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ONE DUCK DOWN Brings The High Seas To Vault Festival 2018 Photo ONE DUCK DOWN Brings The High Seas To Vault Festival 2018
by Julie Musbach - January 10, 2018

FacePlant Theatre are set to bring their family comedy One Duck Down toVaultFestival2018thisFebruary. Inspiredbythetruetale (featured on Blue Planet II) that saw 7000 Rubber Ducks cast adrift in a mighty storm. Jam packed with music, clowning and puppetry; suitable for all ages the show tells the im...


Truffles: Jazz, Murder And Dinner Theatre Announces Exclusive Valentine's Day Shows Photo Truffles: Jazz, Murder And Dinner Theatre Announces Exclusive Valentine's Day Shows
by Julie Musbach - February 13, 2018

The Girl Behind The Curtain Productions is happy to announce exclusive Valentine's Day performances of TRUFFLES: Jazz, Murder, and Dinner Theatre coming to the historic Swing 46: Jazz and Supper Club February 13th-17th....


MusicalFare Presents The Regional Premiere Of MURDER FOR TWO Photo MusicalFare Presents The Regional Premiere Of MURDER FOR TWO
by Stephi Wild - June 26, 2018

An irreverent theatrical riff on the classic whodunnit, everyone is a suspect in MURDER FOR TWO, a hilarious new murder mystery musical with a twist: one actor investigates the crime, the other plays all of the suspects, and they BOTH play the PIANO! A zany blend of classic musical comedy and madcap...


Washington Improv Theater Takes A Suspenseful Turn! Photo Washington Improv Theater Takes A Suspenseful Turn!
by A.A. Cristi - November 07, 2017

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) is excited to announce their newest production, Citizens' Watch, a dramatic, improvisational whodunnit beginning on December 2nd and running with multiple shows through December 29th. Inspired by the British TV series, Broadchurch, Citizens' Watch is set in a small t...


off the WALL productions to Present I WON'T BE IN ON MONDAY Photo off the WALL productions to Present I WON'T BE IN ON MONDAY
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2017

off the WALL productions welcomes the long-awaited return of writer/actor Anne Stockton and director Austin Pendleton (The Speed Queen - 2012), in collaboration once again, to present its season opener, 'I Won't Be In On Monday,' written and performed by Stockton....


Shows Added To MURDER FOR TWO Run At Playhouse On Park Photo Shows Added To MURDER FOR TWO Run At Playhouse On Park
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2019

After a string of sold-out shows in Murder For Two's opening week, Playhouse on Park has added two additional performances to its calendar. The added shows are Today matinees at 2pm, on January 26 and February 2, respectively. Murder for Two is an uproariously funny musical murder mystery with a t...


Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP Will Embark on UK Tour, Starring Gwyneth Strong Photo Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP Will Embark on UK Tour, Starring Gwyneth Strong
by Stephi Wild - November 09, 2018

The Mousetrap, the legendary whodunnit from Queen of Crime, Dame Agatha Christie, today announces a major national tour opening in January 2019 starring Gwyneth Strong (Only Fools and Horses) as Mrs Boyle, directed by Gareth Armstrong....


Theatre Palisades Presents MOUSETRAP By Agatha Christie Photo Theatre Palisades Presents MOUSETRAP By Agatha Christie
by A.A. Cristi - August 05, 2019

A group of strangers stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm - one of whom is a murderer! Suspects include the newly-married couple who run the house; the spinster with a curious past; the architect who would be chef; a retired Army major; a late arrival who claims his car overturned in a d...


A Downton Abbey Whodunnit Comes to Good Theater in AN INSPECTOR CALLS Photo A Downton Abbey Whodunnit Comes to Good Theater in AN INSPECTOR CALLS
by Robert Diamond - October 17, 2017

Good Theater continues its 16th season with J.B. Priestley's award-winning An Inspector Calls, opening November 1 and playing through November 26 at Good Theater's home, the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland....


BWW Review: A WITTY WHODUNNIT IN 'THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES' at SHAW FESTIVAL Photo BWW Review: A WITTY WHODUNNIT IN 'THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES' at SHAW FESTIVAL
by Michael Rabice - August 20, 2018

How do you dust off an old classic and make it engaging and fresh for a 21st Century audience. The Shaw Festival has done just that in its gem of production THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. Many have heard the title but may not be familiar with the details of the intriguingly convoluted case that Sher...


Gillian Anderson, Ian McKellen, and More Will Lead World Premiere Of WHODUNNIT [UNREH Photo Gillian Anderson, Ian McKellen, and More Will Lead World Premiere Of WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED]
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2019

In the first glimpse of Park Theatre's new season, the theatre can reveal initial star casting for their World Premiere murder mystery Whodunnit [Unrehearsed], in association with Avalon. Every night, a different guest performer will step onstage to join the rehearsed ensemble of a scripted murder m...


BWW Interview: Billy Mitchell Talks VILLAIN: DEBLANKS
by David Clarke - March 22, 2017

Billy Mitchell's hilarious VILLAIN: DEBLANKS makes a triumphant New York City return tonight at Feinstein's/54 Below. Tonight's sold out show features Kathleen Turner, Morena Baccarin, Lesli Margherita, Michael Potts, Maulik Pancholy, and Micah Stock and will benefit New York Civil Liberties Union....


BWW Review: SHEAR MADNESS at Good Theater Photo BWW Review: SHEAR MADNESS at Good Theater
by Dan Marois - January 29, 2018

Good Theater tops the mystery theater genre with a production of Shear Madness...


Photo Flash: First Look at TRUFFLES: JAZZ, MURDER AND DINNER THEATER in NYC Photo Photo Flash: First Look at TRUFFLES: JAZZ, MURDER AND DINNER THEATER in NYC
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2017

Truffles: Jazz, Murder and Dinner Theater takes over Swing 46 and Joe's Pub at The Public Theater this fall season. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!...


Photo Flash: TRUFFLES: JAZZ, MURDER AND DINNER THEATRE Gets 'Bloody' Merry for the Ho Photo Photo Flash: TRUFFLES: JAZZ, MURDER AND DINNER THEATRE Gets 'Bloody' Merry for the Holidays
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2017

TRUFFLES: Jazz, Murder, and Dinner Theatre continues its run for the holidays after a successful fall journey at Swing 46 Jazz and Supper Club and Joe's Pub at the Public. Scroll down for a peek at the cast in action!...


The Mousetrap Returns to Edinburgh Photo The Mousetrap Returns to Edinburgh
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 20, 2019

The Mousetrap, the legendary whodunnit from Queen of Crime, Dame Agatha Christie, returns to Edinburgh, the city of the crime thriller by popular demand. Starring Gwyneth Strong (Only Fools and Horses) as Mrs Boyle....


MusicalFare Announces 2017-18 Subscription Season
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2017

MusicalFare is very proud to announce its 2017-2018 Subscription Season: A Season of Fun, Fantasy & Feeling....


The Morgan-Wixson Mainstage Presents AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Photo The Morgan-Wixson Mainstage Presents AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by Sarah Hookey - April 25, 2019

The Morgan-Wixson Mainstage presents its third show of 2019, And Then There Were None. Directed by Michael Thomas-Visgar and produced by Larry Gesling, this classic whodunnit runs May 4 through May 26....


Cape Town Audiences Counting Down the Days Until THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP's Opening at Theatre On The Bay
by David Fick - July 16, 2017

With the Johannesburg leg of its tour running full tilt, audiences in the Mother City are counting down the days until the opening night of THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP at Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town. DOWNTON ABBEY and the TWILIGHT saga collide in Charles Ludlam's spoof, will is being presented in So...


BWW Review: Seattle Public Theater's Noir CHRISTMASTOWN Successfully Threads Parody N Photo BWW Review: Seattle Public Theater's Noir CHRISTMASTOWN Successfully Threads Parody Needle
by Amelia Reynolds - December 14, 2017

Can a Christmas noir be both gripping and funny? Can it succeed at all? Well, we know it can, because Christmastown returns to Seattle Public Theater as the second half of their holiday double feature. Not only does director Kelly Kitchens avoid cheesiness (which something like this could so, so e...


Photo Flash: First Look at AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at The Morgan-Wixson Photo Photo Flash: First Look at AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at The Morgan-Wixson
by Stephi Wild - May 05, 2019

The Morgan-Wixson Mainstage presents its third show of 2019, And Then There Were None. Directed by Michael Thomas-Visgar and produced by Larry Gesling, this classic whodunnit runs May 4 through May 26....


Shortlist Announced For Second Annual Rural Touring Awards Photo Shortlist Announced For Second Annual Rural Touring Awards
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2018

The National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) has announced the shortlist for Rural Touring Awards to celebrate rural touring in the UK. Over 350 individuals nominated artists, venues, promoters, schemes, and staff for awards (please find the shortlist below)....


SLEUTH Opens Possum Point Players' 2019 Season Photo SLEUTH Opens Possum Point Players' 2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2019

Just as winter weather sets in, Possum Point Players adds to the chill with a production of the Tony Award winning mystery, "Sleuth." A classic tale of suspense, "Sleuth" is performed, Jan. 25, 26 and 27, and Feb. 1, 2 and 3. Today and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2 p....


Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces 47th Season
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2017

Kumu Kahua Theatre is proud to announce their 47th season, which will run from August 2017 through June 2018....


BWW Review: MURDER FOR TWO Delights With Hilarity at Theater At Monmouth Photo BWW Review: MURDER FOR TWO Delights With Hilarity at Theater At Monmouth
by April Boyle - July 29, 2019

The Theater at Monmouth is spicing up its 50th anniversary season with Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair's wacky whodunnit, Murder for Two. The musical murder mystery is an outrageously funny ode to both the mystery and comedy genres. Under the direction of Adam P. Blais, Monmouth's rendition is an unpr...






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