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Luigi Mangione Musical Sells Out Ahead of June Premiere

The satirical production explores viral fame, justice, and institutional failures as Mangione awaits trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.

An upcoming musical imagines Luigi Mangione’s life alongside fellow inmates Sam Bankman-Fried and Sean “Diddy” Combs, who are all being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. (Steven Hirsch/New York Post via AP, Pool; Luigi the Musical)
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Luigi Mangione appears at a hearing for the murder of UHC CEO Brian Thompson at Manhattan Criminal Court on February 21, 2025 in New York City.

Overview

  • Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has pleaded not guilty to federal and state charges, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.
  • The musical 'Luigi: The Musical' will debut on June 13 at San Francisco's Taylor Street Theater, with its initial five-show run already sold out.
  • The production satirically portrays Mangione alongside fellow inmates Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried, drawing on themes of disillusionment with healthcare, tech, and entertainment industries.
  • Creators emphasize that the show neither glorifies nor trivializes Mangione's alleged actions but uses humor to critique societal and institutional trust issues.
  • Mangione has gained a cult following online, with supporters framing him as a folk hero and symbol of frustration with the health insurance industry.