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]
Character[3] | Off-Broadway (2015) | |
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Jimmy Wood, Fredo and others | John Behlmann | |
Brown Sugar, Sunny Leone, and others | Lulu Fall | |
Becky/Taylor St. Ives | Alyse Alan Louis | |
Georgina Congress | Luba Mason | |
Shy Love, Sunny Lane, Holly, Carrie, and others | Maria-Christina Oliveras | |
Sam Spiegel, Oscar, and others | Steve Rosen | |
Bobby/Dick Everhard, Peter North/Matt Ramsey | Marrick Smith | |
Jared Zirilli | Nick Harding |
The original cast recording was released on November 18, 2016 by Ghostlight Records.[4]
Year | Award Ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result |
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2015 | ||||
Drama Desk Awards[5] | Outstanding Musical | |||
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Luba Mason | |||
Lucille Lortel Awards[6] | Outstanding Musical | |||
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Steve Rosen | |||
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Luba Mason | |||