's very expensive army of publicists because he can afford to absorb the loss while other stakeholders of his theatrical properties (co-writers, estates, copyright holders, producers, etc.) may NOT have the same ability.
