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WHODUNIT... THE MUSICAL. A wealthy spinster and her cockney maid take a beautiful Connecticut summer home in 1931. When they arrive, all the help has quit, except for a very odd butler who tells them that something "strange" is going on. They are soon joined by the spinster's niece who's brought a friend from school... a "friend" who turns out to be a young man! Heavens! As they settle in for the night, a strange face appears at the window and someone tries to break in. Then after they've turned in for the night, a gun shot sounds and the body of a total stranger is found lying in the middle of the living room. Then another. A very austere detective arrives and things get REALLY strange... and funny. WHODUNIT... THE MUSICAL is a tuneful, hilarious romp that's part mystery, part drawing room farce and all musical comedy.
Cast: 6 (3 men, 3 women)
Orchestration: Keyboard, Reeds, Bass, Percussion
Set Requirements: Unit Set |
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"Thanks to playwright Ed Dixon, there are some delicious one-liners... Dixon, who also wrote the words and music, gives his performers mouths-full of lyrics at times - occasionally drifting into Gilbert and Sullivan or Sondheim territory - You don't need to be a sleuth to realize it all adds up to an enjoyable evening." |
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Quad City Times - David Burke |
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"Mr. Dixon has a way with clever lyrics and sophisticated music. The strength of the musical emerges more in the solid, boldly drawn characters and simple, time-honored story. Though the love at the core of the story is genuine, the send-ups of the plot's conventions are knowing and witty. 'Whodunit... The Musical' is a frothy, satisfying dessert of a show - not too deep or substantial, but then again, that's not what the classic recipe calls for." |
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Quad City Times - Jonathan Turner |
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