The UnofficialBridgertonMusicalhas gone a bridge(-rton) too far for Netflix.
The streamer is now suing its creators for “blatant infringement.”
“We’ve tried hard to work with Barlow & Bear, and they have refused to cooperate.
Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ series; ‘Unofficial Bridgerton Musical’ creators Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear.LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX; Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
Tickets sold for up to $149.
In addition, the lawsuit mentions Barlow and Bear’s sales ofBridgerton-branded merchandise at the Kennedy Center and online.
As of Saturday morning, the merchandise page at BarlowandBear.com featured only items bearing the creators' names.
EW spoke with Barlow and Bear in February 2021about the unofficial musical’s runaway success.
Newsthat she knew all about the musical.
“I can’t believe that’s actually happening.
Quinn’s statement to EW today mirrors Netflix and Rhimes' sentiments.
“There is a difference, however, between composing on TikTok and recording and performing for commercial gain.
“A year ago when I asked the internet, ‘What ifBridgertonwas a musical?’
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Barlow & Bear LLC and Pink & Purple Lady Inc. are also named in the suit.
Representatives for Barlow and Bear did not immediately respond to EW’s requests for comment.
