The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
By John Bishop
September 1 - 17, 2023
Whodunnit Meets Showbiz: Dive into a Mysterious Maze of Melodies, Mayhem, and Mirth!
Cast & Production
Cast
- Helsa Wenzel
- Chris Jones
- Elsa Von Grossenknueten
- Lorrie Ferguson
- Michael Kelly
- Matthew Craig
- Patrick O’Reilly
- Jim Behr
- Ken De La Maize
- Isaac Armstrong
- Nikki Crandall
- Samantha Pinneo
- Eddie McCuen
- Nate Toledo
- Marjorie Baverstock
- Susie Perkowitz
- Roger Hopewell
- Nic Cicerale
- Bernice Roth
- Christen Dominguez
Creative Team
- Author
- Johhn Bishop
- Original Music
- Jeremy Landig
- Director
- Darius Russelle
- Stage Manager
- Becky Kavka
- Producer
- Adam Armstrong
- Sound Design & Tech
- Mike Kavka
- Set Design and Builder
- Mark Audrain
- Costume Design
- Lindsey Badtke
- Photos
- Gary Luz
Meet The Cast
About The Show
Whodunits are a favorite and this one keeps the audience guessing with twists, turns, and red herrings. Set in December 1940 in a mansion somewhere in New York State, a wealthy theatre supporter has invited guests to dine. The show people asked to perform believe they are there to convince her to back their show. However, an unsolved set of murders surrounds the chosen few. A police detective is also among the guests. He wants to solve the mystery. A murder occurs once the party gets started add a snow storm then a power failure and mishaps run amuck along with potential killers.
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection.