Jennifer Diamond Joins Off-Broadway Cast of Ruthless! The Musical
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Jennifer Diamond will join the cast of Ruthless! The Musical at St. Luke's Theatre beginning October 5. The show, which opened July 13, features a book and lyrics by Joel Paley with music by Marvin Laird. Paley, who helmed the original production, also serves as director.
Diamond will step into the roles of Louise Lerman and Eve Allabout. She’s replacing Tracy Jai Edwards, who is departing the show to appear in the Chicago premiere of the new musical Gotta Dance, directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.
In Ruthless! The Musical, the beautiful and talented 8-year-old Tina Denmark will do anything to play the lead in the school play. The show famously spoofs Broadway musicals such as Gypsy and Mame, as well as classic films including The Bad Seed and All About Eve. The role of Tina was an early-career stop for the likes of Laura Bell Bundy, Britney Spears, and Natalie Portman during the original Players Theatre run, which began 23 years ago.
Tori Murray, who starred in a recent run of Ruthless at Stage 72 at the Triad Theatre and went on to reprise her role at St. Lukes, will continue to play the role of Tina. The cast will also feature Kim Maresca, Paul Pecorino, Rita McKenzie, and Andrea McCullough.
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