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Comedian and Olympian Resolve Dispute Over Parody Musical

Stephanie Broadbridge rebrands her show after Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn raises legal concerns over intellectual property use.

Overview

  • Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn and comedian Stephanie Broadbridge reached an agreement allowing the musical to proceed under a new name and branding.
  • The original show, 'Raygun: The Musical,' was canceled after Gunn's legal team raised concerns about unauthorized use of her name, image, and choreography.
  • Broadbridge has renamed the production 'Breaking: The Musical,' marketed as an 'unauthorized but completely legal parody' of an Olympian's journey to the Paris Olympics.
  • Gunn clarified that her legal actions were not financially motivated and stated her team had not sought reimbursement of legal costs from Broadbridge or the comedy club involved.
  • The rebranded musical is scheduled to debut at the Adelaide Fringe in early 2025, followed by performances in Melbourne and Sydney.