Forever Dusty tells the compelling and moving story of Dusty Springfield’s journey from awkward Catholic schoolgirl to rock legend, in a musical filled with some of the '60s most recognizable pop songs, including “Son of a Preacher Man,” “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me,” “The Look of Love” and many others.
What Is the Story of Forever Dusty?
Forever Dusty tells the story of Mary O'Brien, who grew up to be a musical superstar known as Dusty Springfield. See how this young Irish girl with a big soulful voice took the world by storm. The show spotlights Dusty's immense talents and decade-spanning career in pop music, as well as her passionate relationship with female reporter and her lifelong battle with drugs and alcohol.
"There are terrific musical numbers in which [Kirsten Holly] Smith, backed by an onstage band, effectively replicates the singer’s blue-eyed soul sound. The highlight is her full-throttle rendition of 'Preacher Man,' good enough to provide the illusion that we’re watching the real thing."
Variety
Steven Suskin
"[Christina] Sajous leaves a lasting impression—and a blur of sequins—in her electric rendition of the soul classic 'Tell Him' by the Exciters, a high-energy, danceable tune that opens Dusty's ears to the American sound."
Associated Press
Peter Santilli
"Star and co-writer Kirsten Holly Smith nicely captures Springfield's unique blend of Brit tomboy and 'Son of a Preacher Man'-crooning soul legend, while Christina Sajous offers terrific support as Springfield's lover."
Entertainment Weekly
Clark Collis
