As the world commemorates what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 90th birthday, it seems appropriate that director Christopher Swann chooses to revive Norma Jeane The Musical. Originally staged at Ye Olde Rose and Crown in 2015, the show attempts a psychological exploration of Monroe’s early life, while she is held incognito in a Manhattan mental asylum. Based on true events, TL Shannon’s book may lack a spontaneity, but it does provide a unique premise on which to build a musical.
