It's because many theatergoers assume the song, called "Why We Build the Wall," is a very modern, very political reference to President Donald Trump and his southern border wall. Singer-songwriter Mitchell wrote the song way back in 2006, a full decade before Trump was elected. But the song took on sudden new meaning when Trump became a candidate and started touting at rallies his proposed border wall with Mexico. In each spot, audience reaction to the song felt a little different, says Page, a Broadway veteran nominated for his first Tony for "Hadestown." Page felt a more sober, serious audience reaction to the song during the Canada run in late 2017, when Trump was already president.

Source: ABC News June 03, 2019 17:56 UTC