BWW Q&A: Ann Beyersdorfer on MURDER FOR TWO at STAGES St. Louis
Designer Ann Beyersdorfer discusses creating the set for Murder for Two at STAGES St. Louis, balancing quick character transitions, classic mystery aesthetics, and fast-paced comedy.
Dates: 5/30/2025 - 6/29/2025
STAGES St. Louis
210 E Monroe Ave
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Phone: 6364495772
Tickets: $49 - $78
Officer Marcus Moscowicz, a small-town policeman aspiring to be a detective, seizes the chance to solve the murder of Great American Novelist Arthur Whitney when the writer is shot at his own surprise birthday party. With the nearest detective an hour away, Marcus, along with his silent partner Lou, must solve the case before the real detective arrives. Suspects range from Arthur’s wife, Dahlia, to the prima ballerina Barrette Lewis and the overly-friendly psychiatrist Dr. Griff. In MURDER FOR TWO, two performers hilariously play 13 roles, including the piano, in a 90-minute, music-filled homage to classic murder mysteries. Don’t miss this killer musical comedy!
Designer Ann Beyersdorfer discusses creating the set for Murder for Two at STAGES St. Louis, balancing quick character transitions, classic mystery aesthetics, and fast-paced comedy.
STAGES St. Louis has a hit with their zany Muder for Two. Director Michael Kostroff keeps the fun coming for the entire 90-minutes in a fast-paced audience pleasing comedy. The script is goofy and the lyrics witty, but it is the comedic physicality of two immensely talented actors, singers, pianists, and entertainers who fearlessly earn every laugh. Ian Fairlee and Jeremiah Ginn make a sharp comedic duo who mine plenty of giggles, chortles, guffaws, and thigh-slapping laughter.
Get a first look at STAGES St. Louis' production of MURDER FOR TWO - now on stage May 30 - June 29, 2025 at The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
The STAGES St. Louis season opens at the end of May with the hilarious musical whodunit Murder for Two. A famed novelist is killed at his surprise birthday party and everyone attending is a suspect. A small-town police detective, piano playing Marcus Moscowitz, arrives to investigate and question all 12 suspects. The 12 suspects are all played by one piano playing actor. The zany music-filled murder mystery unfolds as Detective Moscowitz interviews the eccentric party guests. STAGES St. Louis artistic director Gayle Seay knew she had to find the perfect team to lead this madcap comedic thriller. Casting two actors who are piano playing virtuosos, plus standby actors for each role was hard enough, but she immediately knew who she wanted to direct. Enter Michael Kostroff.
STAGES St. Louis has announced their 2025 line-up, and it is a season of comedy, romance, and nostalgia. The season opens with the hilarious madcap musical MURDER FOR TWO. That will be followed by the pre-Broadway tryout of the Jane Austen bio-musical AUSTEN’S PRIDE and the Tony Award Winning Broadway hit BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. Broadway World had the opportunity to sit down last week with STAGES artistic director Gayle Seay, executive producer Andrew Kuhlman, and marketing director Michael Adkins to talk about their upcoming season.
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The Nutcracker COCA - Catherine B. Berges Theatre (12/11-12/13) |
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