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Satirical "Luigi the Musical" Extends Run as Mangione Pleads Not Guilty

Designed to provoke reflection on U.S. healthcare policies through dark satire, the show debuts ahead of Mangione’s June 26 court date.

One Luigi fan showed up in a T-shirt with the messages found on the bullet casings found at the scene of health care CEO Brian Thompson's killing.
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.

Overview

  • All five June performances at the Taylor Street Theater sold out in days, leading producers to add a July 13 show at the larger Independent venue.
  • The one-act comedy stars Jonny Stein as Mangione and dramatizes prison life alongside caricatures of Sean “Diddy” Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried.
  • Mangione has entered not guilty pleas on four federal murder charges and related state counts and is due back in federal court on June 26 with a state hearing set for September.
  • Creators emphasize that the production is meant to spark questions about the healthcare system and media sensationalism rather than glorify violence.
  • Supporters have contributed more than $1 million to Mangione’s legal fund and sent viral fan letters during his detention, underscoring the polarized public response.