Pretty Filthy Explained

Pretty Filthy
Music:Michael Friedman
Lyrics:Michael Friedman
Productions:2015 Off-Broadway

Pretty Filthy is a 2015 musical with a book by Bess Wohl and music and lyrics by Michael Friedman developed with director Steve Cosson. The musical is produced by American "investigative" theater company The Civilians. The show is based on The Civilians' visit to the San Fernando Valley, also known as "the Hollywood of the adult film industry." The musical focuses on the private and professional lives of either real-life adult film stars or composite characters based on various people, with each actor playing multiple roles.[1]

Originally commissioned by Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles, the show premiered Off-Broadway at The Playhouse in the Abrons Arts Center and ran from January 31 to March 1, 2015.[2]

Cast and characters

Character[3] Off-Broadway (2015)
Jimmy Wood, Fredo and othersJohn Behlmann
Brown Sugar, Sunny Leone, and othersLulu Fall
Becky/Taylor St. IvesAlyse Alan Louis
Georgina CongressLuba Mason
Shy Love, Sunny Lane, Holly, Carrie, and othersMaria-Christina Oliveras
Sam Spiegel, Oscar, and othersSteve Rosen
Bobby/Dick Everhard, Peter North/Matt RamseyMarrick Smith
Jared ZirilliNick Harding

Musical numbers

Recording

The original cast recording was released on November 18, 2016 by Ghostlight Records.[4]

Awards and nominations

Original Off-Broadway production

YearAward CeremonyCategoryNomineeResult
2015
Drama Desk Awards[5] Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Featured Actress in a MusicalLuba Mason
Lucille Lortel Awards[6] Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Featured Actor in a MusicalSteve Rosen
Outstanding Featured Actress in a MusicalLuba Mason

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A New Musical Exploring the Human Side of the Porn Industry. prettyfilthymusical.com. January 18, 2020.
  2. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2135584053/pretty-filthy-a-new-musical-about-the-other-hollyw Pretty Filthy
  3. Web site: Review: Pretty Filthy. Theater Mania. Stewart. Zachary. February 8, 2015. January 17, 2020.
  4. Web site: Pretty Filthy (Original Cast Recording). Ghostlight Records. January 17, 2020.
  5. Web site: 'Hamilton,' 'Curious Incident' Top the 2015 Drama Desk Awards (FULL LIST). Cox. Gordon. Variety. May 31, 2015. January 17, 2020.
  6. Web site: 'Hamilton' Dominates the 2015 Lucille Lortel Awards (FULL LIST). Cox. Gordon. Variety. May 10, 2015. January 17, 2020.