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Broadway goes purple for #SpiritDay<\/b><\/p>\n

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Broadway has gone purple to visibly show solidarity with LGBTQ youth and to take part in Spirit Day! Aladdin<\/em>, Come From Away<\/em>, Frozen the Musical<\/em>, Head over Heels the New Musical<\/em>, The Lion King<\/em>, The Prom<\/em>, School of Rock<\/em> and Torch Song<\/em> all took to social media to stand with LGBTQ youth, along with the tour of Les Miserables<\/em>, and The Color Purple<\/em> at the Paper Mill Playhouse.<\/p>\n

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#SpiritDay<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/61paEyj7oP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Aladdin the Musical (@aladdin) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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If you’re hoping for a harbor, then you’ll find an open door. The #ComeFromAway<\/a> family stands for love, light, and community; we stand against bullying, today and every day. #SpiritDay<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/wBrI3qZHQj<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Come From Away (@wecomefromaway) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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We stand against bullying. #SpiritDay<\/a>t.co\/i1J6hwvAAd<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/huAcpq5tQV<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Frozen the Musical (@FrozenBroadway) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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NOTHING is fiercer than living life to your authentic beat! On #SpiritDay<\/a> we stand against bullying. Know that it DOES get better and that there is a kingdom of people out there ready to love you! Video by @Peppermint247<\/a> :heart: pic.twitter.com\/lfmWzpvBK7<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Head Over Heels – The New Musical (@HOHmusical) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#SpiritDay<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/yySXLwpzIw<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Lion King the Musical (@TheLionKing) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Take a stand loud and proud by joining #ThePromMusical<\/a> and @glaad<\/a> in support of LGBTQ youth and the fight against bullying! Head over to our Instagram Stories for special #SpiritDay<\/a> messages from our cast. pic.twitter.com\/GeMCK6Edvo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Prom Musical (@ThePromMusical) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Here at SCHOOL OF ROCK, we
want every young person to know that it’s okay to be who you are. Standing with@glaad<\/a>, wear purple and share with #spiritday<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/xHniF1q2wr<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 School of Rock (@SoRmusical) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#TorchSongBway<\/a> is going purple! Today and every day, we proudly stand with LGBTQ+ youth. You are always a part of our family. #SpiritDay<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/CHWihKg5w2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Torch Song on Broadway (@TorchSongBway) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Touring and regional productions also got in on the action and went purple!<\/p>\n

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#LesMizUS<\/a> stands proudly with LGBTQ+ youth today and every day! Join us in the fight against bullying and discrimination. Find out more at t.co\/Gxcnjvdygk<\/a>. #SpiritDay<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/l3v6b75t8M<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Les Mis\u00e9rables US (@LesMizUS) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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About Spirit Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each year, millions go purple for GLAAD\u2019s Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Spirit Day draws the participation of celebrities, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, and advocates around the world, all joining together to stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth. Take the Spirit Day pledge to show LGBTQ youth you’ve got their backs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow @GLAAD on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and Instagram <\/a>to follow all the #SpiritDay action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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