The West End Productions of "Hamilton" and "Les Miserables" are under fire on Twitter for their "ironic" tributes to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The two musicals, which are both centered on fighting the monarchy, have taken the likely route to honor the late queen - in a statement expressing their sadness.
Amidst the chaos on Twitter over the polarising emotions of netizens on the Queen's passing, the two musical productions were on the receiving end of the backlash.
'Hamilton', 'Les Miserables' West End Productions Issue Statement in Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
The official Twitter accounts of "Les Miserables" and "Hamilton" West End productions have both issued a statement in honor of the "peaceful" passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
"Everyone at Hamilton is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen and we offer our sincere condolences to the Royal Family. We join together with the people of the United Kingdom and around the world in mourning her loss," the statement reads.
Users have also pointed out why both statements of the two shows are similar - word per word. Although that was not the issue, it was a question floating in the air.
Honoring the Queen is fine, but what does not sit well with netizens who reacted on the issue, was the irony on the central messages of both musicals' story towards the monarchy.
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'Hamilton', 'Les Miserables' Under Fire For 'Ironic' Tribute
After their post made rounds on social media, the West End Production of "Les Miserables" have already deleted their Twitter statement.
However, "Hamilton's" remain posted.
One particular tweet has trended, noticing the two's messages side by side - asking sarcastically what the two musicals are about again.
what are these musicals about again pic.twitter.com/csjf70GCle
— sophia ✨ (@musicallaneous) September 8, 2022
Other users have also made fun of the statements, even saying that those who had posted the tributes should have to rewatch the show all over again. (via Metro UK)
For context, "Hamilton" played largely on the American Revolution, declaring King George III, who is Queen Elizabeth II's 3rd great grandfather, a tyrant and the main opponent on the first act.
Similarly, "Les Miserables" also talked about toppling the monarchy while the plot took place during the French Revolution.
As of this writing, the official account of "Les Misarables" has not yet issued any further comment on the matter.
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