Overview

• McDonald said the fan trailed her from the Majestic Theatre to her temporary residence during Gypsy’s final performances.
• She enlisted security after the individual entered her building and stood uncomfortably close.
• The fan argued they “deserved” an autograph because they had traveled from another city, which McDonald called a clear boundary breach.
• McDonald explained she had been opting out of stage-door signings to conserve her vocal health and safeguard her family’s well-being.
• The incident has sparked online debate, with theater communities on Reddit and in industry outlets calling for stronger measures to protect performers at stage doors.