"Kennedy Kanagawa Joins Controversial TIANANMEN Musical Amid China's Watchful Eye"

The lead actor and director have withdrawn from the Phoenix production of "Tiananmen: A New Musical," a show about the 1989 pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, due to concerns about China's censorship and the safety of their family members. The musical follows two Chinese students during the 50 days of protests, but discussing the Tiananmen protests remains heavily censored in China. The show's new director and cast members have expressed fears about potential repercussions for participating in the production, highlighting the ongoing efforts to erase the events of Tiananmen from history.