Playwrights Horizons Is Sued Over Discounts to People of Color

Playwrights Horizons, a prominent Off-Broadway theater, has been sued over its practice of offering discounts to people of color. The lawsuit, backed by Edward Blum, who has long challenged race-based policies, claims that the theater's discounts are discriminatory and violate the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The lawsuit alleges that Playwrights Horizons' discounts, which are offered to people of color, are a form of reverse discrimination and create a hostile environment for white patrons. The theater has called the lawsuit "meritless" and claims that its discounts are a legitimate effort to increase diversity and inclusion in the theater community.

The lawsuit has sparked a heated debate about the role of race in the theater industry and the use of discounts as a tool for increasing diversity. Some have argued that the lawsuit is an attempt to undermine efforts to increase diversity and inclusion in the theater community, while others have praised the lawsuit as a necessary step towards creating a more equitable and inclusive industry.

The lawsuit is a significant development in the ongoing debate about diversity and inclusion in the theater industry. As the industry continues to grapple with issues of representation and inclusion, the lawsuit serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious nature of these issues.

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