Photo by David Rozelle
The Best Bad Things
Songs & Stories of the Brave, Bawdy & Beautiful Women of San Francisco from 1800-1950
A Modular Musical created and performed by WOMEN
A Production of The Wild Women Collaborative of San Francisco
Candy Forest, Natalie Greene, Lua Hadar, Allison Lovejoy, Beth Wilmurt
The Best Bad Things tells stories of the grit, gumption and glamour of the adventurous women determined to carve out a future in what we now know as San Francisco. They arrived, survived and thrived on the Barbary Coast and beyond in a city where at one point there was ONE WOMAN to every 1000 men! From Spanish California and the Gold Rush to the Roaring 20s and Fabulous 50s, these amazing women and their enterprising pursuits blossomed into the vibrant community and culture we enjoy today.
Madams & Missionaries ~ Sheroes & Charlatans ~ Divas & Dilettantes
The Best Bad Things never sounded so good!
Jackson Square Arts Day Presents:
The Best Bad Things
Tales of the Barbary Coast’s Most Famous Women
Click on the poster to view in-depth information about the cast and crew.
Sneak Preview of Lua Hadar as Sally Stanford from The Best Bad Things
Videos
Stirring performance of "Don't Call Me Mammy," by Allison Lovejoy, lyrics adapted from Mary Ellen Pleasant’s own words, performed by Tiffany Austin and Tiffany Hall.
Opening number from "The Best Bad Things." Words & music by Allison Lovejoy. Recorded live at Cabaret Comico in San Francisco's North Beach.
Famous Madam, Tess Wall explains the way to a man's heart in The Tricks of the Trade from “The Best Bad Things.” Words & music by Allison Lovejoy.
The Barker introduces Big Bertha and the Girls of the Union Melodeon in “The Best Bad Things.” Words & music by Allison Lovejoy.
Sally Stanford says "Nothing succeeds like Excess" in “The Best Best Things.” Words & music by Allison Lovejoy.
Want to Participate?
If you’re interested in supporting our mission, click here to join The Best Bad Things team as a donor or volunteer (or both!) and help us sing and tell the stories of the remarkable women in San Francisco history. We look forward to your participation!