Frederick Knott News

DIAL M FOR MURDER brings some modern touches, and a sly intelligence to this adaption, commissioned by The Old Globe.  A smart script, skillful and subtle performances, and some twists bring a new life to this classic murder mystery through August 28th.  

 Nathan Darrow stars as Tony Wendice, the married man who is convinced that his wife had an affair, and as his jealousy and obsession escalate so does the danger in The Old Globe'sworld premiere adaption of DIAL M FOR MURDER - playing through August 28th.

Dial M for Murder is now playing at the Old Globe, set to open on July 28. The play, by Frederick Knott, was adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, and directed by Stafford Arima. Check out an exclusive first look at the production in these photos.

Original Theatre Company today announces the all-star cast for the script-in-hand performances from the three shortlisted plays for the Originals Playwriting Award.

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce the cast and creative team for the suspense-filled 'Write Me a Murder' by Frederick Knott.

Dorset Theatre Festival will open the 45th Season of professional summer theatre at the Dorset Playhouse with a regional revival of the classic thriller, Wait Until Dark, directed by Jackson Gay.

Writers Theatre will conclude its 2021/22 Season with Pearl’s Rollin’ with the Blues: A Night with Felicia P. Fields.  The production runs June 23, 2022 – July 24, 2022 in the in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. The Press Opening is Friday, July 1, 2022 at 7:30pm.

Peninsula Players Theatre is thrilled to return to a five-show season with no seating restrictions in 2022 and seeks volunteer ushers for each of its performances. Starting June 1, those interested in helping with ushering duties may call the Box Office at (920) 868-3287 to register for open dates. 

Garland Civic Theatre's production of WAIT UNTIL DARK has moments of jam-packed action and instances of inward reflection. Frederick Knott's story was first performed in 1966. To take a story so well-known and perform it is resilient and brave, just like the main character, Susy Hendrix. Don't miss it! Granville Arts Center April 29-May 15.

Original Theatre Company today launches a new playwrighting prize – the Originals Playwriting Award. Aimed at emerging and early career playwrights, the submissions window opens today, accepting new works from writers across the UK, open to anyone above the age of 18.

White Heron Theatre Company of Nantucket today announced its 10th anniversary season, which will include Dial M for Murder, a killer comedy that preceded the classic Hitchcock film and features Tony Award-winner Celia Keenan-Bolger.

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced its 2022-2023 Broadway Series titles. Flying in to start the season is Mary Poppins followed by the theatre's August production of The Who's Tommy. In October, Man of LaMancha returns to the Algonquin Stage.

From the writer of Three Days In May (WhatsOnStage Best New Play Award) and A Splinter of Ice and acclaimed director Alan Strachan comes the world premiere of a tense new drama based on an astonishing true story.

Join Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, during its 87th season performing June 14 through October 16, 2022.  Their exciting 2022 line-up includes an American classic, a gripping thriller, an outlandish new comedy, an award-winning drama, and a madcap musical whodunit.  The 2022 Season includes

Torrance Theatre Company is brining suspense and chills to 1316 Cabrillo with their latest production of WAIT UNTIL DARK, originally written by Frederick Knott, and adapted in 2013 by Jeffery Hatcher. The show opens on Friday, March 18 and runs through Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Dorset Theatre Festival has announced its return to indoor performances at the Dorset Playhouse beginning June, 23 2022, and the 45th Main Stage Summer Season featuring Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Wait Until Dark (June 23 - July 9); the World Premiere of Scarecrow written and performed by Heidi Armbruster (July 14 - 23); Back Together Again, a new concert featuring the music of Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway (July 27 - August 7); and the World Premiere of Thirst by Ronán Noone (August 18 - September 3).

Between the talented cast and the well-designed set, blocking, lighting, and sound, this is a production that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Visit ltmpa.com to get your tickets for this thrilling performance of Wait Until Dark.

Theater to Go in partnership with Kelsey Theatre presents the classic suspense-filled thriller Dial M for Murder, by Frederick Knott. Directed by Ruth Markoe, the play will run from March17-27 at Kelsey Theatre.

Theater to Go in partnership with Kelsey Theatre will present the classic suspense-filled thriller Dial M for Murder, by Frederick Knott. Directed by Ruth Markoe, the play will run from March18-27 at Kelsey Theatre in West Windsor NJ on the campus of Mercer County Community College.

Cotuit Center for the Arts has announced another season jam-packed with programming, Gallery exhibits, classes, fundraisers, and more. After reopening in 2021 following the 2020 lockdown, the Center came back strong and laid some exciting groundwork for 2022.