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Desperate Measures at International City Theatre

Dates: 2/20/2025 - 3/9/2025

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International City Theatre

International City Theatre
330 East Seaside Way
Long Beach, CA 90802

Phone: (562)436-4610

Tickets: $44-$59


International City Theatre presents the Los Angeles premiere of a foot-stompin’, knee-slappin’ musical inspired by Shakespeare's Measure for Measure. Saddle up for this joyous musical comedy with a score by award-winning composer David Friedman and book and lyrics by two-time Tony nominee Peter Kellogg. When the dangerously handsome Johnny Blood’s life is on the line, he must put his fate into the hands of a colorful cast of characters. Laws are broken and hearts are won as they try to find justice in a world that often doesn’t seem just. Winner of two Drama Desk Awards, for “Outstanding Musical” and “Outstanding Lyrics”; the Outer Critics Circle Award for “Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical”; and the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for “Best New Musical.” International City Theatre at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 436-4610; InternationalCityTheatre.org.

Cast and Creative Team for Desperate Measures at International City Theatre

Cast

Gabbie Adner
Sister Mary Jo
Aaron Gibbs
Johnny Blood
Christopher Karbo
Governor
Madison Sprague
Bella Rose
Daniel Stevens
Sheriff Green
Jason Whitton
Father Morse

Creative Team

Todd Nielsen
Director/Choreographer
Daniel Gary Busby
Music Director
Destiny Manewal
Set Designer;
Donna Ruzika
Lighting Designer
Kim DeShazo
Costume Designer
Dave Mickey
Sound Designer
Patty Briles
Prop Designer
Michael Donovan
Casting
Richie Ferris
Casting
Donna R. Parsons
Stage Manager
caryn desai
Artistic Director/Producer

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International City Theatre

330 East Seaside Way
Long Beach, CA 90802

Phone: (562)436-4610

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