Raygun Musical has been canceled amid a lawsuit from Olympic’s lawyers

Australian break dancer RaygunHer real name, Rachel Gunn, has gained global attention for her unconventional dancing skills. However, she recently took legal action to stop a music show bearing her name and image just hours before her scheduled premiere.

“Raygun: The Musical,” led by comedian Stephanie Broadbridge, was canceled after Gunn’s lawyers contacted the comedy club hosting the event and threatened legal action if the show went ahead, the outlet reported.

Broadbridge later revealed on social media that Raygun’s lawyers claimed the label used in the musical was trademarked, prohibiting its use.

according to Associated PressThe comedian also revealed that Gunn’s lawyers warned her that she could face legal consequences if she performed the viral kangaroo dance, as the Parisian Olympian owns the rights to the routine.

Anthony Skinner, promoter and owner of the iD Comedy Club in Darlinghurst, where the musical was scheduled to debut, said that all proceeds from the show were intended to benefit a women’s refuge.

On Thursday, December 19, Broadbridge shared an update on Instagram, revealing a revised poster for the production with a new title, “Breaking: The Musical,” with no reference to Gunn’s likeness. The updated tagline was “A completely legal satirical musical.”

At the Olympic Games in Paris this summer, Gunn became one of the most talked about participants Although she lost all three of her contests by a combined score of 54-0. The backlash and criticism on social media was swift, prompting the 37-year-old to speak out against the negative behaviour.

“It’s really sad to hear that criticism and I’m very sorry for the backlash that the community has seen,” Gunn previously said. Australia 10 News. “But I can’t control people’s reaction.”

“It was really sad how much hate it sparked,” Gunn added. “A lot of the response was also due to people not being very knowledgeable about breaking and the variety of styles in breaking. The energy and vitriol that people had was very concerning.”

“So I was talking, you know, on 2dayFM about how I wouldn’t be competing in some competitions anymore, which didn’t seem very important because speedbreaking wouldn’t be at the Olympics (at the 2028 Los Angeles Games) anyway,” he said. Gann, per New York Post.

“I’m not retiring. You’re trying to stop me. I’ll never stop dancing. So if you hear that again, know that’s not the truth. You can’t retire from an art form. That’s why I’ll never stop.”

Gunn has endured an onslaught of hostile messages, with an anonymous petition calling for her to apologize garnering 50,000 signatures. She has been baselessly accused of rigging her way onto the Olympic stage at the expense of other skilled dancers in the Australian hip-hop community.

Among the rumors are allegations that Gunn established a governing body overseeing the Oceania qualifiers to secure her place. Another unsubstantiated claim suggests that her husband, a highly respected and certified judge, was part of the committee responsible for selecting her.

the Sydney Morning Herald She previously confirmed that Gunn and her husband, Samuel Frye, are not founders or leaders of the Breaking Association of Australia. The organization was actually founded by Louie Nabalan, a respected figure in the Australian breaking community.

“The selection process for the Australian Breaking Team heading to Paris took place over two days and was open to all interested ocean region participants,” Australia’s AUSBreak said in a statement. “Adhering to the World Dance Sports Federation (WDSF) regulations, which are consistent with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) standards, the process aims to ensure a fair and transparent outcome.”

“Their selection was based solely on their performance in their fights that day,” AUSBreak added in its statement.

Following speculation, Rayjun admitted“I didn’t realize that this would open the door to a lot of hate, which was honestly very devastating. While I went out there and had fun, I took it very seriously. I did my best in preparation for the Olympics and really did my best. I’m honored to be a part “From the Australian Olympic team and to be part of the sport of breaking’s first Olympic appearance.”