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A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder 2013

Run Time:
Two hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: November 17, 2013
Closing: January 17, 2016

A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder - 2013 Broadway History , Info & More


Walter Kerr Theatre (Broadway)
219 West 48th St. New York, NY

If you're looking for a musical with the laurels of Downton Abbey and the morals of a mongoose, look no further! A Gentleman's Guide To Love & Murder-the new comedy of manners (well, bad manners) that has won unanimous raves

Monty Navarro has just received some really great news! He's a long-lost member of a noble family and could become the next Earl of Highhurst. There are only eight minor issues, namely the other relatives who precede him in line for the title. So Monty does what any ambitious, highborn gentleman would do: he sets out to eliminate them one by one, all while juggling his mistress (she's after more than just love), his fiancee (she's his cousin, but who's keeping track?), plus the constant threat of landing behind bars! But it will all be worth it if he can slay his way into Highhurst Castle... and be done in time for tea.

Tony winner Jefferson Mays (I Am My Own Wife, Gore Vidal's The Best Man) gives one of the most gasp-inducing performances ever attempted on the American stage, playing all eight doomed heirs who meet their ends in the most creative and hilarious ways. Mays leads a knockout cast alongside the delightfully debonair Bryce Pinkham (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) as Monty, the scoundrel whose greatest weapon is his charm. Don't miss this unabashedly raucous new show that Charles Isherwood of The New York Times calls "among the most inspired and entertaining new musicals I've seen in years!"


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Theater review: 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder'
5 / 10

Functioning mainly as a comedic showcase for Jefferson Mays, who shot to acclaim exactly a decade ago for his tour-de-force performance in 'I Am My Own Wife,' Mays portrays eight different members of the aristocratic Highhurst family, often switching from one to the other in a matter of seconds...With a thin premise, a sluggish book and unmemorable songs that vaguely resemble work by Gilbert & Sullivan and Noel Coward, the show makes for a tiresome 21/2 hours that depend mainly upon Mays' frequent costume changes, death scenes and all-around versatility to lend an air of slapstick. Pinkham, on the other hand, comes off as too affected to garner audience sympathy.

Broadway Review: ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’
9 / 10

How very daring - a witty musical about a serial killer that Stephen Sondheim didn't write. Fashioned from the ingeniously absurd plot of the novel that inspired the classic Alec Guinness film comedy 'Kind Hearts and Coronets,' 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' proves an ideal vehicle for the versatile talents of Jefferson Mays. Reveling in his multiple roles, Mays plays eight wacky members of a noble family doomed to die at the hands of a distant heir who covets the family title and fortune. The English music hall format is the perfect performance style for this adorably wicked show.

A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER to Open This March at the Ahmanson
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2016


A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, directed by Darko Tresnjak, featuring book & lyrics by Robert L. Freedman, music & lyrics by Steven Lutvak, and choreography by Peggy Hickey, comes to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles this spring.

John Rapson and Kevin Massey to Lead 'GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE' National Tour at the Ahmanson This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2016


Casting has been announced by producer Joey Parnes for the first national tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical "A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder."  The musical opens at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on March 23 and playing through May 1, 2016. (There is one preview on March 22.) 

STAGE TUBE: 'GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE' Tour Bids Broadway Production Farewell with Tribute of TITANIC Proportions
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2016


A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, the 2014 Tony Award-winning Best Musical played its final performance on the Great White Way last night, Sunday, January 17, 2016. In honor of the production's acclaimed run, the cast of the 'GGLAM' tour took it upon themselves to send the D'Ysquith of Broadway off with a tribute of TITANIC proportions. Check it out below!

A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER to Open This March at the Ahmanson
by BWW News Desk - January 4, 2016


A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, directed by Darko Tresnjak, featuring book & lyrics by Robert L. Freedman, music & lyrics by Steven Lutvak, and choreography by Peggy Hickey, comes to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles this spring.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Gets in the Holiday Spirit for Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 5, 2015


Throughout the holiday season, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you our exclusive photo coverage from inside the recording room. Below, go behind the scenes with the company of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder as they record 'O Holy Night'

TV: See Footage, Remarks from Jefferson Mays' 6,000th 'GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE' Death Funeral Procession
by BroadwayWorld TV - October 14, 2015


To mark the occasion of Jefferson Mays' 6,000th death in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, the production held a funeral procession down West 48th Street, as cast members and fans, all dressed in mourning attire, followed Mr. Mays, lying in state inside a glass-sided horse-drawn hearse, to the Walter Kerr Theatre stage door. Click below to watch footage from the event!

Photo Flash: Jefferson Mays Marks 6,000th Death in 'GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE' with Funeral Procession
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2015


To mark the occasion of Jefferson Mays' 6,000th death in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, the production held a funeral procession down West 48th Street, as cast members and fans, all dressed in mourning attire, followed Mr. Mays, lying in state inside a glass-sided horse-drawn hearse, to the Walter Kerr Theatre stage door. Scroll down for photos!

Photo Flash: Kevin Bacon Stops by A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by BWW News Desk - October 5, 2015


Stage and screen vet Kevin Bacon visited A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER on Broadway last week - check out photos of him with the cast backstage below!

A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER National Tour Opens Tonight in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2015


The First National Tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, begins performances tonight, September 30, at Chicago's Bank of America Theatre. John Rapson plays the role of the eight D'Ysquith heirs and Kevin Massey portrays Monty Navarro.

BWW Interview: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER - Adrienne Eller
by Jillian Weimer - September 28, 2015


Adrienne Eller plays Phoebe D'Ysquith in the first national tour of A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER. She is recent graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Drama under the New Studio on Broadway.

TWITTER: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Cleverly Strikes Back at AT&T Ad
by Michael Dale - September 14, 2015


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VIDEO: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER's Lisa O'Hare Releases New Daniel & Laura Curtis Single for Charity
by Sally Henry Fuller - September 12, 2015


Dan and Laura Curtis are very excited to be sharing a new lullaby aimed at celebrating children around the world and the significance of raising awareness to the powerful work that St. Jude does every year. Recorded by Lisa O'Hare (A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER), the 'All Your Dreams' video features photos submited by fans in celebration of children. Check out the video below!

Death Takes a Holiday... A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Sets Winter Closing on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 8, 2015


Death is but the next great adventure for Broadway's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER. BroadwayWorld learned this evening that the Tony Award-winning Best Musical will play its final performance on the Great White Way on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Producer Joey Parnes announced the news today. The musical's record-breaking run at the Walter Kerr Theatre will have played nearly 1,000 performances on Broadway, and its Tony Award-winning star, Jefferson Mays, will have died more than 6,000 deaths as various members of the illfated D'Ysquith family.

John Rapson and Kevin Massey to Lead 'GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE' National Tour at the Ahmanson This Spring
by BWW News Desk - August 7, 2015


Casting has been announced by producer Joey Parnes for the first national tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical "A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder."  The musical opens at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on March 23 and playing through May 1, 2016. (There is one preview on March 22.) 

TV: 4 Actors, 1 Show, 5 Minutes- Watch A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Abridged!
by Nicole Rosky - August 9, 2015


Broadway in Bryan Park continued its 2015 program this week - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the first day. This week's line-up included performances from the casts of ALLEGIANCE, Amazing Grace, Something Rotten!, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, and RUTHLESS!. Below, watch as A Gentleman's guide to Love and Murder's kristen Hahn, Greg Jackson, Mark Ledbetter and Kathy Voytko perform 'Gentleman's Guide in 5 Minutes'!

GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE Star Lisa O'Hare to Release Charity Single Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 5, 2015


A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder Star, Lisa O'Hare has just released a charity single written by composers Daniel and Laura Curtis.

John Rapson & Kevin Massey Set to Lead A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Tour; Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - August 4, 2015


Producer Joey Parnes just announced that casting for the First National Tour of the Tony® Award-winning Best Musical, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder,is complete. John Rapson will play the role of the eight D'Ysquith heirs and Kevin Massey will portray the role of Monty Navarro.

A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder and what's the order?
A Warning to the Audience
You're a D'Ysquith
I Don't Know What I'd Do
Foolish to Think
A Warning to Monty
I Don't Understand the Poor
Foolish to Think (Reprise)
Poison in My Pocket
Poor Monty
Better With a Man
Inside Out
Lady Hyacinth Abroad
The Last One You'd Expect
Why Are All the D'Ysquiths Dying?
Why Are All the D'Ysquiths Dying? (Encore)
Sibella
I've Decided to Marry You
Final Warning
Poison in My Pocket (Reprise)
Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun
Stop! Wait! What?!
That Horrible Woman
Look at Phoebe
Finale

A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder History

Other Productions of A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder

2013   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2015   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour
2017   US Tour North American Non-Equity Tour
US Tour

A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder - 2013 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Jefferson Mays
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Bryce Pinkham
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Robert L. Freedman
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Design Alexander Dodge
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Darko Tresnjak
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Lauren Worsham
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Robert L. Freedman
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Steven Lutvak
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Steven Lutvak
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Bonnie Comley
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Jonathan Tunick
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection Design Aaron Rhyne
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Dan Moses Schreier
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Jefferson Mays
2014 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Jefferson Mays
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Bryce Pinkham
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway of Off-Broadway) A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Peggy Hickey
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) Linda Cho
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Darko Tresnjak
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Lisa O'Hare
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Philip S. Rosenberg
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) Alexander Dodge
2014 The Hewes Awards Hewes Design Award Linda Cho
2014 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Lauren Worsham
2014 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Robert L. Freedman
2014 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Linda Cho
2014 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Darko Tresnjak
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical HELLO Entertainment
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Four Ladies & One Gent
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical John Arthur Pinckard
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Greg Nobile
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Stewart Lane
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Bonnie Comley
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Exeter Capital
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Ted Snowdon
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Ryan Hugh Mackey
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Cricket-CTM Media/Mano-Horn Productions
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Jamie Bendell
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Dennis Grimaldi
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Margot Astrachan
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical True Love Productions
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Michael T. Cohen
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Joe Sirola
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Joseph Gleberman
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Carson Gleberman
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical William Megevick
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Green State Productions
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical The Hartford Stage
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical The Old Globe
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Jamie deRoy
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Joey Parnes
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical S.D. Wagner
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical John Johnson
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical 50 Church Street Productions
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Joan Raffe
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Jhett Tolentino
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Jay Alix
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Una Jackman
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Catherine Adler
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Fred Adler
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Rhoda Herrick
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Kathleen K. Johnson
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Megan Savage
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical ShadowCatcher Entertainment
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Ron Simmons
2014 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Jonathan Tunick
2014 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Steven Lutvak
2014 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Robert L. Freedman
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Bryce Pinkham
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Jefferson Mays
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Lauren Worsham
2014 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Alexander Dodge

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