Beautiful and Damned

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"Beautiful and Damned" is a musical based on the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald, an American novelist and short story writer, and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald. The show premiered at the Lyric Theatre in London's West End in 2004.

The musical follows the tumultuous relationship between F. Scott and Zelda, as well as their struggles with alcoholism, mental illness, and the pressures of fame. The show features original music by Joe Evans and book and lyrics by Kit Hesketh-Harvey.

"Beautiful and Damned" has been praised for its strong performances and the emotional depth of its story. The production features elaborate set design, period costumes, and jazz-inspired musical numbers. The show's title is taken from Fitzgerald's second novel, "The Beautiful and Damned," which explores similar themes of love, excess, and the emptiness of the American Dream.

While "Beautiful and Damned" had a successful run in London, it has not been produced widely elsewhere. The show remains a lesser-known entry in the genre of biographical musicals, but it has been well-regarded by fans of Fitzgerald and lovers of jazz music.