Sacramento Theatre Company continues its season of mystery, music and mayhem with “Ruthless! — The Musical,” opening Saturday, Jan. 14, and continuing through Feb. 19. Previews begin Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Wells Fargo Pavilion, 1419 H St. in Sacramento.

In the spirit of last season’s “The Musical of Musicals — The Musical,” STC presents “Ruthless!,” the show that proves when it comes to show business, the key to success is ruthlessness.

With book and lyrics by Joel Paley and music by Marvin Laird, “Ruthless!” is an homage to shows like “Gypsy,” The Bad Seed” and “All About Eve.” Driven and talented third-grader Tina Denmark desperately wants to be the lead in her school play; find out how far Tina will go to land the part.

Michael RJ Campbell once again dons a dress, as he did in “Cinderella,” playing the driven Sylvia St. Croix. He is joined by Andrea St. Clair as Judy Denmark, Tina’s mother, with Lauren Metzinger and Jillie Kate Randle alternating as the unstoppable Tina Denmark.

The show is directed by Michael Laun with musical direction by Graham Sobelman.

STC hosts a “prologue” 45 minutes before every performance, giving audiences an opportunity to learn a little about the play, authors and production history.

Curtain time is 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Matinees are at 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets range from $15 to $38, with discounts for students, senior citizens and groups. In addition, half-price tickets are offered one hour before each performance, if available.

For more information or to purchase tickets, stop by the Wells Fargo Pavilion box office at 1419 H St., Sacramento; call (916) 443-6722 or (888) 478-2849; or visit www.sactheatre.org.

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