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The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 Off-Broadway Original Cast

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The creative team responsible for a recent Broadway flop (in which three chorus girls were murdered by the mysterious “Stage Door Slasher") assemble for a backer’s audition of their new show at the Westchester estate of a wealthy “angel.” The house is replete with sliding panels, secret passageways, and a German maid who is apparently four different people—all of which figure diabolically in the comic mayhem which follows when the infamous “Slasher” makes his reappearance and strikes again—and again. As the composer, lyricist, actors, and director prepare their performance, and a blizzard cuts off any possible retreat, bodies start to drop in plain sight, knives spring out of nowhere, masked figures drag their victims behind swiveling bookcases, and accusing fingers point in all directions. Full synopsis

Original

Original Cast

Ken de la Maize
Nikki Crandall
Michael Kelly
Eddie McCuen
Marjorie Baverstock
Elsa von Grossenknueten
Helsa Wenzel
Bernice Roth
Roger Hopewell
Patrick O'Reilly

Nick Wyman, known for his extensive Broadway career including a six-year run in Les Misérables and his original cast role in The Phantom of the Opera, brings his seasoned talent to the nostalgic production of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. more...

Production Team

John Bishop Director
Chuck London Sound Designer
Susan Lyall Costume Designer
Dennis Parichy Lighting Designer
David Potts Scenic Designer
Michael Warren Powell Costume Designer
Ted Simmons Composer
(Original Music)
Stewart Werner Sound Designer

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