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Musical Comedy on Accused CEO Assassin Luigi Mangione Sells Out San Francisco Debut

The trial of Luigi Mangione, facing the death penalty for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, intersects with the sold-out premiere of a controversial musical inspired by his story.

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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FILE – Luigi Mangione , accused of fatally shooting the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City and leading authorities on a five-day search is scheduled, appears in court for a hearing, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in New York. (Steven Hirsch/New York Post via AP, Pool, File)
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Overview

  • Luigi Mangione is on trial in New York for the December 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.
  • A musical comedy titled 'Luigi the Musical,' inspired by Mangione's story, is set to premiere on June 13 at San Francisco's Taylor Street Theater.
  • The five-show run of the musical has already sold out, with plans for additional performances under consideration.
  • The creators of the musical, Arielle Johnson and Nova Bradford, emphasize that the show critiques social issues without glorifying or trivializing the alleged crime.
  • Mangione has gained a folk-hero following, with viral social media content and public fascination highlighting frustrations with the U.S. healthcare system.