Desperate Measures: Musical Info & 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.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2004)
Cast Size: 6+
Genre: Western
Setting: 1800s / USA
Creative Team
Music: David Friedman
Lyrics/Book: Peter Kellogg
Cast Albums
Resources
Licensing: Broadway Licensing➝
Tags
2000s, Country, Obscure, Small Cast, Weddings, Western
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