Hugh Jackman, star of the upcoming Broadway revival of The Music Man produced by Scott Rudin, said today that the company is “rebuilding the Music Man team” in the wake of Rudin’s decision to step back from active leadership participation.The statement, released through a spokesperson, is the first from Jackman since allegations of Rudin’s mistreatment of staffers were outlined in a recent Hollywood Reporter story and a subsequent outcry from the Broadway community.
Jackman’s co-star, Sutton Foster, addressed the controversy last weekend.Today, Jackman said in the statement, “I want to say how much I respect and applaud the people that have spoken up about their experience working with Scott Rudin.
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