A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder Comes to Utah Tech Theatre
February 27, March 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 in the Eccles BlackBox Theatre
Prepare for an evening of wit, charm, and unforgettable music as A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder takes the stage at Utah Tech! This Tony Award-winning musical comedy promises to have audiences laughing out loud while marveling at the clever story of Monty Navarro, a man with a plan for success, albeit a deadly one. The production runs from February 27, March 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 in the Eccles BlackBox Theatre with a curtain at 7:30 PM. Please note there will be no performance on February 28, as a special high school matinee will take place earlier that day. Tickets will be available through the Utah Tech box office at tickets.utahtech.edu. General admission is $20, while Utah Tech students/staff/faculty are free.
Set in Edwardian England, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder follows the uproarious and cunning journey of Monty Navarro, a lowly clerk who discovers he is ninth in line to inherit a fortune. Armed with charm, wit, and ambition, Monty embarks on a hilariously sinister mission to eliminate the eight heirs standing in his way. This rollicking musical comedy explores class, love, and morality themes through toe-tapping tunes and laugh-out-loud antics.
For director Brandon Bruce, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder is a satire on class warfare that revels in absurdity. “It’s about sex and murder—without all the messy parts,” Bruce remarks. “We want the audience to have fun and, perhaps, think about how ridiculous it is to value wealth over humanity.”
The production’s comedic tone and memorable music promise to delight a wide range of theatergoers. Bruce adds, “Steven Lutvak described this musical as ‘a rollicking laugh-your-a**-off comedy that allows for some great singing.’ I can’t think of a better way to describe it.”
This production features a talented cast of Utah Tech students, including Zane Covington as Monty Navarro, Kai DeMedicis as The D’Ysquith Family, Aubrey Sanders as Sibella, Sydney Lane as Phoebe, and Ashlie Chaston as Miss Shingle. Ensemble members include Scarlet Witwer, Lily Poulsen, Kami Foster, Wyatt Brown, Zach Billings, and Ian Hart.
The production staff, a mix of seasoned faculty and skilled students, includes Director and Fight Choreographer Brandon Bruce, Music Director Dr. Melissa Glenn, Stage Manager David Parry, Assistant Stage Managers Saydee Burbidge and Emilia Kerbow, and Assistant Director Kailey Nourian. Scenic Design is led by Chelsea Richards, and Costume Design is led by Kris Davies and Assistant Costume Designers Katie Olsen and Henry Janke. Samantha Pope and Kami Foster handle makeup and Wig Designs. Technical Direction and Sound Design are by Henry Echeverria, with Lighting Design by Amy Echeverria and Assistant Lighting Designer Mason Gonzales. Props Design is by Jasmin Low, Vocal and Dialect Coaching by John Terry, and Choreography by Caydance Billings.
Tickets are available through the Utah Tech Theatre Department’s website. Don’t miss your chance to see A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder and experience the hilarity and brilliance that have made it a staple of contemporary musical theater.
PG-13, rated A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, contains themes of murder portrayed in a comedic and farcical style, along with some suggestive humor. Parental discretion is advised.
Visit Theatre.UtahTech.edu for additional information.
