Bruce Springsteen wants to live in the same USA he was born in!
The rock star is no stranger to weighing in on political controversies, and he’s supporting freedom of speech in the best way possible — by going to see Hamilton!
In case you somehow missed it, the cast of the Broadway hit took to the stage after their curtain call on Friday night to address Mike Pence, who was in the audience.
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While the Vice President-elect didn’t seem to mind receiving the polite yet stern message, Donald Trump scolded the cast on Twitter for harassing his second hand man.
All about that first amendment, Springsteen supported the cast by seeing a Sunday matinee with his wife Patti Scialfa, who shared a selfie on Instagram with the caption:
“Raise a glass to freedom #freedomofspeech”
Though just like Trump’s administration, there seemed to be similar disconnect with the E Street Band.
Over the weekend, guitarist Stevie Van Zandt went on a rant about how the cast was disrespectful to Pence and owed him an apology!
Insisting he did not disagree with the statement, Van Zandt said the cast chose an “inappropriate” time to make their voices heard, and were instead “bullying” the VP-to-be.
Clearly, the guitarist feels a bit differently on the subject than his frontman! Ch-ch-check out some of Stevie’s tweets (below) to see where he stands!
Hamilton made a mistake. Audiences shouldn’t have to worry about being blindsided like that. Theater should be sanctuary for Art to speak.
— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) November 19, 2016
There has never been a more outspoken politically active artist than me. He was their guest. You protect your guests. Don’t embarrass them.
— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) November 19, 2016
When artists perform the venue becomes your home. The audience are your guests. It is nothing short of the same bullying tactic we rightly>
— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) November 19, 2016
>have criticized Trump for in the past. It’s taking unfair advantage of someone who thought they were a protected guest in your home.
— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) November 19, 2016
Nobody on this planet disagrees more with everything Pence represents. But I don’t tolerate bullying in any form. Even the respectful kind.
— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) November 19, 2016
A guy comes to a Broadway show for a relaxing night out. Instead he gets a lecture from the stage! Not a level playing field. It’s bullying. https://t.co/x4XKq86YN0
— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) November 19, 2016
Bigotry is obviously never acceptable. I am saying it is a bad precedent for actors to start addressing audience members! Please read all. https://t.co/UvxBmdIFjJ
— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) November 19, 2016
It was the most respectful, benign form of bullying ever. But bullying nonetheless. And by the way, human rights must be won, not asked for. https://t.co/JfN4yjq8jM
— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) November 19, 2016
Ok. Enough. I’m done. Summing up-1) You want to compare yourself to them, good luck. 2) Treating people with civility is NOT AN ENDORSEMENT! https://t.co/jMTIZRnMYK
— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) November 20, 2016
Final words. Everybody should see Hamilton the greatest musical I’ve ever seen. Broadway should be a welcoming, safe place for EVERYBODY.
— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) November 21, 2016
We guess Bruce ended up taking his advice in the end? LOLz!
Do YOU think this will cause problems in the band??
[Image via Instagram/Rob Rich/WENN.]
