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New York, NY

Launching a new Off-Broadway musical that explores Marilyn Monroe’s death through music, investigation, and historical evidence.

• Original musical content: Features 13 original songs with no licensed material.
• Unique narrative structure: Alternates between Marilyn’s public persona and private life.
• Historic venue: Staged at Actor’s Temple Theatre in the heart of the Broadway district.
• Experienced production team: Creators have launched multiple Off-Broadway shows.
• Strong cultural relevance: Builds on the global legacy and intrigue of Marilyn Monroe.
• Multimedia expansion: Plans for tours, streaming, merchandise, and sequels.

Marilyn Exposed is producing an original Off-Broadway docu-musical that dramatizes the final days of Marilyn Monroe, blending real-life evidence, witness accounts, and declassified documents with newly composed music and dance numbers. The show explores the theory that Monroe’s death was not a suicide, using a murder-mystery framework told from the perspective of the first police officer on the scene. With its alternating narrative between Monroe’s public persona and private identity as Norma Jean, the production presents a layered depiction of her life, relationships, and the forces surrounding her.

The company is raising funds to stage the production at the historic Actor’s Temple Theatre in New York City and to prepare for future touring, licensing, and digital distribution. Backed by a team with a track record of launching Off-Broadway musicals, Marilyn Exposed aims to capitalize on Monroe’s global cultural appeal and the resurgence of interest in musical biopics. The musical includes original songs and choreography, and plans to build long-term value through cast recordings, merchandise, streaming rights, and potential sequels focused on other iconic figures.

Company Info

Marilyn Exposed is an original Off-Broadway murder-mystery musical exploring Marilyn Monroe’s death through song, drama, and new documentary evidence.

Marilyn Exposed Productions LLC is producing “Marilyn Exposed,” an original Off-Broadway murder-mystery musical centered on the controversial death of Marilyn Monroe. Written as a “Docu-Musical,” the production incorporates newly revealed FBI and CIA documents, eyewitness accounts, and dramatized confessions to explore the theory that Monroe was murdered rather than died by suicide. The show blends documentary-style narrative with large-scale musical numbers, including 13 original songs from Broadway composers, while avoiding the licensing costs of Monroe’s famous hits. Featuring dramatic reenactments and bold themes like bisexual love, celebrity exploitation, and political intrigue, the production aims to redefine Monroe’s legacy and spark public interest in reopening her case.

The show will launch at the Actor’s Temple Theatre in New York’s Theatre District, with a strategy focused on low overhead, targeted marketing, and future touring. The team includes veteran Off-Broadway producers behind previous crowdfunded musicals and anticipates revenue not only from ticket sales but also from subsidiary rights such as cast albums, movie adaptations, and international licensing. Investors receive 100% of gross receipts until fully repaid, then 50% of net profits. Long-term plans include a franchise with sequels and potential streaming deals, aiming to capitalize on Monroe’s enduring global brand and expanding interest in musical biopics.