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Mandy Patinkin steps down from Broadway's 'Great Comet' amid diversity firestorm

Tony-winning actor Mandy Patinkin dropped out of the Broadway show â€œNatasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812â€ on Friday, after an announcement that he would be replacing African American actor Okieriete "Oakâ€ Onaodowan in the role of Pierre was met with anger online. Patinkin, who had been scheduled...

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11:00 on July 29 2017

Mandy Patinkin steps down from Broadway's 'Great Comet' amid diversity firestorm

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Tony-winning actor Mandy Patinkin dropped out of the Broadway show â€œNatasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812â€ on Friday, after an announcement that he would ... more info

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