MARILYN: FOREVER BLONDE to Play Winter Garden Theatre, 2/11-15

In 1962, America lost its sweetheart too soon. The critically acclaimed, multi-award winning show, MARILYN: FOREVER BLONDE, tells the story of Marilyn Monroe through her own words and music, shortly before her tragic and untimely death.

Marilyn Monroe is in the midst of what would become her last photo shoot. She is 36-years-old, divorced for a third time and living alone. Frustrated by Hollywood and tired of the label "sex symbol," Marilyn longs to be respected for her talent and loved for who she really is, and not the character she has created for the silver screen. She wonders what it would be like if she could do it all over again.

A genuine labour of love, writer and producer, Greg Thompson, worked on the script for over twenty years, painstakingly pouring over interviews, videos, performances, and films in order to create the most authentic experience possible. MARILYN: FOREVER BLONDE is Marilyn in her own words. The only thing missing was a Marilyn for his show.

Greg Thompson spent six years convincing Sunny Thompson, his wife, to take on the incomparable role of Marilyn. An admirer of Marilyn herself, Sunny questioned being able to take on a persona that was bigger than life. A classically trained recording artist and accomplished musical theatre performer, Sunny Thompson made the decision to put her life on hold to take on the role that would change her life.

An icon to generations, Marilyn Monroe, was known for more than just her platinum blonde hair and coy smile. She is still idolized today due to her confidence, timeless glamour, and quotable quips. Her breathy slightly-above-a-whisper speech begged people to listen, while her blonde bombshell appeal was louder than words. Not only was she witty in life, she was able to translate her delicately comedic talents to films like How To Marry A Millionaire, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Seven-Year Itch and Some Like It Hot.

Sunny has portrayed Marilyn Monroe in MARILYN: FOREVER BLONDE since the world premiere in Hollywood in 2007. Sunny has stolen the heart of many fans receiving rave reviews from critics across the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, South America and London's West End. Her performance left Time Out London saying, "Thompson has much of the film star down to a tee . . . and most noticeably is her devastating honesty."

Live From the Winter Garden Theatre presents
A NuMu Production
MARILYN: FOREVER BLONDE
The Marilyn Monroe Story In Her Own Words And Music
Starring Sunny Thompson
Written by Greg Thompson
Directed by Stephanie Shine
Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto
February 11-15, 2015
Six Performances Only!
Wednesday-Saturday @ 7:30pm, Saturday & Sunday @ 2pm
Two performances on Valentines Day-Saturday, February 14 @ 2pm & 7:30pm
Ticket prices range from $46.95-$107.95 and can be purchased in-person at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Box Office, by calling 1.855.622.ARTS (2787) or online at www.ticketmaster.ca