Man charged over threats that postponed Band Perry concert

Man charged over threats that postponed Band Perry concert

DOVER, DEL.

A man charged with making a threat that prompted the postponement of a show by country music trio The Band Perry suggested he might jump the fence at a Delaware concert venue with a gun, authorities said Tuesday.

Dzmitry Papou, 35, of Selbyville surrendered to authorities Monday and was charged with terroristic threatening. He was released on $20,000 unsecured bond.

Police said Papou and another man walked into the Americana Bayside Welcome Center on Sunday and made alarming statements to an employee that led to the postponement of Sunday evening’s show a few blocks away at the Freeman Stage at Bayside.

The Band Perry tweeted that the show has been rescheduled for Aug. 17.

Broadway’s ‘Fun Home’ cast schedules benefit

NEW YORK

Many Broadway stars have joined together to sing and raise money to help the survivors of the gay nightclub shooting in Orlando, Fla. Now, one Broadway show is going further – performing a few blocks away from the massacre.

The cast and creative team from “Fun Home” will assemble for a one-night benefit concert version of the Tony Award-winning show July 24 in Orlando for survivors and victims’ family.

The touching musical – with a book and lyrics by Lisa Kron and music by Jeanine Tesori – is based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel memoir about growing up with a closeted dad in the family’s funeral home business. It’s the first Broadway show with a lesbian protagonist.

Associated Press