Looks like the Rockettes’ producer has had a change of heart and dancers don’t have to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration after all:
Rockettes producer now says dancers won't be forced to perform at Trump inauguration https://t.co/QTbugqBx7o pic.twitter.com/EEuQgIovpI
— The Hill (@thehill) December 23, 2016
Here’s the latest statement from the Madison Square Garden Company (via The Hill):
.@MSG says "it is always their choice" in new statement on #Rockettes performing at Trump inauguration https://t.co/6CjiuSCFAG pic.twitter.com/gbDIrROqbW
— Jackie Strause (@jackiedstrause) December 23, 2016
No word on whether or not they need to bake George Takei a cake.
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Update:
The Rockettes’ union has also released a statement:
Statement from the AGVA, the Rockettes' union: "The Company has agreed that ALL participation in this particular event will be voluntary." pic.twitter.com/pUHOo2BVYF
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 23, 2016
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