MURDER BY MARRIAGE Coming to Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, the Frederick area's only year-round producing theatre, is not only known for its Broadway-style Mainstage productions and one-of-a-kind Children's Theatre, but also for its interactive murder mysteries. Marquee Mysteries launched in 2005 with A Rock-n-Roll Golden Oldies Mystery. So popular was the show, that eleven more interactive mysteries have appeared at Way Off Broadway since, while even more are now produced outside of the theatre, including regularly on the Walkersville Southern Railroad.

For the 2017 Season, Way Off Broadway's producers have announced a full Marquee Mysteries Series, made up of four hilariously over-the-top interactive mystery events. The first of which, Murder by Marriage, will appear at the theatre March 17th and 18th.

As the evening begins, guests are cordially invited to the wedding reception of Troy and Christine. They made it through a year of planning the big day, the ceremony went off without a hitch . . . almost, now it's time for the reception. But all those attending should be prepared because the event will be anything but ordinary. Because when one of the members of the wedding party ends up "belly up," it will be up to the audience to figure out who is behind the crime. It won't be easy. Everyone involved with the wedding has motive from Christine's crazy aunt to Troy's divorced mom. If you thought your family was dysfunctional, you haven't seen anything yet.

Detective stories and mysteries have been a part of entertainment culture for as long as anyone can remember. From the days of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie to the modern television crime shows of today, everyone loves a good mystery. Everyone thinks they can be the next Sherlock Holmes. At Way Off Broadway, they have that chance!

Bringing the zany wedding party characters to life are a cast of Marquee Mystery All Stars including Betsey Brannen, Mary Ellen Cameron, Matt Crawford, Sarah Melinda, Jordan B. Stocksdale, Jeremy Trammelle, Joseph Waeyaert, and Shannon Wells.

The show is based on characters created and developed by Justin M. Kiska, who is overseeing the production.

On Friday evening, March 17th and Saturday evening, March 18th, doors open and the "reception" begins at 6:30 p.m. All tickets for Murder by Marriage are $43 per person and can be purchased by visiting the theatre or calling the Box Office at 301.662.6600.

Following Murder by Marriage later this year are The Funeral Farce, Game of Gangsters, and A Holiday Who Dunnit?

To learn more about Way Off Broadway's Marquee Mysteries, or any of the theatre's productions, visit www.wayoffbroadway.com.

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, under the direction of the Kiska Family since 2002, will celebrate its 25th Silver Anniversary Season in 2019. Since it first opened in 1995, the theatre has been a leader in the area's theatre community, proudly bringing both classic musicals, as well as regional and area premieres to the Frederick stage. Productions have included Monty Python's Spamalot, Noises Off, The Addams Family, Les Misérable, Sunset Boulevard, Legally Blonde, Dolly Parton's 9 to 5: The Musical, The Music Man, Jekyll & Hyde, Hairspray, South Pacific, The Drowsy Chaperone, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Full Monty, Mel Brooks' The Producers, CATS, The Wedding Singer, Evita, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, La Cage aux Folles, Guys & Dolls, Steel Magnolias, Annie, Bye Bye, Birdie, The King & I, ...Forum, Lend Me a Tenor, Joseph..., Blood Brothers, Mame, and 42nd Street. Way Off Broadway is also the home of a one-of-a-kind children's lunch theatre, offering entertainment for the entire family, giving children a chance to see their favorite characters live on stage. In addition to its regular season, the theatre produces a number of special events throughout the year including an annual Breakfast with Santa (and Mrs. Claus) and an interactive mysteries series. www.wayoffbroadway.com

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