
This June at The Bread & Roses Theatre, prepare to be dazzled by BOMBSHELL - a bold new musical that blends Vegas glamour, eco-activism, and heartfelt romance into one unforgettable night of theatre.
Ahead of its summer run and Fringe debut, we caught up with the creative minds behind this high-octane, high-impact show to talk sequins, sustainability, and the secret at the heart of the story. Whether you're a musical lover, a climate crusader, or just in it for the drama, BOMBSHELL promises a wild ride, with a whole lot of heart (and maybe a little glitter too).
For those new to BOMBSHELL, how would you describe the show in one sentence?
BOMBSHELL is a new musical about three eco-conscious Vegas showgirls who put on environmental cabaret in their attempt to save the planet!
What inspired you to blend cabaret, climate activism, and romance in a single story?
When writing the show I was inspired by my own mother - who used to be a Las Vegas showgirl - who taught me very early on that there was no deadlier combo than a big brain and a bit of lip gloss. Similarly, we felt that the best way to discuss complicated issues such as the climate crisis was with a bit of sparkle. Plus, I’m a huge rom-com fan and had to sprinkle a bit of that in there as well!
The show centers around Scarlett and Tony’s relationship, why was their love story the heart of the narrative?
Love is a powerful thing! It can push you into action, bring you closer to yourself (or further away), and can completely reorganize your priorities. It can be used for both good & evil - and we wanted to create a story that would explore these two sides!
How do you balance the glitz of Vegas-style performance with the seriousness of environmental themes?I think the real answer to this is that we don’t! We allow those two things to bump right up against each other in order to find both the humor and the hypocrisy in the show. The hook for these girls is their sexiness - to get people in a feel-good mood before they hit them with the serious stuff.
Ahead of its summer run and Fringe debut, we caught up with the creative minds behind this high-octane, high-impact show to talk sequins, sustainability, and the secret at the heart of the story. Whether you're a musical lover, a climate crusader, or just in it for the drama, BOMBSHELL promises a wild ride, with a whole lot of heart (and maybe a little glitter too).
For those new to BOMBSHELL, how would you describe the show in one sentence?
BOMBSHELL is a new musical about three eco-conscious Vegas showgirls who put on environmental cabaret in their attempt to save the planet!
What inspired you to blend cabaret, climate activism, and romance in a single story?
When writing the show I was inspired by my own mother - who used to be a Las Vegas showgirl - who taught me very early on that there was no deadlier combo than a big brain and a bit of lip gloss. Similarly, we felt that the best way to discuss complicated issues such as the climate crisis was with a bit of sparkle. Plus, I’m a huge rom-com fan and had to sprinkle a bit of that in there as well!
The show centers around Scarlett and Tony’s relationship, why was their love story the heart of the narrative?
Love is a powerful thing! It can push you into action, bring you closer to yourself (or further away), and can completely reorganize your priorities. It can be used for both good & evil - and we wanted to create a story that would explore these two sides!
How do you balance the glitz of Vegas-style performance with the seriousness of environmental themes?I think the real answer to this is that we don’t! We allow those two things to bump right up against each other in order to find both the humor and the hypocrisy in the show. The hook for these girls is their sexiness - to get people in a feel-good mood before they hit them with the serious stuff.