The Milford Arts Council’s Eastbound will be showing its first production of the 2023/2024 season with “Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” on weekends from Sept. 15 to Sept. 30.
The show was written by John Bishop and directed by Kevin Pelkey. Murders, mystery and mayhem ensue inside the mansion of the financial backer of a musical flop. Hidden doorways, bumbling inspectors and a maid who is apparently four different people make appearances.
Although there are a few musical numbers, this show is not a musical at all. Instead, the concept of trying out a new musical is a red herring for the actor-characters, who believe they are auditioning for the production.
This play is rumored to have been based on several classic, old mystery movies including “The Cat and the Canary,” one of Bob Hope’s first films, according to Pelkey.
For tickets and more information, visit milfordarts.org.