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THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940: by randy hope
MURDER HAS NEVER BEEN SO FUN!
ystery and murder seems to be taking on new life in Coronado this spring. This time however, it’s complete with Nazi saboteurs, secret passageways, flickering lights… and, well, the blizzard of the century? That is indeed the case as the Coronado Play- house presents The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, on stage now through the
beginning of May. This ingenious and wildly comic romp spoofs the great murder mystery movies of the 1940s. However, one of the biggest mysteries surrounding the production is, in fact, about the production itself. Questions have long abounded as to whether The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 is truly a mu-
sical or play. While it does contain snippets of songs from White House Merry-Go-Round, Marlene Dietrich, Sophie Tucker, and boasts original music by Coronado Playhouse’s Musical Director Erich Einfalt, there doesn’t seem to be much singing that takes place. Those behind the murder mystery helped clear any confusion. “In fact, this is not a musical,” according to Coronado Playhouse Director Nick Reeves, who along
with the non-musical, musical mastermind, Einfalt, spoke with The Rage Monthly about the non- musical, musical production, err murderous show. Intent on solving the mystery surrounding the murders staged on Coronado, we dug a bit deeper to discover there’s something very funny and quite intelligently confusing making its way to the city across the bay. “It’s all about a comedy that’s about a musical, wrapped up in a murder mystery,” Reeves explained, admitting the musical within the production “is honestly not a very good one.” However, the director assured us the production they have staged, about the mediocre musical within, is a well-balance comedic-thriller, full of intelligently written slapstick comedy that’s mixed with enough dark mystery and mayhem to leave everyone scratching their head—that is if such a description hasn’t already done so. The storyline of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 is set at the Westchester estate of a wealthy
“angel,” where mayhem ensues when a motley crew of characters gathers in the mysterious man- sion to pitch a Broadway musical to potential backers. Revolving bookcases, hidden passageways and secret identities give way to a riotous homage found in the thrillers of Hollywood’s heyday. The cast of culprits finds no one is who they seem, as the Stage Door Slasher keeps knocking ‘em dead to see who makes the final cut. For much more of our interview on The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 go to
ragemonthly.com!
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 runs through Saturday, May 6 at the Coronado Playhouse, located at 1835 Strand Way in Coronado. Tickets range from $20 to $25. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 619.435.4856 or visit
coronadoplayhouse.com.
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MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 28,
at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. for the dance event of the season. The La Jolla Music Society is present- ing one of the world’s leading dance compa- nies, Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) noted for its commitment to live music and collabo- rations with leading orchestras, opera compa- nies and musicians. MMDG tours extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe working with live musical masters such as Yo-Yo Ma, jazz pianist Ethan Iverson, other pianists Emanuel Ax, Garrick Ohlsson and Yoko Nozaki as well as working with the English National Opera on numerous projects. The company made its San Diego debut at the Mainly Mozart Festival in 2002 and has returned annually ever since. Catch them if you can, at the Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Avenue and be sure to come early for a pre-concert lecture given by Peter G. Kalivas at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. For tickets and information call 858.459.3728 or go to
ljms.org.
to this musical tale that uses popular tunes to illustrate the real struggles and triumphs that they have faced. Independent, co-depen- dant, fulfilled or empty, in love or out of love, richer or poorer, this show R.E.P.R.E.S.E.N.T.S. it all. The song list includes “Won’t You Come Home Bill Bailey,” “Someone To Watch Over Me,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend,” “I Enjoy Being A Girl,” “Where The Boys Are”... to ... “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.,” “I Am Woman,” “Seventeen,” “Boots Are Made For Walkin’,””I Will Survive” and dozens more! Wear your comfy shoes, because R.E.A.L.L.Y., you will be dancing in the aisles and wanting more. Runs Thursday, April 12 through Sunday, May 20 at the Lyceum Theatre downtown in Horton Plaza. For tickets and information call 619.544.1000 or go to
lyceumevents.org.
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