Black Plague
06-27-2008, 11:18 PM
http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/stage/1026361,ragtime062608.article
Officials of a north suburban park district say strong racial language in the musical "Ragtime" prompted their decision Wednesday to cancel the show two weeks before it was set to open.
Wilmette Park District Executive Director Tom Grisamore said he made the decision to pull the show 12 days after learning the details of dialogue and lyrics that include use of the "n-word." The show was set to open July 10 for three weekends in the Starlight Theater free outdoor concert series.
Officials of a north suburban park district say strong racial language in the musical "Ragtime" prompted their decision Wednesday to cancel the show two weeks before it was set to open.
Wilmette Park District Executive Director Tom Grisamore said he made the decision to pull the show 12 days after learning the details of dialogue and lyrics that include use of the "n-word." The show was set to open July 10 for three weekends in the Starlight Theater free outdoor concert series.