US Edition‘Raygun: The Musical’ pulled after controversial breakdancer calls in lawyers
- "Raygun: The Musical" was canceled just hours before its opening due to legal threats from lawyers representing breakdancer Gunn, as stated by creator Steph Broadbridge.
- Broadbridge noted that ticket buyers would be refunded their 10 Australian dollars, following the legal threats.
- Broadbridge apologized to Gunn for any negativity caused by the musical, emphasizing her intention to celebrate Gunn's status in Australia.
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Raygun’s claim against a parody musical may not stand up: here’s what the law says
Rachel Gunn, aka Raygun, is no stranger to controversy. In August the university lecturer went viral for her quirky, marsupial-inspired breakdancing at the Olympics. Over the weekend, Gunn was back in the spotlight. Raygun: The Musical, a “parody exploration” of Gunn’s journey to the Paris Olympics from Australian comedian Steph Broadbridge, was cancelled due to a legal complaint from Gunn and her lawyers. A statement from Gunn’s legal and man…
The premiere of "Raygun: The Musical" was cancelled. Rachael Gunn's lawyers stopped the show. - They were worried, says comedian Steph Broadbridge.
‘Raygun: The Musical’ Was Almost A Thing Until The Viral Breakdancer Threatened Legal Action
A musical inspired by the mega-viral Olympic breakdancer Raygun was shut down just hours before it was set to debut in Sydney on Saturday — all because some pesky lawyers got involved.Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, whose stage name is "Raygun," captivated the world with her fantastically bad routine at the 2024 Summer Olympics. You know, the one where she convulsed awkwardly on the ground and then hopped around like a kangaroo. And although Ra…
A satirical musical about breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn, which would have premiered in Sydney this weekend, has been stopped by Gunn's legal representatives, the BBC writes.
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