Ruthless!

The Theatre Division will produce the Sydney premiere of Ruthless! The Musical, a hit off-Broadway musical that won the New York Outer Critics Circle Award.

Ruthless! is a witty, dark comedy with an all-female cast. It centres on the entertainment business and the women who would do anything to get ahead in the industry.

“The director is female too. A nice powerhouse of women,” says Caitlin Berry, who plays the character Eve, based on Anne Baxter’s character in the 1950 film All About Eve.

The musical promises to deliver bright, bold show tunes while parodying Broadway and classic Hollywood films such as Gypsy, Mame, The Women and The Bad Seed.

“It’s fantastic if you want to come for a laugh,” says Berry. “But it’s also a period piece, so if you’ve ever admired that period of classic Hollywood you’re going to love it.”

Ruthless! features an all-star cast with Katrina Retallick, Meredith O’Reilly, Margi de Ferranti, Caitlin Berry, and the iconic Geraldine Turner.

“It’s amazing to be in the same room as someone who is so revered,” says Berry on working with Turner. “Her voice is so big and brassy, and it really tells of that era of the Broadway diva stars.”

This show won’t disappoint fans of the golden Hollywood era and Broadway. (SM)

Jun 19-Jul 5, Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre, City Rd & Cleveland St, Chippendale, $39.20-49+bf, seymourcentre.com

BY SEAN MAY