violetsandroses said: "I've found it rather alarming thatexcuses are being made for Arden. He's an openly gay director who, on this show, is working with a zionist on the composing team, and LJ is straight up a member of one of the worst mega churches here in the US. A church that infamously supports conversion therapy and generally does not support LGBTQ members. And then that interview where he's like "the rainbow can mean anything". It's just too suspect for me personally. All of this on the heels of developing Queen of Versailles, which was pretty misguided, and the MHE mess. In these times of extreme fascism and religious psychosis on the rise, it would've been nice to see Arden affirm what is plain about the brother."
Gasp! A Zionist?! How dare he work with someone who thinks Israel has a right to exist. You do realize many Zionists loathe Bibi, protest their government and want to see a two-state solution, right? Or do you just spew this bile without any knowledge?
By the way, Israel is the only safe haven for LGBTQ people in the Middle East. Marriage is recognized, though not performed as the only marriage in Israel is religious. But you will receive full equal treatment for a married couple if you are married elsewhere. So, yeah, it's not surprising a gay man would feel comfortable working with a Zionist.
As for LJ: We are always told "if they're the best person for the job at the audition, they should get the role". He is wonderful in the show. I don't have to agree with his religious beliefs. He's doing his job.
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
Updated On: 6/27/26 at 03:25 PM
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