To the editor: I never thought I would be upset with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Donald Trump at the same time, but I am (“Hamilton 'cancels the Kennedy center race after Trump's acquisition”, March 5). When canceling the career of his masterpiece, “Hamilton”, scheduled to open next March at the Lincoln Center, Miranda's behavior suggests that he is succumbing to what protests: the politicization of the arts. I would like to think that Miranda could overcome that meanness, and not deprive his audience to enjoy his rich historical opera in person.
Linda L. Beaven, Glendale
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To the editor: The creator of “Hamilton” is cited holy saying: “The Kennedy center has long been an artistic center devoid of a political point of view …” During one of the first performances of “Hamilton”, Brandon Victor Dixon, who played Aaron Burr, did not respect the vice president of assistance in attendance by saying from the stage:
“We, Lord, we are diverse America that we are alarmed and anxious that their new administration does not protect us, our planet, our children, our parents or defend us and defend our inalienable rights. We really hope that this program has inspired him to defend our US values and to work on behalf of all of us. “
I was surprised that an American vice president was treated disrespectfully. Devoid of a political point of view? Give me a break.
Jim Johnson, Hemet
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To the editor: Bravo and an ovation standing to the cast and crew of “Hamilton” for canceling its appearance at the Kennedy center. No artist of any discipline must accept, attend or act in the Kennedy Center, as long as the man who was the King presides over his board.
John F. Kennedy said: “If art is to nurture the roots of our culture, society must free the artist to follow his vision wherever he takes it.” Trump and its type are the same antithesis of this truth. But, of course, and us [know] about Trump's relationship with the truth.
Bill Waxman, Simi Valley
