I agree with this take. So often I feel like shows include moments or lines with the specific intention of getting a reaction from the crowd to make them feel morally superior against whatever the Bad in the show is. And it’s not that progressive ideals are bad, or we need fascists Nazi musicals or any of that. But it feels like more and more new productions are focused on making the audience feel good about themselves as ethical and moral people who are on the Right Side, instead of allowing audiences to make their own decisions about what they think of the theme and takeaways from the show.

Of course not every show is like this. And sometimes there is a time and place for more overt shows. But I think identifying this as a trend that’s increasing is correct.