{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6859c85ac95a56eb6a774829/6882af1a2a38d6f5cb6e29fb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Let's discuss the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING casting | Mickey-Jo's thoughts on Broadway and representation","description":"<p>Earlier today it was announced that stage and screen star Andrew Barth Feldman would join the cast of the Broadway musical MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, replacing Tony Award winner Darren Criss.</p><p><br></p><p>Andrew will co-star with his real life partner Helen J Shen who plays Claire, taking on the role of the helperbot Oliver.</p><p><br></p><p>Amidst some backlash as fans anticipated an Asian actor being cast in this role, Mickey-Jo is talking through the many facets of this nuanced conversation about casting and representation on Broadway...</p><p><br></p><p>•</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 | introduction</p><p>02:32 | my first thoughts</p><p>07:07 | the other factors</p><p>12:55 | why race matters</p><p>18:41 | hope for the future</p>","author_name":"MickeyJoTheatre"}