The play tells the story of how Roman noblemen plot to kill Caesar over fears that the ruler is amassing too much power, and the aftermath of that choice. It deals with themes like betrayal, hubris and free will.
Fox News' "Fox and Friends" referred to the production on Sunday as "a disgusting New York City play depicting the president brutally assassinated."
Related: 'Trump-like' 'Julius Caesar' stirs debate
Donald Trump Jr., the President's son, tweeted about the controversy on Sunday, saying, "I wonder how much of this 'art' is funded by taxpayers?"
He added, "Serious question, when does 'art' become political speech & does that change things?"
And last week, right-wing news site Brietbart posted an article with the headline, "'Trump' Stabbed to Death in Central Park Performance of 'Julius Caesar.'"
Jesse Green, the New York Times' co-chief theater critic, wrote in his review that "even a cursory reading of the play, the kind that many American teenagers give it in high school" does not advocate assassination.
Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Bank of America (BAC) pulled their support following criticism on social media. The play has come under fire from Fox News and one of Trump's sons.
Fox News' "Fox and Friends" referred to the production on Sunday as "a disgusting New York City play depicting the president brutally assassinated."
Related: 'Trump-like' 'Julius Caesar' stirs debate
Donald Trump Jr., the President's son, tweeted about the controversy on Sunday, saying, "I wonder how much of this 'art' is funded by taxpayers?"
He added, "Serious question, when does 'art' become political speech & does that change things?"
And last week, right-wing news site Brietbart posted an article with the headline, "'Trump' Stabbed to Death in Central Park Performance of 'Julius Caesar.'"
Jesse Green, the New York Times' co-chief theater critic, wrote in his review that "even a cursory reading of the play, the kind that many American teenagers give it in high school" does not advocate assassination.
Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Bank of America (BAC) pulled their support following criticism on social media. The play has come under fire from Fox News and one of Trump's sons.