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Desperate Measures at International City Theatre

Dates: (2/20/2025 - 3/9/2025 )

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International City Theatre

International City Theatre

330 East Seaside Way
Long Beach,CA 90802

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Phone: (562)436-4610

Tickets: $44-$59

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International City Theatre presents the Los Angeles premiere of a foot-stompin’, knee-slappin’ musical inspired by Shakespeare's Measure for Measure. Saddle up for this joyous musical comedy with a score by award-winning composer David Friedman and book and lyrics by two-time Tony nominee Peter Kellogg. When the dangerously handsome Johnny Blood’s life is on the line, he must put his fate into the hands of a colorful cast of characters. Laws are broken and hearts are won as they try to find justice in a world that often doesn’t seem just. Winner of two Drama Desk Awards, for “Outstanding Musical” and “Outstanding Lyrics”; the Outer Critics Circle Award for “Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical”; and the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for “Best New Musical.” International City Theatre at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 436-4610; InternationalCityTheatre.org.

Cast and Creative team for Desperate Measures at International City Theatre

Cast

Gabbie Adner

Sister Mary Jo


Aaron Gibbs

Johnny Blood


Christopher Karbo

Governor


Madison Sprague

Bella Rose


Daniel Stevens

Sheriff Green


Jason Whitton

Father Morse


Creative Team

Todd Nielsen

Director/Choreographer


Daniel Gary Busby

Music Director


Destiny Manewal

Set Designer;


Donna Ruzika

Lighting Designer


Kim DeShazo

Costume Designer


Dave Mickey

Sound Designer


Patty Briles

Prop Designer


Michael Donovan

Casting


Richie Ferris

Casting


Donna R. Parsons

Stage Manager


caryn desai

Artistic Director/Producer


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International City Theatre Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Where is International City Theatre located?

International City Theatre is at 330 East Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA.

What shows have played recently at International City Theatre?

Bestseller (6/12/19-6/30/19)
The Price (5/8/19-5/26/19)
Life Could Be A Dream (2/20/19-3/10/19)

What is the history of International City Theatre ?

ICT is the resident professional theatre company of the City of Long Beach. Established on the campus of Long Beach City College in 1985, ICT moved to its current performing home, the Beverly O’Neill Theater at the downtown Long Beach Performing Arts complex in 1996. ICT’s mainstage season, combined with its carefully curated slate of education programs for children (PACT, Summer Youth Conservatory), young adults (free tickets to performances/talk backs, paid internships), families (Free Saturday Family Theatre), and seniors (transportation and free tickets), its programs have something to offer everyone from 4 to 104 and reach around 30,000 people annually. Explore the ways that you can support ICT’s commitment to presenting high quality productions and education programs to our diverse greater Long Beach community.

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