A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is a darkly comedic musical that tells the story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune, who discovers that he’s ninth in line to inherit the D’Ysquith family estate.
Synopsis
Deciding to eliminate the eight relatives standing in his way, Monty embarks on a series of humorous and inventive murders, all while juggling romantic entanglements with two women.
As Monty navigates his way through the upper echelons of Edwardian society, he must keep one step ahead of suspicion and the law.
The musical is celebrated for its witty lyrics, engaging story, and the unique challenge of one actor playing all of the D’Ysquith heirs, leading to a tour de force performance full of quick changes and versatile acting.
About the show
- Written by: Robert L. Freedman, Steven Lutvak
- Premiered: 2013
- Genres & themes: 2010s, Comedy, Murder Mystery, Two Act
- Setting: Early 20th Century, England
Songs from A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
- A Warning to the Audience
- You’re a D’Ysquith
- I Don’t Know What I’d Do Without You
- Foolish to Think
- A Warning to Monty
- Poison in My Pocket
- Poor Monty
- Better with a Man
- Inside Out
- Lady Hyacinth Abroad
- The Last One You’d Expect
- Why Are All the D’Ysquiths Dying
- Sibella
- I’ve Decided to Marry You
- Final Warning
- Poison in My Pocket (Reprise)
- Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun
- Stop! Wait! What?!
- That Horrible Woman
- Finale