During a performance of Hernani, the followers of Hugo and the high class citizens

Question

realized their differences weren't all that different

turned their backs on the show in protest

had a riot

Answer 1

and began fighting, causing chaos and disrupting the performance. The clash between the two groups escalated, with the followers of Hugo demanding their right to enjoy the play and the high class citizens feeling outraged at the disruption. The situation quickly spiraled out of control, leading to a full-blown riot within the theater. Security had to intervene to restore order and remove the instigators, resulting in a chaotic and tumultuous end to the performance of Hernani.