Because of the success of 'Hamilton' and 'On Your Feet!'…
“Because of the success of 'Hamilton' and 'On Your Feet!' you can't hide behind the old argument of, 'It needs to be bankable, so we can't put all these people of color in the show.' We are bankable.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Success of diverse shows disproves the claim that only traditional, bankable productions work.
In simple terms: Diverse productions can be commercially successful.
Key Takeaway
Support inclusive casting and stories.
Themes
diversity
inclusion
business
theatre
representation
Mood
optimistic
assertive
Type
industry
motivational
When to use this quote
- producing new shows
- casting decisions
- marketing strategies
Key Concepts
cultural economics
media studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you prove profitability of diverse projects?
- What data supports inclusive success?
A Different Perspective
Financial risk may still be perceived by investors.