Brilliance

Bethany is originating the starring role of Frances Farmer in Brilliance.

Brilliance, a new musical based on the life of actress Frances Farmer, is set to make its New York premiere in an Off-Broadway residency at The Players Theatre (115 Macdougal Street, NYC) for a three-week limited engagement.

Brilliance chronicles the meteoric rise, and tragic fall of Frances Farmer, a Hollywood movie star in the 1930s and 40s. The play takes us from the beginning of Frances' career, through her unprecedented success as, what Paramount described as, "the next Greta Garbo," to her involuntary commitment to an insane asylum by her own mother - and the eventual restoration of her own freedom and competency in 1953. This musical explores the nature of fame in the "Silver Screen" era of old-style movie stardom and the fine line between mental health and insanity. Ms. Farmer’s story aligns with the critical reporting of the current news trends of the conservatorships of Britney Spears, Amanda Bynes, Demi Lovato, and the 1.3 million other Americans who still suffer through conservatorships.

Brilliance features a book, music and lyrics by Lance Lewman, with additional music and lyrics by Kristan King and additional music by Gabriel Kane. The musical will be produced and directed by Lewman with music direction by Evan Swanson and choreography by Bobby Cassedy (Broadway: Kinky Boots, National Tour: The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten).

The Players Theatre, NYC
April 7-24, 2022

For more info, visit www.MusicalBrilliance.com