Broadway has gone purple to visibly show solidarity with LGBTQ youth and to take part in Spirit Day! Aladdin, Be More Chill, Come From Away, Frozen the Musical, Head over Heels the New Musical, The Lion King, The Prom, School of Rock and Torch Song all took to social media to stand with LGBTQ youth, along with the tour of Les Miserables, and The Color Purple at the Paper Mill Playhouse.
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— Aladdin the Musical (@aladdin) October 18, 2018
As hard as things may be right now, know that you will get through this. You will go on to do WAY more than just survive! Today, we take a stand against the bullying of our LGBTQ friends by going purple for #SpiritDay. pic.twitter.com/JikA9F6wnl
— Be More Chill Musical // 118 Days Till Bway!! (@BeMoreChill) October 18, 2018
If you're hoping for a harbor, then you'll find an open door. The #ComeFromAway family stands for love, light, and community; we stand against bullying, today and every day. #SpiritDay pic.twitter.com/wBrI3qZHQj
— Come From Away (@wecomefromaway) October 18, 2018
We stand against bullying. #SpiritDayhttps://t.co/i1J6hwvAAd pic.twitter.com/huAcpq5tQV
— Frozen the Musical (@FrozenBroadway) October 18, 2018
NOTHING is fiercer than living life to your authentic beat! On #SpiritDay we stand against bullying. Know that it DOES get better and that there is a kingdom of people out there ready to love you! Video by @Peppermint247 :heart: pic.twitter.com/lfmWzpvBK7
— Head Over Heels - The New Musical (@HOHmusical) October 18, 2018
#SpiritDay pic.twitter.com/yySXLwpzIw
— Lion King the Musical (@TheLionKing) October 18, 2018
Take a stand loud and proud by joining #ThePromMusical and @glaad in support of LGBTQ youth and the fight against bullying! Head over to our Instagram Stories for special #SpiritDay messages from our cast. pic.twitter.com/GeMCK6Edvo
— Prom Musical (@ThePromMusical) October 18, 2018
Here at SCHOOL OF ROCK, we
— School of Rock (@SoRmusical) October 18, 2018
want every young person to know that it's okay to be who you are. Standing with@glaad, wear purple and share with #spiritday. pic.twitter.com/xHniF1q2wr
#TorchSongBway is going purple! Today and every day, we proudly stand with LGBTQ+ youth. You are always a part of our family. #SpiritDay pic.twitter.com/CHWihKg5w2
— Torch Song on Broadway (@TorchSongBway) October 18, 2018
Touring and regional productions also got in on the action and went purple!
#LesMizUS stands proudly with LGBTQ+ youth today and every day! Join us in the fight against bullying and discrimination. Find out more at https://t.co/Gxcnjvdygk. #SpiritDay pic.twitter.com/l3v6b75t8M
— Les Misérables US (@LesMizUS) October 18, 2018
About Spirit Day
Each year, millions go purple for GLAAD’s Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Spirit Day draws the participation of celebrities, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, and advocates around the world, all joining together to stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth. Take the Spirit Day pledge to show LGBTQ youth you've got their backs.
Follow @GLAAD on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to follow all the #SpiritDay action.
