BRISBANE, Australia (AP) – Australian breaker Rachel “Raygan” Gunn has tried to be a good sport in response to the jokes and criticism that poured in from around the world after her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics. Ta.
But perhaps “Raygun: the Musical” was a bridge too far.
Comedian Stephanie Broadbridge canceled her show hours before it was scheduled to premiere in Sydney after Gunn's lawyer contacted the comedy club venue and threatened legal action.
Ms Broadbridge told her social media followers that her lawyers had trademarked the musical's poster and that Ms Gunn's infamous kangaroo dance was owned by the Olympic athlete who made headlines for her performance in Paris. He said he told the comedian that there was no such thing.
Ms Gunn, 37, a lecturer at the University of Sydney, was left “devastated” in the aftermath of her Olympic break debut gig in August. forced her to retire from competition. Still, she said she appreciates the attention from big-name comedians, including late-night TV hosts. jimmy fallon. “I don't think I'm ready to watch it yet, but I will at some point,” she said.
Thursday, Broadbridge provided an update He revealed on Instagram that the musical's brand name has been changed to “Breaking: The Musical.” The tagline is “A completely legal parody musical.'' The new tongue-in-cheek poster features a silhouette of a kangaroo in Raygun's most memorable pose.
in a statement Post to Instagram Gunn said Thursday that his legal team had “worked everything out” after reaching an agreement with Broadbridge.
“She can still move forward with the musical, get a new name and a new poster, and still be able to perform that show. So I'm really happy for her and her show I wish the tour a success,” Gunn said.
She denied reports that she had asked for a payment of 10,000 Australian dollars ($6,230) for the use of her name.
“We're not asking for any of these costs. So there's a lot of talk about this $10,000…It's something that started really early on, from day one, with my attorney acting on my behalf. Thank you.”
Gunn's lawyers had asked Anthony Skinner, the musical's promoter and owner of iD Comedy Club in Darlinghurst, to pay at least $10,000 in legal fees, according to previous media reports.
Director Skinner, who had planned to send the show's proceeds to a Sydney women's shelter, said he could not have asked for more publicity for the fledgling production, which is currently scheduled to be shown in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. Australian media reported. The first few months of next year.
Gunn said in a social media video that his decision to request his name be removed from the musical was not because he “couldn't get the joke.”
“I really strive to support creativity and loved how my performance sparked so many different artistic interpretations and there were so many great memes that were smart and funny and creative.” she said.
