NEW ORLEANS (press release) – “Murder for Two” opens Le Petit Theatre’s 108th season with a blend of music, mayhem and murder!
In this hilarious 90-minute show, two performers play 13 roles – not to mention the piano – in a witty and winking homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries. ONE ACTOR investigates the crime. THE OTHER plays all of the suspects. And THEY BOTH play the piano. You won’t want to miss this killer musical comedy!
“I have been a fan of Murder For Two since its sold-out run in New York. This inventive murder musical comedy feels as at home in the French Quarter as it did off-Broadway,” said Producing Executive Director Don-Scott Cooper in a press release about the new season.
Officer Marcus Moscowicz is a small-town policeman who dreams of becoming a detective, played by New Orleans local Max DoVale. All suspects are played by Mark Schenfisch, who has done over 150 regional performances of “Murder for Two.” Ricky Graham returns to Le Petit to direct these two around Whitney Manor as the audience rides along to figure out whodunit.
“Murder for Two” at Le Petit Theatre starts with opening night on Friday, Oct. 4, and runs through Oct. 20. Preview night is Thursday, Oct. 3, with discounted tickets for all seats. Students of all ages can purchase discounted tickets for all shows.
Joining Graham on the creative team are Andre LaSalle (Scenic Design), Daniel Rigamer (Costume Design), Bill Camp (Lighting Design), Jamie Doyle (Sound Design), and Deborah Bommer-Morrissey (Properties Design).
Full-season packages and flexible partial packages are now available including Murder for Two (Oct. 3-20, 2024); Good Night, Oscar (Jan. 9-26, 2025); Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons (March 13-April 6, 2025); Doubt, a parable (May 1-18, 2025); and Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show (June 5-22, 2025).
OPENING NIGHT: Friday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Oct. 3 – 20 | Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; 3 p.m. Sunday afternoons. Saturday, Oct. 19, matinee performance at 2 p.m. Student matinee performance Thursday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m.
WHERE: LE PETIT THEATRE – 616 St. Peter St. New Orleans, La 70116 | 504-522-2081
BOX OFFICE: 504-522-2081 x 1 or lepetittheatre.com
TICKETS: Single tickets range from $35-$70. $15 student tickets are available for every performance. Groups of 10 or more may contact the box office to receive a 20% discount. For student matinee tickets for your class or student group, contact the box office at boxoffice@lepetittheatre.com or 504-522-2081.
