Curtains at Robert E. Kauffman Theater - Anne Arundel Community College

The Talent Machine Company, an award-winning youth theater group from Central Maryland, proudly presents Curtains, a dazzling musical comedy that will keep you laughing, guessing and tapping your toes from start to finish. Part musical comedy, part detective story and part love letter to Broadway, Curtains invites audiences to solve a murder while enjoying big production numbers, unforgettable characters and the high-energy choreography that is Talent Machine's trademark. The production features a cast of talented performers ages 14–18, many of whom performed in the Company's 2025 production of The Addams Family, just recognized with the Ruby Griffith Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Musical.

The Curtains mystery begins in 1959 Boston when the leading lady of a troubled musical suddenly dies on opening night. Enter Lieutenant Frank Cioffi, a detective with a passion for theater who must uncover the killer before the show closes for good. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, everyone becomes a suspect. With clever twists and show-stopping dance numbers, Curtains is a thrilling blend of comedy, mystery and classic musical theater charm.