Thrill Me: the Leopold and Loeb Story June 19, 2009

Music Theatre of Madison presents 'Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story' by Stephen Dolginoff and directed by Meghan Randolph with music direction by Alison Margaret. Relationships can be murder. 'Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story' is a two-character musical drama that recounts the chilling true story of the legendary duo who committed one of the most infamous and heinous crimes of the twentieth century. Focusing on their obsessive relationship and utilizing Leopold's 1958 parole hearing as a framework, 'Thrill Me' reveals the series of events in 1924 Chicago that led about-to-be law students Leopold and Loeb to be forever remembered as "the thrill killers." Nathan Leopold was in love with Richard Loeb, who was in love with crime and excitement. They created a secret agreement to satisfy each other's needs. Soon Richard convinced Nathan that they embodied Nietzsche's idea of the "Superman" and were above society. Then he drew him into his plan to lure a young boy to his death just to prove they could get away with it. Contains language, violence and sexual situations and is not recommended for children under 14. Reservations required: 1-800-838-3006