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The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is thrilled to
announce the highly anticipated opening of its 62nd season with the
Tony Award-winning musical comedy A Gentleman's Guide to Love &
Murder, marking the theatre's first musical in over a decade.
Based
on the comedic novel by Roy Horniman and brought to life by the
brilliant minds of Robert L. Freedman (Book and Lyrics) and Steven
Lutvak (Music and Lyrics), A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
directed by Brian B. Crowe is set to captivate audiences with its witty
humor, unforgettable music, and captivating storyline. “The Shakespeare
Theatre has always been more than just Shakespeare, and we are thrilled
to include a wide range of compelling productions for all audiences
this season,” says new Artistic Director Brian B. Crowe
"It's
rare for me to laugh out loud when reading a script, so when that
happened repeatedly with Gentleman's Guide, I knew it was a
piece that I wanted to share with our audiences. Freedman and Lutvack's
delightfully wicked comedy unites unforgettable music, sharp wit,
decadent characters, and a story that will keep you on the edge of your
seat till the very end. They have transformed a comic crime novel
from 1907 into a knock-'em dead riotous musical comedy that continues
to leave audiences rolling in the aisles."
The
STNJ’s cast includes: Christopher Sutton (Spamalot Nat'l Tour)
plays all eight of the ill-fated D'Ysquith heirs who fall prey to the
charming and murderous Monty Navarro, portrayed by Miles Jacoby (Book
of Mormon Nat'l Tour). The cast also features Lauren Cohn (B'Way Mama
Mia) as Miss Shingle, Eryn LeCroy (B'Way Phantom, 1776)
as Phoebe D'Ysquith, and Claire Leyden as Sibella Hallward. The
production also includes Javier Alfonso Castellanos, Bobby Cook
Gallagher, Francesca Mehrotra, James Conrad Smith, Kayla Ryan Walsh,
and Katie Zaffrann.
The
creative team includes Doug Oberhamer (music director), Dick Block (set
design), Austin Blake Conlee (costume design), Matt Weisgable (lighting
design), Steve Beckel (sound design), Jeffrey Marc Alkins
(choreography), Julie Foh (dialect consultant), and Carolyn Fast serves
as Production Stage Manager.
A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder promises a rollercoaster ride of
laughter and suspense until the final curtain falls. Don't miss your
chance to experience the mystery, romance, and hysterical mayhem of A
Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder at The Shakespeare Theatre
of New Jersey.
A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder is sponsored by The S. Dillard and
Adrienne Kirby Family Philanthropic Fund (CFNJ)
The
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s programs are made possible, in
part, by funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a
partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional major
support is received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation, The Shubert
Foundation, The Edward T. Cone Foundation, The Blanche and Irving
Laurie Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, CTW Foundation,
The Samuel H. Scripps Foundation, Union Foundation, E.J. Grassmann
Trust, Hyde, and Watson Foundation, Jack K. Ayre and Frank Ayre Lee Theatre
Foundation, The John R. Eckel Jr. Foundation, Turrell Fund, The Merrill
G. and Emita E. Hastings Foundation, and the Howard Gilman Foundation,
as well as contributions from numerous other foundations, corporations,
government agencies, and individuals.
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