Producer Scott Rudin arrives at the Oscar Nominee s Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 10, 2003 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo by Kevin Winter /Getty Images
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LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Producer Scott Rudin has announced that he will “step back” from Broadway following allegations of abusive workplace behavior, Variety has confirmed. The move marks an extraordinary turn of fortune for one of the theater and film business’s most acclaimed and influential figures.
In a statement emailed to the Washington Post on Saturday morning, Rudin apologized for his behavior and declared his departure, writing: “Much has been written about my history of troubling interactions with colleagues, and I am profoundly sorry for the pain my behavior caused to individuals, directly and ind
"After a period of reflection, I’ve made the decision to step back from active participation on our Broadway productions, effective immediately."