In the heat of late summer 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife are found murdered in their house. The main suspect in the murders is Andrew’s youngest daughter from a previous marriage, Lizzie Borden. Using a searing rock score, and based on the historical record, LIZZIE explores the heady and heated days leading up to the murder and Lizzie’s controversial acquittal of all charges and the creation of a new American myth.
This all-female rock musical brings a bold, modern twist to the Lizzie Borden Story, featuring a fierce quartet of women, Lizzie explores themes of rebellion, love, betrayal, and justice, all set to a hard-hitting score. With unapologetic queer undertones and a celebration of female strength, this show dives into Lizzie's world, where passion and fury collide in an unforgettable explosion of music and emotion. Don't miss this raw and empowering journey - security your tickets now and feel the revolution!
*Content Warning - Simulated Sexual Acts, Adult Language, Graphic Depictions & Discussions of Violence, Parental Sexual Abuse, Murder & Suicide*
The Unsolved Lizzie Borden case of 1892 is one of America's most infamous and chilling mysteries. On August 4, in Fall River, Massachusetts, Andrew and Abby Borden, Lizzie's Father and Stepmother, were brutally murdered with an axe in their home. Lizzie, the seemingly prim and proper daughter with a dark, unsettling edge, quickly became the prime suspect. Her strange behavior and icy demeanor during the sensational trial only fueled speculation about her guilt - and her sanity. Despite no physical evidence linking her to the crime, Lizzie was acquitted leaving the nation divided. Was she a cold-blooded killer driven by resentment or an innocent woman wrongfully accused?