Scott Rudin is returning to Broadway — Page 7

Sutton Ross said: "Oh, they aren't actually progressive. They just pretend not to belike MAGA folks but they're basically the same,just without the crimson dunce cap or firearms.And the thing is theywill never see itor admit it. Thank God they exposed themselves in this thread though!

"I just wannnnnnna see Laurie Metcalf and I don't care how many people haveto be assaulted along the way!"

Scott Rudin Hopes Laurie Metcalf’s Talent Distracts You From His Past"

I'm also sickened by how many people say "But other producers are jerks too!"

There's a huge difference between being hard-nosed and maybe even callous (the way Hal Prince would fire longtime cast members from his shows, or a lot of leading actors will have a long list of requirements in order to sign onto a project), and being abusive. Scott Rudin didn't just scream and yell and call people names. He sent someone to the hospital by bashing his hand into a computer screen. He had decades and decades of documented abusive behavior. A list theater stars like Donna Murphy have said that he bullied them nonstop. Absolutely unacceptable behavior. I don't care how much Laurie Metcalf wants to work with him. She's a talented lady I'm sure a slew of producers would be willing to sign her on for a project.

Updated On: 3/31/25 at 01:15 PM

Sutton Ross said: "Oh, they aren't actually progressive. They just pretend not to belike MAGA folks but they're basically the same,just without the crimson dunce cap or firearms.And the thing is theywill never see itor admit it. Thank God they exposed themselves in this thread though!

"I just wannnnnnna see Laurie Metcalf and I don't care how many people haveto be assaulted along the way!"

Scott Rudin Hopes Laurie Metcalf’s Talent Distracts You From His Past"

Look at you go! We're just like MAGA, everyone! Rudin is going to produce whether you like it or now, so then why don't you protest his productions instead of seeing them? Get similar minds together and make some protest signs, banners, and placards. You can show off your medal.

verywellthensigh said: "Sutton Ross said: "Oh, they aren't actually progressive. They just pretend not to belike MAGA folks but they're basically the same,just without the crimson dunce cap or firearms.And the thing is theywill never see itor admit it. Thank God they exposed themselves in this thread though!

"I just wannnnnnna see Laurie Metcalf and I don't care how many people haveto be assaulted along the way!"

Scott Rudin Hopes Laurie Metcalf’s Talent Distracts You From His Past"

Look at you go! We're just like MAGA, everyone! Rudin is going to produce whether you like it or now, sothen why don't you protest his productions instead of seeing them? Get similar mindstogether and make some protest signs, banners, and placards.You can show off your medal.



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It's not a purity test. It's quite frankly just pointing out the hypocrisy of people in this thread who are all about progressive values until Scott Rudin wants to produce something with Laurie Metcalf, and then all of a sudden it's "he's a genius give him what he wants."

I'm also struggling to see where Rudin is a genius. Sondheim was a genius. Fosse was a genius. You could say directors like Michael Bennett and Hal Prince were geniuses. Scott Rudin is more like a facilitator of talent.

I’m sorry if this has already been stated: but does anyone here, especially those espousing a litmus test, realize how few even know this guy’s name, much less what he did? It’s a rare sect of people who would scan the producers’ list to see who’s involved, especially when names like Bette are at the top of the marquee. And those who don’t go because of Rudin, I believe, would hardly make any impact in terms of sales.

joevitus said: "Play Esq. said: "I’m sorry if this has already been stated: but does anyone here, especially those espousing a litmus test, realize how few even know this guy’s name, much less what he did? It’s a rare sect of people who would scan the producers’list to see who’s involved, especially when names like Bette are at the top of the marquee. And those who don’t go because of Rudin, I believe, would hardly make any impact in terms of sales."

What's your point? No one here has said "The public will never stand for this, and anything with his name attached will flop." They are simply saying they find his behavior reprehesible and think if he comes back, he'll just be enabled to abuse people again. And thus if they attend his shows, they are to some extent sanctioning thatabuse."

Maybe watch your tone?

DAME said: "But one could argue he was a genius in his field. Don’t get me wrong .. his behavior is unforgivable . I hope I am a good enough person not to support his future endeavors. But of course if he brought back Bette in Dolly or something to the level of when he brought back Glenda Jackson .. there is no telling what I would do."

EVERYTHING about this is 100%!!!!!!!!!!!

joevitus said: "DAME said: "joevitus said: "Play Esq. said: "I’m sorry if this has already been stated: but does anyone here, especially those espousing a litmus test, realize how few even know this guy’s name, much less what he did? It’s a rare sect of people who would scan the producers’list to see who’s involved, especially when names like Bette are at the top of the marquee. And those who don’t go because of Rudin, I believe, would hardly make any impact in terms of sales."

What's your point? No one here has said "The public will never stand for this, and anything with his name attached will flop." They are simply saying they find his behavior reprehesible and think if he comes back, he'll just be enabled to abuse people again. And thus if they attend his shows, they are to some extent sanctioning thatabuse."

Maybe watch your tone?"

Ditto."

Your tone and message is perfect, it's so embarrassing that a poster like Dame would even have an issue with what you said (and not the poster you quoted), and admitted they may not have the self control to resist an abuser. Despicable and gross.

Sutton Ross said: "joevitus said: "DAME said: "joevitus said: "Play Esq. said: "I’m sorry if this has already been stated: but does anyone here, especially those espousing a litmus test, realize how few even know this guy’s name, much less what he did? It’s a rare sect of people who would scan the producers’list to see who’s involved, especially when names like Bette are at the top of the marquee. And those who don’t go because of Rudin, I believe, would hardly make any impact in terms of sales."

What's your point? No one here has said "The public will never stand for this, and anything with his name attached will flop." They are simply saying they find his behavior reprehesible and think if he comes back, he'll just be enabled to abuse people again. And thus if they attend his shows, they are to some extent sanctioning thatabuse."

Maybe watch your tone?"

Ditto."

Your tone and message is perfect, it's so embarrassing that a poster like Dame would even have an issue with what you said (and not the poster you quoted), and admitted they may not have the self control to resist an abuser. Despicable and gross."

Who said I had a issue with anything he said? Get of your high horse and stop being such a over the top drama queen. Joe; I meant no offense. All I was trying to say was that when one starts a post with something like "What is your point" in the way your post was constructed ; to me it makes the healthy discussion harder to continue. I do enjoy you. And thanks for responding"Ditto" to me. I got what your saying and I hope we can continue talking and kbitzing about other things as well.

Updated On: 4/1/25 at 12:49 PM

Oh yes Dame, you want a healthy discussion while calling me names. Totally tracks. Feel free to call out the men in this thread who can't wait to support a violent predator who commited aggravated assault. That should be your focus. Not to attack a woman whose friend was terrorized, traumatized and assaulted by a monster you just can't resist.

Oh and here's a tip from me to you: When you ask and ask and ask for discount codes on various threads because you can't simply do what the rest of us do, which is simply scroll and find the discount thread? Say thank you when someone bothers to help you, like they did in the Gypsy thread👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Updated On: 4/1/25 at 01:11 PM

Or maybe they like working with him BECAUSE his power dynamics benefit him and them. I mean, I think the fact that these people are will to work with him says a lot about who they are and what they value: and it’s clearly not the safety of lower level workers in this industry.

DAME said: "Sutton Ross said: "joevitus said: "DAME said: "joevitus said: "Play Esq. said: "I’m sorry if this has already been stated: but does anyone here, especially those espousing a litmus test, realize how few even know this guy’s name, much less what he did? It’s a rare sect of people who would scan the producers’list to see who’s involved, especially when names like Bette are at the top of the marquee. And those who don’t go because of Rudin, I believe, would hardly make any impact in terms of sales."

What's your point? No one here has said "The public will never stand for this, and anything with his name attached will flop." They are simply saying they find his behavior reprehesible and think if he comes back, he'll just be enabled to abuse people again. And thus if they attend his shows, they are to some extent sanctioning thatabuse."

Maybe watch your tone?"

Ditto."

Your tone and message is perfect, it's so embarrassing that a poster like Dame would even have an issue with what you said (and not the poster you quoted), and admitted they may not have the self control to resist an abuser. Despicable and gross."

Who said I had a issue with anything he said? Get of your high horse and stop being such a over the top drama queen. Joe; I meant no offense. All I was trying to say was that when one starts a post with something like "What is your point" in the way your post was constructed ; to me it makes the healthy discussion harder to continue. I do enjoy you. And thanks for responding"Ditto" to me. I got what your saying and I hope we can continue talking and kbitzing about other things as well."

I really appreciate this, and obviously misread your tone. I apologize in turn. Have a great day. :)