UWF Theatre to present “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder”
The University of West Florida Department of Theatre announces its upcoming production of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” with book and lyrics by Robert L. Freedman, music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak, and based on the novel by Roy Horniman. Licensed by Music Theatre International, this lively musical opens Friday, Nov. 6, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 15. Performances are scheduled for Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. in the UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts’ Besser Studio Theatre.
“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” follows Monty Navarro, a charming yet impoverished young man who discovers that he is ninth in line to inherit an earldom and a vast family fortune after the passing of his mother. With slim chances of outliving those ahead of him in succession, Monty takes matters into his own hands while navigating romantic entanglements with the honorable Phoebe and the spirited Sibella. Based on the 1907 novel “Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal” by Roy Horniman, this four-time Tony Award-winning musical delivers a clever mix of murder, wit and laughter.
The production is directed by associate professor Sara Schoch, head of the BFA Musical Theatre program. Scenic design is by Constance R. Smith with assistant design and scenic charge artist by UWF student Elise Klein. Costume design is by student Annalesse Fraser, and lighting design is by student Drew McCrary. Senior Annaleese Fraser shares, “I am so thankful for the opportunity to design such a fun musical! This show features a lot of moving pieces and silly moments, and I am beyond excited to see it all come together!”
General admission tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and active military, $16 for non-UWF students and UWF faculty and staff, and $9 for children and high school students. UWF students are admitted free with their ArgoCard. Tickets are available at the CFPA Box Office in Building 82, by calling 850.857.6285, or online at uwf.edu/cfpa.
Due to adult situations and subject matter, this show may not be appropriate for all audiences. This musical comedy will be performed in the Besser Studio Theatre. Due to the seating arrangement, latecomers will not be admitted until intermission.
