Taylor McMahon Will Lead Wax: The Story of Marie Tussaud Developmental Reading

The "darkly glamorous pop-baroque" musical features a book, lyrics, and music by Tyler Palo.

March 27, 2026 By Meg Masseron

Wax: The Story of Marie Tussaud will receive a developmental reading in NYC April 6. The "darkly glamorous pop-baroque" musical (per press notes) features a book, lyrics, and music by Tyler Palo.

Taylor McMahon (Six) will direct the work exploring the woman behind the world-famous wax museum. Set against the upheaval of the French Revolution and the birth of modern celebrity culture, the musical follows Marie Tussaud’s journey from young sculptor to cultural icon.

The cast will include Kay Sibal (Six) as Marie Tussaud, with Bella DeNapoli, Nick Drake (& Juliet), George Dvorsky (The Connector), Krystal Hernandez (Six), Brandon Kalm (Waitress), Kaden Kearney (The Prom), Olivia Valli (Wicked, Jersey Boys), Miguel Angel Vasquez (Amahl and the Night Visitors), and Kristopher Stanley Ward (Tina). Justin Ramos (Here Lies Love) will serve as music director.