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Lyric Stage Boston Presents NOISES OFF
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024

Lyric Stage Boston rings in the holidays with the gift of laughter, outrageous characters, and meaningful time spent with loved ones at Noises Off. Performances begin Friday, November 15 and run through Sunday December 22.  
Photos: CCAE Theatrical's San Diego Regional Premiere of JERSEY BOYS
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 15, 2024

CCAE Theatricals has released production photos for the San Diego Regional Premiere of JERSEY BOYS produced in collaboration with 3-D Theatricals. Jersey Boys is written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio & lyrics by Bob Crewe.
BWW Q&A: Nicholas Alexander on JERSEY BOYS at CCAE Theatricals
by Joshua Wright - Aug 27, 2024

Jersey Boys, the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier award-winning musical, will be staged at the Center Theater in Escondido from September 13 to October 6, 2024.
Cast Announced For San Diego Regional Premiere Of JERSEY BOYS At CCAE Theatricals
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2024

The San Diego Regional Premiere of JERSEY BOYS will be at the Center Theater at The California Center for the Arts, Escondido from September 13 to October 6, 2024. Cast and creative team announced.
City Lights Theater Company to Present Ken Ludwig's THE GAME'S AFOOT; OR HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2023

With glittering 1930s flair, City Lights Theater Company will bring audiences the hilarious whodunit Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot; Or Holmes for the Holidays.
Lyric Stage Boston Presents Ken Ludwig's THE GAME'S AFOOT: HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2023

Join Lyric Stage Boston for a laugh-out-loud comedy mystery, 'The Game's Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays.' Don't miss this memorable multigenerational holiday outing.
Reston Community Players Presents Ken Ludwig's THE GAME'S AFOOT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2019

Reston Community Players continues its theme of murderous comedy as its 53rd season continues with Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot (or Holmes for the Holidays). The award-winning production that combines murder with nonstop laughter runs January 17-February 1 at the Reston Community Center.
Photo Flash: HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS At Tacoma Little Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2019

Tacoma Little Theatre continues its 101st season, A SEASON OF FIRSTS, with a hilarious “whodunit” comedy for the season, Holmes for the Holidays (or The Game's Afoot), written by Ken Ludwig (Lend Me A Tenor, The Fox on the Fairway), and directed by Jennifer York. 
BWW Review: THE GAME'S AFOOT at Howick Little Theatre, Auckland
by Monica Moore - Nov 10, 2019

For fans of Shakespeare, Sherlock Holmes and period comedic farce, this play will entirely engage, delight, and entertain. Intelligently and creatively directed by Andrew Gordon, it provides everything you love about live theatre: extravagant characters with underlying motives, a mystery thriller with many characters who could 'have done it', superb comic timing, an eerie atmosphere conveyed through creative lighting and sound, authentic costumes, dramatic irony, and a clearly articulated Sherlock Holmes style.
Tacoma Little Theatre Presents HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2019

Tacoma Little Theatre continues its 101st season, A SEASON OF FIRSTS, with a hilarious a?oewhodunita?? comedy for the season, Holmes for the Holidays (or The Game's Afoot), written by Ken Ludwig (Lend Me A Tenor, The Fox on the Fairway), and directed by Jennifer York.
Virginia Rep Presents THE GAME'S AFOOT: HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2018

Virginia Rep opens Ken Ludwig's holiday whodunit The Game's Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays on Friday, November 30 at the Hanover Tavern, the first show of the 2018-19 Hanover Season. This "murderously funny" farce follows Broadway star William Gillette, admired worldwide for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, as he must reprise his role in order to solve the mystery of his own attempted murder during holiday festivities with his castmates. The show runs through January 6, 2019 at the Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Virginia 23069.
Tickets on Sale Now for ShenanArts THE GAME'S AFOOT
by Julie Musbach - Oct 1, 2017

It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry
Auditions Announced for Ken Ludwig's THE GAME'S AFOOT at Warner Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017

The Warner Stage Company will hold auditions for a Nancy Marine Studio Theatre production of Ken Ludwig's THE GAME'S AFOOT (Or Holmes for the Holidays) on Monday, September 25th and Tuesday, September 26th at 7:00pm by appointment. 
Spotlighters to Present THE GAME'S AFOOT (OR HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS)
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2016

Spotlighters offers family fun for the holidays in a holiday murder mystery comedy, THE GAME'S AFOOT (or Holmes for the Holidays) by Ken Ludwig.
Spotlighters to Present THE GAME'S AFOOT (OR HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS)
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2016

Spotlighters offers family fun for the holidays in a holiday murder mystery comedy, THE GAME'S AFOOT (or Holmes for the Holidays) by Ken Ludwig.
Two Plays Running Thanksgiving Weekend Through December 19th at SCT
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 14, 2015

Stage Coach Theatre has two plays running Thanksgiving weekend through December 19th: The Games Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays-A comedy/mystery. Nov. 27-Dec.19. $15, The Eight: Reindeer Monologues- Adult Comedy 11:00 pm late show.
FIRST LOOK: THE GAME'S AFOOT or HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS at Theatre Palisades; Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2015

Theatre Palisades presents the first Los Angeles production of "The Game's Afoot or Holmes For The Holidays" by Ken Ludwig, opening Today, November 6, 2015 and running until Sunday, December 13, 2015 at the Pierson Playhouse, located at 941 Temescal Canyon Road in Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. Directed by Gene Franklin Smith, "The Game's Afoot" is the winner of the Mystery Writers of America's 2012 Edgar Award for Best Play. Nona Hale and Pat Perkins produce for Theatre Palisades by permission from Samuel French. Featured in the cast (in alphabetical order) are Gail Bernardi, Matthew Godfrey, Nicole Knudsen, James Lujan, John Mawson, Maria Pavone, Maggie Peach, and Andi Wagner.
FIRST LOOK: THE GAME'S AFOOT or HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS at Theatre Palisades; Opens 11/6
by Shari Barrett - Oct 9, 2015

Theatre Palisades presents the first Los Angeles production of "The Game's Afoot or Holmes For The Holidays" by Ken Ludwig, opening Friday, November 6, 2015 and running until Sunday, December 13, 2015 at the Pierson Playhouse, located at 941 Temescal Canyon Road in Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. Directed by Gene Franklin Smith, "The Game's Afoot" is the winner of the Mystery Writers of America's 2012 Edgar Award for Best Play. Nona Hale and Pat Perkins produce for Theatre Palisades by permission from Samuel French. Featured in the cast (in alphabetical order) are Gail Bernardi, Matthew Godfrey, Nicole Knudsen, James Lujan, John Mawson, Maria Pavone, Maggie Peach, and Andi Wagner.
THE GAME'S AFOOT Begins Tonight at the Santa Paula Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2014

The Santa Paula Theater Center will close out their 2014 season with Ken Ludwig's hilarious comedy The Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays from tonight, November 14 - 21 at the Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 South 7th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060. Performances are at 8 pm Friday and Saturday and 2:30 pm on Sundays.
THE GAME'S AFOOT to Begin Performances 11/14 at the Santa Paula Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2014

The Santa Paula Theater Center will close out their 2014 season with Ken Ludwig's hilarious comedy The Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays from November 14 - 21 at the Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 South 7th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060. Performances are at 8 pm Friday and Saturday and 2:30 pm on Sundays.

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