A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
A drop dead musical comedy with a lot of wit, a lot of charm, and a dash of murder.
A drop dead musical comedy with a lot of wit, a lot of charm, and a dash of murder. Charming and ambitious, Monty Navarro is in line for an earldom in the lofty D'Ysquith family.
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Director
Summary
Charming and ambitious, Monty Navarro is in line for an earldom in the lofty D’Ysquith family. Eighth in line, that is. With a few tricks up his sleeve, he plots to speed up the line of succession all the while juggling the affections of two beautiful women, dodging suspicions and relying on fortunate twists of fate. Lyric Stage favorite Neil A. Casey* brings to life all eight members of the D’Ysquith family including a pious clergyman, a pompous bodybuilder, an aging actress, and a misguided philanthropist. This Tony Award®-winning musical brilliantly and hilariously tells the story of wrongfully getting what is rightfully yours.
Musicians
Piano/Conductor – Matthew Stern
Violin – Marissa Licata
Violoncello – Benjamin Swarz
Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet – Rod Ferland
Bassoon, Clarinets – Thomas Carroll
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Paul Perfetti
Percussion – Josh Goldman
Substitutes: Stanley Silverman (violin), Anna Seda (violoncello), Louis Toth (bassoon, clarinet), Rich Kelley, Michael Peipman (trumpet, flugelhorn)
Musicians are represented by the American Federation of Musicians local 9-535.
Substitutes: Stanley Silverman (violin), Anna Seda (violoncello), Louis Toth (bassoon, clarinet), Rich Kelley, Michael Peipman (trumpet, flugelhorn).
Musicians are represented by the American Federation of Musicians local 9-535.
Spiro Veloudos guides ‘Gentleman’ in his return to Lyric Stage | The Boston Globe | Terry Byrne
“This show has challenging music and some of the best lyrics since Sondheim,” says Veloudos, who directed 10 of Stephen Sondheim’s musicals during his 21-year tenure as producing artistic director of the Lyric before his retirement in 2019. “There’s a reason why I chose this cast.”
A Broadway revival that seamlessly blends murder and comedy | Jewish Journal | Jules Becker
“Matthew Stern – is relishing the opportunity to serve as full-time music director/pianist for a Lyric Stage Company of Boston revival of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.”
“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” finally premieres at the Lyric Stage and, even after two long years, it has been well worth the wait. The production is simply to die for.”
With Lyric’s ‘Gentleman,’ Veloudos Reunites the Band | On Boston Stages | Rich Fahey
“A spring fling of the highest order, seamlessly blending great acting, vocal instruments to die for, sterling production values, and talented musical accompaniment.”
“More often than not, the talented cast walks the fine line between broad comedy and sophisticated sarcasm, and the show is a fiendish delight — right up to the surprise ending.”
Theater: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder/Miss Holmes Returns | Joyce’s Choices | Joyce Kulhawik
“Race on over to the LYRIC STAGE to see the Tony Award-winning Best Musical A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER! This is a sparkling production of a truly hilarious farce featuring a crack cast in a crackpot musical murder mystery– in reverse! We know who done it — it’s the how that keeps things moving, and a top notch ensemble of Boston luminaries directed by the Lyric’s marvelous artistic director “emeritus” Spiro Veloudos.”
Two Tony Award-winning shows make a splash in the Boston arts world | WGBH | Jared Bowen
“This is a musical comedy,” says Bowen. “It’s got music hall vibes. And there’s more than a dash of slapstick and very deft directing really render this musical comedy a killer.”
A Charming Guide | My South End | Jules Becker
“The Lyric Stage laugh fest is a revival for all seasons.”
Jules Becker, South End News
Production Cast
Production Photos
Production Crew
Scenic Design
Costume Design**
Sound Design
Lighting Design**
Production Stage Manager*
Assistant Stage Manager*
Projection Design
Props Artisan
Wardrobe
Assistant Director
Assistant Wardrobe
Dialect Coach
Head Electrician
Band Coordinator
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Consultant*
Production Sponsor
Sally & Richard ZeckhauserOrchestra Sponsor
James Kamitses & Cynthia BencalDirector Spiro Veloudos sponsor
Mary & Larry ShawMusic Director Matthew Stern Sponsor
Ron SudolCostume Designer Elisabetta Polito Sponsor
Nina & Don BerkUnderstudies Sponsor
Jean Rosenberg & Peter SouthwickLeigh Barrett sponsor
Anonymous DonorNeil A. Casey sponsor
Gretchen and Samuel ShubrooksAimee Doherty Sponsor
Paul KastnerJennifer Ellis sponsor
Sharon & John ParisiJared Troilo Sponsor
Athena & Arthur Papas* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
** Represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 of the IATSE
°Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
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