New musical to give intimate portrait of Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller’s marriage
Summary
A new musical called *Misfits Together* will open next autumn in Leicester and tells the story of Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller’s marriage during the 1950s. The show explores their personal struggles, their support for each other, and the political climate of the US during the “red scare” compared to today.Key Facts
- Marilyn Monroe married Arthur Miller in 1956; their relationship is the focus of the new musical.
- The musical’s title comes from the film Miller wrote for Monroe, released after their 1961 divorce.
- Dan Smith (from Bastille) and Ralph Pelleymounter (from To Kill a King) created the music, with Charlotte Bogard Macleod writing the story.
- Monroe was often seen just as a sex symbol, though she had many achievements and supported Miller during political pressure.
- Arthur Miller refused to name people accused of communism before the House Un-American Activities Committee, which cost him personally.
- The musical compares America’s 1950s “red scare” to current political tensions and the use of fear in politics.
- Laurence Olivier, Monroe’s co-star, is also a character, showing the pressures Monroe faced as an actress.
- The production will be staged by Leicester Curve theatre’s artistic director, Nikolai Foster.
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