TALENT – something we’re born with… or something worth killing for!!
Get ready for Ruthless the Musical – a laugh-out-loud, high-energy show that's as campy as it is entertaining! Join us on an uproarious journey with 8-year-old Tina Denmark, who'll stop at nothing to seize the spotlight. This production, with a catchy score by Marvin Laird and witty lyrics by Joel Paley, is a rollicking spoof of classics like Gypsy, Mame, and the iconic thriller The Bad Seed.
It’s a wild, sidesplitting take on beloved classics that promises thunderous laughter, spicy humour, and an overdose of overacting and campiness. Viewer discretion is advised for those ready to embrace the chaos and comedy of this unforgettable musical.
And wait, there's more! Dolly Diamond is stepping into the iconic role of Sylvia St. Croix, determined to turn the theatre upside down. With a sense of humour sharper than a stiletto heel, Dolly declares, “I’ve waited years to play this role on stage, I’ve been playing it off stage all my life.”
Melbourne, get ready for a masterclass in sass, camp, and uproarious hilarity!
Main access to the theatres is via a staircase; however, a lift is also available located on the ground floor of the theatre entrance. If you need to use the lift, please alert staff. Please note, access to the mezzanine level is via stairs only.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: Tram No.96 | STOP 132 (St. Kilda Station directly opposite Alex Theatre) Tram No 16 | STOP No.133 (20m past front door) Tram No 3a (Weekends Only) | STOP No.133 (20m past front door) Tram No.12 | STOP No. 143 (Five-minute walk along Fitzroy St, away from the beach)
BY CAR: Metropol: Canterbury Road | 120 parking bays (Operating hours Sun-Thurs 6:30am-1:00am; Fri-Sat 6:30am-3:00am) Metropol: Fitzroy Street | 62 parking bays (Operating hours Sun-Thurs 6:30am-midnight; Fri-Sat 6:30am-3:00am) St Kilda Bowls Club: Fitzroy Street | 37 parking bays (Operating hours 24 hours)
"An ideal fit for the masses of musical theatre aficionados in Melbourne, Ruthless! The Musical is sure to delight the devotees and the uninitiated alike." - Simon Paris (Man in Chair)
"The performances and the script are a winning combination that results in this deliciously extravagant production." - My Melbourne Arts
"Ruthless! The Musical is heaps of fun. It is wild and wacky." - Alex First
“Hilarious… It is beyond praise!” - New York Daily News
“Wild amusement” - New York Post
“Malicious, delicious, and a total joy!” - New York Observer
Book & Lyrics: Joel Paley
CAST
Sylvia St. Croix: Dolly Diamond
Judy Denmark: Britni Leslie
Tina Denmark: Chloe Halley & Luisa Oro
Miss Thorne: Stephanie Astrid John
Louise Lerman/Eve: Olivia Charalambous
Litta Encore: Emma Clair Waxman
Swings: Jens Radda & Lucy May Knight
CREW
Produced by: Stagebugs Productions
Director: Chelsea Matheson
Assistant Director: Jaz Balmer
Musical Directory: Dave Barclay & Ned Dixon
Choreographer: Michelle David
Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.
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