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Murder for Two 2013

Run Time:
1 hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: November 6, 2013
Closing: June 29, 2014

Murder for Two - 2013 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New World Stages Stage V
340 West 50th Street New York, NY 10019

Everyone is a suspect in Murder For Two, a hilarious musical murder mystery 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 mystery, this 90-minute whodunit is a highly theatrical duet loaded with killer laughs.


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Meet the Composers of MURDEROUS MUSICAL MONDAYS- Spotlight on Adam Gwon
by Nicole Rosky - June 9, 2014


The cast and creative team of the hit Off-Broadway musical Murder for Two are teaming up with some of New York's brightest up and coming composers and BroadwayWorld.com every Monday night for their spring concert series, Murderous Musical Mondays. Composer Adam Gwon continues the series on Monday, June 16, 2014, immediately following the 7pm performance of Murder for Two at New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street).

Meet the Composers of MURDEROUS MUSICAL MONDAYS- Spotlight on Sam Carner & Derek Gregor
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2014


The cast and creative team of the hit Off-Broadway musical Murder for Two are teaming up with some of New York's brightest up and coming composers and BroadwayWorld.com every Monday night for their spring concert series, Murderous Musical Mondays. Composers Sam Carner & Derek Gregor continue the series on Monday, June 2, 2014, immediately following the 7pm performance of Murder for Two at New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street).

MURDER FOR TWO to Conclude Off-Broadway Run on 6/29
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2014


BroadwayWorld has just learned that off-Broadway's Murder for Two will offically close on Sunday, June 29 at New World Stages. The show was previously scheduled to conclude its killer year-long run in New York on July 6, 2014. Ticket-holders for any performance from June 30-July 6 should contact their point of purchase to reschedule, or to request a refund.

Meet the Composers of MURDEROUS MUSICAL MONDAYS- Spotlight on Joshua Salzman & Ryan Cunningham
by Nicole Rosky - May 12, 2014


The cast and creative team of the hit Off-Broadway musical Murder for Two are teaming up with some of New York's brightest up and coming composers and BroadwayWorld.com every Monday night for their spring concert series, Murderous Musical Mondays. Composers Joshua Saltzman & Ryan Cunningham contines the series on Monday, May 19, 2014, immediately following the 7pm performance of Murder for Two at New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street). Performers will include Liz Lark Brown, Katrina Rose Dideriksen, Seth Eliser, Lauren Marcus, Jeremy Morse, Lance Rubin, Jared Weiss, and Jason 'SweetTooth' Williams.

Photo Coverage: Joe Iconis and Family Visit Murderous Musical Mondays at MURDER FOR TWO!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 6, 2014


The cast and creative team of the hit Off-Broadway musical Murder for Two are teaming up with some of New York's brightest up and coming composers and BroadwayWorld.com every Monday night for their spring concert series, Murderous Musical Mondays. Joe Iconis contined the series on last night, May 5, 2014, immediately following the 7pm performance of Murder for Two at New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street). BroadwayWorld brings you photos form the special concert below!

Photo Flash: MURDER FOR TWO Celebrates 200th Performance
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2014


MURDER FOR TWO celebrated their 200th performance on Monday night, April 28. Below, Check out a photo of the company and another of Brett Ryback and Jeff Blumenkrantz cutting the cake!

Murderous Musical Mondays at Murder for Two
by Contests - Broadway - April 29, 2014


Meet the Composers of MURDEROUS MUSICAL MONDAYS- Spotlight on Joe Iconis
by Nicole Rosky - April 28, 2014


The cast and creative team of the hit Off-Broadway musical Murder for Two are teaming up with some of New York's brightest up and coming composers and BroadwayWorld.com every Monday night for their spring concert series, Murderous Musical Mondays. Composer Joe Iconis contines the series on Monday, May 5, 2014, immediately following the 7pm performance of Murder for Two at New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street). Performers will include Liz Lark Brown, Katrina Rose Dideriksen, Seth Eliser, Lauren Marcus, Jeremy Morse, Lance Rubin, Jared Weiss, and Jason "SweetTooth" Williams.

STAGE TUBE: MURDER FOR TWO Welcomes HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - April 22, 2014


In the video below, the writers of MURDER FOR TWO plays one of the songs they absolutely wrote from the new Broadway hit, Hedwig and The Angry Inch!

STAGE TUBE: MURDER FOR TWO Welcomes THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - April 22, 2014


In the video below, the writers of MURDER FOR TWO as they play you one of the songs they definitely(!) wrote from the new Broadway hit, The Velocity of Autumn. Check it out below!

Photo Coverage: Pace New Musicals Writers Room Visits Murderous Musical Mondays at MURDER FOR TWO!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - April 22, 2014


The cast and creative team of the hit Off-Broadway musical Murder for Two are teaming up with some of New York's brightest up and coming composers and BroadwayWorld.com every Monday night for their spring concert series, Murderous Musical Mondays. Composers form the pace New Musicals Writers Room (including Aaron Albert & Katy Rea, Jamen Nanthakumar & Liana Wright-Mark, Kailey Marshall, Ian Fairlee, and John-Michael Lyles & David Gomez) contined the series on last night, April 21, 2014, immediately following the 7pm performance of Murder for Two at New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street).

STAGE TUBE: MURDER FOR TWO Welcomes VIOLET to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - April 20, 2014


In the video below, the writers of MURDER FOR TWO play one of the songs they so totally, absolutely wrote from the new Broadway hit, Violet! Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: MURDER FOR TWO Welcomes ACT ONE to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - April 18, 2014


In the video below, the writers of MURDER FOR TWO play one of the songs they definitely wrote from the new Broadway hit, Act One!

Joe Iconis Set for MURDER FOR TWO's Murderous Musical Mondays Concert Series, 5/5
by Tyler Peterson - April 14, 2014


Award-winning composer and lyricist Joe Iconis will take the stage on Monday, May 5, 2014 at New World Stages as part of MURDER FOR TWO's newly launched concert series Murderous Musical Mondays. The unplugged concert, which will feature both new songs and fan favorites, will take place immediately following the 7pm performance of MURDER FOR TWO at New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street) on Monday, May 5th, 2014. Admittance to the concert is free to all those with tickets to the May 5th performance of MURDER FOR TWO. Tickets are available now on Telecharge.com.

Meet the Composers of MURDEROUS MUSICAL MONDAYS- Spotlight on Pace New Musicals Writers' Room
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2014


The cast and creative team of the hit Off-Broadway musical Murder for Two are teaming up with some of New York's brightest up and coming composers and BroadwayWorld.com on select Monday nights for their spring concert series, Murderous Musical Mondays. Featured on Monday, April 21, 2014 will be the Pace New Musicals Writers' Room (curated by Ryan Scott Oliver), immediately following the 7pm performance of Murder for Two at New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street). Meet the new composers below!

STAGE TUBE: MURDER FOR TWO Welcomes OF MICE AND MEN to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - April 16, 2014


In the below video, listen to the writers of MURDER FOR TWO as they play you one of the songs they absolutely 100% wrote from the new Broadway hit, Of Mice and Men!

STAGE TUBE: MURDER FOR TWO Welcomes BULLETS OVER BROADWAY!
by Nicole Rosky - April 10, 2014


In the video below, the writers of MURDER FOR TWO previews one of the songs they totally wrote from the new Broadway hit, Bullets Over Broadway!

Photo Coverage: Brett Ryback and Alexander Sage Oyen Visit Murderous Musical Mondays at MURDER FOR TWO!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - April 8, 2014


The cast and creative team of the hit Off-Broadway musical Murder for Two are teaming up with some of New York's brightest up and coming composers and BroadwayWorld.com every Monday night for their spring concert series, Murderous Musical Mondays. Composers Brett Ryback and Alexander Sage Oyen contined the series on last night, April 7, 2014, immediately following the 7pm performance of Murder for Two at New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street). BroadwayWorld brings you photos form the special concert below!

STAGE TUBE: MURDER FOR TWO Welcomes THE REALISTIC JONESES to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - April 6, 2014


Listen to the writers of MURDER FOR TWO as they play you one of the songs they definitely wrote from the new Broadway hit, The Realistic Joneses!

STAGE TUBE: MURDER FOR TWO Welcomes IF/THEN to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - March 31, 2014


They're back! In the video below, the writers of MURDER FOR TWO shares one of the songs they definitely wrote from the new Broadway musical, If/Then!

Meet the Composers of MURDEROUS MUSICAL MONDAYS- Spotlight on Alexander Sage Oyen
by Nicole Rosky - April 2, 2014


The cast and creative team of the hit Off-Broadway musical Murder for Two are teaming up with some of New York's brightest up and coming composers and BroadwayWorld.com every Monday night for their spring concert series, Murderous Musical Mondays. Composers Brett Ryback and Alexander Sage Oyen contine the series on Monday, April 7, 2014, immediately following the 7pm performance of Murder for Two at New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street).

Murder for Two History

Other Productions of Murder for Two

2013   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2015   US Tour National Touring Production
US Tour

Murder for Two - 2013 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 Best New Musical 0
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Joe Kinosian
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Kellen Blair
2014 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Murder For Two
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical Murder For Two
2014 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical Jeff Blumenkrantz

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