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Karen Olivo has decided that social justice is actually more important than being the Sparkling Diamond.
In this space, right now, with our industry.
Everybodys scared and nobodys really doing the stuff that needs to be done.
People arent speaking out.
The silence about Scott Rudin, unacceptable, she said later.
Thats the easy one, yall.
That should be a no-brainer.
I dont need to be on a stage.
I need to be out here, Olivo said in their video.
Building a better industry is more important than putting money in my pockets.
I want a theater industry that matches my integrity.
Its not here, obviously.
Lets go make it.
Lets divest and invest in ourselves.
We wish Karen great success, and above all, love.
Rudin is not involved inMoulin Rouge!
Rudin is one of two producers leading New YorksNY PopsUp post-COVID reopening campaign.
His recent hit shows includeTo Kill a MockingbirdandHello, Dolly!.
Others includeAnthony Rapp,Heidi Schreck,Patti Murin,Andrew Barth Feldman,Mauricio Martinez, andBrandon Uranowitz.
The Broadway League has yet to release any statement on him.
