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Frederick Knott

Date of Death: December 17, 2002 (86)

Birth Place: Hankow, CHINA

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Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK at Performing Arts Center On The Square

What did our critic think of WAIT UNTIL DARK at Performing Arts Center On The Square?
Tickets on Sale Dates Set for DIAL M FOR MURDER at Two River Theater

Playwright Jeffrey Hatcher (Scotland Road, Wait Until Dark) brings an exhilarating new eye to the stylish thriller that inspired a Hitchcock classic, Dial M for Murder at Two River Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at The Forum Theatre

Being a fan of Alfred Hitchcock’s works, I was eager to see The Forum Theatre’s production of acclaimed Jeffrey Hatcher's new adaptation of Frederick Knott's Dial M for Murder.  Hatcher’s adaptation of the classic suspense thriller pays homage to the original and is a smart, tight, compelling update of Knott’s tale of jealousy, deception, and homicide. For those who have been fans of all things Hitchcock, The Forum’s production of Dial M for Murder will hit every nuance.  From the dangling burning cigarette to the ever-present liquor cabinet and the constant pouring of whiskey or brandy.
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Arizona Theatre Company

DIAL M FOR MURDER is classic suspense, and director Michael John Garcés has seen to it that the performances of the leads are on point, backed by a grand mix of designs that make for gripping theatre.
Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK at Bastrop Opera House

From October 18 to 27, 2024, Bastrop Opera House presents Frederick Knott’s enthralling play, WAIT UNTIL DARK. The story follows Susy Hendrix, a blind woman living in New York City, who unwittingly becomes the target of criminals searching for a doll containing hidden heroin.
Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK at Hillbarn Theatre

What did our critic think of WAIT UNTIL DARK at Hillbarn Theatre? Read the review.
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg

Every element of this production is crafted to heighten the suspense of this intense murder mystery. If you enjoy psychological mysteries with the kind of twists that will have you questioning what you think you know, get your tickets for Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg’s Dial M for Murder.
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Desert TheatreWorks

It’s Halloween time again and what better way to get in the spookiest of vibes than seeing a good murder mystery, right? Desert Theatreworks in Indio has just the potion for you with their current production of 'Dial M for Murder'. 
Video: First Look at DIAL M FOR MURDER at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

Get a first look at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis's suspense thriller Dial ‘M’ for Murder by Frederick Knott.  Dial ‘M’ for Murder, which inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece, combines passion, blackmail and revenge into a breathtaking, edge-of-your-seat murder mystery when a gold-digging husband’s perfect crime misfires, trapping all parties in a sinister and dangerous web of lies.
DIAL M FOR MURDER Comes to Syracuse Stage This Month

 Syracuse Stage will begin the 24/25 subscription series with “Dial M for Murder,” Jeffrey Hatcher’s fresh adaptation of the classic crime thriller.
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Arizona Theatre Company

DIAL M FOR MURDER is a chilling thriller with strong performances says BWW's critic.
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, FAT HAM Are the Most-Produced Plays of 2024/25

American Theatre magazine, published by Theatre Communications Group, has released Top 10 Most-Produced Plays and Top 20 Most-Produced Playwrights for the new season. This list was based on the 1,281 productions at 305 TCG member theatres, plus 176 productions at commercial or non-member theatres.
Review: DIAL 'M' FOR MURDER at The Repertory Company of St. Louis

DIAL 'M' FOR MURDER is surely one of the most perfect productions I’ve seen at The Rep in some years. Jordan Coughtry plays Tony, the scheming husband. His performance is from the Realm of Ideal Forms. It is that perfect!
DIAL M FOR MURDER Comes to The Fine Arts Center Next Month

The Fine Arts Center will unveil its premiere production for the 2024-25 theatre season: the gripping classic, “Dial M for Murder.” This highly anticipated performance will run from September 19 to October 6, 2024, on the FAC mainstage. 
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at City Stage At Union Station

It is a quest to commit the perfect murder, and it almost works. “Dial M For Murder” is the twisted story of a failed novelist who has married an heiress and has decided to do her in to inherit her millions.
DIAL M FOR MURDER to Kick Off Arizona Theatre Company 57 Season

Arizona Theatre Company will open its 57th season with the classic thriller DIAL M FOR MURDER, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Michael John Garcés, just in time for the Halloween season. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Drury Lane Theatre Announces SISTER ACT, ON YOUR FEET! And More for 2025-2026 Season

Drury Lane Theatre invites audiences to escape the ordinary with an enticing lineup of productions in its 2025/2026 season, including a gripping Chicago premiere, a tale of envy and murder, and a trio of beloved female-driven musicals.
Kansas City Actors Theatre DIAL M FOR MURDER Starts Next Week At The City Stage

Kansas City Actors Theatre will present DIAL M FOR MURDER beginning next week at the City Stage.
Jarrott Productions to Hold Auditions For Its 24-25 Winter And Spring Productions

Jarrott Productions will hold auditions for two plays in its 10th Anniversary 2024-2025 season. Auditions are by appointment on September 20th and 21st, with callbacks on September 22nd.
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, ANYTHING GOES and More Set for Shaw Festival in 2025

Artistic Director Tim Carroll has revealed the Shaw Festival playbill for next season.

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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