Los Angeles Adult Entertainment: ‘Dangerous Beauty’ musical coming to Pasadena Playhouse in January
July 19, 2010 | 2:17
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Having recently emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Pasadena Playhouse said it is currently working on a schedule of productions for the coming seasons. On Monday, the company announced a partial lineup for late 2010 and early 2011.
“Dangerous Beauty,” a new musical based on the 1998 movie of the same name, will open at the theater in January. The musical tells the story of Veronica Franco, a celebrated poet in 16th century Venice who is forced to become a courtesan when her family fortune is lost.
The film version starred Catherine McCormack in the lead role and was directed by Marshall Herskovitz. The screenplay, written by Jeannine Dominy, was based on the non-fiction book “The Honest Courtesan” by Margaret Rosenthal.
Dominy is writing the book for the musical, which will feature a score by Michele Brourman and lyrics by Amanda McBroom. The production will be directed by Sheryl Kaller, who received a Tony nomination this year for directing “Next Fall” on Broadway.
See the full article from “Los Angeles Times (blog)”