Geno Segers Apologizes For Transgender Comments After ‘Hadestown’ Exit: ‘I Recognize the Impact of My Statements’

Geno Segers took to Instagram on Monday to apologize after facing backlash over resurfaced social media comments about the transgender community. “I wish to extend my most sincere apologies to everyone impacted by my words,” Segers wrote in a statement. “While I never intended to inflict harm, I recognize that the impa

Geno Segers is breaking his silence after being fired from Broadway’s Hadestown following backlash over resurfaced transgender comments. The actor issues an apology following public outcry over the social media posts being brought back to light. “I wish to extend my most sincere apologies to everyone impacted by my wor

Segers was set to make his Broadway debut as part of the new "Hadestown" cast taking the stage on Sept. 1.

Geno Segers leaves Broadway's 'Hadestown' after controversy  USA Today

Geno Segers was set to join the production with an all-new principal cast in September.

Segers had initially been announced as part of the upcoming cast, but the news quickly drew backlash online.