Glorious! at Morgan-Wixson Theatre

This comedy traces the life of New York socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, who was determined to become a famous singer despite her complete lack of talent. The sweet and joyful Jenkins persevered in her '40s-era quest, bolstered by the response of amused -- yet thoroughly entertained -- audiences, until she finally made it to Carnegie Hall. Peter Quilter's Glorious! was nominated for a prestigious British theater award and has since been translated into 27 languages and performed in more than 40 countries, while Jenkins' story made it to the big screen in 2016 in Meryl Streep's film Florence Foster Jenkins. Now, this determined diva's life story is coming to the stage at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre in Santa Monica.