It's the coverage that's supporting the arts. Additionally, the obama's have been to b'way a few times, with and without the girls in tow.
It's certainly not HURTING the arts -- if the above is correct, the production was still paid for the entire house, then RE SOLD for the fundraiser. The arts aren't supporting him at all. They are being paid to perform -- just like any other Weds night. (just with Secret Service men being around.)
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.