Reimagined exclusively for Midsumma, Ruthless the Musical is coming to Melbourne, and it’s bringing a tidal wave of laughter, sass, and showbiz drama!
This over-the-top parody follows the hilarious rise of 8-year-old Tina Denmark, a pint-sized diva who will stop at nothing—absolutely nothing—to claim the spotlight.
With a sharp score by Marvin Laird and Joel Paley’s clever lyrics, this high-energy production spoofs iconic classics like Gypsy, Mame, and The Bad Seed in a way that will leave audiences in stitches.
But the real star of the show? Dolly Diamond, stepping into the heels of the fabulously manipulative Sylvia St. Croix. With her signature wit and razor-sharp delivery, Dolly owns the stage, declaring, “I’ve waited years to play this role on stage—I’ve been playing it offstage all my life!” It’s a performance packed with outrageous one-liners, campy charisma, and a masterclass in comic timing.
Expect big laughs, larger-than-life performances, and a story so delightfully absurd you can’t help but be swept along.
Ruthless the Musical runs from 28 January to 2 February 2025 at the MC Showroom, L1/50 Clifton Street Prahran.
