because the industry’s “silence” about Rudin was “unacceptable.”
“Then another time he threw a glass bowl at [a colleague].
The HR person left in an ambulance due to a panic attack.
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That was the environment.”
A 2010THRprofile of Rudin ran under the headline"The Most Feared Man in Town."
He has several stage projects currently in the works, includingthe upcoming revival ofThe Music ManstarringHugh JackmanandSutton Foster.
His recent film credits include acclaimed hits likeUncut GemsandLady Bird.
ThePostalso reported that Rudin was instrumental in securing financial aid for New York’s art venues from Washington.
Few prominent figures in the entertainment business have spoken publicly about Rudin sinceTHR’s story was published.
On Wednesday, Tony-winning actressKaren Olivoannounced that she would not return to Broadway’s production ofMoulin Rouge!
“[Rudin]’s a monster.
That should be a no-brainer.”
Similarly to Harvey [Weinstein], too many are afraid to speak out.
I support and applaud those who did.
There’s good reason to be afraid because he’s vindictive and has no qualms about lying."
Rudin did not elaborate further on what stepping down from “active participation” will look like.
Representatives for the producer did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.
“We salute the courage of those who came forward.
“This is an important step in creating truly safe and harassment-free theatrical workplaces on Broadway and beyond.
