The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 1987

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John Bishop's play The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 premiered at the Circle Repertory Company in New York in 1987 before opening on Broadway later that year. This ensemble play is the perfect lead-in to the Halloween season, featuring mistaken identities, secret passageways, murder, and lots of laughs. You can catch The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 at Gettysburg Community Theatre in person October 8-17 and virtually on demand October 22-24. Andrea Stephenson, who plays the character of Bernice, took a few moments to share her experience with the show:

J's Cultural Arts Theatre presents John Bishop's THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940, the fifth & last production of the inaugural season of the new Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater & the JCAT's 12th season, at the Feldenkreis/Hanono Cultural Center at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC/Sanford L. Ziff Campus in North Miami Beach, Florida. Running from May 7-19, 2019, THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 is directed by John Ferry, with Lighting Design by Zachary Pitchman, Costume Design by Carole Barou-Mootoo. Lilian Andron Stage Manages. The production is presented through the MARJCC's Cultural Arts Department.

No one would put "Murder" and "Comedy" in the same sentence. No one that is, except John Bishop.

THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS satirizes a few archetypes from stage and screen (especially the sweet ingenue and perpetually thirsty lyricist), reveals secret passageways and mistaken identities -- and multiple plot twists and multiple murders.

Bergen County Players (BCP) continues its 84th season with The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, John Bishop's riotous comedy whodunit, opening January 14th, 2017.

Groupies, trophies and fast, beautiful cars. Is winning all there is? Terri Hanauer directs a rare revival of the celebrated Broadway drama that kick-started playwright/screenwriter John Bishop's career. Nick Stabile (Bride of Chucky, Dennis Wilson in ABC's award-winning The Beach Boys) heads the cast as once-great NASCAR racer Bobby Horvath in The Trip Back Down, opening Feb. 21 at the Whitefire Theatre.

REBECCA, the new musical based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier novel, has found its male and female leads: Jill Paice will play the role of "I" and Ryan Silverman the role of "Maxim de Winter." REBECCA will open on Broadway Sunday, November 18 at The Broadhurst Theatre. Previews will begin Tuesday, October 30.

The Lincoln Amphitheatre has announced a commemorative plaque to celebrate its 25th anniversary year.

What do you get when you put a German maid, a New York policeman, an Irish tenor, an eccentric millionaire, and a group of overzealous show people inside of a mansion full of mystery?

What do you get when you put a German maid, a New York policeman, an Irish tenor, an eccentric millionaire, and a group of overzealous show people inside of a mansion full of mystery?

What do you get when you put a German maid, a New York policeman, an Irish tenor, an eccentric millionaire, and a group of overzealous show people inside of a mansion full of mystery?

Variety reports this morning that A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC helmer, Trevor Nunn, is set to direct a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's ASPECTS OF LOVE for London's Menier Chocolate Factory. Nunn directed the show's premiere in 1987, as well.

Mauckingbird Theatre Company delves into the lives of two influential gay writers Truman Capote and James Baldwin - both authors of literary touchstones of the mid-twentieth century.

Mauckingbird Theatre Company delves into the lives of two influential gay writers Truman Capote and James Baldwin - both authors of literary touchstones of the mid-twentieth century.

Mauckingbird Theatre Company delves into the lives of two influential gay writers Truman Capote and James Baldwin - both authors of literary touchstones of the mid-twentieth century.

BFT has staged over 200 productions-involving more than 50 directors and nearly 1,000 actors and 500 crew people-that have been seen by almost 100,000 audience members.

On Monday, April 6, Linda Lavin returned to the Broadway at Birdland stage with a new show, along with musical director/singer Billy Stritch, Steve Doyle on bass, and Steve Bakunas on drums. The show, 'Moments Like This' is a new show that gave the sold-out Birdland audience a chance to meet the Broadway and television star up-close and personal as she recalled her roots in the theater, her love of torch songs, and a life-long obsession with the big bands of the 1940's.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to announce that Linda Lavin and Billy Stritch will return to the Broadway at Birdland series with a brand new show, 'Moments Like This,' on Monday, April 6 at 7pm.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to announce that Linda Lavin and Billy Stritch will return to the Broadway at Birdland series with a brand new show, 'Moments Like This,' on Monday, April 6 at 7pm.

StageRight Productions is proud to present the inaugural production of what they hope will become a perennial holiday event, CLARA'S CHRISTMAS DREAMS, E. Thomalen's new adaptation of The Nutcracker, published by Baker Plays. With music by Tim Starnes and direction by Bruce Merrill, the show will begin performances on November 24th at the Theatre at Saint Clements Church, located at 423 West 46th Street.