Producer Scott Rudin Will ‘Step Back' From Broadway Duties After Allegations Of Abusive Behavior

CBS New York

April 18, 2021

Scott Rudin, one of the biggest producers on Broadway, is stepping back from his duties amid accusations that he was abusive to colleagues.

Rudin was supposed to be the lead producer of the upcoming revival of “The Music Man,” starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, but now he is reportedly removing himself from “active participation” in his current shows after recent reports of verbal abuse and a toxic culture in his office.

The 62-year-old has been behind recent hits like “Hello, Dolly!” starring Bette Midler, “The Iceman Cometh” with Denzel Washington, and “The Ferryman,” which won the Tony Award for Best Play in 2019.

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