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‘Dial “M” for Murder’

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Erich Bergen, who will appear in Bay Street Theater’s second mainstage production of the summer, “Dial ‘M’ for Murder.

Erich Bergen, who will appear in Bay Street Theater’s second mainstage production of the summer, “Dial ‘M’ for Murder." COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER

Playwright Jeffrey Hatcher has adapted Frederick Knott's 1950s murder mystery

Playwright Jeffrey Hatcher has adapted Frederick Knott's 1950s murder mystery "Dial 'M' for Murder" for the stage. The play will be Bay Street Theater’s second production of the summer. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER

Walter Bobbie will direct Bay Street Theater’s second production of the summer, “Dial ‘M’ for Murder,” which runs June 27 to July 23. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER

Walter Bobbie will direct Bay Street Theater’s second production of the summer, “Dial ‘M’ for Murder,” which runs June 27 to July 23. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER

authorStaff Writer on Jun 8, 2023

Bay Street Theater’s second mainstage production of the summer, “Dial ‘M’ for Murder,” will star Mamie Gummer, Rosa Gilmore, Erich Bergen, Max Gordon Moore and Reg Rogers. Frederick Knott’s 1950’s murder mystery has been adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and will be directed by Walter Bobbie.

The production begins with previews on June 27, opening night Saturday, July 1, and continues through Sunday, July 23. “Dial ‘M’ for Murder” is an edge-of-your-seat thriller, adapted from the celebrated suspense thriller made famous by Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 masterpiece film. Tony suspects his wife, Margot — a wealthy socialite — is having an affair. As he plots to have her killed in this stylish game of cat and mouse, the tension grows, and the twists and turns will keep you guessing to the very end.

The creative team includes scenic designer Anna Louizos, costume designer Jeff Mahshie, lighting designer Donald Holder, sound designer Dan Moses Schreier, fight director Thomas Schall, dialect coach Deborah Hecht, casting Calleri Jensen Davis, props designer Nicole Rozanski, assistant director Stefanie Anarumo and production stage manager Melissa Sparks.

Tickets start at $49.99 at 631-725-9500 or baystreet.org.

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