Sold-out SF musical about suspected CEO-killer Luigi Mangione opens Friday
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal charges
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare has pleaded not guilty to a federal murder charge. Mangione is accused of shooting and killing the CEO in New York last December. The Justice Department says it intends to seek the death penalty in the federal case. Mangione's next hearing is December 5 when a trial date will be determined.
SAN FRANCISCO - A musical about the man suspected of shooting and killing the CEO of United Healthcare opens Friday night in San Francisco.
Described as a comedy-musical, "Luigi: the Musical" follows Luigi Mangione's arrest and his journey as he awaits trial.
Playwrights found inspiration in the case after finding out crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried and accused sex trafficker Sean "Diddy" Combs are also in the same detention center as Mangione.
The writers say they're not trying to make light of the accused crimes, or make anyone out to be a hero.
The musical starts Friday at the Taylor Street Theater and runs until June 28.
Tickets sold out last month.
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