The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940

Oct 17
Nov 2
Tickets on sale Sep 9

The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940

Oct 17
- Nov 2, 2025
Lohrey Theatre

Witty and Irreverent. This ingenious and wildly comic romp serves a generous helping of biting satire. Poking fun at the more ridiculous aspects of corny thrillers of Hollywood’s heyday, the play is a non-stop barrage of laughter as those who are assembled (and who survive) untangle the mystery of the “Stage Door Slasher.” Sliding panels, secret passageways, and swiveling bookcases figure in as the “Slasher” strikes again—and again. Despite a blizzard, masked figures loom and accusing fingers pointing in all directions feature diabolically in the comic mayhem.

By John Bishop / Director Jenny Odle Madden

Tickets & Reservations

Single tickets go on sale and members may reserve seats as of September 9, 2025. Center section seats are available to the public September 30, 2025.

Cast

Elsa Von Grossenknueten
Kim Justis Eikner
Nikki Crandall
Lena Wallace Black
Eddie McCuen
Robert Soren
Helsa Wenzel
Amy Rush
Michelle Kelly
Hiawaratha Jackson
Ken de la Maize
Brian Helm
Patrick O'Reilly
Burton Bridges
Marjorie Baverstock
Robbie Comans
Roger Hopewell
John McFerrin
Bernice Roth
Kell Christie
Swings
Lily Anderson, Justin E. Henderson

Staff

Director
Jenny Odle Madden
Executive Producer
Debbie Litch (Staff)
Production Manager / TD
Michael Compton (Staff)
Assistant Technical Director
Maggie Jackson (Staff)
Resident Scenic Designer
Jack Netzel-Yates (Staff)
Resident Costume Director
Amie Eoff (Staff)
Costume Shop Manager
Ashley Selberg (Staff)
Resident Lighting Designer
Nicole Northington (Staff)
Resident Sound Designer
Emily Luce (Staff)
Director of Outreach and Education, Volunteer Engagement and Stage Managers
Becky Caspersen (Staff)
Stage Manager
Chelsea Robinson

The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940

Oct 17
- Nov 2, 2025
Lohrey Theatre

Witty and Irreverent. This ingenious and wildly comic romp serves a generous helping of biting satire. Poking fun at the more ridiculous aspects of corny thrillers of Hollywood’s heyday, the play is a non-stop barrage of laughter as those who are assembled (and who survive) untangle the mystery of the “Stage Door Slasher.” Sliding panels, secret passageways, and swiveling bookcases figure in as the “Slasher” strikes again—and again. Despite a blizzard, masked figures loom and accusing fingers pointing in all directions feature diabolically in the comic mayhem.

By John Bishop / Director Jenny Odle Madden

Tickets & Reservations

Single tickets go on sale and members may reserve seats as of September 9, 2025. Center section seats are available to the public September 30, 2025.

Performance Schedule

Oct
17
Friday Oct 17
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Oct
17
Friday Oct 17
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Oct
18
Saturday Oct 18
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Oct
18
Saturday Oct 18
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Oct
19
Sunday Oct 19
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Oct
19
Sunday Oct 19
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Oct
23
Thursday Oct 23
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Oct
23
Thursday Oct 23
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Oct
24
Friday Oct 24
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Oct
24
Friday Oct 24
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Oct
25
Saturday Oct 25
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Oct
25
Saturday Oct 25
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm

Cast

Elsa Von Grossenknueten
Kim Justis Eikner
Nikki Crandall
Lena Wallace Black
Eddie McCuen
Robert Soren
Helsa Wenzel
Amy Rush
Michelle Kelly
Hiawaratha Jackson
Ken de la Maize
Brian Helm
Patrick O'Reilly
Burton Bridges
Marjorie Baverstock
Robbie Comans
Roger Hopewell
John McFerrin
Bernice Roth
Kell Christie
Swings
Lily Anderson, Justin E. Henderson

Staff

Director
Jenny Odle Madden
Executive Producer
Debbie Litch (Staff)
Production Manager / TD
Michael Compton (Staff)
Assistant Technical Director
Maggie Jackson (Staff)
Resident Scenic Designer
Jack Netzel-Yates (Staff)
Resident Costume Director
Amie Eoff (Staff)
Costume Shop Manager
Ashley Selberg (Staff)
Resident Lighting Designer
Nicole Northington (Staff)
Resident Sound Designer
Emily Luce (Staff)
Director of Outreach and Education, Volunteer Engagement and Stage Managers
Becky Caspersen (Staff)
Stage Manager
Chelsea Robinson

Lohrey Theatre

Seats up to 411

Both the Lohrey Theatre and the Next Stage Theatre are wheelchair accessible with a handicapped accessible restroom on the same level as the main lobby to both venues. The Lohrey Theatre also provides hearing assisted equipment to any who may require or request it, at no charge.

Lohrey Theatre Seating Chart

(Next Stage is open seating)

Next Stage

Seats up to 110

The black box Next Stage seats up to 110 and is also wheelchair accessible with state of the art equipment for sound and lighting.