Ruthless!
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Ruthless! is a dark and comedic musical that tells the story of Tina Denmark, a talented and ambitious young girl who is determined to become a Broadway star at any cost. With her overbearing and pushy mother, Judy, by her side, Tina will stop at nothing to land the lead role in her school's musical, "Pippi in Tahiti". But when another student, Louise, is chosen for the role, Tina takes matters into her own hands and begins to manipulate and eliminate anyone who stands in her way.
As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Tina is willing to go to any lengths to achieve her dream, even if it means murder. With witty dialogue and catchy musical numbers, the show satirizes the cutthroat nature of show business and the lengths some performers will go to get ahead. Featuring a cast of eccentric characters and unexpected plot twists, Ruthless! is a thrilling and entertaining ride from beginning to end.
The musical premiered off-Broadway in 1992 and has since been produced in numerous theaters around the world. The book and lyrics were written by Joel Paley, with music by Marvin Laird. The show has been praised for its hilarious and irreverent take on the musical genre, as well as its strong performances and memorable songs.