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Frederick Knott

Date of Death: December 17, 2002 (86)

Birth Place: Hankow, CHINA

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DIAL M FOR MURDER Comes to Greater Boston Stage Company in May


Greater Boston Stage Company has announced its upcoming production of Dial M for Murder, a gripping adaptation of the celebrated murder mystery, running May 3rd to May 19th, 2024.

Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK at Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre At The Hjemkomst Center


What did our critic think of WAIT UNTIL DARK at Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre At The Hjemkomst Center?

DIAL M FOR MURDER Comes to Cumberland County Playhouse This Month


Beginning April 12, Cumberland County Playhouse will present Dial M for Murder by Frederick Knott! Performances run through June 5.

Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK Ramps Up The Tension At TheatreWorks New Milford


'Wait Until Dark' plucks the strings of your anxieties one by one until your muscles are screaming for the inevitable crash of expectation that comes at the end of a thrilling work of art. But a script can’t do it on its own. It needs the right cast, the right crew, and the right moment to come to life and enrapture an audience in the way that only live theater can.

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Asolo Repertory Theatre


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

JERSEY BOYS, WAITRESS, and More Set For Pioneer Theatre Company 2024-25 Season


Pioneer Theatre Company has announced its 2024-2025 season lineup, which offers PTC's signature mix of contemporary works, Utah premieres, and re-imagined classics. Learn more about the full lineup here!

WAIT UNTIL DARK Comes to TheatreWorks New Milford This Week


On Friday March 29, TheatreWorks New Milford will present the classic thriller Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher.

Pittsburgh Public Theater Reveals 50th Anniversary Titles and Programs For 2024/2025 Season


Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced its lineup of mainstage productions and vital off-stage programming for its 50th anniversary season. Learn more about the season lineup here!

The Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis Reveals 2024/25 Season


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has announced its 2024-2025 season, which includes four world-class productions. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Act II Playhouse Announces 2024-2025 Season


Act II Playhouse Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite announced the slate of shows for the theatre's 2024-2025 season following the  first preview performance of “It's Only a Play.” Subscriptions and discount rates are now available for all six productions.

East Lynne Theater Company To Take Audiences In A 'New Direction' For 2024 Mainstage Season


East Lynne Theater Company in Cape May has just announced an exciting and varied mainstage season for 2024. Learn more about the productions here!

Arizona Theatre Company to Hold General Auditions For 24/25 Season


Arizona Theatre Company will hold general auditions for Equity and Non-Equity performers for the 2024/2025 Season. Learn audition details!

DIAL M FOR MURDER & More Set for Arizona Theatre Company 2024/2025 Season


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

WAIT UNTIL DARK Comes to TheatreWorks New Milford


TheatreWorks New Milford will premiere Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Frederick Knott's classic thriller, Wait Until Dark, directed by Keli Solomon.

DIAL M FOR MURDER Comes to Asolo Rep Next Month


Asolo Repertory Theatre will present a rendition of the classic thriller, DIAL M FOR MURDER, an intense cat-and-mouse game directed by Céline Rosenthal. 

ANYTHING GOES, SWEET CHARITY & More Set for Gulfshore Playhouse 2024-2025 Season


Gulfshore Playhouse has unveiled its complete 2024-2025 season, the first in the new Baker Theatre and Education Center. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Adirondack Theatre Festival Reveals 30th Anniversary Season and Half-Million-Dollar “Stories Start Here” Campaign


Adirondack Theatre Festival (ATF) capped its 30th Anniversary “Pep Rally” Saturday with a surprise double announcement: the unveiling of its summer lineup plus “Stories Start Here,” the biggest independent fundraising campaign in the company’s history.  Learn more about the season lineup here!

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Guthrie Theater


What did our critic think of DIAL M FOR MURDER at Guthrie Theater? A perfectly planned murder, a water tight alibi, and a sizable fortune sitting just out of grasp. What could go wrong?

Video: Go Inside The Guthrie Costume Shop For DIAL M FOR MURDER


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


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

Frederick Knott FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Frederick Knott written?

Frederick Knott has written 3 shows including Dial 'M' for Murder (Playwright), Write Me a Murder (Playwright), Wait Until Dark (Playwright).

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