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A Dreamgirls musical production was abruptly canceled before opening after its all-white cast—despite being told upfront the show demanded authentic racial representation—prompted rights holders to revoke the license. Set in a predominantly white theater school in South Yorkshire, the school defended its casting as talent-based, not racially biased, while rights holders insisted on historical accuracy. Now, the school is pivoting to a new variety show celebrating Motown and musical theater to honor its students’ hard work.

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