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6d ago

Luigi the Musical Extends San Francisco Run After Selling Out Initial Dates

Demand has prompted organizers to add a July 13 show at San Francisco’s Independent venue.

People carry placards and wear hats of the Nintendo character Luigi outside a court hearing involving Luigi Mangione.
"Luigi the Musical" has added a new show on July 13, following overwhelming demand for its initial five-show run, which sold out.
Caleb Zeringue, left, and Jonny Stein speak during an interview. They said it's not for them to decide what an audience may take from their show.

Overview

  • The production sold out its five initially announced June performances at the Taylor Street Theater and is staged in the style of Broadway’s Chicago.
  • A July 13 date at the 500-seat Independent venue was announced to accommodate high ticket demand.
  • Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to four federal charges in the December murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
  • Mangione has been held without bail at the Metropolitan Detention Center since December 19 and will appear in court on June 26 for a possible trial date hearing.
  • His legal defense fund has raised over $1 million from roughly 30,000 contributors.