Curtains 2007

Opened: March 22, 2007
Closing: June 29, 2008

Curtains - 2007 - Broadway History , Info & More

It’s the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959. Boston’s Colonial Theatre is host to the opening night performance of a new musical. When the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage the entire cast & crew are suspects. Enter a local detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan! Packed with glorious tunes and a witty, charming script filled with delightful characters, CURTAINS is a hilarious journey for both performers and the audience.

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ArtsBridge Foundation Reveals Nominees for 2024 Shuler Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2024


ArtsBridge Foundation has revealed the nominees for the “Sweet 16” 16th Annual Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards for the 2023-2024 school year. See the full list of nominees!

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024


Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


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by Nicole Rosky - Dec 18, 2023


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by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2023


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BWW Q&A: Shannon Jones of TheatreSquared on the regional premier of The Band's Visit
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Review: Raleigh Little Theatre's CURTAINS
by Jeffrey Kare - Aug 12, 2023


Curtains is set at Boston’s Colonial Theatre in 1959. When the leading lady of a new musical, Robbin’ Hood, mysteriously dies on stage, the entire cast and crew become suspects. It is up to a local fast-talking detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan, to save the show, solve the case, and maybe even find love, all without getting killed.

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by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2023


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Curtains FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Curtains have there been?
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