A musical-comedy based on accused murderer Luigi Mangione is set to debut in San Francisco this summer, despite his recent indictment in the execution-style killing of a major health care CEO. The production and its portrayal of Mangione as a folk hero have sparked outrage and raised questions about the normalization of political violence.
Key Facts:
- “Luigi the Musical” is scheduled to open June 4 at the Taylor Street Theater in San Francisco.
- Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to federal murder charges for the killing of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson.
- Prosecutors have announced they will seek the death penalty if Mangione is convicted.
- Police say Mangione’s fingerprints and a 3D-printed ghost gun link him to the December 4 assassination in New York.
- Supporters have raised over $720,000 for his legal defense on GiveSendGo after GoFundMe banned related fundraisers.
The Rest of The Story:
Luigi Mangione, who was arrested days after the murder of CEO Brian Thompson, is now the subject of a new musical described as “razor-sharp” and “irreverent.”
Thompson was shot dead in an execution-style killing outside the New York Hilton Midtown.
Authorities say Mangione left fingerprints on a Kind bar and water bottle at the scene, and was later found in possession of a 3D-printed ghost gun tied to the bullet shells recovered.
The production will also feature fictional portrayals of other controversial public figures like Sean “Diddy” Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried.
Directed by Nova Bradford and co-written by Caleb Zeringue, the show is being sold as both comedic and “thoughtful,” pitching Mangione as an “accidental folk hero.”
Accused cold-bIooded kiIIer Luigi Mangione to be portrayed as ‘accidental folk hero’ in sick new musical in San Francisco pic.twitter.com/IVHW4r1nNA
— TaraBull (@TaraBull808) May 1, 2025
Commentary:
This production is vile.
It glamorizes an accused murderer while a grieving family mourns the loss of a father and husband.
There’s no excuse for elevating someone charged with such a heinous crime to the status of a cultural anti-hero.
The left is once again proving that it will lionize almost anyone—so long as the victim is a corporate executive and the accused fits their anti-establishment narrative.
Turning Mangione into a “folk hero” is not just in poor taste—it’s a recruitment campaign for future copycats who also want to be immortalized by the media and pop culture.
This is a dangerous game.
It normalizes political violence, turns tragedy into entertainment, and sends the message that real-world bloodshed can earn you admiration and financial support.
The Bottom Line:
A man accused of cold-blooded murder is being turned into the star of a comedy musical, raising serious questions about our cultural values.
This isn’t edgy—it’s offensive and irresponsible.
It encourages future violence by promising infamy and even reward for acts of brutality.
Mangione’s story should be playing out in court, not on stage.
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