Dial 'M' for Murder 1952

Opened: October 29, 1952

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DIAL M FOR MURDER & More Set for Arizona Theatre Company 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2024


Arizona Theatre Company has unveiled its 57th season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

CABARET, THE LEHMAN TRILOGY & More Set for Guthrie Theater 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024


The Guthrie Theater will present eight productions for its 2024–2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Go Inside The Guthrie Costume Shop For DIAL M FOR MURDER
by Joshua Wright - Jan 31, 2024


Watch as DIAL M FOR MURDER Costume Designer Valérie Thérèse Bart walks us through her process of designing and collaborating within the boundaries of a period piece.

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Geva Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - Jan 23, 2024


What did our critic think of DIAL M FOR MURDER at Geva Theatre?

Video: Director Tracy Brigden On Bringing DIAL M FOR MURDER to the Guthrie
by Joshua Wright - Jan 22, 2024


Jeffrey Hatcher's carefully crafted adaptation of DIAL M FOR MURDER and Director Tracy Brigden's directorial debut at the Guthrie go as well together as an olive and martini. Hear from both Jeffrey and Tracy on what it's like to work together in an all-new video.

Cast & Creative Team Set for DIAL M FOR MURDER at The Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024


The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Dial M for Murder, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the original play by Frederick Knott.

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Northlight Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - Dec 10, 2023


Northlight Theatre's DIAL M FOR MURDER is a breathtaking, pulse-pounding, and even mordantly witty production that has already been extended through January 7 due to popular demand.

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER is a Thrilling Good Time at the MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER
by Kelsey Lawler - Nov 20, 2023


What did our critic think of DIAL M FOR MURDER at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER? Seat-gripping and immensely satisfying -- that’s Dial M for Murder, a new adaptation by playwright Jeffrey Hatcher, now on stage at the Milwaukee Rep. Under the direction of Laura Braza, this updated take on Frederick Knott’s 1952 original and Hitchcock’s 1954 film stays true to the source with some refreshing updates. But blackmail and revenge, passion and plot twists all remain in this thrilling piece of theater.

TheatreSquared Extends DIAL M FOR MURDER
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2023


Northwest Arkansas audiences are packing TheatreSquared to see Dial M for Murder, a twisty and timeless crime thriller with a sharp, clever update. Due to this overwhelming demand, T2 is adding seven additional shows by extending the run to September 17.

DIAL M FOR MURDER Comes to TheatreSquared This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2023


Dial M for Murder, the twisty and timeless crime thriller with a sharp, clever update, opens August 16 at TheatreSquared (477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville) and runs through September 10.

Westport Country Playhouse Begins Previews on Tuesday For DIAL M FOR MURDER
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 10, 2023


Westport Country Playhouse will stage a new adaption of the classic suspense thriller of blackmail and revenge, “Dial M for Murder,” July 11 through July 29, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the original play by Frederick Knott, and directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director.

Westport Country Playhouse Symposium Welcomes Writer Jeffrey Hatcher, July 16
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2023


Stage and screenwriter Jeffrey Hatcher will be the symposium guest at Westport Country Playhouse on Sunday, July 16

Kate Burton & More to Star in DIAL M FOR MURDER at Westport Country Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2023


Westport Country Playhouse will stage a new adaption of the classic suspense thriller of blackmail and revenge, “Dial M for Murder,” July 11 through July 29.

NOISES OFF, ROCK OF AGES, RENT & More Lead Orlando's August Theater Top 10
by BWW Staff - Aug 4, 2022


Orlando is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for August include Noises Off, Rock of Ages, Rent and more!

Theater to Go Brings DIAL M FOR MURDER to Kelsey Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2022


Theater to Go in partnership with Kelsey Theatre presents the classic suspense-filled thriller Dial M for Murder, by Frederick Knott. Directed by Ruth Markoe, the play will run from March17-27 at Kelsey Theatre.

Theater to Go to Bring DIAL M FOR MURDER to Kelsey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2022


Theater to Go in partnership with Kelsey Theatre will present the classic suspense-filled thriller Dial M for Murder, by Frederick Knott. Directed by Ruth Markoe, the play will run from March18-27 at Kelsey Theatre in West Windsor NJ on the campus of Mercer County Community College.

BWW Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Bellevue Little Theatre
by Analisa Swerczek - Mar 13, 2021


Lies. Revenge. Mystery. Murder. All that and more can be found in an evening spent at the Bellevue Little Theatre as they take on Frederick Knott’s thrilling script, Dial M for Murder.

The Old Globe Announces 2020 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2019


The Old Globe's 2020 Summer Season brings to Balboa Park an extraordinarily talented group of artists who will delight audiences with their unique takes on four great works of theatre. The season incudes a classic American musical, a new adaptation of a 20th century thriller, and two of Shakespeare's masterworks on our outdoor stage.

DIAL M FOR MURDER Comes to Bucks County Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2019


Would you survive if murder called? Betrayal, passion and greed are potent motivations for a perfect crime in Dial 'M' for Murder, a spine-tingling thriller, which was famously filmed by Alfred Hitchcock featuring his muse, Grace Kelly, and Ray Milland.

Bucks County Playhouse Kicks Off Season with DIAL M FOR MURDER
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2019


Would you survive if murder called? Betrayal, passion and greed are potent motivations for a perfect crime in "Dial 'M' for Murder," a spine-tingling thriller, which was famously filmed by Alfred Hitchcock featuring his muse, Grace Kelly, and Ray Milland.

A Nice Guy Plays An Evil Role At Hackmatack's DIAL M FOR MURDER
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2018


Gee whiz, Bretton Reis is such a nice guy. Ask anyone. But watch him in "Dial M for Murder" on the Hackmatack Playhouse stage in Berwick for the next three weeks and you will see the epitome of evil in a character willing to do anything to get 90,000 pounds, including kill his wife.

A Nice Guy Plays An Evil Role At Hackmatack's DIAL M FOR MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2018


Gee whiz, Bretton Reis is such a nice guy. Ask anyone. But watch him in "Dial M for Murder" on the Hackmatack Playhouse stage in Berwick for the next three weeks and you will see the epitome of evil in a character willing to do anything to get 90,000 pounds, including kill his wife.

DIAL M FOR MURDER To Open in Black and White
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2018


Director Gary Locke of Merrimack, NH, has long wanted to stage a play in black & white. So when the folks at Hackmatack Playhouse asked him to direct "Dial M for Murder," he saw this as his opportunity.

DIAL M FOR MURDER To Open in Black and White
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2018


Director Gary Locke of Merrimack, NH, has long wanted to stage a play in black & white. So when the folks at Hackmatack Playhouse asked him to direct "Dial M for Murder," he saw this as his opportunity.

Lakewood Theatre Company Announces Its 66th Season Of Plays And Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2018


Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 66th season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door stage beginning July 6, 2018.  

Dial 'M' for Murder FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Dial 'M' for Murder have there been?
Dial 'M' for Murder has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1952.

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