Todrick Hall has publicly addressed an influx of hateful comments on Instagram amid his role as director, choreographer, and performer in “Burlesque: The Musical.” He shared screenshots of abusive messages, writing: “Imagine waking up every day and reading these comments from strangers… then having to go onstage night after night, smile and try to perform under these circumstances.” Hall emphasised that the online negativity takes a toll on mental health and reminds critics that “we are not curing cancer… we’re making a show for entertainment.” Hall acknowledged stepping into the director’s role unexpectedly when the original director departed, clarifying: “I’m not a producer… no one in my position would’ve turned that opportunity down.” Known also for playing the character “Sean” and writing music for the show, Hall stressed that backlash directed at him impacts the broader creative team. He urged the theatre community to unite, saying: “We as the theatre community should stand toget...