Oh great, yet more reputational whitewashing for one of history’s grossest dudes
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The New York Times
“The Greatest Showman,” a hit 2017 film about the circus impresario P.T. Barnum, is being adapted for the stage by Disney and will have an initial production in early 2026 in Bristol, England.
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But as a kid I saw Barnum on stage in London with Michael Crawford... was the best show I ever saw
> Catchy tunes, excellent choreography. Disturbing subplot about child and disabled abuse, and a surprising number of fire scenes. Two stars.
Whose (in context) small scale philanthropy has *successfully* whitewashed their awful deeds.