Overview
- The confrontation unfolded during intermission at the Winter Garden Theatre, where a man accused nearby women of being “loud and obnoxious” and using profanity near his teenage nieces as he called for security.
- Witness Derek Kahle recorded the exchange and posted it online, where the video amassed millions of views after first appearing on Reddit.
- Audience member Amy Cannella said the man initially asked the group to stop, was met with expletives, and sought help from staff after seeing one woman gesture over his nieces.
- Cast member Carly Sakolove said she could hear audience singing during “Money, Money” from the stage, calling the behavior unreal.
- Security spoke to both sides, the accused patrons left before Act II, the man returned apologetic, and the production had not responded to requests for comment; an online poll showed roughly a 55–45 split on whether his outburst was justified.