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Dolly Parton-themed musical plagued by people shouting homophobic slurs – actor

Summary by The Independent

Producers of Here You Come Again said they ‘condemn’ the ‘homophobic comments and abuse directed at our company’.

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Metro Weekly

Dolly Parton Musical Stopped Mid-Show by Anti-Gay Bigots

A Dolly Parton jukebox musical experienced disruptions while touring the United Kingdom because it includes a gay character.

11 days ago

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Out Magazine

Dolly Parton West End musical plagued by homophobic hecklers

Steven Webb, currently starring in a new Dolly Parton musical titled Here You Come Again on the West End, is speaking up about the homophobic response he as an actor and the overall theater production is receiving from homophobic audience members — prompting one show to be "suspended" and getting called an f word slur during a performance. Sign up for the Out Newsletter to keep up with what's new in LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment — delivered …

11 days ago·Santa Fe, United States

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The Independent

Dolly Parton-themed musical plagued by people shouting homophobic slurs – actor

Producers of Here You Come Again said they ‘condemn’ the ‘homophobic comments and abuse directed at our company’.

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Attitude.co.uk

Dolly Parton musical actor speaks out as show derailed by anti-gay abuse: 'One guy was shouting the f-slur'

Steven Webb, a member of the cast, revealed the show has been repeatedly interrupted by homophobic audience members as its toured the UK The post Dolly Parton musical actor speaks out as show derailed by anti-gay abuse: ‘One guy was shouting the f-slur’ appeared first on Attitude.

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IOTW Report

Brits Have a Problem with Gay Old Dolly Parton Musical – IOTW Report

Far Out A Dolly Parton-inspired musical in Manchester had to be suspended mid-show due to homophobic abuse. Actor Stevie Webb, who plays a Parton in Here You Come Again, said the incident resulted

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Dolly Parton Musical Suspended After Star Makes Abuse Allegations

The cast of Here You Come Again, a Dolly Parton-inspired musical, has faced several troubles and disruptions during performances. It has escalated to the extent that the shows have to be halted midway or the cast walk off the stage due to the abuse and harassment they experience. This stems from audience members reacting negatively to the inclusion of a gay character. Actor Stevie Webb, who plays a devoted Dolly fan in the show, revealed that in…

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