Geno Segers apologizes after Hadestown exit over transgender remarks

Geno Segers, who had been tapped to play Hades in Broadway’s Hadestown, apologized after producers parted ways with him following backlash over resurfaced anti-trans comments. In an Instagram statement, he said he regretted his words, acknowledged their impact, and pledged to listen, educate himself, and work to earn the opportunity to make things right. Hadestown’s producers said the decision was mutual and that Segers would no longer join the Broadway run, with replacement casting to be announced soon; Segers also apologized to the cast, crew, and producers for the stress caused and expressed confidence in their ongoing success.