Mainstage Theatre
Dial M for Murder
ISSAQUAH JAN 21—FEB 23, 2025 | EVERETT MAR 1—23, 2025
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
From the original by Frederick Knott
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About The Show
Murder has a familiar ring. Tony married his wife for her money, and now he plans to murder her for it. But when his perfect plans go awry, he has to improvise — and now his wife’s former lover Maxine and a wily inspector from Scotland Yard must race against the clock to unravel his schemes. This spine-tingling new adaptation is brimming with more unexpected turns and diabolic plot twists than Hitchcock’s timeless film version. Will Tony get away with it, or will justice be served? You’ll be guessing until the very end of this fast-paced, stylish thriller. Get ready for a criminally good time.
Audience Note: Dial M for Murder discusses different methods of murder extensively. There is one onstage character death with realistic stage blood. One of the central themes of Dial M for Murder is adultery, which is discussed throughout the play. This adaptation is based on the script of Hitchcock’s movie, but in this version, the male character of Max has been changed into a female character (Maxine). As a result, a same-sex affair is discussed throughout the play with no graphic details or actions shown other than a playful kiss between two women.
