Who killed Marilyn?

Experience the mystery, the glamour and the raw emotion of Who Killed Marilyn?, a bold new play by Sharleen Cooper Cohen, starring Pixie Lott as Marilyn Monroe and directed by Philip Wm. McKinley.

Making its world premiere at Emerald Theatre London from 15 August 2026, Who Killed Marilyn? dares to challenge the most enduring myth surrounding one of the twentieth century’s most iconic women. Drawing on decades of documented evidence, conspiracy and cover-up, the production presents a vivid and provocative re-examination of the life and death of Marilyn Monroe, placing her at the centre of a web of power, politics and desire that reached the highest levels of American government and organised crime.

Joining Pixie Lott are Julie Armstrong, Benjamin Dilloway, Ryan Ellsworth, Martin Hancock, Paul Kane, Rob Maloney, Henry Proffit and Mars Sams, with offstage covers Joshua Ford, Eliot Giuralrocca, Dean Michael Gregory, Emma Haines and Ricky Shah.

Who Killed Marilyn? restores Marilyn Monroe to her rightful place, not as a victim, but as a woman of extraordinary intelligence, wit and force, whose story has never been fully told. Until now.

Get ready to question everything you thought you knew…

Who Killed Marilyn?

Emerald Theatre

8 Victoria Embankment, London WC2R 2AB

CAST

Pixie Lott – Marilyn

Please note: Pixie Lott will not be performing on Thursday or Saturday matinees or on 28 August, 29 August, 24 October, 25 October. At these performances the role of Marilyn will be played by Emma Haines.

Julie Armstrong  Eunice and others

Ben Dilloway Arthur Miller and others

Ryan Ellsworth Ralph Greenson and others

Martin Hancock Sam Giancana and others

Paul Kane Robert Kennedy and others

Rob Maloney Arthur Jacobs and others

Henry Proffit Joe DiMaggio and others

Mars Sams Jack Kennedy and others

Joshua Ford  Offstage cover

Eliot Giuralrocca Offstage cover

Dean Michael Gregory Offstage cover

Emma Haines Offstage cover Ricky Shah, Offstage cover