Actress Sunny Thompson portrays Marilyn Monroe
Experience the woman, the songs and the unforgettable moments that made Marilyn Monroe a Hollywood icon. Marilyn: Forever Blonde takes you on an intimate journey as Marilyn tells her own story – one of a vibrant woman who has inspired generations and continues to capture hearts around the globe. This faithful recreation pays homage to Monroe in her own words and features 17 songs from her iconic films. With sold out performances across North America and Australia and a smash-hit run on London’s West End, this show is not to be missed!
It is 1962 and Marilyn Monroe is in the midst of a photo shoot. Divorced for the third time, living alone, frustrated by Hollywood and tired of the label “sex symbol,” Marilyn longs to be respected for her talent, and loved for who she really is, rather than the character she has created for the silver screen. She wonders what it would be like to do it all over again.
This award winning play stars the incomparable Sunny Thompson, who takes the audience into the mind and heart of the famed actress based on her memoirs and quotes. Sunny Thompson’s portrayal is uncanny, heartwarming, and gives an in-depth look into the late Marilyn Monroe’s life.
Sunny Thompson, who portrays Monroe, says: I have deep admiration and respect for Marilyn’s talent, her warm-witted charm and empathize with her insecurities and need for reassurance. I love her style, her shrewd marketing sense and her compassion for humanity. Perhaps it is the kindness and compassion behind her eyes that make her so unforgettably beautiful. She was a powerful and thoughtful person, far ahead of her time.
It is my privilege to speak her words and to sing her songs. Just as Marilyn would often say, “I just want to be wonderful.”