Comedian Revives Canceled Raygun Musical as Legal Parody Show
Stephanie Broadbridge announces a reworked parody musical after legal threats from Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn led to the cancellation of the original production.
- Stephanie Broadbridge's original 'Raygun The Musical' was canceled after Rachael Gunn's legal team claimed it infringed on Gunn's intellectual property and demanded $10,000 in legal fees.
- Broadbridge has announced 'Breaking The Musical,' a reworked parody show that removes any direct references to Gunn, with performances planned for Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney in 2025.
- The original show, which was set to donate proceeds to charity, was shut down shortly before its Sydney debut, leaving the promoter and Broadbridge facing financial strain from legal demands.
- Gunn defended her actions, citing damage to her personal and professional relationships caused by the unauthorized use of her name and likeness in the original production.
- Critics and legal experts have questioned Gunn's claims to intellectual property over her dance moves and persona, suggesting the legal threats may have a chilling effect on creative expression.
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