Mesabi Musical Theatre will present its summer production on the Iron Range. The latest show is Ruthless! The Musical, billed as a killer comedy about a little girl who isn’t as innocent as she appears.

Eight-year-old Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking, and she will do anything to win the part in her school musical.

This aggressively outrageous musical hit garnered rave reviews during its long Off-Broadway.

“MMT’s 16th musical is a lesser-known title with more jokes than we can count. We dare you to keep up with the numerous allusions to classic musicals, films and TV shows,” said Tucker Nelson, producer. “Although the audience will enjoy the midcentury set design and costumes of this satirical comedy, don’t expect Mayberry or the Cleavers, because Tina Denmark is no Shirley Temple! We expanded our audience base after a successful production of Always…Patsy Cline, and we invite Iron Rangers to experience this unique piece of musical theatre created and presented by all local directors and performers.”

Come see the performance Thursday, the 25th, Friday, the 26th, and Sunday the 28th, all at the Hibbing High School. This is not recommended for young children.

To get tickets: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/mesabi-musical-theatre/66705806c01adc0e502aab0c