A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER

June 4 - July 6, 2025

Book & Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman | Music & Lyrics by Steven Lutvak | Based on a novel by Roy Horniman

Co-directed by Amy Herzberg & James Taylor Odom

Get ready for a riotous adventure with A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder. Follow Monty Navarro, a low-born man who discovers he's eighth in line for an earldom in the D'Ysquith family. With murder, mayhem, and romance on his mind, Monty plots a wicked scheme to knock off his relatives. Featuring unforgettable music, endless laughs, and a standout performance by one actor playing all eight doomed heirs, this comedic romp guarantees an evening of uproarious fun.

"It glitters like gold!" – The Wall Street Journal

"Propelled by a rollicking story, humor of the most delectable amorality and the cleverest lyrics assembled in quite some time." – The Hollywood Reporter

"Exquisitely constructed.... Clever, charming, inspired - A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder could easily serve as a primer itself on how to put on an intelligent crowd-pleaser with supreme wit and ingenuity." – NY1

Winner! Ten Tony nominations & four wins, including Best Musical, Book, Direction and Costumes, it also earned seven Drama Desk Awards (including Best Musical), four Outer Critics Circle Awards (including Best Musical) and one Drama League Award (Best Musical).

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

 

  • Many T2 productions contain adult language and themes, unless labeled "for all ages." This production contains PG-13 violence and sexual innuendo, as well as satirical references to colonialism and racism. Prop weapons will be used.

    For detailed information on content and stage effects such as strobe lights or fog, contact the Box Office at 479.777.7477 or tix@theatre2.org.

  • ⏰ Please plan to arrive early. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance and will close after a brief hold at the top of the show. Make sure to be in your seat to avoid missing anything! Late seating and reseating are at the discretion of the house manager, in a location that will be the least disruptive to performers and fellow patrons. There will be no late seating or reseating after the first 15 minutes.

    ⚠️ This production contains haze, fog, and recorded gunshot sound effects.

    🚙 Visit https://www.theatre2.org/directions to view a map of Entertainment District parking options. Make your parking experience faster and easier! Download the Park Mobile app now and create an account before you get to the theatre. Arrive early so you have plenty of time to park!

    🕜 The show is 2 hours and 30 minutes long plus a 15-minute intermission.

    🍷 Make sure to try our limited-time show-themed drinks and dessert from @commonsbarcafe! We have a cocktail and a mocktail: the Earl of Clubs and the Foul Play! And don’t miss the D’Ysquith Delicacy, a velvet cake with vanilla buttercream colored using only natural ingredients—no added dyes! Swipe to sneak a peek.

    🥂 Another reason to be an early bird–the great food and drinks at The Commons! Please note that food and espresso orders must be placed at least 30 minutes prior to your showtime. Bartenders will stop taking cocktail orders 5 minutes before showtime.

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