Bombshell is a new musical with a book and lyrics by Julia Houston and music by Tom Levitt.
The musical is told from the perspective of ambitious blonde Norma Jeane Mortenson - who later transforms into cultural icon and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe. Bombshell tells the story in which the young woman rises to stardom and becomes one of the greatest female legends of all time while struggling through a chain of events that result in her fall from grace and subsequent death.
Cast[]
Current Cast[]
Lead Roles
- Karen Cartwright - Norma Jeane Mortenson / Marilyn Monroe
- Michael Swift - Joe DiMaggio
- Peter Rini - Arthur Miller
- Marc Kudisch - Daryl F. Zanuck
- Henry Stram - Lee Strasberg
- Tim Wright - Johnny Hyde
- Bobby - President John F. Kennedy
Supporting Roles
Ensemble
Former Cast[]
- Rebecca Duvall - was to play the role of Marilyn, quit after an allergic reaction. Replaced by Karen.
- Ted - was to play Joe DiMaggio, quit after he was offered a Pilot. Replaced by Michael.
Crew[]
Current Crew[]
- Julia Houston - Book Writer and Lyricist
- Tom Levitt - Composer
- Eileen Rand - Producer
- Derek Wills - Director
- Linda - Stage Manager
- Josh - Choreographer
- Lyle West - Investor
Former Crew[]
- Ellis Tancharoen - Personal Assistant to Tom and then Eileen, fired in Bombshell
Musical Numbers[]
ACT I
- Let Me Be Your Star - Norma Jeane Mortenson and Shadow Selves
- The 20th Century Fox Mambo - Norma Jeane and 20th Century Fox Studio Staff
- The National Pastime - Marilyn and New York Yankees
- History Is Made At Night - Marilyn, Joe DiMaggio, & Lovers
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith - Marilyn & Joe
- I Never Met A Wolf Who Didn't Love To Howl - Marilyn & Soldiers
- On Lexington & 52nd Street - Joe
- Cut, Print....Moving On - Marilyn & Studio Staff
ACT II
- Dig Deep - Marilyn, Lee Strasberg, & Students
- Second Hand White Baby Grand - Marilyn
- They Just Keep Moving the Line - Marilyn
- Don't Say Yes Until I Finish Talking - Darryl F. Zanuck & Yes Men
- Smash! - Aspiring Actresses
- Let's Be Bad - Marilyn & the Cast of Some Like It Hot
- Happy Birthday, Mr. President - Marilyn
- Never Give All The Heart - Marilyn
- Second Hand White Baby Grand (Reprise) - Marilyn
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Reprise) - Joe
- Don't Forget Me - Marilyn
Proposed Numbers[]
- Touch Me - Marilyn