‘Hamilton’ Latest News: Broadway Hit Is Sued Over Services For Blind Theatergoers

A lot of Broadway fans excitedly support the famous hit "Hamilton," but it looks like it has to face some cases long the way. The show was sued for violating American Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding the lack of services for visually impaired theatergoers. A blind person cannot enjoy the show since audio narratives are not provided by the show organizers.

Mark Lasser, Denver resident, filed his complaint on Monday saying that the Hamilton Uptown LCC and Nederlander Organization, which handles Richard Rodgers Theaters where the show was held, could have offered audio narratives for the visually impaired viewers so that they can follow the scenes in between songs, as reported by the Reuters. But, the organizers refused to give these services which somehow discriminated the blind people.

Lasser stated that they violated Americans with Disabilities Act which forbids discrimination to the blind in public accommodation like musicals and supports them from being treated as inferior. The prospective lawsuit was filed in Manhattan Federal Court. In his complaint, he also marked final rule on November 21 signed by US Attorney General Loretta Lynch which gives that necessity to public cinemas in providing such services to the blind patrons.

Fortune posted that Lasser requires that "Hamilton" must put up at least 25 headphones in the theater for at least one show per week. Clear audio narratives must be heard to guide the said viewers. So far, the show organizers have not yet commented on the said dispute.

The Nederlands Organization did not respond to the said case until Tuesday. Spokesperson of Hamilton Uptown also dropped to post any comments as well. Lasser's lawyer cannot be reached out for any interview and say with regards to the case. Not only Lasser but also most of the visually impaired patrons desire to have special provisions to enjoy these kinds of events.

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