About the Show

Defies odds, discovers radium, wins Nobel, confronts moral dilemmas, shattering glass ceilings.

Marie Curie embarks on a transformative journey from her homeland to Sorbonne University, driven by a fervent ambition to revolutionize science. Her groundbreaking discovery of Radium propels her to Nobel acclaim, yet she grapples with ethical quandaries as she witnesses the devastating toll of radium poisoning on factory workers. Undeterred, she pioneers cancer treatment while transcending societal barriers as an immigrant woman, her remarkable saga captivating global audiences with its poignant narrative and soaring melodies.

Critic Reviews (8)

"There’s no real hook besides the performances and a lovely, grandiose score."
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"the show cuts back to schmaltz and an artificially upbeat end.."
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"It’s enjoyable, but doesn’t grasp the opportunities available to it.”
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"Marie Curie has the potential to be a standout production with its strong performances"
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"Marie Curie, whose performance left me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end"
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"it’s a disappointingly dull affair, featuring erratic choreography and an ineffectual design."
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"...the most extraordinary combination of the constituent parts of musical theatre"
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"it’s a handsome piece of theatre lacking a sense of true individuality..."
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Trailer

Creative team

Choi Jungyoon

Composer

Seeun Choun

Bookwriter / Lyricist

Sarah Meadows

Director