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Actor Geno Segers exits Broadway's 'Hadestown' after backlash over resurfaced transgender comments

Headline from Washington Times, on the newest of 2 developments

Broadway's "Hadestown" and actor Geno Segers mutually agreed that he would not join the production, days after theater fans circulated previously posted videos in which he criticized transgender women competing in women's sports and questioned pronoun practices.

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  1. ‘Hadestown’ Parts Ways With Geno Segers After Transgender Comments Surface

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    Actor Geno Segers exits Broadway's 'Hadestown' after backlash over resurfaced transgender comments

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  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Hadestown’ Parts Ways With Actor Geno Segers After Online Outrage (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Segers had initially been announced as part of the upcoming cast, but the news quickly drew backlash online.

  2. New York Times

    ‘Hadestown’ Parts Ways With Geno Segers After Transgender Comments Surface (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Geno Segers was set to join the production with an all-new principal cast in September.

  3. The M

    Hadestown Quickly Fires Lead Actor Geno Segers Over Transphobic Comments Mere Days After Casting (opens The M)

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    Following backlash over the announcement that actor Geno Segers had been cast in Broadway’s hit musical Hadestown , producers quickly shared an update that his casting had been rescinded. "The producers of Hadestown and Geno Segers have mutually agreed that Mr.

  4. Deadline

    Geno Segers Apologizes After Being Fired From ‘Hadestown’ Over Transgender Comments: “I Accept Full Responsibility For My Words” (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Geno Segers is breaking his silence after being fired from Broadway’s Hadestown following backlash over resurfaced transgender comments. The actor issues an apology following public outcry over the social media posts being brought back to light.

  5. The Daily Wire

    Broadway Actor Loses Lead Role After Transgender Comments Resurface (opens The Daily Wire)

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    The Daily Wire's feed description

    A lead actor who stepped down from his principal role in a Broadway show earlier this week has now apologized for comments he made criticizing the transgender movement. Producers for the Broadway show “Hadestown” announced on Sunday that Geno Segers would no longer be stepping into the lead role as …

  6. Breitbart News

    Cancel Culture: Broadway’s 'Hadestown' Dumps Actor Geno Segers for Past Thought Crime on Trans Athletes (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The 2026 musical "Hadestown" has reportedly parted ways with actor Geno Segers after his previous online posts -- which included opposing pronoun usage and criticizing male athletes participating in women's sports -- resurfaced.

  7. The Christian Post

    Disney XD actor exits Broadway's 'Hadestown' after resurfaced comments against transgender ideology (opens The Christian Post)

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    The news that Disney XD actor Geno Segers will no longer make his Broadway debut in the Tony-winning musical “Hadestown” comes after resurfaced videos of the actor saying trans-identifying people are not oppressed and voicing other criticisms of gender ideology sparked online backlash.

  8. Breitbart News

    Nolte: Actor Geno Segers Apologizes After Being Fired from Broadway Show for Opposing Boys in Girls’ Sports (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Actor Geno Segers was fired from the Broadway show "Hadestown" over his belief that men should not participate in women’s sports.

  9. Washington Times

    Actor Geno Segers exits Broadway's 'Hadestown' after backlash over resurfaced transgender comments (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Broadway's "Hadestown" and actor Geno Segers mutually agreed that he would not join the production, days after theater fans circulated previously posted videos in which he criticized transgender women competing in women's sports and questioned pronoun practices.

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