Congresswoman Lauren Boebert of Colorado made headlines when she was escorted out of a performance of the “Beetlejuice” musical in Denver after causing a disturbance. According to reports, Boebert and another patron were asked to leave the Buell Theatre due to their disruptive behavior, which included laughing, singing, recording the performance, and vaping.
The incident reportedly began with warnings during intermission after three complaints from other attendees. However, the disruption continued into the second act, leading to security receiving another complaint about the patrons being loud and recording, which violated the theater’s policies.
An usher informed Boebert and the other patron that they needed to leave the theater or risk being considered trespassers. When they refused to leave, the usher threatened to involve the Denver Police.
Boebert later confirmed her involvement in the incident on social media, acknowledging that she had indeed laughed and sung loudly during the performance. She encouraged others to see the musical and noted that she was not aware that taking photos was prohibited.
Her campaign manager, Drew Sexton, stated that Boebert supports the performing arts and enjoyed the performance of “Beetlejuice.” He added that Boebert encourages everyone to see the show but reminded them to leave their phones outside the venue.
The incident created a buzz on social media and in the news, highlighting the intersection of politics and entertainment and the challenges public figures face when attending public events.