CNN —A musical inspired by viral Olympic breakdancer Raygun was shut down hours before it was due to open on Saturday, after lawyers representing the athlete threatened legal action, the show’s creator said on social media.
Steph Broadbridge, an Australian comedian who wrote and intended to star in “Raygun: The Musical,” said in a video posted on Instagram that the breakdancer’s “lawyers got in touch with the venue and threatened legal action.”Comedian Steph Broadbridge wrote and intended to star in the show.
She added that Gunn’s lawyers trademarked the musical’s poster, which featured a silhouette of the breakdancer’s famous kangaroo hop and said she couldn’t perform that dance as Gunn “owns” it.
How would I possibly be able to do that without any formal breakdancing training?” Broadbridge said.
That listing now says the show is called “Breaking: The Musical.”CNN has contacted Gunn’s management team at the agency Born Bred for comment.
Persons:
Steph Broadbridge, ”, Marc Grimwade, Rachael Gunn, “, ” Broadbridge, Gunn “, Gunn’s, Broadbridge, Gunn
Organizations:
CNN, Kinselas, Paris Olympics, Emergency, ” CNN, 7news
Locations:
Australian, “, Sydney, United States, France, Lithuania, Australia