The Bluff

Book by Matt Kresich, Music by Scott Peters and Steven Caraher, Assisted by George Jurincie, a musical mystery comedy

The Bluff is a new comedic whodunit centered on Dexter Dull Jr., who wants nothing more than to follow in his father’s footsteps as a world class detective. Struggling to show he belongs solving crimes, Dexter intercepts a phone call meant for his father about the murder of the wealthiest and most connected person in 1920’s New York. Pretending to be his father, Dexter attempts to solve the case of the century. He is met by a cast of suspects featuring wealthy business elites, aspiring artists, and a suspicious butler. As it quickly becomes clear that Dexter is in over his head, Mr. Bluffington’s secretary becomes an unlikely ally. Will the case be solved before Dexter’s true identity is revealed? Set to a contemporary Broadway score, The Bluff is packed with energetic ensembles, heartfelt ballads, and a sea shanty. 

I Regret Nothing

By Csaba Szekely, a drama

Dominc is an elderly pensioner, living alone in a small flat, and none of his neighbours know who he really is: during Ceausescu’s dictatorship, he used to be one of the Romanian secret service’s high-ranking officers, a cold-blooded torturer. Dominic has no remorse, since he considers those deeds patriotic acts. He is, however, done with the past. But his past isn’t done with him: one day a former colleague visits him to ask for a favour, and on the same day he befriends his neighbour’s Aspergers daughter, who then turns his life upside down. Dominic realizes that in order to deal with the past, he must go beyond limits he would never have thought himself capable. And so, his journey to repentance begins. 

Includes strong language and descriptions of violence. 

Wait Unti Dark

By Frederick Knott, a mystery/drama

A sinister con man and two ex-convicts have traced the location of a mysterious doll to the apartment of Sam Hendrix and his blind wife, Susy. Sam had been persuaded by a strange woman to transport the doll across the Canadian border, not knowing that sewn inside were several grams of heroin. When the woman is murdered, the situation becomes more urgent. The sinister trio convince Susy that the police have implicated Sam in the woman’s murder, and the doll, which she believes is the key to his innocence, is evidence. She refuses to reveal its location, and with the help of a young neighbor, figures out she is the victim of a bizarre charade. A deadly game of cat and mouse ensues. Susy knows the only way to play fair is by HER rules, so when darkness falls she turns off all the lights leaving them to maneuver in the dark until the game ends. 

WAIT UNTIL DARK (KNOTT) is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) 

The Legend of Georgia McBride

By Matthew Lopez, a music filled comedy

He’s young, he's broke, his landlord's knocking at the door, and he's just found out his wife is going to have a baby. To make matters even more desperate, he is fired from his gig as an Elvis impersonator in a run down, small-town Florida dive bar. When the bar owner brings in a B-level drag show to replace him, Casey finds that he has a whole lot to learn about show business - and himself. After reluctantly filling in for one of the girls, he trades his sequined jumpsuit for a sequined dress. Casey evolves his new act into a drag persona that is uniquely his. This music-filled, fierce, fabulous showbiz comedy celebrates finding your voice and singing your own song. 

Includes strong language and adult themes. 

THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

The Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant

By Leslie Kimbell, a comedy

The Four Old Broads are back, with some wacky new friends, in an all-new comedy! Against her better judgement, Lurleen Dupree is throwing the Seventh Annual Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant. Martha Parcell is certain that it is finally her year to win and will do ANYTHING to win. But Beatrice, Eaddy, Imogene, and Maude have other plans. Throw in a tambourine-playing squirrel, a Christmas-obsessed octogenarian, dueling Elvises, and an unfortunate spray-tanning incident and you’re in for a knee-slapping, side-splitting night of live theatre. 

“The Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com