Curtains at Robert E. Kauffman Theater

Murder. Mystery. Mayhem. 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 for which The Talent Machine Company is known. 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, unforgettable characters, and show-stopping musical numbers, Curtains is a thrilling blend of comedy, mystery and classic musical theater charm.