Climate change protesters disrupted a Broadway performance of "An Enemy of the People," starring Jeremy Strong, shouting "no theater on a dead planet" as they were escorted out. The play, which has thematic echoes of the climate change crisis, features Strong as a physician who discovers contaminated spa baths in his town. The protest, staged by Extinction Rebellion NYC, confused some attendees who initially thought it was part of the play, and Strong remained in character through the disruption.
Climate activists disrupted a preview showing of Jeremy Strong’s new Broadway show, An Enemy of the People, to raise awareness about climate change, leading to a confrontation with the cast. Extinction Rebellion NYC claimed responsibility for the protest, emphasizing the urgency of climate action and non-violent direct action. The play's theme of a scientist facing opposition for revealing environmental dangers resonated with the activists' message. This incident reflects a growing trend of climate protests disrupting cultural events to draw attention to the climate crisis.
Climate activists disrupted a Broadway performance of 'An Enemy Of The People,' shouting slogans about climate change before being subdued and escorted out by ushers and cast members. Cast member Michael Imperioli stayed in character, physically confronting the protesters and shouting at them to leave. The interruption occurred during a scene in the play, and the activists' action was seemingly well-timed to coincide with a moment in the performance. The group identifying itself as "Extinction Rebellion NYC" later claimed responsibility for the disruption, and the incident was similar to a recent protest during a performance of Les Miserables in London's West End.
