Still More Theater Saturday - The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse

We received complimentary tickets to The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

What: The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse

Where: The Pershing Square Signature Center

             480 W. 42nd St.

             New York, NY

Who: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up

When: Through June 1, 2025

In 2006, a New York Post article labeled a picture of Lindsay Lohan, Brittany Spears, and Paris Hilton as "The Three Bimbos of the Apocalypse." This completely original musical imagines that there was a fourth girl in that photo, and a lonely, intrepid internet influencer, who fashions herself as something of a detective, decides to track her down and find out what happened. The results of her search say a lot about the culture of celebrity, the minuscule attention spans of the American public, and more. However, ultimately, this is a story about people learning to connect not just through their screens but in the real world.

The show has a modern sensibility, not just because it revolves around characters who are basically glued to their screens.  Everything about it: the plot, the characters, and even the songs are more likely to appeal to a younger but not too young audience, particularly Generation Z. 

The songs are fun within the show, but not so memorable outside of it. The catchiest song is the lively and energetic semi-title number "The Last Bimbo", which is repeated several times throughout the show. The other most indelible song is "I Literally Die." However, the latter is more noteworthy for the delightfully delicious scene-stealing antics of the incredible Natalie Walker than for the actual song. In addition to Walker, the other major standout is Milly Shapiro. She is quite relatable as the lonely girl who has retreated behind her internet identity after putting herself out there and being bullied. 

The show can be quite loud at times. It also contains simulated violence and mentions suicide. Thus, anyone with an issue with these things may want to avoid it. However, if that is not you and you are a fan of pop culture or true crime, you may particularly enjoy it. 

And that's our view. For more about The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse or to purchase tickets, visit thenewgroup.org/events/the-last-bimbo-of-the-apocalypse-2025-05-23-700-pm.

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Photo credits:

All The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse photos by Monique Carboni

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