A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

October 12 - November 11, 2012

Book by Robert L. Freedman

Music by Steven Lutvak

Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak

Choreographed by Peggy Hickey

Directed by Darko Tresnjak

Join us for a delightful evening of music, merriment… and murder. Set in the elegant Edwardian era, A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder traces the brilliant trajectory of Monty Navarro—a charmer, seducer and avenger—on his quest for recognition and family fortune. Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays leads an international cast in what we like to call the very model of a modern major musical.

Videos

Private video

Darko Discusses A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder

"Sibella" performed by Steven Lutvak

What Comes First?

Writing A Gentleman's Guide...

From Rehearsal to the Stage

On Casting Jefferson Mays

Working With Darko

TV Commercial

Poison in My Pocket

Reviews & Press

Press Reviews

The New York Times
Hartford Courant
Variety
Hartford Examiner
Hartford Advocate
Berkshire Eagle
Zip06 - Shoreline Publishing
Artes Magazine
Talkin' Broadway
In the Spotlight
Curtain Up

Audience Reviews

“Superb! From sets to music to talent, Darko has created something very special. You've got 5 weeks Hartford to get to Hartford Stage before someone smart takes this to Broadway!”

“Great fun. Well done!”

“Superb! The acting, choreography, staging were top-rated.”

“All-around amazing production. Great job…I was delighted!”

“Jefferson Mays is outstanding. Costumes are brilliant!”

“The most clever lyrics I’ve heard in many, many years.”

“Staging was particularly impressive. Voices were wonderful!”

“It was superbly performed. We thoroughly enjoyed it!”

“This was the most clever, entertaining musical we've seen in a long time. Love the variety of plays we are getting from Darko.”