Dolly Parton Musical Producers Rebuke Theatergoers For Disrupting Shows By Hurling “Abhorrent” Homophobic Abuse At Cast
The organizers of a Dolly Parton musical currently touring the UK have issued a statement condemning homophobic abuse being directed at the cast during performances.
In a social media post, the producers of Here You Come Again said: “In light of homophobic comments and abuse directed at our company, the producers of Here You Come Again condemn this abhorrent behaviour in the strongest way. “Individuals making such comments are not welcome at our show.
They have been – and will be – ejected from the theatre immediately. We stand against all forms of prejudice and are extremely proud of the inclusivity and respect which Here You Come Again celebrates.” The intervention comes after Stevie Webb, one of the stars of Here You Come Again, posted a TikTok video chronicling incidents of abuse the cast had endured on the road.
Webb revealed that a performance at Manchester’s Opera House last week was temporarily halted after a “woman was so disgusted there was a gay character.” He said the woman was ejected after a “massive ruckus” in which other audience members called out her homophobia.
