Comedian Steph Broadbridge has unveiled a new parody musical titled 'Breaking The Musical' following the cancellation of her original production, 'Raygun: The Musical,' due to legal threats from breakdancer Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn's lawyers.

The cancellation of 'Raygun: The Musical' occurred just hours before its premiere in Sydney on December 19, 2024, after Gunn's legal team asserted that the use of her name and image without permission violated her intellectual property rights.

Broadbridge expressed surprise at the legal challenges, stating she had not anticipated attracting attention from Gunn's legal team while developing the show.

Gunn clarified that her legal actions were not financially motivated, denying reports that she sought a payment of 10,000 Australian dollars for the use of her name, and emphasized that her lawyers acted to protect her brand.

In a statement, Gunn expressed her support for Broadbridge's new show and confirmed that her legal team had resolved the matter amicably, allowing the musical to proceed under its new branding.

Despite the legal turmoil, the musical's promoter, Anthony Skinner, noted that the controversy generated unexpected publicity for the production, which is set to tour in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney in early 2025.

Broadbridge has made minor adjustments to the show's content to avoid trademark issues, omitting any mention of Gunn while maintaining the essence of the story.

Broadbridge expressed regret for any backlash Gunn faced due to the media coverage surrounding the show's cancellation, clarifying that it was never her intention to mislead anyone regarding Gunn's involvement.

Gunn explained the necessity of trademarking her name and likeness to protect against unauthorized commercial use, emphasizing that her legal actions were aimed at safeguarding her creative rights.

The original musical gained attention after Gunn's Olympic performance in Paris, which received zero points from judges, leading to widespread mockery and ultimately influencing the show's development.

'Breaking The Musical' will feature an eight-person cast, puppets, and original songs, exploring a fictional breakdancer's journey to the Olympics.

Broadbridge intended for the musical's proceeds to benefit a women's shelter in Sydney and promised refunds to ticket holders after the cancellation of the original show.