Cruel Intentions: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Cruel Intentions is set in the upper echelons of Manhattan’s elite high school scene and revolves around the manipulative stepsiblings Kathryn and Sebastian. The two make a wicked wager that entangles the lives of unsuspecting classmates. As the plot unfolds, the musical delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of playing with other people’s emotions.
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Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Contemporary (2015)
Cast Size: 10+
Genre: Drama
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Various
Book: Roger Kumble, Lindsey Rosin, Jordan Ross
Based On: Les Liaisons Dangereuses➝ by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos; Cruel Intentions➝
Cast Albums
Original Off-Broadway Cast (2019)➝
Licensing
Cruel Intentions is available to license through Broadway Licensing.
International Licensing
Tags
2010s, Based on a Book, Based on a Movie, High School, Jukebox Musical, LGBTQ+, Pop/Rock, School, Teen Roles, Tragedy, Two-Word
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