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#426

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 7/30/26 at 8:33pm

The Distinctive Baritone said: "The social media backlash against Geno Segers is pretty bad. If this continues, I can see the team buying him out of his contract and bringing in someone else. People are furious about those old YouTube videos."

Yeah I haven’t seen the show since the original cast, but I’m going to be in town for the Falsettos concert and I love NLB so thought about grabbing a ticket, but don’t feel like supporting this guy. Hopefully they replace him

#427

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 7/30/26 at 9:18pm

For a production with a deserved reputation for doing a great job bringing in replacements, and Amber Iman is just another example of that, this seems like a very unfortunate mistake - especially with the show at a higher profile in the wake of the success of the proshot

#428

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 7/31/26 at 3:52am

If the casting of west side story taught me anything, or the recent comeback of certain producers… it’s that Broadway (the machine) is truly dark behind the scenes and doesn’t give a crap.

Shame on Hadestown. Two bad eggs in a row = shame on them.

#429

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 7/31/26 at 2:22pm

If they fire Segers I’d be concerned Fox News will pick up this story and the show becomes the target of anti trans psychopaths.

The best way forward is probably Segers posting a sincere apology, but him going private is not a great look…

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#430

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 7/31/26 at 2:58pm

That's not how contracts work. That guy sucks tho.

Updated On: 7/31/26 at 02:58 PM

#431

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/1/26 at 10:27am

Damn his casting is bad. They have to get rid of him or it will turn even uglier. If I was a fan of this show and went regularly, I’d be incredibly upset about his casting.

#432

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/1/26 at 10:31am

Was genuinely excited to see Butz and Iman in these roles but Segers joining them means I won't be getting a ticket. Really disappointing choice, especially with the timing of the proshot featuring a trans actor.

#433

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/1/26 at 11:52am

If he stays in the show, I'm curious to see if their grosses take a nosedive. How sad considering Norbert and Amber are brilliant choices.

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#434

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/1/26 at 6:58pm

Yeah, his Instagram went private and the full video on YouTube is now gone.

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#435

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/1/26 at 7:54pm

Ummmm they need to buy him out of his contract. WTF.

He has made videos opposing trans women in women's sports and mocking pronoun sharing. AND, he’s argues against the existence of systemic sexism and suggesting women should "know when to shut up" during arguments.

Hadestown producers HELLO?? HELLO!!!

#436

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/2/26 at 10:29am

Nothing like a Broadway show casting an open homophobic a$$. I feel bad for the cast. Can't imagine they welcome him with open arms.

#437

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/2/26 at 12:25pm

Segers has officially dropped out of the cast.

“I am furious, but I am sailing.”

#438

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/2/26 at 12:29pm

Thank God...

#439

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/2/26 at 12:31pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Segers has officially dropped out of the cast."

Thank goodness!! Though, wondering if he got bought out or he stepped down mutually because of the backlash. Hopefully this homophobic asshat isn't on Faux News down the road saying he was fired.

#440

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/2/26 at 12:40pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Segers has officially dropped out of the cast."

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#441

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/2/26 at 12:44pm

Well that was quick. Will grab tickets for NLB now

#442

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/2/26 at 12:57pm

Holding out until they announce the replacement on buying tickets but this is a very good move in the right direction.

#443

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/2/26 at 1:00pm

Dear God can they PLEASE get Marc Kudisch as Hades, already? I’ve been waiting 8 years.

#444

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/2/26 at 1:01pm

I have to imagine that performers like Amber Iman were absolutely none too pleased to learn about Seger's views. I just truly don't understand how he even got to this point. A total failure on the producing / casting side.

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#445

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/2/26 at 1:05pm

Kad said: "I have to imagine that performers like Amber Iman were absolutely none too pleased to learn about Seger's views. I just truly don't understand how he even got to this point. A total failure on the producing / casting side."

Either they were aware, and decided not to care.

OR

They weren’t aware, which means they are not doing any due diligence before offering someone a major role on Broadway.

Either way you look at it, it’s not good.

#446

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/2/26 at 1:06pm

Nettik said: "Holding out until they announce the replacement on buying tickets but this is a very good move in the right direction."

This new cast likely starts rehearsals next week. Guessing it'll be a former Hades or one of the understudies. I'd love to see Eddie Noel Rodriguez in the role full-time.

#447

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/2/26 at 1:08pm

ACL2006 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Segers has officially dropped out of the cast."

Thank goodness!! Though, wondering if he got bought out or he stepped down mutually because ofthe backlash. Hopefully this homophobic asshat isn't on Faux News down the road saying he was fired."

I can’t imagine it wasn’t a buyout.

#448

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/2/26 at 1:10pm

This was a mutual agreement between Segers and the producers.

“I am furious, but I am sailing.”

#449

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/2/26 at 1:13pm

Check Amber Iman’s IG story. She openly says she was demanding answers behind the scenes.

Thank goodness the cast was also standing up and speaking out behind the scenes.

#450

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/2/26 at 1:21pm

Is Les Claypool free, prechance?

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