Ben Platt reacts to antisemitic Broadway show protests with powerful message

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shared a rare message with fans online after antisemitic protesters gathered outside the first preview of his new Broadway musical Parade.

The Jewish actor took to social media on Tuesday to address the situation, which you can watch below, referring to the event as to "ugly and scary."The Dear Evan Hansen star shared a video via Instagram to discuss the event, saying: "I don't usually address social media in this manner because I'm afraid of it, but I felt compelled this evening because I just got home from our first preview performance of Parade, a musical on Broadway and it was so wonderful and special."WATCH: Ben Platt speaks out against 'evil' antisemitic protestors outside his new Broadway showHe continued: "I got off stage and was looking on social media and naturally the news of the fact that there were protestors outside the show has spread a lot.

That was the stamp of the evening on the public perception of the evening.DISCOVER: Holocaust survivor Ruth Posner on wartime horrors, hiding and hope Ben Platt is starring as Leo Frank in the new Broadway show Parade"For those who don't know there were a few neo-Nazi protestors from a really disgusting group outside of the theatre bothering some of our patrons on the way in and saying antisemitic things about Leo Frank who the show is about and spreading antisemitic rhetoric which led to the story in the first place."It was very ugly and scary but a wonderful reminder of why we are telling this particular story and how powerful art and theatre can be." The star spoke out against 'neo-Nazi' protestors outside the theatreFans expressed immense support for the actor, with many taking to his comment section to thank him for taking a stand.