Netflix has dropped its lawsuit against the creators of the unofficial 'Bridgerton' musical, reports say

The makers of the unofficial musical based on the hit drama "Bridgerton" have been dropped from a lawsuit by the streaming service.

The creators of the musical "The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical" were sued by the streaming giant after the show's premiere at the Kennedy Center.

Barlow's initial spinoff of the show was praised by the streaming service in January 2021. The album won a gramophone for best musical theater album.

According to court documents shared with Insider and Deadline, the pair repeatedly refused to sign a licence with the streaming service.

The pair sold tickets for as much as $149 for the Kennedy Center performance, while also selling souvenirs with the "Bridgerton" trademark. Barlow and Bear's actions stretch "fan fiction" past its breaking point, according to the company.

Shonda Rhimes, the executive producer of Bridgerton, told Insider that "what started as a fun celebration has turned into the blatant taking of intellectual property solely for Barlow & Bear's financial benefit."

The author of the "Bridgerton" books said there was a difference between the two.

According to Deadline and Variety, a court filing shows that the streamer is dismissing the action.

Barlow and Bear appear to have changed their plans after the decision.

The musical was supposed to be performed at London's Royal Albert Hall on September 20 but was called off after being sued.

Insider did not get a response from Barlow and Bear.