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: Contemporary (2004)

Cast: Small6 Roles

Genre: Comedy / Western

Setting: 1800s / USA


Creative Team

Music: David Friedman

Lyrics/Book: Peter Kellogg

Based On: Measure for Measure➝ by William Shakespeare


Cast Albums

Original Cast (2018)➝


Licensing

Desperate Measures is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

USA/Canada Licensing

Tags

2000s, Based on a Play, Based on Shakespeare, Comedic, CountryJail, Obscure, Two-Word, WeddingsWestern


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