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Cruel Intentions: The Musical 2017

Opened: December 11, 2017
Closing: April 08, 2018

Cruel Intentions: The Musical - 2017 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

(Le) Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012

Cruel Intentions: The Musical pulls you into the manipulative world of Manhattan's most dangerous liaisons: Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil. Seduced by revenge and fueled by passion, the two diabolically charming step-siblings place a bet on whether or not Sebastian can deflower their incoming headmaster's daughter. As the two set out to destroy the innocent girl -and anyone who gets in their way- they find themselves entangled in a web of secrets, temptation, and the cruelest game of all: love.


Cruel Intentions: The Musical - 2017 - Off-Broadway Cast

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BWW Interview: Frankie J. Grande Is Throwing Back to the 90s in CRUEL INTENTIONS
by Nicole Rosky - March 31, 2018


Actor, singer and television personality Frankie J. Grande recently stepped into the role of Blaine Tuttle in CRUEL INTENTIONS - the new musical nightlife experience based on Roger Kumble's 1999 cult-hit film, now playing at downtown hotspot (le) Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street).

CRUEL INTENTIONS Extends For Second Time at Le Poisson Rouge
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2018


Eva Price and Sucker Love Productions have confirmed that the 90s are indeed back. Due to popular demand, CRUEL INTENTIONS the new musical nightlife experience based on Roger Kumble's 1999 cult-hit film has extended a second time, adding an additional 4 weeks to its New York Premiere engagement. The musical, which began performances on Friday, November 17, 2017, opened on Monday, December 11 at downtown hotspot (le) Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street), will now play through Friday, March 16, 2018. Tickets are on sale via CruelMusical.com.

BWW Interview: Lauren Zakrin Gets Villainous for CRUEL INTENTIONS
by Leigh Scheps - January 2, 2018


She's the Marcia F***ing Brady of the Upper East side and proud of it. 'For me, I get to play my first villain,' actress Lauren Zakrin tells BroadwayWorld's Leigh Scheps. 'This time I get to play the bad girl, so I get to explore different side of myself which is really cool.'

PHOTOS: Original CRUEL INTENTIONS Film Star Sarah Michelle Gellar Attends the Musical
by Stephi Wild - December 17, 2017


Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played Kathryn Merteuil in the original 1999 Cruel Intentions film, was in the audience of the off-Broadway musical on Saturday night. After the show, Gellar met and took photos with the cast. Check out her Instagram post here!

Photo Coverage: Sexy & Seductive- CRUEL INTENTIONS Celebrates Opening Night!
by Jennifer Broski - December 12, 2017


Eva Price and Sucker Love Productions have announced that, due to popular demand, CRUEL INTENTIONS - the new musical nightlife experience based on Roger Kumble's 1999 cult-hit film - has added a three-week extension to its New York Premiere engagement. The musical, which opens tonight, December 11th, at downtown hotspot (le) Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street), will now play through Monday, February 19, 2018.

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of CRUEL INTENTIONS the Musical?
by A.A. Cristi - December 11, 2017


CRUEL INTENTIONS is an exhilarating and deceptively funny new musical that pulls you into the manipulative world of Manhattan's most dangerous liaisons: Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil. Seduced by revenge and fueled by passion, the two diabolically charming step-siblings place a bet on whether or not Sebastian can deflower their incoming headmaster's daughter, Annette Hargrove. As the two set out to destroy the innocent girl - and anyone who gets in their way - they find themselves entangled in a web of secrets, temptation, and the cruelest game of all: love.

Photo Flash: A Steamy First Look at Now-Extended CRUEL INTENTIONS Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2017


Eva Price and Sucker Love Productions have announced that, due to popular demand, CRUEL INTENTIONS - the new musical nightlife experience based on Roger Kumble's 1999 cult-hit film - has added a three-week extension to its New York Premiere engagement. The musical, which opens tonight, December 11th, at downtown hotspot (le) Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street), will now play through Monday, February 19, 2018. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

VIDEO: CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE MUSICAL Unveils 'Bittersweet Symphony' Music Video
by BWW News Desk - December 4, 2017


The new musical nightlife experience CRUEL INTENTIONS has released a teaser music video for 'Bittersweet Symphony' ahead of the show's December 11 opening at (le) Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street). Check it out below!

TV: Travel Back to the 90s with Highlights from CRUEL INTENTIONS in Rehearsal!
by Nicole Rosky - November 26, 2017


Following two sold-out runs in Los Angeles, Cruel Intentions: The Musical - the stage adaptation of Roger Kumble's 1999 cult-hit film, created by Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin and Roger Kumble - comes to NYC for a ten-week limited engagement at (le) Poisson Rouge, opening Monday, December 11. The show just held a special sneak peek and BroadwayWorld is giving you a first look below!

Photo Coverage: Carrie St. Louis, Constantine Rousouli, Lauren Zakrin and More Give a Sensual Sneak Peek at CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE MUSICAL
by Jennifer Broski - November 16, 2017


Following two sold-out runs in Los Angeles, Cruel Intentions: The Musical - the stage adaptation of Roger Kumble's 1999 cult-hit film, created by Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin and Roger Kumble - comes to NYC for a five-week limited engagement at (le) Poisson Rouge, opening Monday, December 11. The show just held a special sneak peek and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the preview below!

HOME IMPROVEMENT's Patricia Richardson Completes Cast of CRUEL INTENTIONS Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2017


Cruel Intentions: The Musical has turned the 90s nostalgia level up to eleven.

Lauren Zakrin, Constantine Rousouli and Carrie St. Louis to Seduce Audiences in CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE MUSICAL at (le) Poisson Rouge
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017


Following two sold-out runs in Los Angeles and a sold-out pop-up engagement in NYC, Cruel Intentions: The Musical - the stage adaptation of Roger Kumble's 1999 cult hit film, created by Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin and Roger Kumble - has announced the cast for its ten-week engagement at (le) Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street) this fall.

Cruel Intentions: The Musical History

Other Productions of Cruel Intentions: The Musical

2017   Off-Broadway New York Premiere at (Le) Poisson Rouge
Off-Broadway
2017   Off-Broadway NYC Limited Engagement Production
Off-Broadway
2018   US Tour US National Tour
US Tour

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