A love triangle gone wrong, MURDER BALLAD centers on Sara, an Upper West Sider, who seems to have it all, but whose downtown past lingers enticingly and dangerously in front of her. This sexy, explosive, new rock musical explores the complications of love, the compromises we make, and the small betrayals that can ultimately undo us.
John Ellison Conlee, who starred in MTC's past production of Murder Ballad, has an extensive theatre background including a 2014 Obie Award for The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence and notable performances in Broadway hits like The Full Monty. more...
Rebecca Naomi Jones, who earned a Lilly Award and a Lucille Lortel nomination for her performance in Murder Ballad at MTC, has an impressive resume that includes Broadway roles in Oklahoma! and Hedwig and the Angry Inch, as well as recent work in Marie and Rosetta at the Atlantic Theater. more...
Karen Olivo, known for her Tony Award-winning performance in West Side Story and originating the role of Satine in Broadway's Moulin Rouge!, brings her extensive experience from productions like In the Heights and Brooklyn to the cast of Murder Ballad. more...
Will Swenson, known for his versatility on Broadway, originated the role of Tom in the Off-Broadway production of Murder Ballad, showcasing his ability to bring complex characters to life in this intense rock musical. more...
Awards and Nominations
2013 The Lortels
Outstanding Featured Actress: Rebecca Naomi Jones was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Jessica Kent Costume Designer
Doug Besterman Movement Director
Justin Levine Music Director
Arranger
Orchestrator
Leon Rothenberg Sound Designer
Ben Stanton Lighting Designer
Mark Wendland Scenic Designer
Murder Ballad FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Murder Ballad
Narrator 1
I Love NY
Narrator 2
Little by Little
Troubled Mind
Promises
Narrator 3
Turning Into Beautiful
Crying Scene Theme
I Love NY - Reprise 1/Narrator 4
Prattle 1/Narrator 5
Coffee's On
Prattle 2
Narrator 6
Sara
Narrator 7
Mouth Tattoo
Narrator 8
Sugar Cubes & Rock Salt
Prattle 3
My Name
The Crying Scene
Coffee's On - Reprise
Built for Longing
Answer Me
You Belong to Me
Narrator 9
Troubled Mind - Reprise
I Love NY - Reprise 2
Prattle 4
I'll Be There
Prattle 5
Little by Little - Reprise
Narrator 10
You Belong to Me - Reprise
Crying Scene - Reprise
Narrator 11
Walk Away/Promises - Reprise
Clubs and Diamonds/Prattle 6
Finale
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