In the latest case study of how theaters should handle rowdy audience behavior, Republican firebrand Representative Lauren Boebert from Colorado was ejected from a performance of the “Beetlejuice” musical in Denver. This incident has sparked an ongoing debate on theater etiquette and proper protocols.
According to an incident report from the city of Denver, Ms. Boebert was accused of causing a disturbance during the show. This accusation is not unfamiliar territory for her, as she gained attention last year for heckling President Biden during the State of the Union and previously refusing a bag search by Capitol security.
The incident, previously reported by The Denver Post, occurred during a performance of the popular “Beetlejuice” musical at the Buell Theater. The show, based on the cult film, tells the story of a mischievous ghost haunting a suburban home. Despite its rocky start on Broadway, the musical has garnered a strong following and successful tour across the country.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, which oversees the Buell Theater, released a brief statement acknowledging their guest policies and stating that two patrons were escorted out for not adhering to these policies.
The incident report from the city of Denver provided further details without directly naming Ms. Boebert. It mentioned that officials responded to complaints from other audience members and warned the disruptive patrons about their behavior, including noise, singing, and cellphone use. When the disruptions persisted in the second act, the theater sought assistance from the Denver Police and requested the group to leave. Eventually, they complied, but not before making statements like “do you know who I am?” and threatening to contact the mayor.
While not directly addressing the incident, Ms. Boebert’s campaign manager, Drew Sexton, confirmed its occurrence in a statement. However, he portrayed the incident differently, emphasizing Ms. Boebert’s support for the performing arts. He also made a comparison to border laws, expressing Ms. Boebert’s wish for the Biden Administration to enforce them with equal rigor.
Despite being ejected, Ms. Boebert expressed her continued fondness for the show in a post on X (formerly Twitter). She encouraged others to see the “AMAZING” Beetlejuice at the Buell Theater and humorously mentioned her guilty pleasure of laughing and singing too loudly during the performance.
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of rowdy behavior in theaters, particularly in England where it has become more prevalent. Theatrical establishments are grappling with the challenge of how to address and limit such disruptive conduct. While similar concerns exist on Broadway, they haven’t received as much public attention.
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