Key facts
- Composer Kevin Lynch filed a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination.
- Lynch claims he was denied a directing opportunity for 'Wicked'.
- He alleges the denial was due to his race as a white man.
- The lawsuit states the role was given to racial minorities, women, and nonbinary people.
New York City-based composer Kevin Lynch has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was unfairly passed over for a directing position on the Broadway production of 'Wicked'. According to the lawsuit, Lynch alleges that the opportunity was given to candidates who are racial minorities, women, or nonbinary individuals, and that his own race as a white man was the reason for his exclusion. The suit asserts that this decision constitutes discrimination.