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The Hamilton "no whites need apply" casting call has landed the Broadway show in possible legal trouble. The cattle call for only non-white actors has been deemed racist by some and in violation of the city's anti-discrimination laws.
The Hamilton Broadway casting call posted on the production's website called for only "NON-WHITE men and women, ages 20s to 30s, for Broadway and upcoming tours." The ad also stated the call was for singers who can rap -- no previous theater experience was required, the New York Daily News reports.
"Hamilton" musical runs into trouble over "non-white" casting notice https://t.co/XTr3lLxWYM pic.twitter.com/npxqrYUpsW— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) March 31, 2016
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) March 31, 2016
President Barack Obama is a fan of Hamilton and jokingly took credit for its creation when he introduced its producers and actors during a visit to the White House.