Kim Maresca makes West End debut in Ruthless! following critical acclaim Off-Broadway

Off-Broadway hit musical RUTHLESS! has made its West End debut at London‘s Arts Theatre, to critical acclaim.   

The musical tells the story of the beautiful and talented eight-year-old Tina Denmark who will do anything to play the lead in her school play. The show famously spoofs Broadway musicals from Gypsy to Mame as well as iconic films including The Bad Seed and All About Eve.

Lead actress ‘marvel’ Kim Maresca, who plays housewife turned diva said: ‘I am so excited that this show I love so much is getting new life here in London with this amazing cast and creative team’.

Lead actress Kim Maresca plays Judy Denmark, the self-sacrificing mum in the first half and self-centered star in the second half

The show also stars ITV’s Dancing on ICe star Jason Gardiner and double Olivier Award winner TRacie Bennett

The production features choreography by Rebecca Howell, design by Morgan Large, lighting design by Tim Lutkin, sound design by Gregory Clarke, and musical supervision by Gareth Valentine.

Producers are Evan Sacks, Darren Bagert, Adam Mackie, Kenneth Schur, and Maxine Paul. 

 RUTHLESS! The Musical runs from March 16th and runs through to June 23rd 2018. 

Of her performance, Theater Weekly wrote: ‘Kim Maresca, who has played the role of Judy Denmark off-Broadway, proves that it was worth getting her to reprise the role in London, from her porcelain facial expressions straight out of the Stepford Wives, to that incredible singing voice, every minute she is on stage is delightful’

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