The show, originally staged in New York 22 years ago, is currently running at St. Luke's Theatre. Ruthless! features a book and lyrics by Joel Paley, and music by . This production is directed by Paley, with musical supervision by Laird.
The campy cult musical stars 11-year-old Tori Murray as Tina Denmark, a child performer who will do anything she can to land the lead in her school play. Also featured in the cast are Kim Maresca, Andrea McCullough, , Rita McKenzie, Paul Pecorino and Amie Bermowitz.
"When 'The Bad Seed' meets Gypsy it's fun for the whole dysfunctional family!" press notes state. "Beautiful and talented eight-year-old Tina Denmark will do anything to play the lead in the school play. ANYTHING! The question is... Where does such remarkable talent and unstoppable ambition come from? The answer may shock you when you see this award-winning Stage Mother of all musicals!"
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