University of Utah theater program again faces criticism about representation and casting, cancels show
Students raised concerns about a musical number usually performed by a Black actor, by a cast without any Black members.
(Photo courtesy of Cast A of "Songs for a New World" ) The University of Utah Department of Theatre canceled performances of "Songs for a New World" after the cast raised questions about race and representation. The musical includes a character usually played by a Black performer, but there were no Black students in the cast.
Scott D. PierceTV critic