The actors in a Dolly Parton-inspired musical have said they were forced to halt a performance in Manchester after an audience member allegedly expressed their “disgust” over the inclusion of a gay character.
Webb said that London had been the worst experience, as he recalled a man who allegedly shouted the F-slur during one performance, complaining that he “just wanted to see Dolly Parton”.
Parton announced the world premiere of her own music, Dolly: An Original Musical, last month, telling fans that it would have its first production in her home state of Tennessee.
“It’s really opened my eyes, because we’re in such a bubble in this industry, but travelling the country and seeing how many people literally cannot bear to see a gay person depicted onstage, it’s wild,” Webb said.
Webb urged potential audience members to read the synopsis of the production, as well as reminding themselves of the fact that “it’s a Dolly Parton musical”.
