The University of Alabama Department of Theatre & Dance presents its production of Ruthless! The Musical, which opens at the Allen Bales Theatre on Monday, September 28, and closes on Sunday, October 4. Under the direction of third-year MFA theatre candidate Natasha Straley, a talented cast of UA students will present a campy, satirical, dark comedy inspired by a variety of classic shows.
Rooted in the era of Hollywood glam, Ruthless! The Musical gleefully explores the dark side of talent, unveiling the antics of stage moms, show business, and the relentless drive to succeed. With music by Marvin Laird and book and lyrics by Joel Paley, the show follows Tina, a young girl with boundless ambition who will stop at nothing to land the starring role of Pippi Longstocking. Wildly comedic and delightfully over-the-top, this musical asks what happens when the pursuit of stardom begins to take on a life of its own.
