Ruthless! The Musical

Directed by Daniel Lendzian · SUNY Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance · Alice E. Bartlett Theatre · Feb. 27–March 8, 2026

A dark comedy about a young actress who will do anything to win the lead in her school play. The show sends up ambition, fame, and the hunger for stardom, borrowing freely from Gypsy, The Bad Seed, The Women, and All About Eve.

Book and lyrics by Joel Paley. Music by Marvin Laird. Music direction by Jay Teamer. Presented by the SUNY Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance as part of the 2025–26 Lake Shore Bank Season.

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