A good murder mystery play?

[EganFan2]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 3:17pm

Hi,

I posted this here as I didn't think it directly applied to the main board. Can anyone recommend a good murder mystery play, preferably with a small cast (under 10 people)? I know of a few, but I'd like to see if there are some I've not considered. Thanks very much.

PS) There isn't a "Clue" play, is there? There is a musical, but I have seen theatre websites online mentioning "Clue the Play" and I wonder if they're just using the movie.
Updated On: 4/1/06 at 03:17 PM

[justagirl2]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 3:18pm

The Mousetrap? Kind of obvious, though. I'll think of some and get back to you.

[Elphaba]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 3:22pm

Is Dial M for Murder considered a murder-mystery? I mean there's not much mystery, but it's a good play....

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 3:30pm

Um, The Musical Comedy Murders of the 1940s, maybe? I saw that in high school. It's more comedy than mystery, though.

[fflagg]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 3:41pm

There is a volume of plays by Agatha Christie. One of her best is "Witness for the Prosecution." Am surprised it is not revived.

[newsieboy23]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 3:54pm

Sorry Wrong Number

[Dancinqueen123]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 4:03pm

Done to Death? I don't know how big of a cast it has

[newsieboy23]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 4:07pm

Perfect Crime

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 4:14pm

How about the musical, "Something's Afoot"?

It's a fun show with one set (I can't remember the cast size) and it's basically Agitha Christie's "10 Little Indians" with musical numbers. The characters all get killed off in very off-beat and funny ways.

[ashley0139]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 4:18pm

Murders in the Heir is cute. And the audience gets to vote on who they think is the killer.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 4:37pm

Rumors by neil simon is awesome. Even though it's like more comedy, but I loved it lol.

[EganFan2]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 4:51pm

Great. A lot of these I haven't checked out yet. Much obliged for the help. :)

[kjklo]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 5:21pm

A Murder Is Arranged by Emlyn Williams

Write Me A Murder by Frederick Knott

Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer (of course)

[Dre2387]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 5:33pm

kjklo beat me to it! I was going to say Sleuth too. Great show. murder, mystery and the cast is like 2 people. well, i know the movie is, and I remember reading the show and I think there are lines by 2 or 3 policemen.

but it is a great show. if you can, rent the move. a young Michael Caine. he is awesome!

[Enjolras77]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 10:45pm

Are you looking for a murder mystery comedy or something serious? Does it need to be a straight play or can it be a musical? Do you want it to involve audience participation? There are many different kinds of murder mysteries. I used to do a murder mystery every year as a fund-raiser when I taught HS theatre. We did shows that involved the audience in a question and answer session so that the actors could have some improv experience (and so the audience members who correctly picked the killer could win prizes!).

[morosco]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 10:59pm

Deathtrap is very good. Great thrills and twists in the plot.

[Dre2387]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 11:14pm

there is always The Mystery of Edwin Drood if you are looking for a musical.

[children&art]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 11:52pm

A Perfect Crime (longest running play off-Bway)

Nightwatch - Lucille Fletcher

Ten Little Indians/And Then There Were None - Agatha Christie

Ravenscroft - Don Nigro

An Inspector Calls - Priestly

[Prisoner 24601]

Posted: 4/2/06 at 12:27am

Does The Chalk Garden count as a murder mystery?