Desperate Measures: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Desperate Measures is set in the Wild West, offering a new spin on Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. It tells the story of Johnny Blood, a young cowboy who finds himself in jail after an incident of self-defense. Determined to save Johnny, a sheriff, nun, priest, and a saloon girl must come together to devise a plan and uphold justice.
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Musical Information
Musical Type
Music Genres
Country, Musical Theatre
Acts
Two-Acts
Format
Book Musical
Setting (Time)
Setting (Place)
USA
Recognition
Themes
Creative Team
Music: David Friedman
Lyrics/Book: Peter Kellogg
Based On: Measure for Measure➝ by William Shakespeare
Cast Albums
Licensing
Desperate Measures is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
USA/Canada Licensing
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