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Frederick Knott

Date of Death: December 17, 2002 (86)

Birth Place: Hankow, CHINA

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR And More Set for Market House Theatre 62nd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025

Market House Theatre has announced its 62nd Signature Series, featuring a dynamic lineup of four productions that blend high-energy comedy, classic suspense, a world premiere play, and one of the most iconic rock musicals of all time.
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Jarrott Productions
by Joni Lorraine - Apr 17, 2025

First staged in 1952 and made iconic by Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 film adaptation, DIAL M FOR MURDER, now showing here in Austin and produced by Jarrott Productions, has long held its place as one of the most stylish and suspenseful thrillers in theatre. Originally penned by Frederick Knott, the play spins a darkly intricate web of deception, betrayal, and the illusion of the perfect crime.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More Set for Actors' Playhouse 2025-2026 Mainstage Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has unveiled its 2025-2026 Mainstage Season, marking an extraordinary milestone: the company's 30th anniversary at the historic Miracle Theatre. Learn more!
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Shea's 710 Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Mar 28, 2025

Murder, greed, blackmail, love affairs and a potential hanging are just some of the many dark subjects that form the fabric of the fabulous production of DIAL M FOR MURDER now playing at Shea's 710 Theatre. Who doesn't love a good old fashioned murder mystery? Alfred Hitchcock turned this nail biter into a classic film with Grace Kelly and Ray Miland in 1954. But everything old is new again, as playwright Jeffrey Hatcher has updated and adapted the original play by Frederick Knott into something equally intriguing and possibly even more salacious for current audience sensibilities. 
World Premiere and More Set for Virginia Stage Company 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

Virginia Stage Company has revealed a new season of musicals, thrillers, classics, and a world premiere! Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
THE TALE OF THE GIFTED PRINCE Musical Will Have World Premiere at Theatre Calgary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Theatre Calgary has revealed its 2025-26 season of plays. The lineup features six shows, including a world premiere musical, an all-new production of a Canadian Broadway hit, and more.
DISNEY’S FROZEN and More Set for Duluth Playhouse 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Duluth Playhouse has unveiled its 2025-2026 Main Stage, Underground, and Youth Theatre seasons. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
DIAL M FOR MURDER to Open at Shea's 710 Theatre This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Shea's Performing Arts Center and Road Less Traveled Productions will present Dial M for Murder at Shea's 710 Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Mānoa Valley Theatre Unveils 2025-2026 Season Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

Mānoa Valley Theatre has revealed its highly anticipated 2025-2026 season which includes Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Dial M for Murder, Spring Awakening, Yellow Face, and more.
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Reveals 99th Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre announced the 2025/26 season lineup, which features seven titles to be produced by the near century-old organization. Learn more about the lineup here!
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Two River Theater Intrigues at Every Turn
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 28, 2025

Do you enjoy thrillers? If so, get your tickets for Two River Theater’s fantastic production of 'Dial M for Murder.'
Act II Playhouse To Stage DIAL M FOR MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “Dial M For Murder” adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the Frederick Knott original. Previews for “Dial M For Murder” begin Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
DIAL M FOR MURDER to begin Performances at Two River This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

Two River Theater's stylish thriller that inspired a Hitchcock classic, Dial M for Murder, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the original by Frederick Knott, starts performances this weekend. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Two River Unveils Curated Events & Expanded Accessibility in Conjunction with DIAL M FOR MURDER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

Two River Theater has revealed free curated events and accessibility services in conjunction with the stylish thriller that inspired a Hitchcock classic–Dial M for Murder. Learn more about the events and see how to attend.
Cast Set for DIAL M FOR MURDER at Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

Two River Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the stylish thriller that inspired a Hitchcock classic, Dial M for Murder, adapted by  Jeffrey Hatcher. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Pioneer Theatre Company is Suspensefully Executed
by Tyler Hinton - Jan 11, 2025

Pioneer Theatre Company’s co-production of DIAL M FOR MURDER with Arizona Theatre Company is a carefully plotted, suspensefully executed thriller that keeps the audience’s minds in motion.
DIAL M FOR MURDER at Farmers Alley Theatre has been EXTENDED!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Dial M for Murder, adapted by the acclaimed Jeffrey Hatcher, will hit the stage at Farmers Alley Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!
DIAL M FOR MURDER Comes to Penobscot Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Dec 26, 2024

Dial M for Murder by  Frederick Knott, adapted by Jefferey Hatcher, is coming to Penobscot Theatre Company next month. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Village Theatre Presents DIAL 'M' FOR MURDER Live On Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 24, 2024

Village Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of Dial M for Murder, an adaptation of the Frederick Knott play brimming with more unexpected turns and diabolical plot twists than Hitchcock's timeless film version.
​Pioneer Theatre Company Presents Utah Premiere of Newly-Adapted DIAL M FOR MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024

​Pioneer Theatre Company will present Jeffrey Hatcher’s new adaptation of the classic Frederick Knott thriller, Dial M for Murder from January 10-25, 2025.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Frederick Knott written?

Frederick Knott has written 3 shows including Dial 'M' for Murder (Playwright), Write Me a Murder (Playwright), Wait Until Dark (Playwright).

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