Breakdancing sensation Raygun puts kibosh on Raygun: The Musical
The Olympian b-girl went viral over the summer for her original breakdancing style that evoked the wiles of Australia.
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                            Remember Raygun? Well, she’s back, and she’s litigious. After a summer of people making fun of her and the unique breakdancing skills she displayed during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, Rachael “Raygun” Gunn’s lawyers have put the kibosh on a musical inspired by the Olympian. Steph Broadbridge, creator of Raygun: The Musical, announced yesterday that the test performance of the show had been canceled after Raygun’s lawyers threatened the venue with legal action.
Raygun The Musical is a “parody exploration” of Raygun’s journey to the Paris Olympics. “By infusing comedic elements, satirical exaggerations, musical comedy tropes, and playful commentary on the entertainment industry, it pokes fun at celebrity worshipping, sport, and popular culture,” the show’s description reads. Alas, Raygun zapped this one out of the theater.
“We will be refunding everyone their $10 or a comp ticket,” Broadbridge said in an Instagram video. The comedian claims that lawyers trademarked her poster for the show, which she hopes they “do something fun with.” Lawyers also accused Broadbridge of damaging Raygun’s brand, something the comedian would “never do” because “[Raygun] doesn’t need me to do that.”